Do You Frequently Get Panic Attacks? Check 10 Tips To Manage Them

While having a panic attack can be extremely stressful, it's important to recognise and control the symptoms. Here are 10 ways you can manage panic attacks and calm yourself.

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1. Practice Deep Breathing: During a panic attack, concentrate on taking calm, deep breaths. Take a four-count breath via your nose, hold it for four counts, and then release the breath through your mouth for an additional four counts. Continue until you start to feel at ease. (Image Source: Getty)

2. Ground Yourself: You can assist yourself return to the present moment by using grounding techniques, including counting five objects you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste. (Image Source: Getty)

3. Mindfulness Meditation: Make mindfulness meditation a regular part of your day. Over time, this practice can help lessen anxiety by promoting judgment-free awareness of the present moment. (Image Source: Getty)

4. Build a Support Network: Ask for help from friends, family, or a mental health professional. The ability to confide in a trusted person during or following a panic attack can greatly aid in coping with the emotional fallout. (Image Source: Getty)

5. Regular Exercise: Exercise regularly to assist control your mood and lessen anxiety. Whether it's dancing, yoga, jogging, or strolling, pick things you enjoy doing. (Image Source: Getty)

6. Limit Stimulants: Since stimulants like caffeine and nicotine can make anxiety worse, cut back on or completely cut them out. To promote a more steady mood, use decaffeinated options or soothing herbal teas. (Image Source: Getty)

7. Create a Relaxation Routine: To enhance the general quality of your sleep, create a relaxation routine before going to bed. This could involve mindfulness exercises, light stretching, or reading to facilitate the transition into a restful night's sleep. (Image Source: Getty)

8. Become Knowledgeable: Gaining knowledge about anxiety and panic episodes will help you better control them. To decipher the experience, educate yourself on the physiological and psychological components of panic attacks. (Image Source: Getty)

9. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR): This technique involves tensing and releasing muscle groups to induce relaxation and lessen physical stress. Learn and practice it. (Image Source: Getty)

10. Create a Safety Indicator: Make up a unique signal or phrase for yourself to recite in case of a panic attack. This signal might act as a helpful reminder that you are in control of your emotions and that they are fleeting. (Image Source: Getty)

Inputs by: Shivam Dixit, CEO and co-founder, Counsel India (Image Source: Getty)