Can Panic Disorders Be Treated

     In our title we ask the question, “Can this disorder be treated?” and the answer is “Yes”.  

     There are many ways to deal with anxiety disorder.  One thing you need to realize is that you are not alone.  There are millions of people around the world that suffer from panic and anxiety disorder. 

     One of the first things you should do is consult with a physician and get their input on understanding exactly what’s happening to you.  Especially that it’s your mind that is creating this condition. 

     Ask your doctor, your physician, how you can develop ways to cope when you feel the onset of an anxiety attack. 

     There are many things that may be suggested, counseling being one, prescribing medicine another.  Relaxation techniques are especially important. 

     Personally, I come from the having a very personal experience with this disorder, I suffered with it for years.  The training and advice that I received worked very well for me. 

     You can feel these attacks coming on.  They come out of nowhere.  It can be the middle of the day; the middle of night, anytime.  Learning to control them is the key to recovery. 

     The number one thing that you must, and I emphasize must, convince yourself these thoughts that create extreme physical & mental concerns about overblown problems can be controlled.   

     When you feel the increase in your blood pressure, tightness in your chest that has you gulping for air like a fish out of water, all of these things are frightening thoughts.  But, they are created by your mind. 

     You have to learn how to let go of whatever triggered the anxiety attack.  You have to know and believe that in minutes you’ll be in full control and able to go about your normal day. 

     Here are a few tips that might be helpful. 

     Find somewhere to lie down flat.  One of the reasons you are going to want to lie down is because all the symptoms created make some people dizzy and even nauseous.  So, that is the first physical thing you can do to take control. 

     The second thing is you have to gain control of your breathing.  You have to learn to breathe from the diaphragm. 

     An easy way to start is to place your hand on your stomach and use visualization, along with physical reaction. 

     Visualize your lungs slowly filling to their absolute capacity and actually feel the lower part of your stomach rising and filling with air. 

     You do this slowly.  You actually control the amount of air you are taking in. Note the word, “Control”.  Isn’t that what we’re striving for?  To control the anxiety that you’re mind is creating by controlling the systems. 

     By breathing in fully, holding your breath for a 2 second count & slowly letting the air out through your nose and feel your stomach relax. 

     As you can see relaxation is the absolute key, and knowing you have control over your breathing and your muscles are a huge step in taking back control from this panic attack.

     By Clint King - as originally published on GoArticles.com