Anxiety Attack Remedy

An anxiety attack is an unexpected rush of overwhelming fear or anxiety. During an anxiety or panic attack, a person experiences trembling and shaking, chest pain, hyperventilation or shortness of breath, increased heartbeat or palpitation, stomach churning, upset stomach, hot or cold flashes, tingling sensation, muscle tension, sweating, dizziness and light-headaches, or numbness, fear of dying, going crazy or losing control and feeling detached.

Anxiety and panic attacks often occur to anyone without warning. There are several remedies or treatments:

- Relaxation techniques – Yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, Taiji, visualization and breathing exercises can reduce anxiety and promote the feeling of relaxation and emotional well-being.

- Sleep – Sleep for 8 hours a day is an effective and proven technique to fight stress as well as anxiety attacks.

- Exercise – A 30-minute exercise, 3-5 times a week is an adequate amount to provide anxiety relief.

- Healthy diet – Eating well maintains the normal hormones and chemistry. Like exercise, a well-balanced diet is necessary to get the best Anxiety Attack Remedy

- Avoid unnecessary stressors – Avoid people that stress you out, learn how to say ‘no’, trim down your to-do-list, avoid topics where you do not feel comfortable with such as politics and religion, etc.

If anxiety overcome and symptoms last for more than 1 to 2 weeks, especially if you have no idea why, see a trained therapist.