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In this day and age, the need to find a cure for panic attacks seems to be much more urgent than ever before. Because of the many people who are struggling to have a normal life with their persistent anxiety pangs, the options of curing the condition needs to get a priority status. There are a number of choices for one to make when it comes to selecting the right remedy to deal with these attacks successfully. Some of them are the common sense solutions. Some are medical and psychological in nature. No matter which of the roads we choose to remedy one’s anxiety, one thing is for sure. Panic attack cases will most likely continue to rise as we are now living in a much more stressful time than ever before.

When panic attacks are left unaddressed, a situation is being created which can easily complicate the condition of the patient to some of the most complex anxiety problems. These complications lead the patient to much graver exacerbation of their anxiety problems. For one, they make you be afraid to explore the possibilities of life. They also significantly debilitate your social life as you are becoming withdrawn and are more likely to choose to be by yourself in a “safe” environment such as your house, for instance. To some folks this sounds too crazy and unbelievable – to say the least, but for those people who are suffering from these attacks, it certainly is as real as it gets.

So let us look now to some simple steps we can do by ourselves that might help in curing some of the symptoms of panic attacks.

1. Learn as much as you can about your condition. Read more about panic attacks and know its connection with anxiety, stress as well as the fight and flight mechanism of your body. This will enable you to better understand feelings and sensations that you have in the middle of your anxiety problem.
2. Avoid cigarettes as well as coffee and other caffeinated beverages. These two common things bring in more than enough caffeine in your system. Therefore, too much of this will make you vulnerable to panic attacks. It is also recommended to get away from diet pills and non-drowsy cold medication as these can contain stimulants.
3. Learn to do your breathing exercises. Taking deep breaths can be a good way to get rid of panic attack symptoms as you are able to control the hyperventilation. When you are able to control the pace of your breathing, you can normalize also the racing of your heart. This in turn will improve the feeling of being lightheaded, shaking and any other physical manifestation of the attack.
4. It is also very important to have more positive thoughts than negative ones. When we worry too much and fear the unknown, we then push ourselves to the stress limit of our body. When our mind gets overloaded with fear, it automatically switches on the fight or flight mechanism. This will lead us to have the attacks. Therefore, a good recommendation would be – to stay happy and put your fears at bay.

There is also a choice for the facilitated cure which can be normally done with people having expertise over panic attack, like a Psychiatrist. There are three common approaches for treatment on panic attacks.

1. Cognitive behavioral therapy is considered to be the most effective form of treatment for panic attacks. This approach focuses on the behaviors that are feeding and triggering the attacks.

2. Exposure therapy will give the individual enough time to be exposed to the physical sensations and experience of a panic attack in a controlled and safe environment. In the process of these casual exposures, people will be able to adapt better to the bodily sensations associated with the attacks.

3. Medication: examples of the medicines you can take are antidepressants and benzodiazepines. Both medicines can have adverse effects on the body. The strife to find a cure for a panic attack is obviously as important as could be finding a cure for the world’s worst cancers. Though panic attacks seldom can be lethal, they nevertheless have all the attributes of a very serious illness. As their impact gains more weight, hey detach you from living your life to the fullest, and they certainly rob you of the countless joyous moments that this life can freely give you.

Paul Fedko represents a group of like-minded psychological phenomena enthusiasts who are dedicated to helping people finding the cure for panic attack.

Much of his time in the last 25 years Paul has dedicated to studying human behavior some of what came quite handy with the presentation of his latest book, Panic Attack: Understanding & Taking Control.

Please visit Paul’s web site to find more information on the panic attack disorder, as well as to get more useful tips that aid with battling it.

George Carlin on self help:
“I went to the bookstore and asked the salesperson, ‘Where’s the self-help section?’ She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.”

This type of reality shock may be a turning point where you discover that you have to depend on you.

The turning point for most of us comes when we realize we can improve our lot in life. The moment we accept that we are not controlled by outside events; rather, we are dominated by your own thoughts and actions.

It is at this point in time that most of us turn to some sort of self help.

Webster defines self help as the action or process of bettering oneself or overcoming one’s problems without the aid of others. Changing ones self.

The Four Types of Self Help.

Self help can be designated as one of four types:

1. The AHA or epiphany moment – where a person has a dramatic moment of absolute clarity and direction. Their life pivots and is never the same. Like the moment when an alcoholic hits bottom. It is the instant when a realization impacts your consciousness, and you know that life must change and only you can change it. It can be a moment when the solution to a problem, you’ve been struggling with, becomes crystal clear. You know without a doubt how to deal with it.

2. One on one help comes when you feel you can no longer handle the situation alone, you can no longer keep everything inside. You may seek counseling with a psychologist, therapist, or spiritual leader. Perhaps you simply talk to a confidant such as your best friend.

3. Group interaction. Groups emphasize face to face interaction. The act or state of solving one’s problems by joining or forming a group designed to help those suffering from a particular problem, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or other twelve step programs. There are many help programs through community, churches, social groups; or paid groups such as those for weight loss and so forth. Self help groups are voluntary. They are for the mutual aid and accomplishment of a special purpose. It is a group of peers coming together for common mutual assistance.

4. Individual self help can be accomplished by reading and reeducating your self. You gain clarity into a problem or situation and overcome it by yourself. It usually involves reading and studying self help books and doing research. Otherwise know as self improvement, self help refers to the acts of an individual to improve themselves with or without assistance from anyone else.

The term, self help, refers to any measure used to improve mental, physical, financial or spiritual conditions. By means of books or other reference materials.

It is the act of providing help for oneself without assistance from others.

Individual self help emphasizes change done by oneself, like coping with one’s personal or emotional problems without professional help.

I’ve personally participated in all four types. They are all beneficial.

I still attend meetings, conduct individual and group sessions and write self help Ebooks. Don’t limit yourself to any one.

Self help is the acquiring of information for the solving of one’s problems. Those of a psychological nature, without direct supervision of professionals or experts. Independent reading, joining lay groups pertaining to your problem.

Read a book, an article, or take a home study course that offers information or counseling intended to be personally beneficial or profitable IE: self help books.

The best way to bring about change and self improvement is to begin.

Albert Einstein said:
“Nothing happens until something moves.”

The healthy spirit of self help serves to raise people from despair.

It advances them in intelligence, virtue, and spiritual growth.

Four actions you need to take before you set out on the road to self help:

1. Forgive yourself
2. Forgive others
3. Accept yourself
4. Accept others

Samuel Smiles:
“The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual.”

Jim Rohn:
“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plans. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”

Whichever type or types of self help you choose it should:

Be beneficial not harmful
Improve your attitude
Positively change your behavior
Improve your environment
Educate your subconsciousness
Enlighten your consciousness
Include self forgiveness
Bring about self acceptance
Improve your self esteem

John Wooden:
“Remember this, the choices you make in life, make you”

Summary

Apply what you learn and make real the life you’ve always dreamed of living.

Too often we limit ourselves. How sad, when we could learn to live extraordinary lives.

We can be happier, healthier, and more prosperous. Find your source(s) of self help and go for it.

C.R. Law:
“Unless you try to do something beyond what you have mastered, you will never grow.”

Copyright © Wee Dilts 2010

Wee Dilts is the author trainer for a sales training series. She has also written several self help, self realization books and a best selling How to Sell Real Estate by Owner ebook. She offfers numerous Free articles on self improvement and motivation; along with Free FSBO tips. To download go to http://www.changeyourlifeebooks.com