What is a good way to deal with anxiety attacks without medicine?
364693
I used to get anxiety attacks when I didn't eat enough or I didn't have enough oils in my system. So maybe you could have a few healthy snacks inbetween meals, drink more water, and put plenty of good Italian oils on your salad:) I put butter on my veggies, the oil in the butter soothed my jumping nerves. I literally felt a thousand times more calm afterwards. Just a suggestion. :)\nGood luck.:)
273312
I was diagnosed with panic attacks and they are truly horrifying. I really sympathsize with you because most people who haven't had one think "you can talk yourself out of it."  I was prescribed Paxil and valium but the side effects of the Paxil sounded just as bad as the attacks. This sounds kind of silly but it helped me to use products containing Lavender. At bed time I use a lavender room spray for my pillow and lavender bubble bath etc. I thought it was silly when someone told me lavender contained a natural calming effect but it has helped me a lot. Plus, I got rid of the most stressful thing in my life... A creepy ex boyfriend! Good luck to you and remember that us worryworts usually make  mountains out of a molehills!
249095
The fact that you are having panic attacks in a few weeks after reducing the dosage is consistent with you not having enough medication to treat the condition.  It usually does take a good 4 to 6 weeks to know whether the symptoms will return or not.  It sounds as though you are eager to be off of the medication.  \n\nOf course it is possible to deal with panic attacks without medication - biofeedback, cognitive therapy and other methods have been shown effective.  Sometimes people say they can deal with the panic attacks as long as they know that's what they are and not a heart attack or some other serious problem.  If you want to stop the medication, I might suggest that you select a period in your life when things are relatively calm and managable, rather than during finals week or in the midst of divorce or other stressful circumstance.\n\nFor now I would discuss with your doctor the idea of going back to your old dosage, and if you want to be off medication, make a plan on how you should step down and what you might do instead of the medication.  Good luck.
686582
I feel like that when i am having an anxiety attack. When you feel like that, take a hot bath or shower and just learn to relax by listening to soothing music.
96415
Best way is exercise.  Start with cardio if you haven't done it in a while and mix it up with weights once you think you can handle it.  Cut down on caffeine and sugar.  Cut down on alcohol.  Drink a lot of water and a lot of tea--tea with chamomile at night will help you to relax before bed (there is one out there called Sleepy Time by Celestial Seasonings--does the trick every night).\n\nPretty soon you'll feel better mentally and physically.\n\nYou can also get yourself a couple good jazz or classical CD's.  Check out the Hear Music compilations for a good mix if you aren't familiar with those genres.  Check out Afro Celt Sound System, too.  \n\nGet yourself hynotized by a professional.  It works wonders and it is relatively inexpensive.  A bunch of friends of mine have gone to a place in Chicago and the guy is top notch.  See link below.\n\nTry a yoga class.  Seriously.  Give it a shot.  Yoga is a great way to supplement a workout routine for the physical benefits and it's like a mini vacation every time you go.  \n\nLast but not least, talk to your doctor.  If you've got anxiety, he might be able to prescribe something like Xanax.  If your doc thinks you need a little extra help, he might send you to a psychologist or psychiatrist for a few sessions to see what's causing your stress.
429965
I have suffered from anxiety for about 13 years now.  It comes and goes in my life for no reason. I have tried drugs but the side effects were bad.  I have found that contrary to popular belief, you can control these attacks.  Just find something that makes you feel safe a friend a child a place that you take comfort in. Just close your eyes and think about that. Take deep slow breaths, and just understand that you are never alone.   I used to like to be close to my babies. Just being close made me feel so calm. If you are in a public place try tapping.  It sounds silly but just tap your fingers on something. It seems like it releases some for the energy from the anxiety.  Good luck and know that there are millions of people that suffer with you.
1140818
Reduce intake of Refined Sugars!!, do not drink soda or beverages that have caffeine in them, do not eat more than you need, try to cut the chocolate.  Try meditation ( it does not work foe evryone), try colour therapy ( green usually cams down) , drink chamomille tea, valerian tea  ( helps alot ). And remember . YOU CAN NOT DIE FROM A PANIC ATTACK!\n\nIf that helps or even if it does not ...and you feel the need to talk to someone just e-mail me. I know how it feels to go through panic attacks i used to have them all the time but then using the tools i told you about and support from my family ( no medication) i got rid of them!\n\nI wish you luck and strenght!
