Natural remedies/tricks to stop panic attacks/social anxiety?
For several years now, I have been battling severe panic attacks related to social anxiety disorder/agoraphobia. It isn’t just “shyness”, it’s a full-blown panic attack – sweating, chills, rapid pulse, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, hyperventilating, and the overwhelming need to get out of the situation immediately.
I am on daily Zoloft to curb the anxiety, and Xanax as-needed for panic attacks. The Zoloft works alright, the Xanax works better, but neither is 100% and I have several very stressful weeks coming up and I need some kind of remedy or trick, preferably something all-natural, to help me cope with the panic attacks.
All ideas and suggestions are greatly appreciated. =)
i can help. i suffer as well….
ok…when you feel it coming on..stop what you’re doing, dont run from it. try to identify what is triggering the attack. dont make any sudden movements. remember that although what you are experiencing is highly uncomfortable you are in no danger. try to remind yourself that it will end as abruptly as it began. be calm. be patient.
anything you have to do during the attack should be done slowly, as if the slightest move or shortest word are thought out and deliberate. Fake peacefulness. you will not feel it(calm), initially, but acting calm actually has a calming effect.
concentrate on your breathing which should be deep and purposeful. if you have the opportunity to excuse yourself, do so. this will give you the time to collect. if you cant, make sure all of your actions are slow, planned, deliberate. do not do anything on a whim, do not run, yell, scream (or any of the other things you want to do during an attack).
while you’re not having an attack, think of the things you could do during one to lessen the anxiety. when the attack hits, you will have a plan….implement that plan,,,,slowly, effectively. it works.
peace, love, prayer
ps. there’s one answer on here that says to breathe in through your mouth and out through your nose. that’s backwards. deep breathe in through nose and slowly let out through pursed lips
