If you have started to experience panic attacks on a regular basis or have suffered even a single one in the past, you know how uncomfortable and frightening they can be. This has led many people to wonder if stopping panic attacks is possible.
This is a very good question that most people never ask because they assume the answer is no. Yet, the answer is a loud, astounding yes. You can stop a panic attack or at least limit the sensations and effects in the moment, as long as you know how to spot when it is first coming on.
While there are ways to bring the attack under control if it takes you by surprise or comes on too quickly to be spotted early, you will have the most success controlling the attacks if you can learn the very first sensations that are often experienced.
It is easier if you know what panic attacks are and what causes them. In a nutshell, the natural process preparing your body for fight or flight is activated by accident: there is no circumstantial cause. It s something like a security alarm that goes off accidentally. The problem is, it is very scary. But there is nothing to be afraid of. You are not dying. There is no danger. Your system has simply been wrongly activated that s all.
The first signs can vary from one person to another, but overall you want to notice any signs of agitation or nervousness. Often, there are particular situations or locations, or even people, who often trigger these initial signs. If you can narrow down these situations that could trigger the reaction, then you can stay on alert when necessary.
If you are feeling like you can t breathe real well, your hands start shaking, or you find your throat going dry, then chances are you are having some type of a nervous reaction.
The best way to stop the attack at that point is to sit down or find a comfortable place to relax and start taking long, very slow breaths. You want to focus on your breathing and block everything else out. Slow, deep, rhythmic breaths will help you get rid of the sensation that you cannot breathe and prevent panic from taking over.
One good mental exercise is to close your eyes and while taking those deep breaths imagine your body relaxing, one part at a time. Start with your toes and mentally focus on relaxing them, then move up the body.
It is important to realize that anxiety is an issue of the mind. If you can control your mind, you can control the reaction of your body. Even if you are not aware of the causes behind your attacks, it is possible to bring them under control and possibly even prevent them from completely setting in.
If you want to learn more about stopping panic attacks, look around the internet for articles on the subject or ask a doctor. There are ways to develop specific strategies that will work based on your own situation and symptoms.
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