By Craig Summer

Doctors agree that the best way to prevent panic attacks (or anxiety attacks) for most people are some simple self-help principles which you can easily do yourself. Being able to prevent anxiety attacks for yourself will give your self confidence a massive boost when you need it the most and help prevent recurring panic attacks.

Around a third of us will have suffered from a panic attack. Panic or anxiety attacks be a very frightening experience which may make you think your are about to die or are going insane. A panic attack is borne out of the body's normal physiological response mechanism to dealing with danger. When faced with a potentially threatening situation, the body automatically readies itself for danger by producing adrenaline. This is known as the "flight or fight" response which is a survival instinct much more appropriate for our ancestors than to the stresses we face today. 


1. Get a good understanding of what causes panic and anxiety attacks, what the symptoms are and why you are affected by them. As a result you may be able to prevent them happening or lessen their frequency by removing or avoiding the circumstances that cause them. Understanding what is going on will make your panic attacks less frightening and give you more control.

2. Reduce the amount of stress in your life. If you can, get rid of unnecessary responsibilities and give yourself time for relaxation and things you enjoy. Practise relaxation techniques which make you calmer generally and which you can use when you feel a panic attack might be coming on. Simple breathing exercises can be very effective.

3. Take some regular exercise. It does not have to be physically demanding. Try going for a half hour walk three or four times a week.

4. Make sure you have a good diet with lots of fresh vegetables and fruit. Eat at proper mealtimes so that your blood sugar levels are properly maintained. Avoid processed foods which probably have chemical additives, also avoid stimulants such as caffeine, cigarettes, and alcohol.

5. Talk about the way you are feeling with your relatives and close friends. This will stop you keeping all your troubles to yourself and prevent the building up of negative emotions and feelings inside you.

All of these tips are very easy for you to do. In any case they will make you feel better and they are likely to make a big contribution in helping you to end panic attacks.

By Nikki M Davila

Panic attacks are sudden periods of extreme fear or anxiety, and onset of these episodes are very abrupt and usually the trigger is unknown. People who frequently experience this may have difficulty leading normal lives. Symptoms of this panic attack include shortness of breath, pain in the chest area, numbness in limbs, dizziness while sitting or standing, and moments of tremendous nervousness. These symptoms are brought about by dissimilar reasons, and different people undergo different cases of panic attacks. 

If you have experienced this episode, do not despair. With proper medication, counseling, and behavioral therapy, it is quite possible to lead a normal life. People who have little or no control over these disorders, or those who have not been diagnosed yet with a panic disorder may find it hard to concentrate on some activities like making friends or functioning properly at work. But with effective understanding of their condition and the right treatment, they will be able to cope and avoid having no control over their disorder. People who have panic attacks are normal people. The only difference between panic attack sufferers and the rest of the populace is that their bodies and brains react differently to fear. By nature, humans have a natural reaction to fear, and that is to flee, or cower. We can be brave but it doesn't mean we don't get scared.Panic attacks are just exaggerations of our fears that are brought about everyday, even by minor things or incidents. The stress that's brought on by this disorder can be managed through proper medication and therapy. 


Panic disorders affect about 20 million Americans every year. But with effective treatment this number can be reduced, leading people who suffer from this to a healthier, happier, more stress-free and successful lifestyle. Although this disorder isn't completely curable, advances in medication therapy and public awareness have helped ensure these sufferers to still be able to function in the society. If you suffer from panic attacks or have been diagnosed with panic disorder, remember that you are not alone and that help is available. Proper medication, healthy diet and exercise, stress management, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, and other diversionary activities are just a few of the many things you could do to manage this disorder so that you will be able to lead a normal existence, as you should. Don't let your illness take control over you. Be the captain of your ship and existence. Take control of your life, and make it fruitful, worry-free, and happy.

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By Jeffery Harrison

Many people suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. For some people it's an occasional problem that they have to deal with but for others it is a chronic and recurring problem that can really interfere with their lives affecting their careers and their relationships. You should always consult a competent medical professional before attempting to treat any medical condition but this article will discuss some of your options in your quest to find anxiety cures.

Depending on the severity of your condition psychotherapy and medication may be an option for you to consider. However the cost of the seeing a psychiatrist can make getting professional help difficult for some people. There are prescription medications on the market today that can really help with anxiety and panic attacks but for many people drugs are the last resort and a lot of people would rather try to find a more natural way to deal with their anxiety.

For the people that are not in a hurry to start taking prescription medications there are a lot of herbal remedies to choose from. One popular herbal remedy is Valerian extracts. In addition to treating anxiety Valerian is also used to treat insomnia and must be taken at bedtime. Other popular herbal remedies include chamomile, gingko biloba, ginseng, and green tea. There are many other popular herbal remedies available today as well and it would be a good idea to speak to a competent professional before starting any treatment. Even treatments considered "natural" can be dangerous if taken in combination with other products or if too much of a certain product is used. Be sure to do your homework before starting any type of treatment.

Some other natural anxiety cures that don't involve medications would include things like exercise, meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises. Exercise releases endorphins into the bloodstream. Endorphins are hormones that naturally make people feel good and therefore exercise could help reduce anxiety and panic attacks. Meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises can also help you to remain calm and help to ease the feelings of panic or anxiety.

