Well Established Non Drug Treatments to Alleviate Your Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Know the causes, triggers and symptoms The precise cause of anxiety and panic attacks with any given person is commonly not known.
Anxiety attacks may be set off by acute stress or possibly a traumatic event such as a death, accident, or divorce.
However other people seem to have no recognizable causes what so ever.
Aside from stress, the most typical triggers include over-the-counter decongestants, caffeine and asthma medications.
As well as withdrawal from tobacco, caffeine, alcohol, certain prescription medications and various addictive substances such as narcotics.
Hereditary and physiologic elements could potentially play a role in anxiety as well.
Anxiety is an emotional state defined by apprehension, tension, panic, terror, uncertainty, and/or distress.
Physical symptoms that frequently accompany the sensations of anxiety include any or all of the following: Fear, sweating, shortness of breath, jitters, rapid heart rate and/or heart palpitations, chest pain, nausea, and/or diarrhea, insomnia and decreased sex drive.
A severe form of anxiety disorder is commonly referred to as a panic attack.
A panic attack is an unanticipated and rigorous frenzy of panic and fear combined with excessive sweating, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat and/or a sense of unavoidable death.
Feelings of anxiety can potentially get to be a huge health concern when the symptoms become unrestrained and persist indefinitely.
Or ultimately causing emotional agony and the symptoms begin to get in the way of your every day activities.
What are 'CAMs'? Complementary or alternative medications are all natural treatments used in place of or along with psychotherapy and/or medication.
Your doctor may prescribe several natural methods.
Natural medicine practitioners have implemented herbs on the order of kava kava and St.
John's Wort as sound treatment options to prescription anxiety drugs.
kava kava Kava is well recognized for its calming capabilities.
The roots of the plant are used to produce a drink that displays a great deal of promise in alleviating the symptoms of anxiety.
All the same, the FDA has recently issued warnings on kava because of its unhealthy influence on the liver.
St.
John's Wort St.
John's wort is a pretty common plant that has been used as a medicine for centuries.
St.
John's Wort has been researched a lot for its safety.
Also for its use as an anxiety treatment and as a treatment for mild to moderate depression.
Still and all, up to now, its benefits in treating anxiety remain unconfirmed.
Valerian root Valerian root is another herb that is commonly implemented for its relaxing influence.
There really isn't adequate up to date research to support the use of valerian root for the treatment of anxiety issues on the order of social anxiety disorder (SAD).
However, reports from people who take the supplement routinely point out that it promotes a sense of relaxation and an overall reduction in nervous tension and stress.
SAM-e SAM-e is another dietary supplement that has been used in treatment of anxiety.
Short for S-adenosylmethionine, it's a molecule that naturally forms in the cells of plants and animals.
As we get older, our bodies manufacture less SAM-e.
So by reviving it with a supplement, we can theoretically treat our depression.
In some studies, it has proven its ability to be used as an antidepressant.
Controlled breathing Controlled breathing techniques can very well lend you a helping hand to relieve a panic attack.
When an attack arises, take a shot at this breathing exercise.
Inhale slowly to a count of four, hold four counts, exhale slowly to a count of four, wait another four counts, then repeat the exercise increasing the count (5,6,7...
) until the attack goes away.
Regular exercise Exercising regularly and relaxation strategies like meditation, yoga and t'ai chi are all nondrug remedies that can assist in easing the symptoms of anxiety disorders.
Your routine should also include some sort of cardiovascular exercise.
This is great for producing mood-enhancing chemicals called endorphins.
It also motivates the body to use oxygen more productively.
Get away from the bad stuff If you stop using caffeine and alcohol and reduce your sugar intake, it may help alleviate anxiety symptoms.
You should also cut back drastically on foods with chemicals and additives, refined carbohydrates and all that sugary junk food.
In lieu of caffeinated beverages, have a go at drinking tea made from chamomile.
Some teas can help you relax without inducing drowsiness or addiction.
Regulate your caffeine intake gradually to keep headaches and other withdrawal symptoms to a minimum.
Vitamin B complex, magnesium and calcium all contribute to keep the nervous system functioning adequately.
