How to Deal With Anxiety and Panic Attacks
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Everyone is stressed out at some point or another, it is part of life. Everyone also has anxiety, but sometimes it can become so strong, it makes it hard to lead a normal life. Some people may even feel as though their heart hurts, they are worn out, or a fog in their mind.
Steps
1. Clean up your environment. Your environment is the most important thing. If you are in a stressful environment, such as parents fighting or yelling in a car, it is more likely to cause you more stress. Try to choose the best environment to live in. Kids can develop anxiety from a stressful home life. You may or may not know that your anxiety level is rising, so always be aware so it doesn't turn bad quick.
2. See if you can get to a quiet or calm place. But if you cannot take ten deep calm breaths and close your eyes. It may seem silly, but it is the quickest stress reliever, because when you breathe, it puts you at ease. Remember that because it rhymes!... (sort of) Imagine you are at your favorite place in the world such as an ocean. This will automatically take your mind off of the anxiety, and helps keep you calm.
3. Consider other sources. Maybe sound is not what triggers your Panic Attacks. Maybe it is the quiet, or for no known reason at all, which is perfectly normal. I find that watching T.V. or talking on the phone helps keep me calm. Now that your surroundings are taken care of, lets focus on you.
4. Notice your posture. Are you shaking? Fidgeting? try to sit still. Anxiety has a snowball effect. The more you shake, the more nervous you become. The more you feed into your anxiety, the worse it is.
5. Know what to look for. When you have a Panic Attack, you may feel very anxious, and nervous, or you could feel like you are in a dream, and could even have trouble hearing or understanding what is going on. The best thing you can do is tell yourself that it is just a Panic Attack, and it may scare you to death, but it won't kill you!
6. Just know that you are not the only person who has experienced Panic Attacks. Many people have, and many people understand. I hope this has helped. Stay calm and take your mind off of it! If it persists, you should see a doctor so you can be prescribed medicine.
7. See a doctor, and make sure what you are experiencing is a panic attack. It could be a serious medical problem, or may be nothing!
2. See if you can get to a quiet or calm place. But if you cannot take ten deep calm breaths and close your eyes. It may seem silly, but it is the quickest stress reliever, because when you breathe, it puts you at ease. Remember that because it rhymes!... (sort of) Imagine you are at your favorite place in the world such as an ocean. This will automatically take your mind off of the anxiety, and helps keep you calm.
3. Consider other sources. Maybe sound is not what triggers your Panic Attacks. Maybe it is the quiet, or for no known reason at all, which is perfectly normal. I find that watching T.V. or talking on the phone helps keep me calm. Now that your surroundings are taken care of, lets focus on you.
4. Notice your posture. Are you shaking? Fidgeting? try to sit still. Anxiety has a snowball effect. The more you shake, the more nervous you become. The more you feed into your anxiety, the worse it is.
5. Know what to look for. When you have a Panic Attack, you may feel very anxious, and nervous, or you could feel like you are in a dream, and could even have trouble hearing or understanding what is going on. The best thing you can do is tell yourself that it is just a Panic Attack, and it may scare you to death, but it won't kill you!
6. Just know that you are not the only person who has experienced Panic Attacks. Many people have, and many people understand. I hope this has helped. Stay calm and take your mind off of it! If it persists, you should see a doctor so you can be prescribed medicine.
7. See a doctor, and make sure what you are experiencing is a panic attack. It could be a serious medical problem, or may be nothing!
Tips
* Stay calm and take your mind off the Panic Attack
* Maybe it's not heart trouble, it could be from Anxiety
* Don't always reach for pills to make it better, Try to deal with it on your own first, before you take pills or else it will never resolve.
* IF YOU EVER HAVE ANY DANGEROUS THOUGHTS, CONTACT A DOCTOR OR FIND IMMEDIATE HELP
* Maybe it's not heart trouble, it could be from Anxiety
* Don't always reach for pills to make it better, Try to deal with it on your own first, before you take pills or else it will never resolve.