For a completely natural way to eliminate panic attacks once and for all visit www.end-panic-attacks.info and free yourself from anxiety.

By Bertil Hjert

Panic Disorder is a serious problem and a condition recognized by the American Psychiatric Association that affects millions of Americans. This condition takes a panic attack a step further. Not only must you have experienced two or more attacks, you must also have had those attacks followed by a prolonged period of excessive worry over the possibility of another attack occurring. 

Anxiety attacks don´t occur because you are obsessing over something but rather they happen spontaneously, out of the blue, in places and among people you wouldn´t ordinarily associate with extreme apprehension. That is what makes these episodes so scary, the sheer unpredictability can be very troubling and cause the worry that turns these isolated instances into a disorder. 

The loss of control and fear are major contributing factors in turning isolated attacks into a disorder. Once you have panic disorder, your worry over another anxiety attack becomes pronounced and helps to foster an environment and feeling where attacks may only increase. 

In addition, avoidance tactics to prevent episodes may cause extreme harm to the normal functioning of your life. Some of the symptoms associated with this disorder include:

• Trouble breathing
• Racing heart
• Feeling faint or dizzy
• Numbness
• Hot or Cold Flashes
• Excessive fear of losing control, dying or losing your mind
• Muscle pain and discomfort
• Chest pain and discomfort
• Bowel Troubles 

These are just some of the symptoms and certainly if you have this problem you could be experiencing some, all or different sets of problems than what are listed here. Many people with this problem consult doctors, which is a smart course of action. 

These symptoms can be very scary and they may be an indication that you have a serious medical problem. Getting checked out by a doctor is important to rule out any physical problems and provide some small measure of peace of mind about your suffering. 

While consulting a doctor may rule out the need for multiple bypasses, it does not solve your problem. Panic attacks are still ruining your life. You can pay big bucks for psychological treatment or prescription medications to treat your anxiety and depression. 

However, these options are not appealing to many people. There are alternatives. There are relaxation techniques that can be utilized to calm the overactive nerves and release the tension. 

Many people are able to achieve positive results through a consistent exercise program where they work off accumulated stress and fill the body with endorphins, creating a positive feeling for a body and mind so sorely in need of it. 

Many people also find that mind exercises such as meditation work to channel the anxiety into more positive pathways and release the negative build up. Meditation is a great way to control your panic attacks because it is fully portable. It can be done anywhere, at anytime and it soothes a worried mind and releases a lot of angst. 

Meditation is something that anyone can learn and it really just requires practice and focus to become proficient. Using alternative techniques to relieve your worry is a great way to avoid the side effects and expense of prescription medications and therapy.
Download your free eBook “Stop Panic Attacks and Deal with Your Anxious Thoughts” here: panicgoodbye.com/freereport.html - From Bertil Hjert – The author of the PanicGoodbye-program. Read more about this brand new course at: PanicGoodbye.com 

By Sylvie Daniels

Imagine sitting in the gymnasium at your child’s school while you’re having a full-blown panic attack. There are people all around you and if you get up to leave the gym everyone will be staring at you. Your heart is racing a million miles a minute. Your face and body are drenched in sweat from heat to toe like you’ve just run a marathon. What a nightmare!

Unfortunately, I don’t have to imagine this because I lived it. This happened to me in the spring of 2005 and was the worst panic attack I’d ever experienced. I felt utterly humiliated as other parents that I knew sat beside me and wondered what the heck was wrong with me.

To me the only thing I could do at that moment was lie, so I told other parents that I was having trouble with hormones and hot flashes. I felt sure I couldn’t admit that I was having a panic attack because these people would think I was “crazy”. My child went to school with their children, who would sometimes come over to my home. There was no way I could admit the truth.

The only two people to whom I ever confessed my panic attack problem were my sister and my best friend. That holds true to this day, even eight months after I found a cure for my panic attacks and no longer struggle with this issue. However, the stigma is still there.

What is it about anxiety disorders or panic attacks that make people afraid to speak out about them? Anxiety sufferers are afraid that they’ll be seen as weak or that people will look at them differently. It’s ironic that when people have a physical illness such as kidney problems that they have no problem discussing it with others. But when you bring a problem that can be viewed as a “mental illness” into the picture, people shut up like clams.

I’m not personally convinced that anxiety disorders can be classified as a mental illness as the problem has less to do with brain activity and more to do with the nervous system. The “fight or flight” mechanism is usually out of whack in anxiety patients and needs to be re-set so that the body can produce normal physical reactions to trigger events.

So are you in denial about your panic attacks? How many people are you going to lie to before you finally get help for this problem?

I don’t recommend confiding to your inner circle of friends unless you’re absolutely positive that you’ll get the support you deserve. I can’t imagine anything worse than not being taken seriously about this issue. 

However, you might be surprised at the response you get if you share your secret. You may discover a new ally in your panic attack problem. 
For example I was surprised to learn that my best friend struggled with panic attacks as well after I finally confided in her about mine. It was very comforting to me to be able to discuss this problem with someone without feeling like I would be viewed as unstable.

Panic attacks are just that: a problem. It’s not a disease and you don’t have a mental illness. Panic attacks affect millions of people from all walks of life. You are not alone. Do some research online and you’ll find user groups and online information waiting to be discovered. If you don’t want to open up to someone in person you may find an online friend that is struggling with the same condition.