They also aid in the production of neurotransmitters.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that help relay messages between nerve cells.
Anxiety attacks may be set off by acute stress or possibly a traumatic event such as a death, accident, or divorce.
However other people seem to have no recognizable causes what so ever.
Aside from stress, the most typical triggers include over-the-counter decongestants, caffeine and asthma medications.
As well as withdrawal from tobacco, caffeine, alcohol, certain prescription medications and various addictive substances such as narcotics.
Hereditary and physiologic elements could potentially play a role in anxiety as well.
Anxiety is an emotional state defined by apprehension, tension, panic, terror, uncertainty, and/or distress.
Physical symptoms that frequently accompany the sensations of anxiety include any or all of the following: Fear, sweating, shortness of breath, jitters, rapid heart rate and/or heart palpitations, chest pain, nausea, and/or diarrhea, insomnia and decreased sex drive.
A severe form of anxiety disorder is commonly referred to as a panic attack.
A panic attack is an unanticipated and rigorous frenzy of panic and fear combined with excessive sweating, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat and/or a sense of unavoidable death.
Feelings of anxiety can potentially get to be a huge health concern when the symptoms become unrestrained and persist indefinitely.
Or ultimately causing emotional agony and the symptoms begin to get in the way of your every day activities.
What are 'CAMs'? Complementary or alternative medications are all natural treatments used in place of or along with psychotherapy and/or medication.
Your doctor may prescribe several natural methods.
Natural medicine practitioners have implemented herbs on the order of kava kava and St.
John's Wort as sound treatment options to prescription anxiety drugs.
kava kava Kava is well recognized for its calming capabilities.
The roots of the plant are used to produce a drink that displays a great deal of promise in alleviating the symptoms of anxiety.
All the same, the FDA has recently issued warnings on kava because of its unhealthy influence on the liver.
St.
John's Wort St.
John's wort is a pretty common plant that has been used as a medicine for centuries.
St.
John's Wort has been researched a lot for its safety.
Also for its use as an anxiety treatment and as a treatment for mild to moderate depression.
Still and all, up to now, its benefits in treating anxiety remain unconfirmed.
Valerian root Valerian root is another herb that is commonly implemented for its relaxing influence.
There really isn't adequate up to date research to support the use of valerian root for the treatment of anxiety issues on the order of social anxiety disorder (SAD).
However, reports from people who take the supplement routinely point out that it promotes a sense of relaxation and an overall reduction in nervous tension and stress.
SAM-e SAM-e is another dietary supplement that has been used in treatment of anxiety.
Short for S-adenosylmethionine, it's a molecule that naturally forms in the cells of plants and animals.
As we get older, our bodies manufacture less SAM-e.
So by reviving it with a supplement, we can theoretically treat our depression.
In some studies, it has proven its ability to be used as an antidepressant.
Controlled breathing Controlled breathing techniques can very well lend you a helping hand to relieve a panic attack.
When an attack arises, take a shot at this breathing exercise.
Inhale slowly to a count of four, hold four counts, exhale slowly to a count of four, wait another four counts, then repeat the exercise increasing the count (5,6,7...
) until the attack goes away.
Regular exercise Exercising regularly and relaxation strategies like meditation, yoga and t'ai chi are all nondrug remedies that can assist in easing the symptoms of anxiety disorders.
Your routine should also include some sort of cardiovascular exercise.
This is great for producing mood-enhancing chemicals called endorphins.
It also motivates the body to use oxygen more productively.
Get away from the bad stuff If you stop using caffeine and alcohol and reduce your sugar intake, it may help alleviate anxiety symptoms.
You should also cut back drastically on foods with chemicals and additives, refined carbohydrates and all that sugary junk food.
In lieu of caffeinated beverages, have a go at drinking tea made from chamomile.
Some teas can help you relax without inducing drowsiness or addiction.
Regulate your caffeine intake gradually to keep headaches and other withdrawal symptoms to a minimum.
Vitamin B complex, magnesium and calcium all contribute to keep the nervous system functioning adequately.
They also aid in the production of neurotransmitters.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that help relay messages between nerve cells.