* IF YOU EVER HAVE ANY DANGEROUS THOUGHTS, CONTACT A DOCTOR OR FIND IMMEDIATE HELP
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Warnings
* DANGEROUS THOUGHTS SHOULD NOT BE TREATED AS ANXIETY, FIND IMMEDIATE HELP
* Pills are not always the answer, but your doctor does know best.
* Do not hesitate or be embarrassed to call your doctor. Many people have gone through this and learned to cope.
* Pills are not always the answer, but your doctor does know best.
* Do not hesitate or be embarrassed to call your doctor. Many people have gone through this and learned to cope.
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- The technique has been developed by Barry McDonagh, a former sufferer of all too frequent panic attacks and GAD
How to Deal With Panic Attacks As a Child or Teenager
Being a child/teenager can be a very stressful time for everybody, both physically and emotionally. But what happens when "healthy stress" turns into panic?
Steps
1. Identify when you are beginning to panic. The sooner you notice the signs and admit to yourself an attack may be coming, the better chance you have of it being less severe.
2. Eliminate anything possible that's causing you anxiety. If you think it's being triggered by a setting, get out of that place. If it's a noise, see if you can quieten it. If it's a person, leave the room. etc.
3. Focus on your breathing. During a panic, you take short and shallow breaths. Inhaling slowly (to the count of 4) and deeply will help to relax your mind and body. Practise deep, slow breathing when you are in a relaxed state - this will help you get a good technique.
4. If you feel able to, mentally recite something in your head, for example your favorite poem, a mantra or the times tables. This will distract your brain from the damaging thoughts that triggered the attack in the first place.
5. No matter how bad it gets, it is incredibly rare that people faint during a panic - your body is in fact doing exactly the opposite biologically. Do not get anxious at the thought of the worst happening, people's reaction to you will more than likely be sympathetic and caring.
Tips
* Carry something with you that you can hold on to during a panic. For example, a necklace that you particularly like, a small crystal, a hairband around your wrist - any small item that you can hold on to might help to give you a sense of control.
* In some situations, the panic may have taken over quicker than you realised. When this happens, it is advisable to find another person and tell them you're panicking. This could be a friend, a teacher or a family member
Warnings
* Sometimes, panic attacks can be very serious. If you find they are happening severely and frequently, it is advisable to see professional help. A doctor can help evaluate your situation and possibly prescribe medication to help with the symptoms and refer to to a therapist who can teach you self-help techniques. You do not have to cope with panic attacks alone.
Steps
1. Identify when you are beginning to panic. The sooner you notice the signs and admit to yourself an attack may be coming, the better chance you have of it being less severe.
2. Eliminate anything possible that's causing you anxiety. If you think it's being triggered by a setting, get out of that place. If it's a noise, see if you can quieten it. If it's a person, leave the room. etc.
3. Focus on your breathing. During a panic, you take short and shallow breaths. Inhaling slowly (to the count of 4) and deeply will help to relax your mind and body. Practise deep, slow breathing when you are in a relaxed state - this will help you get a good technique.
4. If you feel able to, mentally recite something in your head, for example your favorite poem, a mantra or the times tables. This will distract your brain from the damaging thoughts that triggered the attack in the first place.
5. No matter how bad it gets, it is incredibly rare that people faint during a panic - your body is in fact doing exactly the opposite biologically. Do not get anxious at the thought of the worst happening, people's reaction to you will more than likely be sympathetic and caring.
Tips
* Carry something with you that you can hold on to during a panic. For example, a necklace that you particularly like, a small crystal, a hairband around your wrist - any small item that you can hold on to might help to give you a sense of control.
* In some situations, the panic may have taken over quicker than you realised. When this happens, it is advisable to find another person and tell them you're panicking. This could be a friend, a teacher or a family member
Warnings
* Sometimes, panic attacks can be very serious. If you find they are happening severely and frequently, it is advisable to see professional help. A doctor can help evaluate your situation and possibly prescribe medication to help with the symptoms and refer to to a therapist who can teach you self-help techniques. You do not have to cope with panic attacks alone.
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