So don’t give up. There is a cure for you. Take the first step so you can find it.

Sylvie Daniels is the owner of Anxiety Attack Blog. View her recommended sources for curing your anxiety disorder.

By Bertil Hjert

Anxiety is a normal, even common emotion. We experience it whenever we are exposed to a troublesome or uncomfortable situation. If you have to speak in front of a group of people you have probably experienced it. When you met your girlfriend’s parents you may have experienced it. When you were walking home alone late at night and heard footsteps behind you, you may have experienced it.

It’s a feeling that comes and goes with the terrain but when you do experience it you work through it, bite your lower lip and tough it out. That’s what most people do at any rate. For some people the physical sensations and the mental thoughts become so overwhelming that they experience intense panic.

This fear has physical sensations that are so powerful that they may be rendered speechless; unable to breathe, experience such a rapid heartbeat that they feel their heart is going to explode or other problems.

Excessive anxiety, triggered by seemingly normal events can cause such a lack of confidence, that engaging in normal, everyday activities becomes difficult, if not impossible. It’s unclear why some people experience these feelings while others do not.

A firefighter can run into a burning building and save a life but you can’t choose which head of broccoli looks best in the store without feeling your heart race? This doesn’t make any sense, at least until you look to some of the causes for panic.

For people who struggle with excessive worry, the personality type they have inherited from their parents can contribute to their tendency to worry. This predisposition to worry exists like a ticking time bomb. In some people it goes off because of triggering events and in some people the bomb never goes off.

Your inherited personality type and childhood environment are the long term factors that determine how you will respond to stress but the short term causes are what trigger the release of excessive anxiety in your life. Short term causes can be any number of things. For some people, this will be the loss of a spouse, child or family member, for other people it could be the loss of a job or the end of an important relationships.

Seemingly happy events can also cause stress triggers such as having a baby, getting married or moving. These changes bring about significant changes in your life and can increase your stress and worry.

Once anxiety has been allowed to creep through that open door, it is hard to get rid of. It’s very hard to tell how you will respond to any given event. Losing a child, spouse or family member is shattering for everyone. Everyone responds to this personal loss with great sorrow, anxiety and depression.

Many people are eventually able to go on, struggle through the day and regain their former life. The suffering is normal and part of life. What’s not normal is that anxiety so overwhelms you for such a long period of time that you can’t engage in anything anymore. 

At some point, pain and worry should pass and if it doesn’t you may be dealing with a more significant problem than your personal loss. The same goes for losing a job, moving, getting married, having a baby. These events may disrupt the normal rhythm of your life but you should be able to regain a footing and proceed with your new life without excessive anxiety after awhile. 

The negative shouldn’t be lurking behind every corner. It’s important to consult a doctor if you feel you are struggling with sustained, excessive and unwanted anxiety.

Download your free eBook “Stop Panic Attacks and Deal with Your Anxious Thoughts” here: panicgoodbye.com/freereport.html From Bertil Hjert – The author of the PanicGoodbye™-program. Read more about this brand new course at:PanicGoodbye.com 

By Kaydas

One of the factors which increase the number of anxiety and panic attacks is the daily stress in which we are living.

There is also a large variety of symptoms which presents these anxiety and panic attacks.

In spite of the huge number of hospitals and doctors from nowadays, there is a lack of specialists for this disorder.

And it is worse the fact that you arrive with a problem of this kind at a doctor, who prescribes you some strong medication, which could have side effects over your body.

Due to the fact that it is a special disorder, a dysfunction of the brain, with different reasons at the origin, it requires a special treatment, administrated by a qualified person.

The most prescribed, and for sure, the most indicated, appears to be the treatments with a natural base. Not only that the risque of side effects is practically zero, of course, if you don't appeal to some voodoo priests to prescribe you some venoms, but it gives you, as patient, more confidence in the treatment, increasing your moral.

However, if you are witness to such kind of panic or anxiety attacks, do not enter yourself in panic. Usually,the symptoms are similar to a heart attack, and you have to try to isolate the patient from other people, to help him to lye down and to call the nearest medical service for an ambulance.

Do not try to make resuscitation exercises or other type of first aid, as long as it is not necessary.

For those who have this kind of problems, I recommend you to meet Dr. Joe Barry McDonagh, and to try his Natural Treatment for Anxiety and Panic Attack.

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By Bertil Hjert

Here is the very good way to work on your abdominal breathing in the comfort of your own home: 

• Lie down on your back and bend your knees while leaving your feet flat on the floor. You should make a little teepee with your knees. 

• Put one hand on your chest and one hand on your abdomen.

• Breathe in slowly through your nose and from your abdomen. The hand you placed on your abdomen should be rising as it expands and the hand on your chest should stay at its present level. 

• It is important that you inhale from your diaphragm and allow your belly to expand. You could just stick it out but that´s not engaging your lungs, abdomen and diaphragm in the way they were intended to be used.

• Exhale through the mouth. Your exhale should be longer than your inhale. 

• Practice this breathing for 10 minutes. This type of breathing is slow, about 4 breaths every minute. 

• After you feel comfortable, work your way up to 20 minutes than 30 minutes a day. 

This type of breathing is very effective in triggering the calming or relaxation response. Even though you are only taking a few breaths a minute you are dramatically increasing the supply of oxygen to your body. 

