If you are looking for a medication that would help you with your panic disorder, you may easily find one. There are different lines that could treat your panic disorder. You may opt to get some medicines or drugs, or you may also get a help from a professional therapist. On the other hand, for people who are on a budget, or for those who prefer the natural way, you are just on the right track. I will be discussing about natural tips to help you fight panic disorder.
I could give you tips that will help you fight a panic attack in an instant. Also, I can provide some natural techniques to help you fight panic disorder for good. Let me just define what I mean by natural tactics. I will not use any medicines. I would only make use of simple exercises and materials that will not lead to any kind of negative side effects.
The first thing that I would like to share with you is the old but very reliable technique. This is a breathing exercise. When people say that you have to “breath in and breath out” to relax, listen to them because it does wonders. However, you cannot just breath in and breath out without following proper instructions. I have a little tweak that will make this old trick way more effective.
Here’s how you do it. Find a quiet spot or somewhere where you could sit comfortably without being distracted. Sit up straight, and close your eyes. Try to be aware of your breathing. Put your hands on your lap. Then, inhale for four counts, the counting should be done mentally. The proper way to inhale is by using your nose while your mouth is slightly opened. Make sure that you fill your lungs with air. You will notice that your chest will expand and there is actually a feeling of being “full”.
After that, you have to hold your breath for seven counts. Then, gradually exhale for eight counts. I usually do it for six consecutive times, and then check my breathing. If my breathing has not improved yet, I still do the exercise for another round. I just repeat the exercise until my breathing has normalized.
Now, I bet you have seen in cartoons or other television shows that people tend to reach out for a small brown paper bag whenever they are nervous or having a panic attack. This is actually true. I do the same exercise to help me with my breathing during a panic attack. I just cover my mouth and nose with a medium-sized paper bag and do an inhale and exhale.
You should not combine the breathing exercise I have mentioned with this brown paper bag technique. You no longer have to hold your breath. You just have to do a slow inhale and exhale. The idea here is, we would like to control the oxygen you are breathing in. During the moment of your hyperventilation, your body breaths in a lot of oxygen, while you lose carbon dioxide. This is what the paper bag approach will be of huge help.
You may also want to try yoga. This is one of the best ancient breathing exercises. You will be getting two perks as you can make use of the exercise as a way to control your panic attacks, and your body will also get some good exercise. So, you no longer need to worry about the bad side effects of your medicines as you may also try these natural tips to help you fight your panic disorder. These exercises would only give you’re an advantage over your panic disorder.