Monday, June 09th, 2008 | Author:

When looking for a treatment for anxiety attack or related symptoms, one really needs to ‘back track’ to find what has cause the levels of anxiety to be so severe as to trigger an anxiety attack or panic attack.

For me, what started out as mild anxiety over sleep anxiety transformed itself into full blown insomnia which was simply being fueled by intense anxiety and panic attacks. I needed to take myself ‘back to the start’ to when it all began as a problem, before I could begin looking for a treatment for anxiety attack.

What I realised was that the initial fear of sleeping was related to a complete lack of satisfaction with my job at the time. I was lying awake at night, cause I felt I had chosen the wrong career path. I then forgot that I was worried about my job, and became purely focussed on the fact I was not sleeping, which led to a cycle of insomnia. So having understood this a treatment for anxiety attack was easier to take in, and I could apply the techniques in a more effective way.

Sunday, May 18th, 2008 | Author:

Here are some examples of common anxiety attack symptoms. These should give you an idea if what you are suffering is a genuine anxiety attack, or something else:

1. Raipd heart beat
2. Feeling Light Headed
3. Shaking - specifically hands
4. Tingling - Pins and needles in the face or arm
5. Inability to control breathing
6. Upset stomach
7. Fear of losing control
8. Heart Palpitations
9. Sweating and hot flushes
10. Feeling like you are trapped in the situation

The above symptoms will last for between 10 - 30 minutes normally. It is important to identify an anxiety symptom, as many sufferer’s will be convinced they are suffering from something more sinister.

Once you can identify the initial anxiety attack symptom, you will be able to try your calming and breathing techniques earlier. If you do this over time, you will find you will be able to completely head off your anxiety attack symptom ‘at the pass’.

Thursday, May 15th, 2008 | Author:

I believe people who suffer from anxiety attacks and panic attacks are often to easily reccomended to take medication such as xanax. I know this, as this is the drug that was reccomended to me when I was susffering from acute insomnia.

While there are certainly certain situations which call for medication, the vast majority of anxiety attack call for an anxiety attack natural treatment. It is possible with persistence to overcome your anxiety disorder without the need for any form of medication. Xanax did not work from me, and that is what led me to the panic away program, which addressed many of the questions which were left unasnswered by my therapist.

I guess what I am trying to say is that its always worth pursuing anxiety attack natural treatments before considering medication as an option

Monday, May 12th, 2008 | Author:

How To Stop A Panic Attack

Here are 4 basic steps which should help you stop a panic attack:

Step 1) Relax

You need to be able to calm yourself during a panic attack- use whatever means possible- turn on the tv, music- whatever can calm you down

Step 2) Stop Negative Thinking.

Negative thoughts can be highly self destructive. You need to find ways to block out negative thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts

Step 3) Use Coping Statements.

You need to use positive reinforcement to help your mind realize that you will cope, and that your panic attack is not the end of the world.

Step 4) Accept Your Feelings.

Don’t resign yourself to your feelings and emotions. Accept this is the way you are, but you want to change, and you are going to START NOW!

I have the above steps written down on my wall, and I look at it every day.

Hopefully this may help you too.

Peter

Monday, May 12th, 2008 | Author:

The final product I recommend is the Easy Calm video coaching series. This course is extremely interesting and definitely is completely unique in its approach and delivery.

As the name suggests, Easy Cal is a set of video coaching tutorials on panic attacks and anxiety disorders. If you are someone that requires a bit more intereactivy then this product is definitely worth checking out. If anything there is too much information to absorb- however it is fantastic value for money.

All in all a great option if you are someone who is easily distracted, and not so fond of written material.

Click HERE To Learn More About Easy Calm

Monday, May 12th, 2008 | Author:

The Linden Method is another alternative treatment I experimented with when I was suffering from my panic attacks from insomnia.

Charles Linden from the UK designed the program, and it certainly had a more scientific approach. Essentially there is a prt of the brain called the Amygdala, which is responsible for anxiety. If you can learn to control this part of your brain, you can control anxiety and panic attacks.

I have done research on this as an panic attack treatment, and it seems there are many satisfied customers. I personally felt that Panic Away was a easier to follow approach.

Click HERE To Learn More About The Linden Method

Sunday, May 11th, 2008 | Author:

Panic Away is in my mind the leading online panic attack treatment program currently available.

Its creator, Joe Barry, has left no stone unturned in terms of content and unique approach to overcoming panic and anxiety attacks. This program is also beneficial for anyone suffering from any form of an anxiety disorder.

So how does it help? Basically it helps you confront the fear which is causing the anxiety issue, and to help you find the correct mindset needed to overcome anxiety.

Click HERE To Learn More About Panic Away

Sunday, May 11th, 2008 | Author:

I have received a few emails to my review site anxietyattackcures.com about the quality of the products I reccomend, and why I reccomend more than 1 product.

Basically I believe there should be some choice. I personally got great results from Panic Away- and it was certainly unique from any material I had been told by my therapist or indeed read online.

Ultimately therapy had not worked, I had tried medication, so that’s what lead me to online research and ultimately Panic Away.

In terms of results, it is up to the individual and how willing they are to implement the information. I noticed personally that my general anxiety levels began diminishing within 1 week of starting the program- and they continued to reduce over the next 2 months.

Whichever treatment you ultimately seek, you need to be persistent. It is very easy to fall into the trap- and feel you have beaten anxiety, when in fact you have not.

Feel free to post about your anxiety panic attack experiences.

Peter

Sunday, May 11th, 2008 | Author:

Here are what I feel to be the main contributor’s to an anxiety disorder:

Chemical Imbalance:

It has been shown that certain person’s suffer from a chemical imbalance which can lead to a state of mind being more prevalent. For example, someone who suffer’s from insomnia often suffers from a lack of melatonin- a naturally occuring hormone that is crucial for a regular sleep cycle. It is much the same with anxiety- various hormonal imbalances can cause anxiety to be a bigger issue.

Emotions Being Suppressed:

When people suppress emotions, it ultimately leads to a larger issue. We as humans need to express our emotions and feelings to remain balanced and to not accumulate negative thoughts. It is extremely therapeutic to discuss your emotions with someone.

Mental and Physical Exhaustion:

When the body undergoes any form of stress - mental or physical it results in the body and mind becomin sensitsed and receptive to nervous forms of illness. This again is why it is so important to address any issues as early as possible to prevent them from leading so serious anxiety issues.

Sunday, May 11th, 2008 | Author:

Another thing I forgot to mention in my previous post on my own experience with anxiety attack’s is that it is helpful to get reassurance in that an anxiety attack will not hurt or kill you.

This might sound strange, however it has been shown that one of the initial obstacles for people suffering from an anxiety or panic attack is the reoccuring thought that they might be harmed or possibly killed by their anxiety.

This is certainly not true, and I found it quite useful to say to myself each night before going to bed that I would be OK, and that if I did not sleep I would survive the next day.

At the same time it is important to not fall into the trap of relying on such support- either from yourself or a loved one, however it can help to get the ball rolling