10806
Force yourself to spend more time out and less time inside. If your having major panic attacks over this you should seek psychological help.
898014
I worry so much that I get panic attacks. The best way, for me to deal with a panic attack, is to tell the panic to "bring it on". Use reverse psyc on it and tell it "Is that all the panic you can produce." and in minutes it sort of disolves. Good Luck!!!
961610
You don't need medication. People have the ability to help themselves out. You should go see a psychologist and talk about it. Talk about why or how this event started and the approaches that can take away the symptoms. I talked about it so much that it went away. You have to face your fears even though it may be difficult.
54400
I have that alot... Its from stress, smoking, and not taking care of ur self. Heres something that u should try. I do it maybe 3 times a day. Go to a quite spot. Either your room, under a tree, where ever u are comfy at. Sit indian style and take your right hand and wrap it under your left wrist. Grip it until u feel your heart beat with 2 fingers. Close your eyes and consentrate on that heart beat. Dont think any bad things. Think of things that are peacful to YOU! Do that for 3-5 mins. then stop thinking and put your mind on your heart beating. Now think of your heart beat slowing down. By doing this u can slow your heart rate down enough so that u will be okay. Make sure that during the day you are drinking enough water... if u dont like water drink tea but the idea is to not have so much Caffine. It sounds like u might have Anxiety attacks and those are no fun some doctors try to give medicine for it but I dont take meds of ANY kind and never have. I have learned how to handle it. Try also taking time out for YOU every day. that means Alone... take a walk, pray, read, do whatever u like to do. I like to paint or do art. Find something that u enjoy doing and do it alone. If your problem get worse tho, u might wanna do see a doctor if ur into that kinda stuff.Personally Im not... but thats just me. Good Luck and I hope you feel better.
976822
Been there. Breathe and remember that it will pass. \nI usually have to throw up to get past an anxiety attack. \nTake an antihistamine. It should help the anxiety for the time being.\n\n Then get yourself some medication.\n\nPraying works by keeping you occupied until your body can get back to normal. You could recite poetry or a speech if you don't know any prayers.
938737
Try meditation before bed. \nI think you have unconfronted issues of anxiety - you say that you don't worry, but you had cancer, so it's pretty unnatural not to worry in such a situation. Sooner or later you'll have to face your fears, even though your attitude is very positive, please allow yourself to admitt this small weakness. You may also want to try counselling.
193390
I suffer aswell..ive tried loads of things. I have refused to go on tablets because they only help the symptoms of the attacks, not the root cause of them.\nIts taken me five years to talk about it with someone. I have gone 3 times to a hypnotherapist / psychotherapist and it has really helped. Ive found out why I feel like this. Im learning what triggers the attacks and the hypnotherapy is helping me to change how i think about myself etc.\nExercise is vital really to managing them. Going for walks and all..it helps the anxiety to subside.\nIve cut out sugar and coffee in my diet aswell, these things kind of make anxiety worse. its true that food has an effect on your mind and body.\nAnyway....if you want to talk then you can pm me or mail me cos i know what youre going through.
278068
Ask your doctor to put you on something else.\nOr you can get talk therapy for the panic attacks if you don't want to be on anything.
538354
If it's really bad, you could talk to your doctor and he could give you something to take the edge off. I'm not really sure how I do it. I just take a long deep breath, and just do it, like pretending that I'm not afraid at all. After a while, I don't have to pretend anymore.
317350
When someone is having a panic/anxiety attack,remind them to take slow deep breaths. In through the nose,out through the mouth,and have them breathe into a paper bag or have them cup their hands and breathe into them.\nAlso talk in a soothing ,calming voice and let them know that it will soon pass. Most attacks,if gotten under control,usually pass in about 10 minutes. If the person is not familiar with the symptoms of a panic attack,or is not taking medication,this can sometimes be difficult to get their breathing under control. This is the most important though,because it is what causes them to hyperventilate,increase their heart rate,and if they panic too much,they start to have the same symptoms that mimic a heart attack. I have more info if you need personal advise. You can contact me through YA from my home page. ZOYA