Several years ago I made the decision to eliminate all stress-causing factors from my life. I removed all the negativity, including family members and people who only bring on anxiety for me. I moved from the city to a rural and fairly isolated peaceful coastal area where I can walk to the beach and swim in clear waters to heal. I practice mindfulness and have gratitude on a daily basis. I simply don't put myself in a situation where stress and anxiety may occur. Self-care is important as is healing from past trauma, eating well and exercise is a priority and breathing exercises to relax your body and mind. Do what makes you happy in life... in my case it's gardening and walking my dogs along the beach. Try to think positive thoughts and be kind to yourself. Focus on happiness, being calm and all the good things in your life to be grateful for. You got this!

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find out the root cause of ur anxiety. (before you just try & 'manage it'). Triggers can often trigger them coming on. Get your adrenals working better (that is often where anxiety stems from). Learn distraction techniques, like meditation, mindfulness, grounding, etc. I'd try & avoid going onto meds for it. But there are lots of herbs that are wonderful for anxiety though, and I find homeopathics like 30C Ignatia amara, works well for me. (but take before the episode gets too full-blown.

Blessings! I have suffered anxiety attacks and can recommend Michael Sealey to ease them and help you tp relax and find inner peace.☺️🙃

She's a hypocrite! If she had stuff to do she would not be so concerned about herself. Lazy prop!

Search online (YouTube) for a suitable hypnotic trance to listen to on headphones which can alleviate anxiety. ( Suggest Jason Stephenson or Michael Sealy)

Put on my motorbike gear and get out on the road. Meditation in motion is guaranteed to chase anxiety away.

Shut the door to the world and make a cup of tea.phone a friend for a chat.. If you're in bed feeling anxious think your safe your comfortable nothing is going to happen to you . You have your comfy pillows and covers on you .. You've been there many times before and nothing has ever happened. Breathing in fully through your nose and out slowly through your mouth and counting it will regulate your breaths and take your mind off the other stuff . Also a tip when breathing out is to place your tongue up on your palate near your front teeth so it makes a whistling sound as you breath out . If you are not at home and are feeling the start of anxiety I always find it's best to either sip water and keep talking to whoever I am with ? The mind is a strange beast ,, lf you have a laugh or remember something or a story to tell somebody you will feel the anxiety going away hopefully :) There's also herbal remedies as mentioned and one I have used called rescue remedy ,few drops under the tongue. Edited 01-Dec-23 22:24pm

Research has proven a link between personality and a anxious person. No wonder many drugs don't work, as you cannot really alter a personality by using medical drugs. It might be hard to teach modification therapy once someone is past middle age. Too late probably. Lol

Why is it that in the 21th century, there is a lot more mental issues around? Interesting enough, you could go back many decades and there was a lot less mental problems. Even during hard times, during wars, many of the old diggers suffered greatly when they returned home from the battlefields, but most, were amazingly strong and just got on with life and so did their families. Many also lost family members. Our society doesn't cater to resilient people anymore. Parents are putting their children in cotton wool. A bump here, or a sob story there, and many kids cannot cope, and those that never learn usually grow up as adults the same way. I well remember the most complainers during COVID were students and millenniums. They will not be able to cope with WW3, that's for sure. Some of its due to incompetent parents. Not making their kids learn mental strength. And maybe tougher people are also born that way.Edited 01-Dec-23 19:40pm

Drugs are for weak people. Hahahahaha

Depends on the reason..avoidance, drugs (good old clonazepam), desperate praying, avoidance, drugs, repeat...

I was told you should blow into a paper bag...but have no idea why that would work...

Why do so many females claim they suffer from it an wanna tell the world? It's like a badge if honour to some. They don't feel any shame telling others. It's not like they are going to die of cancer or whatever. lot of females are self centred and full of their own importance. God knows why! Surely if your smart enough you would get over it esp as you get past your 20s. It's bad esp when they are mums. I'd hate to know what they are teaching their kids. It's not like you are born with it. I think it's just maladjusted people that never reach full maturity. I have not seen too many people with this condition, esp growing up, but it's increasing. You cannot blame the environment on that one. Maybe bad parenting! And kids today are mentally weaker than decades ago. They never get tested enough and that builds confidence in them eventually. If your well adjusted then you tend to deal with life's slings; and arrows. Those who cannot never seem to mature. It's not actually a disease.Edited 29-Nov-23 13:24pm

