How To Get Rid Of Panic Attacks By Managing Your Thoughts

What have just discussed is crucial for your knowledge about panic attacks, but there is a lot more to think about. There is a remarkable amount you really should take the time to know about. However, you will find them to be of great utility in your research for information. However, we always emphasize that anyone takes a closer examination at the general big picture as it applies to this subject. So we will provide you with a few more important ideas to think about.

It is becoming more clear nowadays that the way you think can determine how you feel, also when it comes to panic attacks. Let's see how this might work. I wrote some examples of typical physical panic symptoms (S), and also typical panic attack thoughts (T) that many people have as a result.

S: A pounding heart T: "Oh no, I'm having a heart attack; I'm going to die"

S: Losing your breath T:"I feel I'm choking...I can't breath!"

S: Feeling Dizzy T: "I'm fainting...this is embarrassing..."

S: Wobbly legs T: "I'm going to collapse"

S: Chest Pain T: "Am I getting a heart attack?"

S: Feeling unreal or strange T: "Am I losing my mind?..."

It is well-known that your interpretation of what is happening to you plays a major role in the increase or decrease of panic, or in how often panic attacks happen. Yes, as you can see, these thoughts can be pretty frightening and if you want to get rid of panic attacks, you need to do something about them. The problem is that those very thoughts tend to cause more anxiety.

Also important is what you focus on. Focusing on your body, as if you are listening out for possible panic signs, makes it more likely for your anxiety to increase. This is known for panic, as well as for other anxiety-related conditions.

Is there anything to be done about this? Well, here are 3 things you can do to get rid of panic attacks by controlling your thinking.

1. Challenge the meaning of your panic attack thoughts. Is there any evidence for what you fear? Are you really going to die? Or have you ever collapsed? Or lost your mind? You can work on replacing anxious thoughts with more reasonable variations such as "I'm perfectly fine as I've never collapsed before and won't now either" or "I'm not going to die...I just have to calmly breath in and out and this will pass soon...". Go for more realistic versions of your interpretations.

2. Instead of challenging panic attack thoughts, try to distract yourself from them. Do this for at least a few minutes. You could just try and do something else, e.g. look at other people. "What clothes they are wearing?", or "What sounds am I hearing outside? Or counting: "How many windows does that building have?" etc. Be creative.

3. Stop focusing on your body. Scanning your body for signs of potential danger is unnecessary and unhelpful. You know there is nothing to worry about. If you feel anything unusual: accept it and move on. Let it go!

These 3 ways to get rid of panic attacks really work, but need some dedicated practice. Do this, and change your life starting today.