Normally we take approximately 15 breaths a minute, when we hyperventilate we can take as many as 30 or even 40 breaths a minute. However, this type of breathing is from the chest and doesn´t allow the full supply of oxygen to reach your body. Even practicing abdominal breathing with 8 or 9 breaths a minute will produce visible results. 

Abdominal breathing is a method of breathing employed by many professional singers because it supplies the necessary oxygen and lung capacity to hit and sustain those high notes. 

Placing your hands on your chest and abdomen are just an aid to help you realize when you are breathing from your chest and when you are breathing properly from your abdomen. You don´t need to leave them there once you have practiced and feel comfortable with this type of breathing. 

If you need assistance timing your breathing, try counting to 5 when inhaling and counting to 10 when exhaling. This counting will help ensure that you are exhaling longer than you are inhaling. 

Again, once you have mastered this breathing technique you won´t have to worry about the placement of your hands although you´ll probably still want to keep them on your chest and abdomen because it serves as a nice self checking mechanism. 

Breathing is not only a great source of relaxation but it can be a great source of energy as well. People who suffer from GAD in particular, often describe themselves as feeling fatigued. Fatigue can affect us all at sometime so breathing our way to more energy is great solution to try. Over time, abdominal breathing can lead to increased energy and alertness.

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By Fred Farah

A panic attack is something that no one wants to experience, but many will at some point in their life. If you are experiencing multiple attacks, it is essential you work to stop them today. Here are five tips to stop panic attacks today.

1. Admit


The first tip to stop your attacks is admitting you have a problem. Whether it is something that is stressing you out or the constant fear of failure, you have to admit that something is wrong. Denial will get you nowhere except to your next attack.

2. Write down problems

As soon as you have admitted you have a problem, it is time for you to dig deep to find the exact problem. If you have multiple problems, write each one of them out in detail. You want to identify what your fears are and why you are constantly worried about them. If it is stress, write out what the stresses are and potential solutions for easing your mood.

3. Remove the stress

It is not always as easy as it sounds to remove stress from your life. If it is a co-worker you cannot work with, try to be moved to a different office. If you have multiple duties throughout the day that pile up, try to take a break in between each task. Although it is not easy, try to remove as much stress from your life as possible to avoid anxiety building up.

4. Negative to positive

If you want to stop panic attacks today, you have to learn to turn negative thoughts into positive thoughts. This does not mean you will be able to change every negative thought into something you enjoy, but put more of a focus on the positive. It is easy to fret over the bad things in your life, but this will get you nowhere except for dealing with an attack.

5. Treat yourself

The last tip for stopping panic attacks is to treat yourself from time to time. There is a lot of good you are doing with your life and you deserve to be treated. Similar to changing negative to positive thoughts, you want to focus on the good things you are doing. Everyone makes mistakes from time to time. When you do something good, let yourself know you did.

In order to stop panic attacks today, you have to remove the stress from your life and begin focusing on the positives. There are so many good things going on in the world, but it is easy to focus on the bad things. Take the tips in this article and apply them to your life so you can live a happy and fulfilling life free of panic and anxiety.

Fred Farah

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By Sylvie Daniels

Imagine sitting in the gymnasium at your child’s school while you’re having a full-blown panic attack. There are people all around you and if you get up to leave the gym everyone will be staring at you. Your heart is racing a million miles a minute. Your face and body are drenched in sweat from heat to toe like you’ve just run a marathon. What a nightmare!

Unfortunately, I don’t have to imagine this because I lived it. This happened to me in the spring of 2005 and was the worst panic attack I’d ever experienced. I felt utterly humiliated as other parents that I knew sat beside me and wondered what the heck was wrong with me.

To me the only thing I could do at that moment was lie, so I told other parents that I was having trouble with hormones and hot flashes. I felt sure I couldn’t admit that I was having a panic attack because these people would think I was “crazy”. My child went to school with their children, who would sometimes come over to my home. There was no way I could admit the truth.

The only two people to whom I ever confessed my panic attack problem were my sister and my best friend. That holds true to this day, even eight months after I found a cure for my panic attacks and no longer struggle with this issue. However, the stigma is still there.

What is it about anxiety disorders or panic attacks that make people afraid to speak out about them? Anxiety sufferers are afraid that they’ll be seen as weak or that people will look at them differently. It’s ironic that when people have a physical illness such as kidney problems that they have no problem discussing it with others. But when you bring a problem that can be viewed as a “mental illness” into the picture, people shut up like clams.

I’m not personally convinced that anxiety disorders can be classified as a mental illness as the problem has less to do with brain activity and more to do with the nervous system. The “fight or flight” mechanism is usually out of whack in anxiety patients and needs to be re-set so that the body can produce normal physical reactions to trigger events.

So are you in denial about your panic attacks? How many people are you going to lie to before you finally get help for this problem?

I don’t recommend confiding to your inner circle of friends unless you’re absolutely positive that you’ll get the support you deserve. I can’t imagine anything worse than not being taken seriously about this issue. 

However, you might be surprised at the response you get if you share your secret. You may discover a new ally in your panic attack problem. 
For example I was surprised to learn that my best friend struggled with panic attacks as well after I finally confided in her about mine. It was very comforting to me to be able to discuss this problem with someone without feeling like I would be viewed as unstable.