Funilly enough, I recently (about a month or two ago, around early October 2023 but anyway...) cured my own anxiety after battling with anxiety for over 20 years. Turned out to be a very simple solution. The solution - I decided to start focusing on being more humble. Ever since I done this I had this huge wave of relief. It makes sense because my anxiety was from fear of what people think of me and being a perfectionist, but humility is kind of the opposite goal where you embrace being human with all our flaws that we have rather than focus on trying to be a perfect human to please people. In this case anxiety becomes our super power because it humbles us more. Anxiety comes in many forms though so the humility approach won't fix every sort of anxiety. I hope this helps anyone that reads this though because it's been an absolute game changer for my type of anxiety (fear of judgement anxiety). Take care everyone!Edited 29-Nov-23 07:42am

I have suffered from anxiety for over forty years. I have tried everything that I come across. I take medication but it doesn't seem to help much. I have tried many hypnotherapist, talked to many counsellors, psychologist, psychiatrists. I have tried numerous herbs, CBD oils and medications, relaxation techniques, crystal therapy, and the list goes on. I still have anxiety. I don't believe there is a cure. There are techniques to help after anxiety hits but no idea (sadly) how to overcome it.

I use medication and try to stay at home as anxiety sets in mainly when your around others

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I feel for you as they controlled my life for many years. Managed by some preparation and avoidance in situations. Also with supportive self talk to overcome. As for help, recommend Kinesiology to get to the root cause of any health issue. In some cases it may only take one visit to a kinesiologist.

I just shake.

I try to keep breathing

Pray for God's help whatever life throws at you. He will always be with you if you're trying to follow him.

Chair Yoga Music meditation Reiki

I suffered panic attacks for many years. Fortunately, they just went away without any sort of treatment. When you're in the midst of a panic attack, I highly recommend cold face compress on your face, wrists and the back of your neck. Or even better, if you have access to a shower, a cold shower will absolutely stop your panic attack in its tracks.

Fortunately I haven't suffered panic attacks. But I can imagine it would be very frightening for you, perhaps seeking professional help might be the answer. I do sometimes feel a little stressed and I go for a walk in the fresh air and it helps to clear my head. I wish you all the best for the future.

Why do so many people love talking about the personal problems? This seems to get more attention than anything else. Who cares!

I am finding that doing Tai Chi is a wonderful help especially if you have trouble meditating [or calming yourself during a panic attack].

calm down, meditate, breathe in an out, focus on the problem, causing the anxiety and fix it.

I am lucky not to have suffered from panic or anxiety attacks, but I do feel for those that suffer it certainly sounds debilitating. Hope you are getting support and help to help you through life’s trials and tribulations.

I dont get anxiety at all so can't help with this one sorryEdited 26-Nov-23 18:51pm

Accepting that you are having a panic attack and not trying to fight it is the first step. Although you feel like you are actually dying, you are not. The less you fear them , the less frequently they occur, and the less intense they become. Accepting that they may never completely go away, but understanding the circumstances where they may occur, and not being avoidant of it, will diminish them enormously. An anxiety disorder, as opposed to feeling anxious or stressed, is a lifelong condition. There are many therapies (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in particular) that are beneficial. A combination of therapies, many of the day to day things that people have already mentioned, and medication all have their place, but the most important thing is unravelling the root cause.

Because I inherited Obsessive Compulsive Disorder from my mom's side of the family, I have been on medication most of my life. Depression got worse after my daughter was born, which happens to many women after giving birth. Hormone imbalance is not a joke. Thankfully I took Prozac, and now Effexor, to control symptoms and help connect brain waves with Serotonin. Off my meds I'm a nervous wreck! ;-D

Anxiety or panic attacks. Or both. If you’re struggling with these every day (sorry for you) and not just before for example flying, perhaps you need to see a professional. Or/and some gentle yoga practices, including breathing, meditation. It really helps.

