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Lately I have been losing control of my breathing but for only a few seconds I do suffer from panic attacks occasionally and some anxiety and do not know if this has anything to do with it?
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∙ 13y ago
- When a person is suffering from panic attacks and anxiety and they are pressured in any way then yes, this can affect their breathing and it's called hyperventilating. When you get like this close your mouth; breath as deep as you can and then slowly let the air come out of your mouth. Do this about five times and it will calm things down. Another way is to breath approximately five times in and out of a paper bag closed around your mouth or, bend your legs; grasp your ankles with your hands and press your chest against your upper thighs and stay there for a minute or two. You will not stop breathing! You may feel terrified you are going to have breathing problems, but you will be fine. The first breathing exercise can be used anywhere and will not attract any attention. I would highly suggest you call mental health to direct you to a program that teaches you Cognitive Therapy (this will give you the tools to deal with stress in your life.)
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Can you prevent anxiety attacks?
Praying does help, you can also try different breathing exercises to help your anxiety attacks. Identifying the triggers for your attacks is also important to help prevent and relieve them
What are the symptoms of panic anxiety attacks?
Anxiety attacks are sometimes referred to as panic attacks. Some of the symptoms include a racing heart, trouble breathing, and a sudden, unexplained sense of fear.
How would someone suffering from anxiety learn to control panic attacks?
Someone suffering from anxiety can learn how to control their panic attacks by learning the signs and symptoms of panic attacks and learning relaxation techniques and how to control breathing. You can learn more about anxiety and panic attacks at the WebMD website.
Can yoga cure panic attacks?
Nothing can truly cure anxiety/panic attacks. But there are numerous ways to help lessen it, and yoga can really help. Anything that helps you remain calm, or get calm, will help.Yoga aslo teaches deep breathing and proper breathing technique which helps to calm the body and soul.
What are anxiety attacks often mistaken as?
Anxiety or panic attacks can be mistaken for heart attacks (although it is actually rare for anxiety attacks to cause heart attacks, especially in young people).
What is hypervenalating?
Hyperventilating is when you start to breathe extremely quickly. Hyperventilation can be typically caused by anxiety or panic attacks and it is also known as over-breathing.
What are known cures for panic attacks?
There aren't any "cures" for panic attacks. They can be treated with medication, cognitive therapy, and learning to control one's breathing. Anxiety and panic disorders are usually not cured, but treated.
How can you spot and treat anxiety attacks?
Many things can bring on anxiety attacks in a persons life, mainly chronic stress. The key to beating them is to "break the cycle". Natural techniques include support groups, medication and breathing techniques to stop the attack before it progresses. For more information visit http://www.stop-anxiety-attack-symptoms.com/
Anxiety attacks are often mistaken by what?
Heart attacks.
Is it normal to have visual disturbances during anxiety attacks?
To the extent that anxiety attacks are "normal," it's not uncommon.
How can you alleviate prescription stimulant induced anxiety attacks when lowering your Vyvanse dosage is not an option?
Anti anxiety meds in small doses only when you feel a sense of panic. Yoga. Breathing. Baths. Do something you find calming.
Where online can one find information on treating anxiety attacks?
One can find information online for treating anxiety attacks at The Anxiety Disorders Association of America's website. The ADAA offers a lot of information on treating and preventing anxiety attacks.
