How To Stop A Panic Attack Right In Its Tracks Without Meds

Panic attacks can be a curse if not tackled properly. Many lives are rendered completely debilitated with this rather frequent medical condition a result of social or peer pressure, work stress, family demands, lack of self-esteem, trauma, fears and phobias, abuse and our progressive and modern lifestyles. Although the biology involved during any panic attack is almost primal or existential, and very basic in nature but its occurrence in our modern sheltered lives is the real reason for concern.

1Panic attacks can be terrifying

Panic attacks are extremely terrifying and to the uninitiated it almost seems like a near-death experience. They are intense and most of the time, creep up unexpectedly making it even more challenging to deal with. But there can be a pattern of triggers which if, carefully monitored can be controlled and reduced.

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2Sometimes it is the body’s response to potential danger

Sometimes we face a bout of panic attack when faced with a situation which triggers some sort of fear or nervous tension in our systems but are predictable such as stage fear, extreme physical activity like scuba diving, paragliding or driving under heavy blizzards.

This is our body’s preparation for a probable danger or stressful situation and is rather a positive sign. Unfortunately, because of the sheer anxiety and mental trauma, an episode of panic attack can trigger which scares an individual to limit their activities and interactions to avoid future episodes. This can seriously affect their normal way of living and interpersonal relationships with loved ones for an uncertain future.

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3Can be a result of medical conditions

Sometimes panic attacks can also be a result of medical conditions or a result of long-term of treatment or medications which usually reduces our natural immune systems and leaves us prone to attacks, while other times they are caused by our immediate surroundings and living conditions such as extreme work stress, bad health condition and poor lifestyle or sudden traumatic experiences such as serious accidents, death in the family, job loss, divorce or a messy breakup.

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