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What are some natural ways to help prevent panic attacks?

Profile: Mel
Mel on Nov 15, 2014
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Herbal Remedies for example, like Chamomile tea. Supplements, like for example a Magnesium supplement. A healthy diet, reduce sugar, fat, meat and dairy as much as you can, and eat much more vegetables and fruits. Eliminate food triggers as caffeine. Relaxation therapies like Massage, Yoga, Reiki and Meditation. A lot of exercise!
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Profile: tallfriend
tallfriend on Nov 10, 2014
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Breathing exercises-- breathe in for 4 seconds, hold the breath for 5 seconds, and breathe out for 6 seconds. Repeat this as many times as it takes for you to calm down.
Profile: Malek
Malek on Sep 18, 2014
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Breathing evenly and slowly helps prevent panic attacks. Also exploring the cause of the panic attacks when you feel you can do it helps a lot.
Profile: Valdez
Valdez on Oct 6, 2014
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Deep breaths and avoiding the triggers. I find self-care to be important afterwards. Do something nice for yourself, perhaps a cup of coffee?
Profile: ElijahxO
ElijahxO on Oct 20, 2014
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During panic attacks there are breathing methods, such as breathing in for 8 seconds holding it for 4 seconds and breathing out for 16 seconds. As far as preventing it, trying meditation is very helpful.
Profile: yessitshannah
yessitshannah on Oct 26, 2014
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Breathing techniques. The one that always works the best for me is breathe in for 4 seconds. Hold for 7 seconds and breathe out for 8 seconds. It helps a lot. Also make sure you focus on your breathing and your breathing only
Profile: RaleighC
RaleighC on Nov 2, 2014
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One of the best ways to prevent panic attacks is actually to simply breathe, believe it or not. Focusing on your breath can help to calm both the physical symptoms of panic attacks (racing heart, shaking hands, pounding in your ears) and the mental ones (feeling out of control, feeling like you might go crazy, feeling like you might die).
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 2, 2014
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Lay down and breathe calmly. Apply a small amount of pressure to the chest. It always helps me when I'm having a panic attack.
Profile: nuuuris
nuuuris on Nov 2, 2014
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Try to relax and don't think about it, you can write down all your thoughs or watch a film or read a book so your mind will concentrate in other things :)
Profile: thoughtfulstudent89
thoughtfulstudent89 on Nov 2, 2014
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Sit down, relax, and focus on organizing your thoughts. Make a list of the things bothering you and proposed solutions. Organizing anxiety often helps make it seem less scary.
Profile: DesertForBreakfast
DesertForBreakfast on Nov 2, 2014
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Plant your feet firmly on a surface, if you're at home you can elevate them as well. Plant your hands flatly on a surface. Breath in deep over a 3 second period, exhale over a 1 second period. If this isn't working for you, inhale a deep breath, and hold it. Count to 10. Focus on one object. Exhale after you count to 10. Breath in after 2 seconds. Repeat as needed.
Profile: ephender
ephender on Nov 4, 2014
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Take a big breath. Go to a secluded space. Take a look around the room for anything that calls out you. When you find something that attracts you, stick with it and think about how it makes you feel: safe? secure?. Slowly recall all the good memories that you can associate. Remember that everything you are going through has a solution. Slowly you'll calm down and then you address the situation more cognitively.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 5, 2014
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Learning and using lots of quick relaxation and breathing exercises. Also, knowing your comfort level and boundaries can be the quickest and easiest way to prevent these kind of attacks. Know what works best for you and how far you can push yourself.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 7, 2014
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Avoid situations that may lead to a panic attack or trying to focus on what is real and not what your emotions tell you that is real.
Profile: Saraahh
Saraahh on Nov 11, 2014
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I have visited a doctor last month because I have been getting very frequent panic attacks and he told me not to drink caffeinated stuff and breath in and out slowly during panic attacks.
Profile: Yahantei
Yahantei on Nov 12, 2014
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Panic attacks can be frightening, but there are some quick ways to reduce symptoms. Taking slow, deep, mindful breaths will calm your nervous response. This is particularly helpful if you are experiencing physical symptoms like trembling and a fast heartbeat. If you know what has triggered this attack, it is a good idea to remove yourself from that situation. Drinking a glass of water can help as well, as this naturally slows heartbeat and provides you with something to do.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 17, 2014
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Some natural ways to cope with panic attacks are breathing exercises and imagery. You can also have family support.
Profile: sweettears0103
sweettears0103 on Nov 17, 2014
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Stop thinking about anything or anyone that triggers your panic attacks. That is one of the best ways to prevent it.
Profile: gabutterfly
gabutterfly on Mar 21, 2015
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Train yourself to breathe through your stomach and not your chest and change your way of thinking. Use the self help guide on here!
Profile: KatieTheKrusher
KatieTheKrusher on May 16, 2015
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Deep breathing! I know this sounds like a trick everyone says, but it really does work. Take a deep breath in through your nose and then out your mouth and count aloud. I do think whenever I feel my panic attacks coming along.
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