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How To Control Panic Attack

May 15, 2009


How to control panic attack

Persons being diagnosed with panic attacks are familiar with the symptoms and should definitely be aware of the treatments on how to control panic attack. Taking care of panic attack at home is possible but one should not mistake another serious illness for a panic attack. This dilemma is often faced by doctors when they find people experiencing such symptoms being brought to the hospital’s emergency department.

Following some simple techniques may help the person to know how to control panic attack. Such techniques are also beneficial for those individuals experiencing anxiety disorders. Initially by relaxing the shoulders and being conscious of the feeling of tension in the muscles helps the person to pinpoint which muscle to relax. Then through relaxing all large muscle groups and by taking a deep breath helps in releasing the tension.

Slowing down the breathing helps one to control panic attack. This is best done by blowing out breath through pursed lips. Placing a hand on the stomach effectively allows the individual to feel the rapidity of the breathing. This effectively enables the afflicted individual to control panic attack.

By definition, panic attacks last less than an hour. So, often the patient feels much better even before reaching the doctor’s chamber. Sometimes when the diagnosis of panic attack is completed, the afflicted person may be surprised that no medicines have been prescribed. In such cases, anxiety disorders, depression or panic disorders symptoms are treated. If medicines are prescribed, several clinical trials have revealed that SSRIS reduce the frequency of panic attack up to 75% to 85%.

SSRIS should be taken for three to six weeks before they become effective in reducing panic attack. At times sedation is also applied. Sometimes when anxiety gets out of control, it gives a sense of dread and fear for no apparent reason. Generalized anxiety disorders are ongoing worry. Doctors help the concerned person develop skills to cope with anxiety and at times suggest counseling. Controlling the individual’s worry is the first step towards prevention of panic disorder.

Muscle relaxation through yoga, deep breathing and regular exercising gives a sense of well being and decreases the feeling of anxiety. Getting plenty of sleep and by avoiding drinks and drugs are great ways of controlling repeated panic attacks. By confronting the situation, which has made the person anxious, brings comfort to the concerned individual. By focusing on simple tasks relieves the afflicted person and he / she learns new ways to respond to the factors that causes anxiety. At times, talking about the situation may also be beneficial.


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