Anxiety and Panic Attacks

How To Gain Control

Panic and anxiety are measured  by level of intensity.  Sufferers who have experienced severe physical symptoms of anxiety or who have experienced four or more panic attacks should seek professional advice for overcoming anxiety. 

But what if you suffer typically from more generalized  physical symptoms of anxiety
such as unrealistic worry, excessive tenseness, restlessness, irritability,tiredness?

Are there methods available for overcoming anxiety?  Is there  hope for dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, now or in the future?

Yes, there is hope.

As for panic attacks, if you've experienced one panic attack, do not allow it to consume you.  According to the experts, there's a good chance you will never have another one.  Most people who suffer from panic attacks only endure one or two episodes in their entire life. 

Nonetheless, whether you've experienced one panic attack or not, maybe you feel overwhelmed with excessive worry and stress, an unrealistic perception of your problems, or insomnia.  Perhaps you are so driven by your worries that you are having trouble concentrating.  You feel you could lose control.

Focus on gaining control.  You can strive to overcome anxiety by learning how to effectively respond to anxiety, and that can put you in control.  Experts recommend these basic steps.

First, of prime importance – learn about anxiety.  Understand the causes, the symptoms of anxiety, and treatment options.  Investigate how to stop panic attacks and how to overcome anxiety.  This is clearly a case where knowledge is power, for knowledge in this case can work to place you in control. 

Be positive.  Take steps to control anxiety by taking away its control of you.  One of the most effective means of overcoming anxiety is to maintain a positive attitude, particularly about yourself.  Congratulate yourself for staying on track in the face of stressful,  anxious circumstances.  Be proud of your accomplishments and avoid self-criticism.  Respect your own ability to make good choices.

Negative thoughts increase worry.  Positive thoughts can empower you to take control. Concentrate every day on developing a healthy thought process so that positive becomes natural.

Strengthen relationships.  Build a strong relationship with family and friends, and work to resolve differences.  Conflicts with other people, even at work, can add unnecessary stress to your everyday undertakings.

Set up a schedule where you can add positive activities to your life.  Volunteer, or join a social group, walk with friends, or go the gym.  And speaking of exercise, countless research studies reveal that physical activity helps to stimulate chemicals in the brain (endorphins) that encourage positive feelings and a sense of well being.

Prepare for stressful events, good or bad, social or job related.  Knowing that you are well prepared reduces anxiety and puts you in control.

Experts recognize that these tactics are generally successful in overcoming anxiety.  But there are certainly situations where self care techniques, do not meet expectations.  Prolonged anxiety and panic attacks should be addressed by a professional.  You can consult your doctor for traditional methods of overcoming anxiety.  Frequently those methods include medication and therapy.

Alternatively, you can seek assistance from anxiety support programs such as the renowned Linden Method with its 24/7 support, or with techniques patented in Panic Away.

Whatever your choice, there is hope.