Anxiety Panic Attacks: Ways to Treat Them

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July 26th, 2009 anxman Leave a comment Go to comments

If you’ve ever had anxiety panic attacks, you may already know the frustration they can cause. This condition feeds on itself, growing worse in time. Anxiety and panic leads to more anxiety and then more panic of situations so it’s a cycle. This cycle continues until it leaves some people virtually unable to leave their homes.

It’s important that you learn to treat anxiety panic attacks without becoming dependant on medication or on herbal/natural remedies. To do this you need to understand that we all have subconscious, conscious and instinctual responses to places, situations or events that have caused is o feel anxious. This often happens because a person feels they have little or no control over this place, situation or event.

A person with anxiety panic attacks has at some point taught themselves to have them, even if they don’t realize it. And this is why you can actually teach yourself not to have them. It can be very terrifying to have anxiety panic attacks. You may feel physically sick, unable to breathe or like you’re having a heart attack along with other overwhelming feelings.

There are herbal treatments as well as prescription meds but they only mask the problem and really are only meant for emergency situations. This is just a short-term fix to your panic and anxiety. But hope still exists. You don’t have to let panic hold fear over you or let anxiety continue to rule your life.

There are actually several ways you can treat anxiety panic attacks. One example is that you can treat panic and anxiety through your change in diet. One reason diet is important is that it affects how you respond to the panic and anxiety.

You should avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and anything with caffeine. You should also avoid sugar, salt and refined or processed products. Acidic foods such as nuts, grains, proteins and dairy can be problematic. You want to eat fruits and raw veggies to keep your diet about ¾ alkaline. You should also drink plenty of water per day- five or more glasses.

Changes in lifestyle can affect anxiety and panic. Most of us remain overworked and don’t always get the right amount of sleep each night due to our hectic lives. You need 7-8 hours of sleep a night or more. It’s important to get regular exercise a few times a week or more.

You should also treat it by staying proactive. Instead of worrying about how to fix your panic attacks when they come, try to prevent them from coming in the first place. Don’t fall into the trap of anti-social behaviors because you are afraid of your anxiety or panic returning.

You should remember that everyone is different and what works for one person might not work for another. You should feel open to try different methods and be open and flexible in your panic anxiety attack treatments.