Questions And Answers On How To Cure Panic Attacks And Anxiety

By Mark B

John asks…

Can anyone tell me of how to cure anxiety other than with prescribed medicine,and alternative methods for chro

i know there are alot of medicines out there for anxiety/panic attacks,and a few remedies i already know,but am looking for outside ideas from others here on the net,any answers welcome,but also would like to hear from fellow internet users that deal with anxiety/panic attacks. Also wanting to hear about other methods other than prescribed meds to cure or relieve chronic back pain,ive had it for 6 years now,most recently reinjured in a car accident which we flipped car 3 times,in june 6th 2005.thanks

Mark B answers:

There are a few different ways to control panic attacks. I’ll give you a couple of short answers here, if you want more email me and I’ll tell you more.

The first is called box breathing. It realeases calming chemicals in your brain. You blow all of your air out and take a slow deep breath for 8 seconds. You actually want to be sucking in the air for a full 8 seconds. Then you hold it in for 8 seconds. Then you blow it out slowly, for 8 seconds. Let it all out. Repeat ten times or until you are calm.

Another way (my favorite) is to focus on things. For instance your arm. You would take your right hand and place it on your left arm and just feel your arm. While you are still feeling your arm notice what your chair feels like under you, touch the chair, just to feel the solid. Just keep feeling things around you. What this does is takes you out of your head. Panic attacks occur in your mind, so if you get out of your mind and focus on your physical surroundings the panic will pass. You can focus on whatever you want as long as it is a physical thing. The point is to get out of your head. This can also be combined with deep breathing.

One last thought. If you feel one starting to come on you could put on a movie that is funny or comedy central or something like that. When you start watching your focus changes and laughing releases chemicals that will make stress go away.

Richard asks…

Recent anxiety and panic attacks. Possible causes and cures?

Two days ago I started having severe panic attacks in the morning. The attacks usually last from 5am to 12pm, which I find rather odd…

I’ve considered several causes for the attacks, such as stress, insomnia and even that shitty synthetic marijuana I had smoked. I don’t intend to touch that shit anymore.

Any suggestions as to what the other causes may be and how I can treat this. I’m already perscribed 20mg of Lexapro, but apparently it’s not helping as much.

Mark B answers:

Its definitely your lifestyle. Anxiety attacks are just the body telling you there is something wrong sending it into flight mode. If someone has a gun on you then thats why. If its just you then its likely you are the culprit. Definitely could be the bad weed. Its nasty stuff when you know exactly what it is. Clean up the way you eat, sleep, and general way you treat your body and it should go away on its own.

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