Panic attacks are just that: a problem. It’s not a disease and you don’t have a mental illness. Panic attacks affect millions of people from all walks of life. You are not alone. Do some research online and you’ll find user groups and online information waiting to be discovered. If you don’t want to open up to someone in person you may find an online friend that is struggling with the same condition.

So don’t give up. There is a cure for you. Take the first step so you can find it.

Sylvie Daniels is the owner of Anxiety Attack Blog. View her recommended sources for curing your anxiety disorder.

By Jeffery Harrison

Everyone feels stressed and anxious sometimes but for people that suffer from panic attacks the problem can be much more serious. People who regularly suffer from panic attacks can actually have physical symptoms such as dizziness, trembling, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain etc. Some people have even gone to the emergency room believing they were having a heart attack. The physical symptoms of anxiety may not be life threatening but they can be crippling, keeping people from being productive at work, driving a car, or interacting with people. This article is going to give you 5 tips for controlling panic attacks.

1. Learn the triggers:

Everyone is different and what triggers a panic attack for one person may not trigger an attack for someone else. If you can learn to identify the situations that trigger your panic attacks that can help you prepare for them and cope with them.

2. Avoid caffeine:

Coffee, soda, diet pills, and other products may contain caffeine. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system which may aggravate or possibly even trigger a panic attack.

3. Learn relaxation techniques:

Relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, or breathing exercises will help you to remain calm and focused. During a panic attack you are overreacting to whatever your trigger is and learning to relax and remain focused can help to put a stop to the overreaction.

4. Get plenty of sleep:

When you don't get enough sleep you will feel added stress which may make you more susceptible to a panic attack. Getting plenty of sleep will help to alleviate stress and reduce the chances for triggering a panic attack.

5. Exercise regularly:

Exercise releases endorphins into the bloodstream. Endorphins are hormones that give you a natural feeling of euphoria. Regular exercise will also boost your energy level, improve your self-esteem, and help you to relax all of which will help to reduce the chances of having a panic attack.

In addition to the tips above there are many herbal supplements that can be taken to help relax and help reduce anxiety. For some people a visit to a psychiatrist who can prescribe medication may be necessary. It's always best to consult a medical professional when trying to treat any medical condition.

Learn easy to follow steps to cure panic attacks without medication. Free yourself from anxiety www.end-panic-attacks.info 

By Dr. Jennifer B. Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC

What medication a patient receives while going through treatment will often depend on what their issues are, how they are trying to handle their issues and who their counselor is. Some counselors see medications as a useful tool that can be of great help when helping someone to deal with their issues, and then there are other counselors who believe that medications should be used sparingly and be avoided when possible. Whether or not the counselor feels it is necessary to use medications in either case will depend greatly on what the patient is going through and what they are seeking help for. 

While medications can be useful to many people, they can also cause more problems than help for some because some patients can develop addictions or have serious side effects. There are so many factors to take into consideration before a counselor prescribes a medication, the least of which includes physical and mental side effects. Every individual is unique and each will react differently to medications. Sometimes, doctor and patient will have to go through a trial and error period before they find the right medication, though it doesn’t take too much before finding the right one. 

A patient who is suffering from serious panic and anxiety attacks can often have medication prescribed to them to aid in helping them learn to deal with their anxiety. One benzodiazepine in particular, clonazepam will sometimes be offered in order to help the patient calm down. Not only does this particular medication block panic attacks at a faster rate than most antidepressants will, but they also do not have as many side effects. This is not to say that someone will not possibly react negatively to it, it simply means there is not as much of a chance. As was mentioned before, every individual has the possibility of reacting to clonazepam differently than someone else would, because every person’s body is unique. This, of course, is taken into consideration by a doctor who is thinking of prescribing this or any other medication.

For anyone thinking of possibly taking this medication who may have questions, or would like to learn more about it, there is online therapy that one can go to in order to learn more. Searching for online counseling and contacting an online counselor could easily lead a person to finding the answer they seek. Online counselors are also the people to talk to if one has any concerns. It is important to remember that medication of this kind should never be taken without consulting a professional first. For any concerns or questions, it is also very important for one to contact their online therapist so that any possible negative side effects can be dealt with. It is also important to keep in touch with one’s online counselor in case the medication is not working the way it should so that the professional can change to a medication that will work.

Jennifer Baxt is the owner of CompleteCounselingSolutions.com which offers a variety ofonline counseling services. If you would like to know more about Jennifer or any of ouronline therapists, visit our website.

By Jesus Sabu

It's very difficult for your loved ones to imagine or even understand what you are going through when you have a panic attack. They may lose patience with you, tell you to "get over it", or think you're faking. It may help if you show them the following scenario.
You are standing in line at the grocery store. It's been a long wait but there's only one customer to go before you make it to the cashier. Wait, what was that? 

An unpleasant feeling forms in your throat, your chest feels tighter, now a sudden shortness of breath, and what do you know-your heart skips a beat. "Please, God, not here."

You make a quick scan of the territory-is it threatening? Four unfriendly faces are behind you and one person is in front. Pins and needles seem to prick you through your left arm, you feel slightly dizzy, and then the explosion of fear as you dread the worst. You are about to have a panic attack.

There is no doubt in your mind now that this is going to be a big one. Okay, time for you to focus. You know how to deal with this - at least you hope you do! Start breathing deeply - in through the nose, out through the mouth.

