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Small Manageable Steps to Overcome Panic Attacks

11.06.2009 · Posted in Home and Garden Articles

The difficult part about panic attacks is that they can occur when you least expect them. You will not be prepared to deal with them when they occur.nnYou might be busy with some work or might be having fun with friends. Suddenly, you get a panic attack!nnThis might cause you to become fearful of engaging in the activity which you were doing at the time of the attack.nnHowever, in most cases, that particular activity or place had little to do with the attack.nnSo you don’t have to avoid those places and situations. You can continue to live life as usual.nnIf you live as usual and don’t let panic attacks hamper your life in any way, soon they will lose their power and will stop troubling you.nnInitially, it would be difficult to deal with this problem courageously. So, don’t try anything big in order to deal with this problem.nnIt is better to take mini-steps in the positive direction to overcome panic attacks. For example, if you really fear another panic attack while going shopping, take a friend along who is familiar with your problem.nnKeep with you any anti-anxiety pills you might be taking (ofcourse with doctor consultation). This would help you feel a little more comfortable to visit those places where you fear another panic attack.nnJust don’t try to go alone. Trying to become too brave all of a sudden may backfire at you. Be patient, and try to take little courageous steps in the right direction.nnIt also helps if you remind yourself constantly that panic attacks are not dangerous. You may feel like having a heart attack, but you are not really having it.nnYou might not have heard of anybody dying from panic attacks, have you? These attacks only seem to be dangerous – but most of the time in reality, they are not so.nnOnce you become aware of this fact, you will feel a lot safer. You will know that panic attacks may not cause you any real damage. They will come and pass away within short period of time.nnRemember to take small, manageable baby-steps that develop more courage in you and move you in positive direction. Do not attempt something big suddenly, but go about it gradually.nnAfter some time, you may no longer fear panic attacks. At this point, they may fade away on their own!nnPlease remember that avoid taking pills or medication for this problem as much as possible. Only take them when the problem gets seriously out of hand or you are really fearful.nnIt is better to opt for natural treatments or behavior therapy in order to overcome panic attacks. These kinds of treatment are better in the long run as pills can cause health problems.

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