You Can Prevent Anxiety Attacks with These Strategies
Anxiety attacks are not uncommon among Americans, as nearly 10 percent of adults will suffer an attack in any given year. And as downright scary as a panic attack can be, seeing anxiety attacks as a symptom of underlying issues and uncovering what those are can be the first steps towards getting you back on the road to freedom.
Make a Change
One of the major root causes of anxiety attacks is job anxiety. Nearly 95% of Americans feel stressed at work. If you fall into this category and are considering a job change, think about returning to school. Many schools offer virtual programs for bachelors and masters programs, which allow you to continue working while pursuing a potentially more satisfying career path. Online programs also let you work at your own pace. Some of the most popular online degrees include information technology, business administration, and nursing.
Reduce Stress
Stress can often be subtle, sneaking up on you before you recognize its influence on your life. Still, there are a number of tried-and-tested techniques for reducing stress.
Build Your Support Network
Having a support system is essential for your overall mental health and well-being. Research supports this, but so too does the understanding that humans are social creatures who aren’t made to live (and especially aren’t meant to suffer) alone. You can build your support system by connecting with others who share the same interests or values as you, planning time together, and staying in regular contact, even if you can't get out and visit.
Get Counseling
Counseling is there for a reason, and if you’re dealing with anxiety attacks, navigating the journey to recovery can be much more manageable when done with the help of a good counselor. Many still work via telehealth, and their help can be an essential piece of your overall support network.
There is Hope
Anxiety attacks are by no means something you need to live with. Identifying the root cause, incorporating proven stress-busting techniques, and creating a strong foundation of support can all set you back on the path to feeling like yourself again.
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Submitted by Sophie Letts (www.meditationhelp.net).
Anxiety attacks are not uncommon among Americans, as nearly 10 percent of adults will suffer an attack in any given year. And as downright scary as a panic attack can be, seeing anxiety attacks as a symptom of underlying issues and uncovering what those are can be the first steps towards getting you back on the road to freedom.
Make a Change
One of the major root causes of anxiety attacks is job anxiety. Nearly 95% of Americans feel stressed at work. If you fall into this category and are considering a job change, think about returning to school. Many schools offer virtual programs for bachelors and masters programs, which allow you to continue working while pursuing a potentially more satisfying career path. Online programs also let you work at your own pace. Some of the most popular online degrees include information technology, business administration, and nursing.
Reduce Stress
Stress can often be subtle, sneaking up on you before you recognize its influence on your life. Still, there are a number of tried-and-tested techniques for reducing stress.
- Exercise: It has as much to do with preserving your mental health as it does your physical health. One study found those who got regular exercise were 25% less likely to develop anxiety.
- Adaptogens: If you haven’t heard of these mighty plants yet, it’s time for you to get acquainted. They help balance your hypothalamus, the part of your brain responsible in part for triggering anxiety, and your pituitary, a gland that synthesizes and releases cortisol, a stress hormone. There are a number to choose from, but some of the most well-known for easing anxiety include holy basil and ashwagandha.
- Breathing/Meditation: One of the cornerstones of an intentional approach to easing anxiety, breathing and meditation help calm the mind when practiced regularly. Although it can take some time to see results, simple techniques can reduce feelings of panic when an anxiety attack is imminent. Just by focusing on your breath, lengthening your inhales and exhales, and paying attention to what your body is doing, breathwork can help lower rising anxiety levels.
Build Your Support Network
Having a support system is essential for your overall mental health and well-being. Research supports this, but so too does the understanding that humans are social creatures who aren’t made to live (and especially aren’t meant to suffer) alone. You can build your support system by connecting with others who share the same interests or values as you, planning time together, and staying in regular contact, even if you can't get out and visit.
Get Counseling
Counseling is there for a reason, and if you’re dealing with anxiety attacks, navigating the journey to recovery can be much more manageable when done with the help of a good counselor. Many still work via telehealth, and their help can be an essential piece of your overall support network.
There is Hope
Anxiety attacks are by no means something you need to live with. Identifying the root cause, incorporating proven stress-busting techniques, and creating a strong foundation of support can all set you back on the path to feeling like yourself again.
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Submitted by Sophie Letts (www.meditationhelp.net).