Are there any cures for panic attics?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The only real cure for panic attacks is a natural and simple breathing technique taught in chi kung, tai chi and yoga that is so simple that I can teach it to you right now. It should be practised when you are calm and not panicky so that you know how to do it when you ARE having an attack - or when you feel one coming; All you have to do is: Sit up, lie down or stand up (whichever you prefer). Put a hand - or both - on your belly when you're practising. Take a slow breath in and as you do so push the belly out so that you can feel it inflating under your hands. Make extra sure that your chest and shoulders don't expand too (otherwise they WILL do). When your chest doesn't expand the lungs have no option but to go down, and this makes them fill up properly, which gives your blood more chance to take in oxygen and stops you feeling breathless. It also makes your thoughts slow down so you feel more relaxed and not 'panicky'. When your chest and shoulders move to take air into the lungs it's reacting as it should do in a situation where you needed lots of strength and energy in the arms and upper body - like if you were being attacked or had to climb a tree to get away from a tiger or something. It is the natural response to ANY physical attack. But if you DID have to react to one of those sitations you'd probably be too preoccupied fighting or climbing a tree to even notice the anxiety. But when the body gets things a bit mixed up and brings on the same effect of being in danger, we call that an 'anxiety attack' because we can't tell where or what the danger is. (Sometimes our brains try to rationalise it as meaning that we're having a heart attack, or have developed asthma which has gone unnoticed and is now about to kill us.) The natural reaction to anxiety/panic attacks - need to climb a tree - have been noted in psychiatric journals and is the source of the apocryphal 'climbing the walls'. So, repeat the beathing slowly and calmly, until you no longer feel anxious, feeling your belly inflate and deflate slowly with each breath... make sure you let the air out as slowly as you let it in, and if you want you can even hold it in for a little while, and let your blood really load up with oxygen. It is unnoticeable so you can do it in public where ever you are - even walking around when you have enough practice, and is in no way harmful or bad for your health. In fact, it is one of the healthiest things we can do, and the more it's done the lesser the chances of having a panic attack in the first place. It is how babies breath naturally - and how adults breath when they are in a deep sleep - can't get much calmer than that. It can also help with insomnia. I hope this answer is of help.

Answer 3

I dont know if cure is the right word, I have had them since I was a teenager, I really didnt know at that time what was going on! Felt like I was gonna die. I finnally got help I had such a bad attack I was sent to the emergency room. Well I was so lucky the dr. thought it was a heart attack, but the rn knew it was a panic attack her sister has them. They put a valium under my tongue and told be to take deep breaths and let them out slow, well it worked I felt fine in about 15 min. They referred me to a dr. who I only now have to see every 3 months. It turned out I have panic attacks and I also suffer with depression, I have been on my meds now for about 4 yrs and yes they help alot!! But I dont feel there is a cure, besides meds, I now know I have to calm down, breathe in deep out slow, and relax! I have small attacks now and then but with my meds and controling it with relaxing etc. I am doing so much better, seems I am having a harder time with the depression, I always take my meds and some days r better than others, but I found out there is alot of anxiety and depression in my family so I asked the dr is there a possibility of this being genetic and found out yes it also plays a large roll in anxiety and depression, please see a doctor and get the help u need, people who have never had a panic attack have no clue how awful they are! Also one more thing I noticed with me excessive caffeine coffee, soft drinks,chocolate etc. triggers my heart rate which in turn seems to be the onset of an attack, try limiting your intake and good luck!

Answer 4

The closest thing to a cure I've found is a book by David D. Burns, M.D. called:

When Panic Attacks

It's the best $15 you'll ever spend. You might want to see a psychiatrist who can give you some medication to stop your suffering until you can learn the techniques in the book.

Answer 5

Panic attacks are cruel...I have them from time to time. I find the best way to deal with them is to throw caution to the wind by sitting down and watching my breathing. at the same time pretend i'm alone, unless i'm with a friend...in which case i would be happy to know i've got support from someone other than myself. When i have an attack, i'm not always capable of thinking well, so i just tend to let it happen in the knowledge that it will pass. AND.... always , always remember to see your doctor about panic attacks and your consultant psychiatrist...if you have one.

Answer 6

actual "cure" don't think so. I've had them for about 5 years now. You ever heard the phrase "fight or flight" I tried both. I tried distracting myself, didn't work, I tried sitting and facing the feeling, tried to get control, didn't work, tried the whole breathing techniques, yoga, everything, nothing worked. I am on meds. Probably for the rest of my life.
every individual is different though. If you are the person who suffers from this disorder, I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 7

Learn relaxation techniques such as deep breathing. A counselor can help you learn how to use the techniques, and also to not panic when you feel a panic attack coming on (therefore making it worse).

Answer 8

Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa, etc. Give it two weeks at least. It takes time to build up in system. Works wonders.

Answer 9

One popular approach is immersion therapy, where you put yourself in the situation where your attacks usually occur, and let come what may. This is awfully tough, however.

Answer 10

stay away from stress there is meds but try to stay away if you can try to stay calm some one you love can talk you through them how old are you ? that you panic