How to Overcome Panic Attacks

Although it is easier said than done, how to overcome panic attacks is to stay calm and in absolute control of one self. There are number of ways to prevent the attack from making things bad to worst but we always can take charge of the happening and stay in control. By doing the same thing you only will get the same old results, in this article I would like to share a different path or way how to react when that panic attacks.

You need to look at things very differently and gradually take the necessary steps to overcome this panic attack.

Stay calm and be collected, remember your fear is not real.

It is easier said than done, for those who have this panic attack – the feeling of fear are real to them. So in this case, you need to tell yourself that this is going to be Ok. Do not pressure yourself more into getting that feeling of fear but hold tight to your positive thoughts in your mind when the anxiety feeling starts to roll in your nerves. Immediately start to switch your mind into something extremely positive and good. It is the only way to divert the feeling of letting the fear to take charge on you. Of course, this will take time but practicing over and over again will eventually build the mental system how to respond to it whenever it comes.

One of the best way to stay calm is by inhaling deep breath and reverting the mind into a positive state at all cost. For some people, the panic attack can be traumatizing. For them the terror and the fear is almost seems to be real and actually happening, when this small seed of fear start to take root in the moment immediately stop it from spreading all over your mind. Understand that it needs constant practice with small steps daily that eventually build a strong foundation to it.

If you are outdoor when the panic attacks come, stay calm. If you are in a restaurant, sit where you are and imagine a serenity place, if you are in shopping mall, find a place to sit and calm down, do not jump into a transport and drive home in fear. 

Start reading lots and lots of motivational and inspiring stories 

Read stories about others failures and how they make it in life. These inspiring stories will at least explain to you that no matter what happens in life or circumstances are. When you read and install the stories into your mind, over a period of time when any panic attacks, you mind will automatically tell this story to yourself that what worst could happen anyway. Anything that does not kill you only makes you stronger, like this phrase you need to hard code the statement in memory that can last for long or a lifetime. It takes gradual steps to practice this, but it can be done.

Pick up books and magazines that talk about the success stories of other. The story will tell you what obstacles and fear that this people have to overcome to where they are today. Your mind will remember those words and capture the line of getting through any difficulties, including panic attack that is actually not real. Your mind makes it look real when it is not.

Although this method will only work in the longer run, it is always good to start practicing.  

Praying, Yoga and Food

Spiritually connected to your religion and belief can also provide the tranquility you need. These include practicing Yoga to calm your mind and soul. Both can be used and practice as a source of serenity. Having faith in God and constantly looking out for the blessing can work miracles for those who believe.

Practicing Yoga to mediate and calm your inner side. This exercise and practice can provide such relaxing mode to yourself. One of the best technique is close your eyes and take a deep breath. Loosen your shoulders and conscious  of any stresses that makes you feel tension in your muscles. With gentle reassurance, progressively tense and relax all the larger muscle groups. From leg, move on to body and one muscle group at a time. Visualize a peaceful and calm scenario. Slow down your breathing as you inhale deep to it. Try to exhale the air as if you are blowing a candle. Take control the way you breathe out, slowly with knowing that you are in charge of your body system and this will signal your panic attack to decrease.


Eat regular and proper foods and avoid processed foods. Consume more vegetables and fruits to keep the blood sugar level stable at all time. What to avoid when panic attack is substance with caffeine, alcohol and illicit drugs. These items can only make the matter worst and not any better. The best organic method to manage the panic attacks including aerobic exercise, stress management method like deep breath and regular yoga meditation. These activities are known to be profoundly helped to decrease the panic attacks.


Share your emotions with the closed one

Find someone whom you can share all your thoughts and feelings. Do not bottle up all the stress to yourself alone, you will only add more burden to yourself. Sharing with someone you know close or trust can at least release the burden. Do not be shy to share anyway, if you do not find anyone whom can share your story then find a therapist. There's no shame in this. But first share with your friends, family or someone you know well before getting a professional to attend to your cause. 


Communicate within yourself

This is talk to yourself with a silent voice to tell that your are in control of what is happening within you. The voice will be heard and you need to take note of the discomfort feeling and not danger. Panic attack will only cause your terrible discomfort and not any danger form. You need to understand this well, so when the attack comes you know it is just nothing more than a feeling.