I sympathize with you because I suffered for many years and flying was a nightmare until I had my thyroid removed then I was as cool as cucumber. However, I caught Covid in August and it has left me with a number of problems one being erratic heart beat which is pretty bad when I lay down. I am able to tell myself that I'm not really frightened or anxious and can usually fall asleep but recently I went to the dentist and as soon as my heart started thumping I wasn't able to calm myself down and had to leave. I am hoping my horrid symptoms will soon pass but as for yourself, get your thyroid checked and put a rubber band on your wrist and when your heart starts give it a tug in order to change your thought pattern. I do hope this helps you. I wish you all the very best.

Always look on the bright side of Life as in the Monty Python movie ending of Life of Brian :))))) Michael

For the constant day to day I take medication....anti-depressant, anti-anxiety and for PTSD nightmares. For the situational anxiety I first try computer games or watch something stupid like Selling Sunset, often listening to gospel music and singing along with it. If it's something more serious like having to wear a mask for an ultra sound, I went ahead and had the panic attack; couldn't help it and had to leave the appointment before the test even started:( Other times, like before a funeral or visiting someone I'm nervous about, my body takes over and gives me a headache and diarrhea so I have to get myself out of the situation. I try to just say no to things before I get myself to the point of having a panic attack or getting upset guts to avoid it. My mental health too often affects my physical health and I'm still learning to take better care of myself.

I don;t get panic attacks .I accept life as it comes & I cope

A long walk on the outskirts of your town, to get away from the pollution, and deeply breathe in the fresh, clean air!

I think I can only control what is in my power; everything else outside of my power I can't. So I might look forward positively then, realizing that I should seek what positive there may be rather than worry over what I can do nothing. This may take some practice.

Meditation mindfulness, and music.

Distractions sometimes work, like going through old photographs. Keep yourself busy so your not sitting around with your thoughts. I tend to clean alot when anxious or sort through cuboards. Its hardest at night when your trying to sleep and shutting your thoughts off. I tend to read a book til i get sleepy. It is hard and everyone copes different so you will need to find something that works for you. Seeing a psychologist sometimes help too with giving you breathing exercises, CBT and practising mindfulness. You can find some of these mindfulness, breathing exercises and cbt ideas on pinterest. All the best.

Lots of great advice here. For me sometimes I can talk myself out of it. Otherwise deep breathing is good. Walking/exercise or hanging out in the garden is also nice or doing hobbies. But it's hard to know your situation and what is triggering your anxiety and panic attacks. Have you talked to a professional about it? Maybe a few therapy sessions could help, they can maybe give some techniques and advice as well. Good luck.

Run

Huff and puff like the little engine and think I can, I think I can!

Not something that bothers me the closest thing I get is when I have to pull a E Mail server out of action to fix it and all the staff start claiming you have destroyed their days work. If you are having Panic Attacks so often you need counseling

It's s constant battle with me and not easy. Music I can relate to helps.

Think of all the things you do well. And all the people who you love and love you. Also there are a lot of people that aren't as lucky as you.

Think about the real problems of others more and your own problems less and you may have less anxiety and more gratitude for the good things in your own life.

I don't think you can overcome it. You learn to manage it and make changes in your life so that it is more manageable. That's my experience anyway. Medication has also helped during very stressful times. Counselling can help with adjusting thought patterns and learning triggers. I have personally found meditation and relaxation exercises helpful as well as exercise.

Go for a walk it always clears my mind

You over come ANXIETY by going for a walk and admire gardens along the way, or what l do is to sit very still and try and drop my blood pressure it takes a little bit of practice you must clear your mind and slow your breathing sit for 15 minutes or more. Try and relax, when you are in pain you must control your brain. The sun will always shine tomorrow. That's Life People deponch 28-11-23

Try to think of other things that I enjoy or bring a smile to my face. Get out doors and garden or walk in the sunshine, go to the coast and walk along the sand and dip your toes in the sea.

My son is having unexplained episodes of nausea. Is this anxiety? He is 21 and starting to affect him sleeping and working. Thankyou for this discussion.

Great comments from everyone. I would like to add walking.

To seen dramas

Music

In the early days of marriage (have been married for 63 years) I found that being married at 18 years & a mother at 19, were anxious days/nights. My husband was a baker & worked nights so I was alone a lot of the time. We lived in a part basement/ground floor flat & until we had other tenants in the flats above us, it was very lonely & scary. I talked to myself & did a lot of slowly breathing in & out. Unfortunately, tablets help for a while, but I found thst basically, it was you yourself who was the person who mainly had to overcome anxiety, a panic attack etc.

