How to combat anxiety disorder.?

Question

I have anxiety disorder and get frustrated and anxious easily. Because of that, my heart beat rate increase as a result and many a times, it takes a long time to slow down. But even so, after slowing down, it is still considered quite fast. I always fear of getting a heart attack as a result. Is there any way that is fast and efficient in slowing down my heartbeat rate whenever i have an anxiety attack? Does anyone else have this?

Answer 1

So many of us out here have the same feelings you do. I also suffer from alot of anxiety and panicky feelings, and my heart rate is super fast as well. I just found that since it hasn't killed me yet over the years, that I'll probably be okay. It's such a tough thing when you're in the midst of feeling very anxious and your heart is beating fast. Then you start to feel frightened about your heart beating fast, which in turn makes things worse. The only thing is to wait it out and eventually you calm down. The way I understand it is your body can only produce so much adrenaline, and it's also producing some chemicals to help you calm down. And it works eventually. If your heart is normal, a super fast heartbeat in the middle of a panic attack or anxious feelings won't harm you. The heart can handle it. Mine has so far and I'm older. So try not to dwell on it too much. Concentrate on being a young healthy person.

Answer 2

There are some things you can try. You could try deep breathing exercises, where you take very slow deep breaths, and count with each breath: Count, say 1,2, 3... on the inhale and 1,2,3... on the exhale. One version has you bend down with your hands near your toes and then slowly rise to a full standing position as you inhale. Then as you exhale, you slowly bend down again. Meditation is also supposed to be good. If you can practice every day and get up to even 15 minutes a day that should help. You just need a quiet place where you won't be interrupted. When I do it, I sit with my legs crossed against a wall with some pillows against my back. Then you would close your eyes and breathe deeply and slowly, trying to clear your mind of all thoughts. Some people use a mantra - where you pick a word and think it over and over. It could be a word that means something to you, or just a simple word like "one." Stretching and tension exercises are supposed to help. What you do is tighten different muscle groups, say your calves, for five to ten seconds, then slowly release the tension. Do that a couple of times and then try another muscle group. This is also a great way to get into or finish up a meditation. I've heard of other things that are supposed to work for people. Some people keep a journal to write or draw anything they feel they need to, and write in it only when they feel the need. Others wear a rubber band on the wrist, and snap in against their skin whenever they feel stressed. I'm sure your therapist will have other exercises and ideas for you, but these are the ones I know of.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Anxiety disorders are very common in our society. I suggest that you speak with a mental health clinician as a trained clinician can provide you with tools to help you manage the symptoms and with the right treatment even eliminate them.

Answer 5

Deep breathing. Breathe in as much air as you can and breathe out until your lungs are as empty as possible.
If you can do this for 10 to 15 minutes a day it will help a lot.
If you only breathe deeply 4 or 5 breaths everytime the anxiety starts to build, it should help.

I do that, and it helps me.

Answer 6

regular mental health visits talking to the doctor about your fears so as to slowly learn to keep them in focus and perspective. try the panic and anxiety phobia workbook. you can get it cheap on eBay. my husband suffered for years. i too suffer from anxiety and panic disorder. i take buspar and klonopin. they have helped me greatly. also keeping a journal helps a lot. it allows you to put things on paper or screen what is bothering us at the time allowing our brain to take a rest knowing it's written done going nowhere. it is very common to feel like you are going to have a heart attack! you may even feel disconnected from yourself or as if you are going top die! all are common when dealing with anxiety and phobia's. you need medical direction and guidance. try the workbook. their are a variety of workbooks from the same publisher, their depression one is helpful as well. good fortune to you. be safe.

Answer 7

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