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How To End A Panic Attack
You would not believe how common panic attacks are. If you suffer from them, then you are not alone. Many people just avoid situations where they know that there is a good chance that the situation could develop into a panic attack. Avoidance techniques are a way of dealing with the problem, but sometimes, it is not always possible to do that. Simple hypnotherapy techniques can be very effective to stop a panic attack. These have been used for many years by skilled professionals and are very successful. What Happens when we Experience a Panic Attack? When we experience a panic attack the body pumps adrenaline into the bloodstream quickly. Adrenaline is produced from the adrenal glands. These are pea-sized glands situated on top of the kidneys and there function is to help the body to cope in an emergency. Adrenaline causes the heart to pump extra blood. The blood pumps around the body, into the muscles and also to the brain. This heightened response mimics many other physical conditions any can sometimes be mistaken for a heart attack. As long as your adrenal glands keep getting an emergency message, they will continue to produce and release adrenaline. Stopping a panic attack is very simple. You need to stop sending the emergency message to the brain. This will then stop your body from producing and releasing adrenaline into your bloodstream. Once you understand how this works, you never have to experience a panic attack again. Learn These Simple Steps: 1. Relax. 2. Replace negative thinking with affirmative thoughts. 3. Accept your feelings. 1. Relax Relax by taking slow, deep breaths. Remind yourself that you are not having a heart attack and that; shortly you will be able to make your body stop panicking. Take slow, deep, complete breaths as this will relax your mind and body. This is the first step to stopping your body from releasing adrenaline. 2. Replace Negative Thinking with Affirmative Thoughts Keep repeating the word "STOP" really loud inside your head. This interrupts the emergency message that your brain is sending to your adrenal glands. Try not to panic and shout it firmly to yourself. Then, by repeating a positive statement to yourself (in your head) this will help you to cope. Replace your negative thoughts with a positive one. Choose a statement that addresses the negative thought. For example, if you are really scared, just think "I'm only having a panic attack and it will be over in a few minutes if I relax. Everything is going to be fine”. Make a list of fearful thoughts that you know can bring on panic for you and then make a long list of coping statements that you can recall as and when you need to. But, if you are concerned about your health, consult with your doctor. And finally, learn to 3. Accept Your Feelings Identify the emotion you are feeling and find the reasons why you are you feeling it. Accept your feelings. Fear is a positive emotion that helps us to take care of ourselves in times of difficulty. Accepting and validating your feelings is very important. If you are scared of the dark and you are walking in a dark street, accept that it is ok to be scared. You then replace the negative scared feeling with a positive statement such as “I have walked down a dark street many times before and nothing bad has ever happened. I will be fine”. Many people have ceased to have panic attacks after learning this very simple three-step technique. Your mind has the power to significantly influence negative responses in all situations to help you to achieve any goal, solve any problem and create the excellence you desire in all areas of your life. By remembering this, you will be more confident and stronger. Hope this has been helpful. Here’s to an anxiety-free future… For more helpful advice, please visit http://www.prevent-panic-attacks-now.com Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com |
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