Dealing with Anxiety Attacks: Simple ways of staying calm
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Between 4 and 7% of the population suffers from anxiety, meaning a generalised sense of fear and nervousness that can lead to anxiety attacks if the sufferer is exposed to a particularly stressful situation. These attacks are characterised by a spiralling sensation of panic and impending doom, and leave victims feeling emotionally, mentally and physically exhausted. This guide provides a clear, simple explanation of a range of techniques that can reduce general levels of anxiety, thus making a fully-fledged anxiety attack less likely, as well as an introduction to a number of breathing exercises that can help you break out of an ongoing anxiety attack.
In just 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Understand the nature of anxiety attacks
• Identify the symptoms and causes of anxiety
• Discover ways you can alleviate anxiety and cut anxiety attacks short
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Dealing with Anxiety Attacks - 50Minutes
SIMPLE WAYS TO STAY CALM
Problem: anxiety attacks can arise unexpectedly, leaving their victim feeling paralysed. If they recur frequently, they can represent a serious problem.
Aims: to reduce general anxiety levels and prevent anxiety attacks.
FAQs:
How can I help someone who is having an anxiety attack?
Are stress and anxiety the same thing?
Can anxiety be cured?
How can anxiety affect our behaviour?
Is avoiding situations that might trigger an anxiety attack a viable solution?
What is the best way to combat anxiety attacks?
Can anxiety be treated with medication?
Anxiety should not be confused with stress, which usually stems from a specific source (an upcoming exam, a job interview, etc.), or temporary worries such as a minor illness. On the contrary, anxiety is a persistent, intense feeling of unease which may even feel like a physical weight lodged in your stomach or chest, and in extreme cases can cause anxiety attacks or panic attacks. It is generally defined as a generalised, irrational sense of fear. Anxiety attacks are a serious psychological ailment and can be treated in a number of different ways, depending on the individual in question and the severity of their condition.
People who suffer from anxiety experience irrational fear in the form of a general sense of unease. This condition affects between 4 and 7% of the population, but it is particularly difficult to diagnose due to the wide range of symptoms associated with it. In