Think relaxing thoughts, and again, while breathing in, think "Relax," and then breathe out. But it doesn't seem to be having any positive effect; in fact, just concentrating on breathing is making you feel self-conscious and more uptight.

Maybe if you just try to relax your muscles. Tense both shoulders, hold for 10 seconds, then release. Try it again. Nope, still no difference. The anxiety is getting worse and the very fact that you are out of coping techniques worsens your panic. If only you were surrounded by your family, or a close friend were beside you so you could feel more confident in dealing with this situation.

Now, the adrenaline is really pumping through your system, your body is tingling with uncomfortable sensations, and now the dreaded feeling of losing complete control engulfs your emotions. No one around you has any idea of the sheer terror you are experiencing. For them, it's just a regular day and another frustratingly slow line at the grocery store.

You realize you are out of options. It's time to run. You excuse yourself from the line looking embarrassed as it is now that it is your turn to pay. The cashier is looking bewildered as you leave your shopping behind and stroll towards the door. 

There is no time for excuses-you need to be alone. You leave the supermarket and get into your car to ride it out alone. You wonder whether or not this one was the big one. The one you fear will push you over the edge mentally and physically. Ten minutes later the panic subsides. It's only 11:00 in the morning, how in the world can you make it through the rest of your day?

If you suffer from panic or anxiety attacks, the above scenario probably sounds very familiar. It may have even induced feelings of anxiety and panic just reading it. In fact, it was difficult for me just to write it!

The particular situations that trigger your panic and anxiety may differ. Maybe the bodily sensations are a little different. What's important to realize is that panic attacks are very real to the people who are having them and they should never be pushed off to the side.

I remember one evening at home when I was by myself watching one of my favorite television programs. I thought I was in a safe place. There was no obvious trigger and I felt completely relaxed. Out of nowhere, I began having symptoms of a panic attack. The four walls of my living room were closing in around me. I couldn't breathe and felt like I was dying.

I stepped out on my front porch for some fresh air and began deep breathing exercises. The symptoms eventually went away, but it left me wondering why exactly I had that attack. There was no obvious reason, no stressful situation, and no indicator that a panic attack might be impending.

That's the strange thing about panic. Sometimes your mind can play tricks on you. Even when you think you're in no danger of having a panic attack, your brain might be feeling differently. That's the scary part. The good part is that there are ways you can combat panic attacks and cope much better when you find yourself in that situation.

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By Bertil Hjert

Anxiety has a profound affect on our physical and mental heath. It can color the way we look at every situation and every interaction. When excessive worry is left unchecked, it can negatively impact your work or school performance, your personal relationships and your family. 

These consequences are seemingly unavoidable because your mind is so full of panic that it can’t see and interpret events correctly. Rather than seeing people’s looks and words for what they truly are, every negative connotation possible is attached to those actions.

As a result, panic stricken people avoid interactions and situations where they believe they will experience stress. As time passes and the mind continues to fuel excessive worry, the number of people and situations that are avoided only increases.

The avoidance that anxiety sufferers practice is triggered by both physical and mental responses to stimulus. The stimulus doesn’t have to be unpleasant like a room full of spiders or snakes; in fact the stimulus is usually normal, everyday things. 

Your boss calls to talk to you, you have a presentation to give to some clients coming in, your spouse disagrees with you on something or you have to pick something up at the supermarket. These normal everyday occurrences trigger exaggerated mental and physical responses that cause extreme suffering.

Anxiety causes intense physical reactions in some people that are completely out of proportion to the stimulus involved. One might expect their worry levels to spike when encountering a hungry bear or when being followed in a dark alley. These are normal, rational situations that can induce fear and your fear is perfectly understandable and appropriate for the situation. 

What about experiencing this same level of fear at the very thought of attending your child’s school play? Or picking up some vegetables to go with dinner? These situations shouldn’t spark intense reactions but in some people they do and this disproportionate response can wreak havoc on your life.

The physical manifestations associated with anxiety can be overwhelming and physically painful as well as mentally and emotionally disturbing. Some of the symptoms that can accompany intense worry include:

• a rapid heartbeat,
• shortness of breath, 
• dizziness, 
• upset stomach, 
• sweating, 
• and loss of feeling in your hands and feet. 

These physical sensations often lead sufferers to assume the worst, that they are having a heart attack or some other kind of major medical emergency. Fortunately, these dreadful sensations pass and while the body returns to its previous state, mentally and emotionally you are always worried about the next episode, what to do if you get overwhelmed again but more importantly how to avoid it at all costs. 

This is why panic sufferers find their lives are changed so radically by their condition. The intense feelings lead to such strong avoidance tactics that bad choices usually result. 

Most people, who suffer with any kind of anxiety, find the physical mental and emotional toll to be overwhelming. The stress involved with constantly thinking about what to avoid, how to avoid it and making up excuses to avoid things is exhausting. 

Depression is usually a steady companion because the stress is just so great. Understanding your problems is the first step in trying to change the conditions you are coping with. Finding ways to relax the mind and body is a good first step in coping with overwhelming thoughts.

