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Panic attacks and anxiety are serious conditions, and professional medical advice should always be sought. However there are a few simple tips for panic attacks, and certain herbs can be used for a natural anxiety remedy for less severe cases.

Panic attacks are the result of severe anxiety, which can be caused by a wide range of problems. The sufferer can experience many different symptoms, ranging from mild discomfort, hot flushes, or perspiration when faced with a certain difficult situation, right up to an overwhelming sense of doom, and a feeling of utter hopelessness.

Medical journals describe anxiety as “a common state of mind, often associated with a realistic assessment of difficulties that may lead to physical symptoms such as sweating, palpitations, trembling, insomnia, loss of weight and general irritability”

Anxiety and panic attacks can be further exasperated if the person concerned also suffers from depression. The problems will then seem greater and much more difficult to cope with, and so the anxiety will increase leading to more panic attacks. Often the symptoms associated with anxiety may hide those of depression.

Tips For Panic Attacks.

(1) (Breathing.) Breathe in deeply and hold for 7 or 8 seconds, then breathe normally for a few breaths, and repeat several times. Some people find relief by breathing into a paper bag or cupped hands, as if for hyperventilating.

(2) Try to distract yourself by thinking of something calming or soothing, or by counting backwards from 100, anything that will occupy your thoughts and take them away from the situation that causes the attack. Do Not fight the attack as this often makes it worse.

(3) If you are able to, try listening to some music. This is easy to do when you are at home, but Read the rest of this entry »