How to Stop a Panic Attack
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What Causes Panic Attacks? 

You have probably heard that panic attack causes can be traced to the “fight or flight” response. When this response is triggered we feel anxious, and if it intensifies, it can result in a panic attack—intense physiological reactions to the “fearful” situation.

The “fight or flight” response, which was vital to our ancestors, is still useful today, especially if you must respond quickly to a real threat. Ironically, this thing you dread, anxiety, is actually a built-in mechanism intended to protect you. But as your anxiety grows, this useful response turns into something else.

The good news is: An attack does eventually subside. The body can’t remain in a heightened state indefinitely. Once the perceived danger is gone, the parasympathetic nervous system returns the body to normal functioning.

As a side note, when we engage in a coping strategy, for example, a relaxation technique, we are willing the parasympathetic nervous system into action. But unfortunately this doesn’t always work. You know the saying “what you resist persists.” Well… these methods are an attempt to resist the attack, so guess what… the attacks persist. Even so, there are solutions to panic attack causes (see the other articles here).

For people who struggle with panic attacks, the fight/flight response can be triggered without any apparent danger? The burning question is why. Well… there are many ways other than fear to trigger the physiological symptoms of “fight or flight.”

For instance, it may be that you’re generally stressed in life, and this stress results in an increase in the production of adrenaline and other physiological chemicals, which can produces symptoms… the symptoms of panic attacks. Another possible cause is diet. Excessive caffeine, alcohol, or sugar is known to cause stress in the body and contribute to panic attacks. Unresolved emotions are also possible triggers for panic attacks.

Whatever the cause for your attacks, there are ways to stop panic attacks. See the other articles.  

How to Stop a Panic Attack! 

Whenever I search the web, it seems there’s another supposed expert on anxiety rehashing the same outdated methods on how to stop a panic attack? Breathing exercises, brown paper bags, happy thoughts, and the like. I’m sure you’ve already come across them a million times. But you need something that actually works—something that will stop a panic attack.

When you feel an impending panic attack, try the following:

Speak directly to the attack and say, “You have 23 seconds to fully set off the attack—no more.” You are granting it 23 seconds to completely manifest… but not a second more. When 23 seconds are up, it must stop.

Whatever bodily sensation you fear, it must happen within the 23 second time frame. If your heart is going to explode, it has 23 seconds to do so. If you’re going to faint, your body has 23 seconds to do so. Not a second more. And so on.

Why does this work? Why does this stop a panic attack? Well… it gives your mind and body a sense of inner control.

First, think to yourself, “I’ve had enough. I’m not going to spend my time worrying about this. I’ll give it 23 seconds. If nothing has happened by then, then the opportunity has officially passed, and I’m going back to what I was doing.”

Then start counting. But don’t rattle it off; counting slowly is essential. It allows you to feel generous… like you’ve given anxiety every possible opportunity. Break down the last few numbers into fractions, like you (or your parents) did when you were a child, and tell panic, “Last chance… I’m not waiting any longer.” At zero you can say something like say, “Sorry, panic, you’re too late. I’m done.”

You can stop a panic attack; you can take control. Just count your way down to peace and calm. You can find more useful tips in my program.  

Here's a Panic Attack Cure! 

Do you need help with panic attacks? Let me put your mind at ease (and the rest of you, too). Regardless of how long you’ve had the problem, panic attacks can be cured. There’s one powerful panic attack cure in particular.

The most significant difference between someone who is cured of panic attacks and someone who is not is simple. Here is the key point you need to know: The cured person is the one who is not afraid of panic attacks.

The trick to a panic attack cure is to want to have a panic attack. I know that sounds strange, but stay with me for a moment. Here’s why this works: wanting to have a panic attack causes an immediate dissipation of any anticipatory fear. And the opposite is also true: If you avoid or resist a situation out of fear, the fear (and the panic attacks) will persist.

So the solution to treating panic attacks is to stop resisting them. But how does one stop resisting? Here’s how: You face the anxiety directly. And how do you do that? Try to have a panic attack in this very moment… go ahead, try (and I bet you can’t). Sure, calling on an attack is a scary idea, but play with the concept and see what happens.

It may comfort and encourage you to know that, while it might be uncomfortable, a panic attack can’t hurt you. It’s medical fact. Your place of safety is in knowing that no harm can come to you by calling on an attack.

From now on, you’re going to approach your anxiety problem from a different perspective. You’re going to actively seek out an attack… as in seeking an adventure. Try this panic attack cure, and watch what happens. You’ll find nothing happens… no panic… none what-so-ever.

For more on this cure and others, check out my program.