Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Welcome to my Anxiety Blog!

Hey, guys and gals!

As a former sufferer of anxiety attacks myself for the last ten years, I really want to help everyone who is suffering overcome this dreadful condition. It took me awhile to find something that actually worked…I guess I was one of those who started off trying all the wrong things first…before finding something that did it. You can visit my website to find out more.

Appreciate you reading my post!

Jenny

How to Overcome Anxiety & Panic Attacks

Exactly What Happens in My Brain When I Have an Anxiety Attack?

Do you ever suffer from…

Palpitations?
Sweating?
Trembling?
A racing heartbeat?
Shortness of breath?
A sense of choking?
Chest pain?
Nausea?
Dizziness?
A feeling of being detached from the world?
A fear of dying?
A feeling of numbness or a tingling sensation?
Chills or hot flashes?

(Source: American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) 2000 Washington, DC.)

…then you’ve experienced firsthand the possible symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack. If you have suffered an anxiety attack than you know how scary it can be. If you are reading my blog to understand what a loved one is going through so that you can better support her, then you will have to put yourself in her shoes, so to speak.

Imagine that you are just heading over to a checkout queue at your favorite chocolate store in the shopping mall. Your hands are full of special chocolates – hand-dipped caramel nut clusters and cordial cherries – for your friend’s birthday. After a rather long wait, you finally have just one person ahead of you. Great.

Just then you feel a lump forming in your throat. Your chest tightens, and your heart stops a second. “Oh no – not here!” You think to yourself as you scan the room to size things up. Is it threatening? Who’s around you? That’s when you see two unpleasant faces behind you and one in front. Your heart begins racing, and you feel dizzy. You are going to experience an anxiety attack.

You have several options. There are two methods that your doctor has been working with you to overcome anxiety attacks. The first is controlled breathing.

You inhale deeply through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Again. Inhale, think “Relax,” and then exhale. Again. Again. But this doesn’t seem to doing anything good. Now all you’re doing is focusing on your breathing. Your heart is still racing, and to make matters worse, you feel more self-conscious.

Okay, not to worry – on to coping technique number two: gradually relax your muscles. You do this by tensing your shoulders for ten seconds and then releasing them. You do this again and yet again. But nothing good happens. Nobody knows the terror that you are experiencing inside, but now you are really anxious because prescribed “solutions” are not working, and you fear that you are about to lose control.

It’s now your turn at the checkout counter but instead you instinctively turn to option three: leave. You can’t explain why you’re leaving your items at the counter with a bewildered-looking cashier. Your only goal is to GET OUTSIDE! By the time you leave the mall and get buckled into your seat, your anxiety attack subsides. Now all you are left with is the fear of when the next one will hit.

Now if you’ve suffered from an anxiety attack before, then this all probably sounds pretty familiar. Anxiety attacks are terrifying because you feel like you are trapped and your heart is going to stop completely. When they become frequent, doctors label them an anxiety disorder.

But the good news is that you are not alone. Millions of other people around the world are experiencing exactly what you are…and some of them are curing their anxiety for good. They are overcomers!

You can begin your recovery process by browsing this site. While many of you have probably read a ton of anxiety information, I promise you that this site offers you something very effective.

For instance, did you know the difference between someone who is cured of her anxiety attacks and someone who isn’t? It’s simple: the person who no longer fears a panic attack is cured. While this may sound crazy, the trick to not having an anxiety attack is actually…to want one. You see, as long as you are fearing a particular situation, you are giving that situation power over you to control you because what you resist will persist. The moment you stop resisting and actually move right into the pathway of anxiety, your fear will cease. It must. It can’t continue without resistance.

Learn more here.

Jenny

Have an Anxiety Success Story?

Guys and gals,

Have you tried Panic Away? I’ve found it to be the only thing that has stopped my anxiety attacks for good. Has it worked well for you? I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to email me with your results, and I’ll post them on my site! If you’ve also found another program that works well for you, feel free to share that too.

Jenny

Check Out This Video of a Panic Attack

This is so true!

You can find out more about how I overcame my anxiety attacks!

