By the time you finish reading this article, you will understand whether or not you are experiencing General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and if so, you will know the 3 ways to treat anxiety attacks.
Normal anxiety vs.
GAD It's normal to feel anxious about some things.
For example, almost all of us feel what I call "situational anxiety.
It' the anxiety you might feel before an important presentation or sales call or meeting your prospective in-laws for the first time.
But if you're feeling symptoms such as breathlessness, shaking, dizziness, an upset stomach, racing heart, difficulty swallowing and even blurred vision - you most likely are suffering from GAD.
The good news is that several new anxiety treatments that are showing promise as complements to therapy and medication.
In fact, if you are suffering only mild to moderate GAD, these 3 treatments may be enough all by themselves.
Key 1: Learn relaxation techniques The first key to stopping anxiety attacks is to learn some relaxation techniques.
One good example of this is mediation.
Another is called progressive muscle relaxation.
Controlled breathing and mediation has also helped many GAD sufferers.
Key 2: Take a nice, long walk The second key to dealing with anxiety attacks is exercise which is a natural anxiety reliever.
And exercise doesn't mean lifting hundreds of pounds of heavy weights.
You can just take a long walk to clear your head as this is one of the best ways to alleviate stress.
Plus, walking is a great way to exercise your body as well as you mind.
You might be surprised at how easily you can walk out your stress or frustration and come back refreshed and calm.
Key 3: Give your brain a break When you start feeling anxious, give your mind a break with soft, relaxing music.
Our brains take in lots of information from the things that we read, hear and see every second of every day.
Your brain is an amazing organ, but it's not immune to overloads.
Another great way to fight anxiety and stress is to find a hobby and make time for it at least once a week.
A hobby - especially one that really engrosses you - is a great way to get out of the mindset of having to deal with decisions and problems.