Sunday, January 11, 2009

Top 10 List Of Do's And Don'ts During An Anxiety Attacks

By Zul Rahman

Most of us came across an anxiety attacks at one time or another in our life. Strangely enough we didn't even know that we were under anxiety attacks. What are the do's and don'ts when we are under attacks?

1) Please calm yourself since you are not dying.

Unnecessary fear will make your anxiety even worse. So under this circumstances, calm yourself down and tell yourself that you are going to be fine when the attack is over.

2) You are not suppose to breathe from the chest. Under this condition your breath should come from the abdomen.

Even under normal circumstances, chest breathing would means that you are in fear. Chest breathing could lead to increase in dizziness and numbness during anxiety attacks.

3) Keep thinking positively.

It is natural for you to have negative thought during the attack such as I am fainting now or I cannot breathe. Try to turn the situation around since negative thinking will breed fear and worsen your situation.

4) Be on the positive side.

Keep telling yourself that you are going to get through this soon. Anxiety attacks is indeed temporary. By thinking positively the whole experience is easy.

5) There are health care professionals that are ready to help you.

There are a lot of help available from health care professionals in many area of expertise relating to mental health. Professionals in this area includes psychologist, psychiatrist, social workers and counselors.

6) Share your problems with the loved one and with people whom you can trust.

It is very important for you to share your problems with trusted people around you such as spouse and good friends. Sharing problems with them will make it easy for you to cope with your situations.

7) It is very important to strictly follow your health care providers professionals advice. Take your medication on time and follow all the program that was scheduled for you.

8) Don't feel hopeless

Be energetic. Charge up your confidence level. Take a challenge to tackle the anxiety problem that you have. Remember as the saying goes, nothing to fear but the fear itself.

9) You are not the only one with anxiety problems.

There are many people out there who have the same experience as yours. Find a support group in your area. You will be surprised to find that there are many people in your shoes. Support group will help to support you emotionally and exchange ideas and experience.

10) Open up your mind. Learn more about anxiety and panic attacks.

There are many educational materials that you can get such as books, audio and video materials. The more educated you are about panic and anxiety attacks, the less fear you have. With more knowledge you are able to manage your problems wisely.

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