Jenny

Common Triggers of Anxiety

Hey guys,

While scouring the Web the other week, I found a bunch of typical triggers of panic attacks and thought I’d combine them for you in my own way. You can check out my article on common triggers of panic attacks here. Being able to identify and understand these triggers will help you to reduce an attack.

Jenny

Exercises for Anxiety

Debbie,

To answer your question: Yes, there are some simple Exercises for Anxiety, little alterations that you can make to reduce the tension. Many anxiety/depression experts will recommend breathing tactics to use during an “attack,” but I’ve found setting a few minutes aside each morning to train my body to breathe correctly has been the most natural way. And of course, there are definite foods you should avoid (acidic, etc.). And hearty exercise is a must. But I’ll leave the details to the article, Hun.

Take care,

Jenny

Natural Treatments for Anxiety

Guys -

There are so many natural remedies for Anxiety on the Web it is easy to become overwhelmed – creams and pills, lotions and herbs, chants and stretches, new ways to breathe and new things to smell. It’s a lot – even if you just confine your investigative work to one area.

Take herbs. Something so simple as a plant (I speak unscientifically) should not be this confusing! I mean there are literally dozens and Dozens of anxiety herbs, all of them claiming something different and something similar. And then there are the potential side effects (much less than prescription medication which is notorious for its addictive tendencies, but still they exist and who knows if they will for you?!).

So here’s the cream of the crop – the best Natural Treatments for Anxiety. Take some of the suggestions and dig in online!

- Jenny

Natural Treatments for Depression

Hey, guys -

This is going to be a quick post – No time for a picture today (sorry okay??) but I posted this article awhile back, explaining how to use a triage of Natural Treatments for Depression: herbs, aromatherapy and acupuncture… (this one’s for you Debbie!)

Thanks for the read … and email your thoughts or questions … or tips! Love to read them.

-Jenny

Depression Herbs

Hey guys,

Here’s a nifty little list of the Depression Herbs and what they do, so you can know which ones to take for your depression symptoms.

Don’t worry – it’s not anything crazy! (And don’t try all of them at once!! Remember, one thing at a time.) But I think this condensed list is just what some of you have been looking for.

If you try some (or have had some interesting experiences with some of these herbs in the past), shoot me an email. I’d love to hear from you!

Jenny

How to Take an Anxiety Test

Hi everyone,

Anxiety varies a lot. It can be mild, moderate or severe. It can be triggered by a person or a situation (panic attack). Or it can be a constant state (GAD).

The best way to find out if you are too anxious is to take an anxiety test. There are many self anxiety tests online that range from just the basics to determining if you have a specific kind of anxiety.

Here’s an article on anxiety tests to get you started.

Happy testing – Jenny

Coping with Anxiety Attacks

Hi guys…

I know some of you had your first anxiety attack at the mall or while shopping. It was frightening and completely unprovoked. But there it was – all the symptoms of an anxiety attack (racing heartbeat, tight chest, difficulty breathing) right there in public.

Well, this article Coping with Anxiety Attacks identifies with that and gives some practical advice about coping.

Enjoy the read … Jenny

Natural Herbs for Anxiety

For those of you who’ve been asking for the Best Natural Herbs for Anxiety, here’s a short article that should do the trick. Each anxiety herb is a little different, so once you find an herb that think might help your anxiety symptoms, Google it and do a little more in-depth researching on your own.

Good luck,

Jenny

Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children

Hi guys,

Anxiety disorder is the biggest health problem in the US, affecting 25% of adults (30 Million). Although we don’t have statistics yet, anxiety disorders affect many children – generalized anxiety disorder or GAD, in particular. The signs are easy to overlook or misjudge. You may find this short article Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children helpful.

Hope you enjoy … let me know what you think!

Jenny

4 Rules for Living with Depression

Hey guys,

When it comes to mental disorders, depression and anxiety frequently go together.

Pills are an easy crutch, but they aren’t a solution or a cure to what’s ailing you. Here’s a little something I wrote 4 Rules for Living with Depression to help you beat the blues.

It’s frank and funny…

Cheers!

Jenny