Friday, November 27, 2009

Self Cure for Panic Attacks - Is It Possible?

By Garyl Hany

Panic attack is a serious condition even though it does not cause physical harm. Usually, panic attack only gives psychological effects, which are very alarming. This condition has the ability to strike anyone at random places and time. It is a scary experience and it hits like a burning flame. If you experience panic attack, you will think that everything is so surreal.

During that short period of panic attack, the sufferer will experience the feeling of dying, suffocation, and heart attack. In this point, that person will think that he is already going nuts. In the end, he will end up constantly fearing having another panic attack again.

Panic attacks occur only for a short period of time. However, panic attacks should still be treated like serious complications. To treat panic attack properly, it should not be ignored. If not, your lifestyle and habit will soon be hindered. Once panic attacks start to strike repeatedly, you are already advised to seek medical help from a mental professional. Consultation is essential because panic attacks are usually associated with panic disorder and depression.

The good news is panic attacks can be treatment at home. However, the symptoms of panic attacks are often similar to symptoms of serious illnesses such as heart attack and asthma. Hence, everyone should be careful not to mistake panic attack from serious illnesses.

In case that the person has no serious illnesses, panic attacks can be stop with few simple techniques. These techniques are only applicable if the symptoms are from panic attacks. The first step is relaxation. In this step, you are required to remove all the tension in your muscles if possible.

Next, reassure yourself that you are okay and you can do this. You can also distract yourself so that the fear inside you won't accumulate. While reassuring yourself, do deep breathing and gently release your breath through your mouth. If you can't do it, think that you are blowing a candle light. To feel your breathing, place a hand on your stomach.

Finally, remind yourself that breathing is easy. If you can still talk, then this implies that you are still breathing naturally. Bear in mind that panic attack is a psychological effect and you can conquer it. And remember that you need medical help for serious illnesses.

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