Health & Medical Mental Health

3 Effective Natural Remedies For Panic Attacks

Panic attacks can be such a pain in the neck, not only that it will put you into a lot of awkward situations that you will find very difficult to get out of or explain properly (how else would you be able to explain why you had an attack as it can happen randomly).
Aside from being such a nuisance in your life, it can also be very traumatizing and limiting.
Without proper help and action on your part, it can further develop into specific phobias that can continually shrink your circle of comfort or safety.
Managing panic attacks is very possible (it might not be that easy at first, but possible nonetheless), with the right methods and support group by your side, you will be able to minimize, control, as well as avoid attacks.
There are actually many facets of help that you can access, ranging from self help up to expert assisted help, and they are all natural, meaning, no need for medical intervention.
To give you a better idea, here are some examples of effective natural remedies for panic attacks: Relaxation techniques: relaxation techniques can serve you well whenever you feel that anxiety is starting to build up and fear is starting to grow.
Mainly used for alleviating panic attack symptoms associated with stress, relaxation methods can help by allowing your body to reach a more stable and relaxed level (hence relaxation).
Meditation, yoga, progressive muscle relaxation - all these can be good techniques that you can use whenever you feel that trouble is starting to brew and at the point of eruption.
Distraction: Another method which has been known to be effective in helping individuals avoid or avert incoming disaster.
While this technique has mixed views as some consider it ineffective in their efforts, it can prove to be an effective method for you, just as long as you are able to put al of your concentration into the distraction that you have chosen.
Music, comedy, art, and reading for example can be good sources of distraction, just remember to choose those that you find to be either very relaxing or entertaining.
Breathing methods: When on the verge of panic you will usually find yourself breathing very hard and fast.
This in turn can cause hyperventilation which can further worsen things - this is where breathing methods come in.
Pulling your concentration into your breathing and taking deep regulated breaths can immediately put your body in a deep sense of relaxation allowing you to gain rationality and control.
Find it a bit difficult to regulate your breathing properly? Use a paper bag.
These are just three of the natural remedies of panic attacks of course.
It's not guaranteed that every technique mentioned here will work for you, as individual experiences and circumstances will always dictate how much a technique can work.
If that's the case, try looking for other techniques either on the internet or by asking your psychologist, they will surely be able to give you more information and advice regarding self help techniques or natural remedies.


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