Mar

Tips to Avoid a Panic Attack

I have been living with Panic Attacks for over 11 years now. I am finally able to ward off or minimize the effects the panic attacks have on my life. This takes time and practice to achieve, but is doable by anyone. Trust me, I have been in your shoes and know how helpless you feel right now!!!! It does get better.

I have tried each and every one of these tips myself. They all work in their own way, you just need to find one or a combination of them that work best for you and stick to them.

Avoid caffeine. Learn the food and drinks that have caffeine in them and the amounts that each have. Find out what amount you can tolerate without having issues and stick to that. For example: I can drink a can or bottle of pop with caffeine in it and have no problems, but, drink one black cup of coffee and I’m on my way to a good panic attack. Here are just a few things that have caffeine in them: Chocolate, tea, pop, and coffee.
If you feel like you are getting anxious, talk to yourself. Keep your thoughts positive. Try to think of other things to get your mind off your anxious feelings.
Exercise. A lot of times, panic or anxiety attacks come from stress. Exercising is a good way to relieve stress.
If you feel like you are getting upset about something, talk the situation out with either the person that is upsetting you, or someone else that would be willing to listen. Don’t keep it bottled up inside, these feelings are just fuel for a panic attack.
Get plenty of sleep. Being tired can make all of your emotions that more intense. On average, getting 6-8 hours of sleep a night is about what you want to have.
Breathing Techniques. If you feel like you are getting nervous, close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. There are many different breathing techniques to use, definitely find a breathing technique that is right for you.

I believe STRESS is my number one cause of panic attacks. You will need to figure out what your biggest trigger is and find ways to either avoid that trigger or relieve it.

I hope that this post helps you out some. I really would like to be able to help make panic attacks a thing of the past for you.

Striving for Life Without Panic Attacks,
Shawnna
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