What is a good home remedy for anxiety attacks?

Answer 1

Deep breathing into a paper bag. Anxiety attacks bring on hyperventilation, which decreases the body's carbon dioxide levels by increasing the amount of CO2 the body is blowing off (the added oxygen breathed in doesn't make any significant impact). Breathing into a paper bag forces the person to rebreathe the carbon dioxide that has been breathed out, and can serve to reverse some of the effects of the attack. Sounds corny, but it actually works.

Answer 2

Jacob,
You have already received several points of good advice for what might be called anxiety attacks, or "panic attacks". In truth, a doctor is the only person that can diagnose what you are experiencing. Anxiety attacks, (also called panic attacks) are unexpected episodes of intense terror or fear. Anxiety attacks usually come without warning, and although the fear is generally irrational, the perceived danger is very real. A person experiencing an anxiety attack will often feel as if they are about to die or pass out.

Symptoms of an anxiety attack include:
Shortness of breath
Palpitations or pounding heart
Chest pain or discomfort
Trembling or shaking
Dizziness
Nausea or stomach distress
Fear of losing control or going crazy
Hot or cold flashes
Anxiety comes in several forms:
-Anxiety which is constant, unrelenting, and all-consuming
-Anxiety which causes self-imposed isolation or emotional
withdrawal
- Anxiety which interferes with normal activities like going outside or interacting with other people

You should seek immediate medical attention. Explain to the doctor everything you experienced. He or she will know what to do. This is important: trying to self medicate through meditation, drugs, lifestyle changes, all might be part of a succesful treatment plan. But there is really not a good way for you to assess the best course for you without the help of an objective professional. Any of the symptoms above can be debilitating in the short term and life thretening in the longer term.

Again: please see a doctor. One friend of mine suffered attacks as described, and was immediately on a path to full recovery after consulting a physcian. His recovery was fully effective within a few weeks and he now has instituted some lifestyle changes with some mental tools provided during his brief period of visiting the doctor. These have prevented any re-occurence of his panic symptoms and have equipped him to far better deal with the stresses that accumulate in all of us.
For more info simply google "anxiety attacks" to read much more about this rather common disorder which is has seen significant growth over the last few decades, and affects almost all of us at one time or another.

Best Wishes for a speedy return to your old self!

Answer 3

Meditation works wonders. Not the kind that comes to mind with the legs crossed, fingers in circles and stuff like that. But rather deep breathing exercises, imagery, relaxation... Another great way to prevent anxiety is to exercise as well as figure out what situations are causing you anxiety. Trust me on the fact that drugs do not work. There are many ways to prevent anxiety attacks at home. I would recommend doing research on stress and seeing what kinds of relaxation work for you. Are you a calm individual - yoga, Pilate's, mediation or a person who can't sit still - jogs, kick boxing, walking. There are many ways you just have to find one that works for you!!!

Good Luck

Answer 4

I have horrible anxiety attacks. Ive been prescribed xanax but i try to not to take it often bc i dont like medicines lol. What helps me most is getting outside. The fresh air always helps me. Also talking to someone while Im having my attack works too. It helps me distract myself from getting even more nervous. I get the shakes when I get attacks, breathing deeply helps and paying attention to where I tense up and focusing on trying to relax that body part. I mean for me its all in my head, identifying what triggers the attacks helped me a lot. Know when that trigger comes I can try and work to stay calm and not let it get to that level. Know that it is a very hard thing to deal with, the experience is different for everyone. And if you cant deal with it alone, ask for help.

Answer 5

SUGAR - avoid it, to reduce anxiety symptoms. The swings from high to low blood sugar result in corresponding mood swings. Sugar is not your friend. Eat complex carbohydrates instead.
EXERCISE reduces anxiety. Is it because you are too pooped to worry? Who cares; it helps. Exercise has many other health benefits, too, so there is no way you can lose by trying it. Start easily and work up.

Answer 6

Yogic breathing. Breathe deeply, deep down in your lungs. Put your hand on your belly and breathe deeply until you feel your hand rise, then hold your breath a couple of seconds and slowly release it. Try taking a yoga class real soon, it works, you can use what you learn in class at home and a lot of other places as well. Good luck!

Answer 7

simple. clean and tidy and with lots of sunshine and fresh air getting through the house. Drink lots of water, exercise regularly. Have some indoor plants. Take a walk sometimes.

Answer 8

Meditate.
Put some soothing music on, draw a hot bath, and meditate.