You Can Overcome Panic Attacks By Taking Small Steps

By Pascal Athlo

The bad thing about panic attacks is that they can occur suddenly when you least expect them. You are in no way prepared to deal with them.

You are having fun with your friends, or running an errand. Suddenly panic attack strikes without warning.

Such things will create an impact on you and leave you fearful of engaging in the activity where panic attack happened.

But the good news is that the activity, event or place in which you suffered panic attack may have nothing to do with the attack.

So, you do not need to avoid those situations or places. You can go on living as usual.

This may seem difficult at first, but when you don't let panic affect your life, it will stop haunting you.

Initially, it would be difficult to deal with this problem courageously. So, don't try anything big in order to deal with this problem.

Take small mini-steps in order to tackle and overcome panic attacks. If you are afraid of going shopping, then don't go alone. Take a friend with you who is fully aware of your problem.

Keep with you any anti-anxiety pills you might be taking (ofcourse with doctor consultation). This would help you feel a little more comfortable to visit those places where you fear another panic attack.

Just don't try to go alone. Trying to become too brave all of a sudden may backfire at you. Be patient, and try to take little courageous steps in the right direction.

It also helps if you remind yourself constantly that panic attacks are not dangerous. You may feel like having a heart attack, but you are not really having it.

I haven't come across reports of people dying from panic attacks. So, it is safe to assume that they are not dangerous. We only perceive them to be.

Once this is ingrained in your mind that panic attacks are not dangerous, you will feel little bit more safe. You will know that even if another attack happens, it is not going to cause any real damage to you.

Remember to take small, manageable baby-steps that develop more courage in you and move you in positive direction. Do not attempt something big suddenly, but go about it gradually.

After some time, you may no longer fear panic attacks. At this point, they may fade away on their own!

Keep in mind, to avoid taking pills as much as possible. Take them when absolutely necessary and only after consultation with the doctor.

Better to go for natural treatments or behavioral therapy to learn how to tackle this problem without pills. This is a better strategy in the long run. - 32513

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