10 List of What To Do And Not To Do During An Anxiety Attacks
Zul Rahman
Almost everyone of us once or twice in our lifetime experience an anxiety attacks. Sometimes we don't even know why it happens. Let's look at what are the things that we should and should not do under anxiety attacks.
1) Please tell yourself that you are not dying.
If you are thinking that you are going to die, then it will aggravate more fear which lead to more anxiety. It is going to make your situations worse rather than solving it.
2) Do not breathe from your chest. Take a deep breath from the abdomen.
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) Keep thinking positively.
Negative thinking such as telling yourself that you are going to faint or you cannot breathe will worsen your condition.
4) Keep feeding your mind with positive thinking
Positive thinking would help yourself to overcome your anxiety problem easier. Tell yourself that this is just temporary and you are going to get through this soon.
5) Get help from the health care professionals
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) Share your problems with the loved one and with people whom you can trust.
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) It is very important to strictly follow your health care providers professionals advice. Take your medication on time and follow all the program that was scheduled for you.
8) Don't be helpless.
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.
There are many people out there who have the same experience as yours. Find a support group in your area. You will be surprised to find that there are many people in your shoes. Support group will help to support you emotionally and exchange ideas and experience.
10) Continue the learning process. Knowledge is power.
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.
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