JUST BE RELAXING DOING SOMETHING THAT MAKES ME HAPPY

I overcame anxiety thru counseling. The exercises that I learnt eg. When I feel an anxiety attack is starting I start to think of a happy place and watch my breathing. It took a while but with time I learnt to overcome my anxiety with this exercise and don’t have that many attacks as I use to.

I pick up my crochet hook, yarn and get a Zen rhythm going.

Hello NataliaJ, the mind can be a wild beast, running amok just when we want to really be in control! Over 50 years ago I attended ante-natal classes and was taught the following breathing exercise; Find a quiet space where you can be sitting bolt upright, standing or lying flat so that the lungs are fully engaged. 1. Breathe out, fully emptying your lungs. 2.To the count of 10 Slowly breathe in, I use 'higgledy-piggledy 1, higgledy-piggeldy 2, higgledy-piggledy 3 etc up to 10. 3. Hold your lungs full of oxygen to the higgledy-piggledy count of 10 - this allows the blood vessels to transport fresh oxygen from the lungs to the lungs and brain to the tip of the toes. 4. To the higgledy-piggledy count of 10 slowly release the stale CO2 from your lungs and body. Repeat, repeat and repeat 10-20 times. Astonishingly all 20 of us in the class fell into a natural sleep while doing the breathing exercise. At 75yrs I still do this most days, mainly because I have learned how the entire body works so much better with a good supply of fresh oxygen and we seem to have forgotten to breathe deeply in the madness of modern living. I wish you well. Merci

there is no point thinking about what will happen in the future, and for that matter in the past, let bygone be bygone let the future brings it's issue and deal with it then and there. Dont leave anything hanging, because it will give you a massive head ache.

It's hard to really know. Go back to bed for a while.

Good question. I guess it depends on the person and why are they having the panic attacks to start with. I had a panic attack while I was out with my brother and sister for lunch and I just had to leave the area I was. I panicked thinking I could run into my ex which I didn't but it was just the thought. I am now remarried, have moved to the country and I don't suffer like that any more. Panics about flying I have never had because I have always enjoyed going some where, the worse flying trip I had I was flying by my self with 2 small girls aged 3 and a one and a half year old. I had gotten a seat with a cot for the little one just out side first class. I had given them both phenergan well little one cried and cried but the older one went to sleep. So I took the little one to the bathroom and she was lying and rolling on the floor. It wasn't until I flushed the toilet she actually settled down. I. think the pressure made her ears pop any way I picked her up and she stunk of urine.Oh the looks I got and we arrived in Vancouver where I ended up sleeping for 18 hours and I was so sick. The girls didn't even stir either. Hope you enjoyed my story and good luck next time you fly and think if some one can go with 2 little girls then any one can fly.

Vanessa Listen to soft music it really helps.

Bourbon...or perhaps mindfulness...

Listen to hard rock music

good bourbon bit of arts n craft oh and good musicEdited 26-Nov-23 14:03pm

Go to sleep!

Prescription marijuana 🤪

think of nice things

I find a quiet spot, keep breathing, count (sing the 12 days of christmas in my head) and tell myself this too will pass. Failing that I snort some rescue remedy or pop a valium. I usually fall asleep following these measures and wake up good as gold. There is also the serenity prayer which helps me put things in perspective and is a more long term measure as I learn to prioritise my concerns

hells angels or angels of hell versus trinity man woman&god

Too much caffeine can cause it as it can make you tense and a bit shaky. People need to look at their diet. Many might think it's their brain when it's what they put in their body. Health starts with proper nutrition. Anxiety=fear. It's like phobias. Most people are afraid of something. When we had the Covid- lockdowns, oh boy, didn't we see and hear the average person panic. Esp those under 30. They went nuts! Lol Those in wars, and serious life issues, I can understand, but many people are just weak these days, and for no obvious reasons. You are supposed to learn to cope as you get older. But some never seem too. Like one on here...and she's not young. Lol PSD, bullshit! Edited 26-Nov-23 10:26am

I don't think drugs help people cope. They also have side affects. Seems to be a western nations problem. Its not as bad in the poorer countries. The richer nations are full of this weakness of minds.

