Control Anxiety Attacks and Live a Happier Life

In today's world of increasing cost of oil, fuel and food has indirectly put pressure on most of us. The pressure in us induces stress on our lives.

Stress can be good for some and many a time is bad for us. As for those who are less tolerant to stress, they will eventually develop illnesses that need long term treatment in one way or another.

Though some may argue that anxiety disorder may not be directly stress related but it is surely has something to do with depression and depression in a way is related to stress. Thus in regardless if you like it or not, anxiety disorder is somehow stress related.

Anxiety disorder can vary greatly in their severity; they may be mild or completely immobilizing. Some anxieties are difficult to treat; others respond well to medications, psychotherapy, and alternative therapies.

If you do not want to choose the path of modern medicine treatment, there are many alternative practices and treatments can relieve the symptoms of anxiety. Meditation, exercise, especially aerobic, and relaxation techniques are among the most effective. However, their usefulness varies from person to person. Most people with physical symptoms, such as stomachache or sweating, do better with exercise while those with mental symptoms benefit more from meditation or another form of mental relaxation.

Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine use various herbal preparations that can serve as a tonic for the whole system and diminish tension. A gentle massage can also help to relieve tension and relax everyone.

Aromatherapy is believed to be very effective with anxiety. Try essential oil of lavender, jasmine or blue chamomile. Put a drop or two on a tissue and inhale it, or include the oils in a steam inhalation or a steamy bath. Alternatively you can rub it onto your temples.

Since anxiety is almost always accompanied by shallow breathing, deep breathing exercises are very helpful. You may want to try lying on your back in a comfortable place, breathe in slowly through your nose, using your diaphragm to suck air into your lungs while allowing your abdomen to expand. After the abdomen expanded, continue to breathe in as deeply as possible. When you breathe out, reverse the process. Repeat this for a few minutes.

You might also want to try breathing into a paper bag held tightly to your face, covering over your nose and mouth. This is extremely effective in reducing the urge to hyperventilate. Exhale slowly into the bag. Hold it for about 30 seconds and than inhale and hold for another 30 seconds. Repeat this process for about 10 minutes. Inhaling from a bag will help relieve any dizziness or tingling you might feel.

Learning to recognize anxiety attack and able to control it yourself will make your life less stressful. You don't need to be afraid of any anxiety attack anymore.

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