Panic attacks, also called anxiety attacks are very common.  They suddenly strike you and they make you feel so scared and weak.  There are unexplainable and strange things that you feel. These can happen to anyone. How can you stop them when they happen?

What is a Panic Attack?

It is a condition of adrenaline being released into you bloodstream. The adrenaline glands receive a message that there’s an emergency. A panic attack can be disguised as temper tantrums, asthma attacks, or negative outbursts.

What are the Symptoms of a Panic Attack?

Here are some symptoms associated with the condition:

• Shaking
• Headache
• Pounding or racing heart
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Cramping
• Nausea
• Weakness or dizziness
• Chills
• Feeling that you are choking
• A sense of impending death
• Chest pain

How to Deal with a Panic Attack

• Find out what causes it and try to get rid of it.  If it is caused by a stressful event in your life, try to forget it.
• Understand what triggers the attack and try to minimize doing it. Prevention is better than cure.  For instance, you suffer from it after smoking marijuana so quit it.
• Hold your breath for as long as you can during an attack.  It will prevent the dissipation of carbon dioxide.  Repeat it for a few times.
• Breathe in and out of a paper bag to inhale the carbon dioxide that you exhaled. This will help you restore the normal blood PH level.  This is one of the ways to stop panics naturally.
• Do a vigorous activity like going up and down the stairs or running. This is one of the home remedies you can do.
• Start drinking a bunch of water.
• Keep your brain functioning properly.
• Don’t take any medication like Xanax without the supervision of your doctor just to end your agony.
• Get professional help for the treatment of panic attacks, especially with depression and other similar disorders like OCD.
• Ask your doctor about the best homeopathic treatment for you.

Help yourself to avoid this kind of attack.  If it becomes worse, better seek the help of a professional.

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