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By Matt Shupe -

Defined as a period of intense distress or fear, an anxiety or panic attack typically surfaces quickly and may last for 20 to 30 minutes. Most commonly, however, they only last for several minutes unless the occurrence was very traumatic for the sufferer. Common symptoms of an anxiety and/or panic attack include a shortness of breath, rapid heart palpitations, shaking, sweating, a feeling of nauseousness, dizziness and hyperventilation. The sufferer often feels as if they are choking or being smothered, which causes a gasping reflex.

Individuals who suffer from frequent or unprovoked anxiety and panic attacks may also be suffering from a panic disorder. Not only that, but individuals who suffer from these regularly are often victims of a phobia that ultimately cause the anxiety and panic attacks.

The first step to treating anxiety and panic attacks is to get the victim away from whatever it is that caused the onset. If the individual suffers from a phobia, remove them from the situation immediately. If it is an argument that caused the occurrence, the sufferer should leave the room or area in order to refrain from being further upset. Random anxiety and panic attacks that are caused by direct and obvious events are not usually worrisome. If they continue frequently or without cause, the patient may need medical intervention.

The medical treatments involved in aiding a patient who suffers from anxiety and panic attacks may include therapy sessions or behavioral studies. Medications can often be used, but it is recommended that individuals deal with their problems without becoming reliant on medication if at all possible. Natural treatments include keeping a daily journal or activities and emotions in order to allow the individual to release their feelings onto paper, breathing exercises and, in some cases, induced anxiety and panic attacks to help the sufferer learn to cope with their fear or emotion.

This article is to be used for informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of, in conjunction with or instead of professional medical advice regarding the diagnosis and/or treatment of anxiety and panic attacks. If you or someone you know suffers from these frequently or without cause, you should consult a physician in order to receive a proper diagnosis. At that time, the doctor will make a determination of which, if any, treatment method should be used in order to treat and prevent the occurrence. Individuals should not attempt to cure their anxiety and panic attacks without proper medical care.

The author is a regular contributor to 4 Less Anxiety where more information about anxiety and panic attacks is available. 

By Bertil Hjert

There is no right way to meditate, no one thing that should be achieved, or particular way it should be done. Meditation practice should be comfortable and relaxing.

In order to have your body and mind primed for the best results from your meditation practice, it is important to consider the following:

• Don´t meditate on an empty stomach. If you´re hungry, give your body the fuel it needs. Bad habits is never the way to a clearer mind and healthier body. 

• Meditation should be done in a comfortable position, in comfortable surroundings. You don´t have to sit with your legs crossed if this position is uncomfortable. Many men have tight groin muscles and hamstrings which make sitting this way uncomfortable. Sit in a chair and place your feet on the floor if this is more comfortable for you. 

• At least as a beginner, it is important to meditate in the most peaceful environment you can create. Try to eliminate outside noises and distractions. Definitely turn the TV off. However, if there is still noise around you don´t worry about it. Take care of the sound you can control and free your worry about the rest. 

• Meditation should be performed while sitting and an important part of meditating is correct posture. Sit with your spine straight, don´t slouch or hunch your shoulders over. Pull your shoulders back. So many people who sit at a desk all day and work at computers have hunched shoulders and find sitting with a straight back difficult. 

• It is important, however, to get your back and spine in proper alignment. If you need help you can sit with your back against a wall or the back of the chair. 

• Place your hands where they feel comfortable. Some people place them at their sides, on their knees or on their stomach. The important thing is that your hands feel natural wherever you place them. 

• Most importantly, before you meditate, release any preconceived notions or expectations you have for your meditation practice. Don´t try to make yourself feel something; don´t obsess about getting it right or clearing your mind of thoughts. Meditation should come naturally but it does take practice to achieve the results you desire. 

So many people are hesitant to meditate because they have preconceived notions about what meditation means. Many people are also ineffective mediators because they have certain beliefs about what it should be. Meditation isn´t just for Buddhist monks, older women and granola eating hippies. 

Meditation is for anyone who wants to find some inner peace and a few moments of relaxation and calm in an otherwise stressful world. When meditation is looked at from this perspective it seems to be universally desirable. 

Meditation does not mean you consciously blank your mind to all thoughts. As you focus on your practice, hear the rhythm of your breathing and feel the inner peace. The focus of your brain will turn towards calm and inner peace. The quieting of your mind comes not from a conscious effort but as an effect of your practice. 

Meditation does not mean you will experience visions or see sugar plum fairies dancing through your mind. Some meditation does produce images but most simply quiets the mind. Meditation may seem intimidating but it isn´t. It can be learned and practiced by anyone. Meditation does take dedication to reach its most effective outcomes.

Download your free eBook "Stop Panic Attacks and Deal with Your Anxious Thoughts" here: FREE REPORT STOP PANIC ATTACKS - From Bertil Hjert – The author of the Panic Goodbye Program. Read more about my brand new course at: PANIC GOODBYE PROGRAM or visit my blog: PANIC GOODBYE BLOG 

Panic Attacks – How To Use The Positive-thought-redirection Technique To Battle Your Anxiety!

By Bertil Hjert

Positive-Thought-Redirection™ is a great way of dealing with intrusive, negative thoughts. As negative thoughts pop up during your daily life, you issue a “stop” command which acts to stop the negative thought in its tracks. 

Once the unnecessary, negative or burdensome thought is stopped, you then redirect your mind to a more positive thought about the situation you are confronting. 

