There is a simple way to overcome panic attacks. As many approaches as there are, only one thing will make the big difference. Your thoughts and how you control them is this deciding factor. In this article, you'll learn how to create a strong mind, tailored to overcoming your panic attacks.
Panic attacks are nothing more than physical responses to extremely fearful thoughts. Given this knowledge, you can stop them by changing the thoughts. This doesn't mean you have to change who you are as a person, just how you are in the respect that you'll need to be more positive. You can create this change using several methods.
It is important to realize that your brain is like a computer that works on queries. Your focus is directed by the questions you consistently ask it, either consciously or subconsciously. You will inherit the weaknesses of the questions you ask. Many will make you feel fearful, helpless, or depressed, all leading to an increased likelihood of panic attacks. Few are even aware of the flaws in the questions as they never question their questions.
"Why is this happening to me," is a common question during panic attacks. It not only provokes the victim mindset and lack of action, but it will loop you back to thinking of the stressful thoughts or events that put you into your current state.. You'd be better off asking questions such as, "How can I stop this panic attack," or "What should I be doing to stay calm and end this panic attack?" The presuppositions that it not only can be stopped, but that you can stop it, are contained in these examples.
Belief in the idea that you can stop panic attacks needs to be developed if you don't have it. If you don't think you have the ability to do something, a part of you holds back and doesn't try. You may take some action, but if you don't believe you can achieve a result, you won't put your full effort into it. To cultivate the necessary mindset, you need to first recognize that you are a stronger person than you might think. If this is too much, at least recognize that you are normal. From there you can talk to other people who have overcome their panic attacks or read stories from people who have online. By doing this you are reinforcing in your mind that it can be done and that people in all sorts of situations have done so.
You may also cultivate belief through visualization. Picture yourself in a very stressful situation and how you deal with it constructively and panic free. This is meant to direct your subconscious, guided primarily by images, to a life without panic attacks. You do want this to be a stressful visualization to a point, but not enough to cause a panic attack while doing this exercise. Some will find it useful to begin by visualizing less stressful ideas and building up. Building up in this fashion forces you to create a variety of scenarios, so will still feel like you are ready for anything.
You should practice redirecting negative thoughts daily. When you find yourself thinking about something negative or fearful, change it. This can always be done on some level. Some may be too difficult to start with. If this is so, you can practice this sort of thought guidance during mediation. It can be as simple as taking time to close your eyes, breathe deeply, and practicing letting go of thoughts, not engaging them until your mind is clear. This will allow you to do the same thing during a panic attack or before one so it doesn't build in the first place.
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