I try to distract my mind

When I lost my job for no reason ( Personal reason), I had a panic attack. Iwas fearful staying at alone particularly at night. I went a doctohe prescribed Diazepam 5mg. It worked to some extent. However, as I went to WC and ableto settle with a lump sum money, all my problem gone.

My husband just had months of ECT (electroconvulsuve therapy). It seems to have worked. For myself i am just so gateful for the five years of yoga i did many years ago for a bad back. it cured m back but all the other benefits are priceless. Any time I am a bit anxious or have trouble sleeping i remember what I learned in yoga.

I don't suffer from anxiety or panic attacks. I learnt very young that the actual is never as bad as the perceived.

Zoloft for panic attacks but I am taking the lowest dose every couple of days now (I have PTSD). Best advice though Natalia, is find what comforts you. I need to be active so playing sport or long walks helps me. Also being open with friends and family rather than being embarrassed has been surprisingly good. I tend to keep things to myself but have found much love and support from extended family. However, I have close friends and family as well so consider myself lucky. Also, putting things in perspective helps. So, I have PTSD but I can make my own decisions and am reasonably free. However, my Palestinian brothers and sisters are being genocided. That perspective makes a difference for me. Good luck, Natalia.

Get Professional help. See your Dr first and he will say what is your best option. People on here should not be advising on a medical problem., unless they are a professional they are not qualified to give advice. You need to seek professional help. Good luck, I'm sure you can over come it with that help.

It won't do much, if any, good, but go see a psycho-babbler and let them screw with your mind.

Your just mentally weak Natalia. Justgogetalife! Too many cowards in this world. If you had to go to war I'd understand your reaction, but panic attacks over nothing?. Wtf are you afraid of? Imaginary things! 😐

Prescription medication

you don't

Take deep breaths

Drugs

Well all of the advice here seems good sorry maybe not drink beer. Alcohol of any form will not help. I understand this very well. If you are able try to see a doctor. They are there to help. If you pray do that for me at least it does help. good luck have a good day... one at a time

If it is that bad, seek a professional advice

Take a deep breath! Try to relax! Go for a walk! Think happy thoughts

I pity people who suffer in this way and I hope Natalia that you get a response that helps. Both my daughters, ages 30 and 37, suffer from mental illnesses that include acute anxiety and OCD. I know that they have both tried several different types of medication to reduce the anxiety over the years with varying degrees of success. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help some people by changing their responses to a situation likely to bring on an acute anxiety or panic-attack situation. I don't know if you have access to health care services or are in the US where getting such care is more difficult. I know that regardless of their medication both my girls still live with the effects of their anxiety and so I would advise you to perhaps seek out an online community on Facebook or other platforms of individuals with anxiety issues. At least you won't feel so alone! All the best to you and good luck! Thanks for reading.

I'm finding going on long walks is a good way to manage depression and anxiety, plus I also pray and talk to God about it as well.

I pray a lot and don't let anything worry me 🙏

Think of all the nice things in your life and the things that make you happy and you could meditate that also helps and do all the things you love the most

I don't think about myself, I just focus on my husband. He just turned 76 a day later we both have covid. He has health problems, is going blind. He has panic attacks at night. I took him to the clinic, he got a medication. It makes him sleep a lot, but the attacks are better. I pray a lot too.

do not think about anything too much, whether you did it wrong or not

Drink beer.

A little positive stress is a wonderful driver. However, when I become overwhelmed, I've had to pause and re-group with doing simple and satisfying things (stretching, reading, puzzles/games, walking, watch a movie, gardening, cleaning etc.) Then I read that the route of about all anxieties is "to imagine the future without God in it" to help me through! So, be thankful, pause and pray(introspect) for bringing you closer to the source of easing your pains. (There is a point towards solution hidden somewhere in those feelings of anxiety.)😊

Daily exercise. Daily meditation. A good diet. As basic as all that sounds, it will not only eliminate anxiety, but create serenity. Absolutely foolproof.

Try to take deep breaths and think of something pleasantly positive. Try not to sweat the small stuff.