The process of redirecting your thoughts is an important component of successfully using this process. However, especially at the spur of the moment and under pressure from the potential anxiety you are facing, it is hard to redirect your thoughts to a more positive framework because you can´t think of anything positive. 

As a beginner, it is important to create a list of positive thoughts that you can use for redirection. Jot down a list and refer to this list as need be. By doing the thinking before hand, you don´t have to face the pressure in the midst of an anxious moment. 

Here are some examples of positive thoughts that you can use for redirection: 

1. I have been anxious before and have survived or succeeded (depending on the situation)
2. I am confident I can control my anxiety with the techniques I have learned. 
3. I will have a great time at ….. (insert occasion)
4. I am with my (safe person) and they will help me if I have any problems

This is just the beginning of the list that you will create. The important thing is to focus on the positives and not dwell on the negatives. Rather than thinking how crowded and miserable you will be at the theater and how you will probably run screaming from the show hyperventilating, think about the last time you went to see a show and had a good time or the last time you were in a crowded place and smiled. 

Now that you are armed with positive thoughts to redirect your mind to, the key is stopping the thought once it pops up in your mind. You don´t need to stop the thought from ever entering your mind; you just need to avoid having it take over your mind. 

Once the unwanted thought appears, consciously tell yourself to STOP! Once you have firmly told the thought to stop you then use your handy little list to redirect your mind to a more positive state. 

This may sound hokey to some but engaging your mind in actively combating your negative or detrimental thoughts actually works. The key, like many of the techniques described above is practice. Practicing this process will not only improve your ability to engage in positive thought redirection but it will also give you greater self confidence that you can survive anxiety ridden situations. Confidence is half the battle in dealing with anxiety. 

Practicing the Positive-Thought-Redirection technique involves thinking about stressful subjects or situations. Envision yourself in a place where you are a stressed, at a time when you are very anxious. Let the feelings overtake you for a couple of minutes and then use your STOP command to stop those thoughts in their tracks. 

Let your mind go blank, if the negativity crops up, issue your stop command again. Once your mind is clear, use your positive thoughts to redirect your mind. Start by saying your redirected thoughts aloud. This will help to reinforce them. 

As you practice and become better at this technique, you won´t have to be as purposeful about it, you will be able to do it quickly, in your mind, without referring to lists or speaking aloud.

Download your free eBook "Stop Panic Attacks and Deal with Your Anxious Thoughts" here: Free Report Stop Panic Attacks - From Bertil Hjert - The author of the PanicGoodbye-program. Read more about this brand new course at the: Panic Goodbye Program 

By Shawnna McMains

The physical symptoms that you go through in a panic attack can have an impact on your body. Nothing that is permanent, mostly just soreness. These symptoms can not harm you, they are just heightened sensations that your body would go through normally. They may be scary, but, they are not damaging.

Most of the time, after an attack, you will feel tired, shaky and you may feel like you just run a marathon. Your muscles may ache because they were tensed up. The tensed muscles may also linger after the panic attack itself has subsided. This muscle tension may take a while to go away. The most common areas effected are the chest, neck and shoulders. Please realize, this tension is just a lingering symptom from your panic attack. Don’t upset yourself all over again and fall into another panic attack.

The tension in your neck may extend up into your head, which in turn, may cause a headache or your jaw or face to hurt or be numb. Usually, just massaging the back of the neck and shoulders should help relieve some of this tension and pain. 

I have mentioned the most common areas that will be effected in your body, but, remember, the nervous system runs through your whole body and there are nerve endings everywhere. This means, that any part of your body maybe effected and hurt, be stiff or numb after a Panic Attack. 

Do not let the panic attack symptoms or feelings you have afterwards get the better of you. Just remember, they are just that, symptoms that you can and will overcome.

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By Trevor Thomas

Looking for a natural formulation for treatment of anxiety and panic attacks? SEREDYN is one such formulation, which promises to offer instant relief from panic attacks. SEREDYN promotes relaxation, relieves depression, reduces worries and makes the body and mind calm.

Results of the clinical tests conducted by the company show excellent results. The company claims that 80% of people who took SEREDYN reported satisfactory performance by relieving them from anxiety and panic attacks.

SEREDYN works by interacting with 4 main elements in you brain, which are responsible for relaxation, mood and emotion. The interaction with the main elements helps in reducing stress levels and anxiety. Essentially this interaction results in a calm and cool body and mind. You can feel the results of this formulation in 15 minutes and effect of this product lasts for more than 8 hours.

SEREDYN uses 4-5 key ingredients to bring anxiety and panic attacks relief. 

The four ingredients are – Passion flower, L-Theanine, Valerian, Niacinamide and Magnesium Taurinate.

1) Passionflower is a known herb that people have used for centuries to get relief from anxiety.

2) L-Theanine which is found in green tea, is an amino acid which produces the tranquil effect in as little as 15 minutes.

3) Valerian is used for calming and soothing the mind and body.

4) Magnesium Taurinate provides the mineral magnesium form and the amino acid taurine.

Unlike the normal tranquilizers, this formulation will not have any side effects. Plus you don’t get addicted to this formulation. You may stop it as and when you like. You cannot compare SEREDYN with other antibiotics in terms of potency and speed of producing results, but the effect of this product is long lasting because it is made from natural ingredients.

Since SEREDYN is made from natural ingredients you will not require a prescription to purchase it.
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