Panic Attack Remedies

An increasing number of people are seeking natural remedies to physical and psychological ailments such as panic disorder. People tend to seek natural remedies because they believe that physical ailments are outward manifestations of a disharmony within the body, and that it is better to heal that disharmony, allowing the body to function normally again, than to merely treat symptoms with drugs or invasive medical procedures.

Natural panic attack remedies generally fall into three categories: Cognitive Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (Energy Therapy), and Herbal / Supplement Remedies. Let\'s take each remedy one-by-one and expand upon the details.

Cognitive therapy generally falls into three types. First off, there is cognitive restructuring which tries to allow you to see that your beliefs are distorted. For example, if you are afraid of impending heart attack, the doctor may show you the evidence which shows you are in no danger whatsoever of a heart problem. Secondly, there is in vivo (real life) exposure to your panic attack \"triggers\".

If you frequently have panic attacks in the car (as do many people who suffer from panic disorder), the doctor may drive around with you in the car, gradually increasing the amount of time that you can drive and then eventually turning the wheel completely over to you. The last type of cognitive therapy frequently used is called introspective exposure. With this method, the doctor will try to trigger the physical symptoms that accompany your panic attacks. For instance, the doctor may have you run on a treadmill to increase your heart rate, or have you breath into a paper bag to induce shortness of breath. These situations may seem uncomfortable, but since they are controllable the doctor can gradually increase your exposure thereby inoculating you to the fear.