Top 10 List Of Do’s And Don’ts During An Anxiety Attacks
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.
Sometimes under a severe anxiety attacks you may feel like you are dying. Just calm down because you are not dying. When the attacks is over everything is back to normal.
2) Take a deep breath from your abdomen. Breathing from your chest under this condition will make your anxiety attacks even worse.
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) Think positive. There is no place for negative thinking.
Negative thinking such as telling yourself that you are going to faint or you cannot breathe will worsen your condition.
4) Think positively and talk positively to yourself.
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 arrays of health care professionals that should be able to assist you in coping with anxiety attacks. Mental health professionals such as psychiatrist, psychologist, counselors and social workers are always available.
6) People who are close to you like your spouse, children or trusted friends deserve to know and share your problems.
People that are close to you such as your spouse and friends are a great source of help. They should be able to emotionally support you to go through the hard times.
7) Follow your doctor’s advice. If you have been prescribed with medication, then take your medication on time and follow the routine that has been scheduled by your health care professionals.
Don’t feel hopeless
Your life is worthy of living, decorated with beauty and happiness. Pump up your energy level. You are ready to conquer your anxiety problems.
9) Be happy. There are others that are with you.
Support group is a great resources to learn from as well as contribute your opinion and share your experience. I’m sure you could find many support group that suit you in your locality.
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.
