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The Low Down on Anxiety Attack Cure Exposed
Posted by James Redder | Posted in Psychology | Posted on 28-03-2009
The problem with anxiety attacks is they can originate from anywhere, at anytime although experts do know they are generally the result of anxiety, but why this affects the individual the way it does remains a mystery. By each individual learning exactly what causes or triggers their particular anxiety attacks, it will be easier to learn control so that when the situation arises again each time the anxiety attack will happen less.
Being aware of a situation or condition that preempts the anxiety will mean that eventually, no matter how many times you are subject to the anxiety attack trigger, the anxiety that is normally felt will no longer be there. It is important to realize that the aim of controlling the anxiety attacks is to stop the feeling of fear, forever.
Anxiety attacks are often caused by emotions such as guilt, depression, self-consciousness, fear, anger and general frustration. As part of a condition called general anxiety disorder, they all originate in the same area of the brain and the symptoms are pretty much the same with anyone who suffers with it.
Most often seen in the work environment, general anxiety disorder can be caused by pressures at work which are also linked to depression so the person should avoid any position where this may be a cause. Anyone that suffers from anxiety will feel under much more pressure in this type of environment and is more likely to succumb to an anxiety attack.
Symptoms are usually very visible as the victim starts to hyperventilate and may exhibit extreme signs of fear and their own impending death. Stopping this escalation of anxiety and fear is easier than you think and the first step in taking control starts with breathing so if you can control your breathing then you can control your brain’s focus.
Breathing exercises can be practiced and once this has been learned it is only a matter of initiating what they have learned to control and then end the anxiety attack. The breathing exercises are quite easy but may require some practice for someone in this position; all that needs to be done is to inhale for a couple of seconds while forcing the stomach out and then let the air out for the same amount of time for as long as necessary.
This is an important step as the person consciously controls their breathing then they begin taking control again which is the one thing that a anxiety attack takes away from the victim. You must actively take control of your physical symptoms (in this case hyperventilation) and by doing this, your body will automatically begin to calm down. If for some reason this method is not working then a doctor’s advice and attention needs to be sought so the condition does not persist.
