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		<title>Quick Panic Attacks Cure Substitute</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People who&#8217;d rather not take medication for anxiety may choose a natural Panic attacks cure such as herbal alternatives and essential oils. People may choose natural alternatives since there can be risks involved in taking anti-anxiety medication. As well as being addictive, the side-effects that one could experience from taking medication can range from mild [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thehealingmindblog.com">Healing Mind</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.thehealingmindblog.com/mental-health/quick-panic-attacks-cure-substitute/">Quick Panic Attacks Cure Substitute</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People who&#8217;d rather not take medication for anxiety may choose a natural <a href="http://panicattackscure.easyjournal.com/" target='_blank'>Panic attacks cure</a> such as herbal alternatives and essential oils. People may choose natural alternatives since there can be risks involved in taking anti-anxiety medication. As well as being addictive, the side-effects that one could experience from taking medication can range from mild to severe. Many people prefer the idea of natural alternatives such as aromatherapy and herbal remedies since they carry far less risks. Here we take a brief look at these two alternatives to treat anxiety. </p>
<p>Natural remedies; Perhaps one the most commonly used herbal remedy is St John&#8217;s wort. The widespread use of St John&#8217;s wort in Europe as a prescribed alternative to treat anxiety disorders such as <a href="http://www.healthandlifeblog.com/how-to-overcome-social-anxiety-naturally/" target='_blank'>Social anxiety</a> and Generalized Anxiety, has made other countries take note. People with anxiety or depression disorders benefit from the active ingredient that is Hypericin, contained in St John&#8217;s wort. This herbal remedy helps as a panic attacks cure, and promote calmness and general wellbeing.</p>
<p>In trials, St John&#8217;s wort has proven to be more effective than a placebo. This herbal remedy is available at health stores or pharmacies and can be purchased in a capsule form without a prescription. If you are taking other medication, ensure that you check with your doctor first before taking St John&#8217;s wort. Studies have shown possible interactions with other medications.</p>
<p>Stress, tension and excessive worrying can build up to anxiety and panic attacks. This is why relaxation is perhaps one of the most effective ways to deal with anxiety. Standardized Valerian extract is a safe and non addictive sedative which has been used for centuries and again is widely used. More commonly, it is taken by people with mild or intermittent sleep problems, but it has shown positive effects for anxiety. </p>
<p>Catnip, Motherwort, Passionflower; these are just some of the other herbal remedies that can have a relaxing effect on nervous system. Most remedies can be bought as tinctures, capsules or teas at good health stores. Your natural <a href="http://naturalpanicattackremedy.blogspot.com/" target='_blank'>panic attack remedy</a> should have a listing of the recommended dosing on the label. Even though herbal alternatives are considered safer, you should avoid the temptation of taking more in attempt to gain a stronger effect.</p>
<p>Another natural alternative to remedy anxiety is the use of essential oils in aromatherapy. Essential oils may be blended together to create your own personal blends. Through inhalation essential oils can be absorbed into the bloodstream stimulating the production of relaxing hormones such as endorphin and serotonin. When we laugh or engage in pleasurable activities, the same natural good feel chemicals are released.</p>
<p>Exhaustion affects our mood negatively as well as physical functions, such as motor skills and concentration. Many people enjoy the instant relaxing effect of aromatherapy. Relaxation can benefit us by reducing harmful chemicals that can build up inside us. A relaxed mind and body sleeps and functions better. Through deep rest the body is able to re-energize and regenerate, giving you more energy to cope with the days stresses. </p>
<p>People find relief from stress and anxiety from the following oils; Geranium, Lemon, Lavender and Jasmine. Essential oils can be used in several ways, such as vaporization and massage. Why not take it in turns with your partner to give each other massage? Aromatherapy can work as an effective natural panic attacks cure. Alternatively, try scented candles and incense in the evening which can also help relax, and calm the body and mind before sleep.  </p>
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		<title>Panic Attacks Treatment Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With various Panic attacks treatment to choose from, making the right choice can be tricky. There are more than 20 different medications that are used to treat anxiety. Valium, Xanax, Zoloft, Lexapro; these are just some of the common medications to treat anxiety. These medications are also regularly prescribed by doctors for patients with depression. [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thehealingmindblog.com">Healing Mind</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.thehealingmindblog.com/mental-health/panic-attacks-treatment-through-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/">Panic Attacks Treatment Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With various <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/panic-attacks-treatment-help" target='_blank'>Panic attacks treatment</a> to choose from, making the right choice can be tricky. There are more than 20 different medications that are used to treat anxiety. Valium, Xanax, Zoloft, Lexapro; these are just some of the common medications to treat anxiety. These medications are also regularly prescribed by doctors for patients with depression. They are also known as tricyclic antidepressants and benzodiazepines.</p>
<p>Anxiety medicine works by balancing chemicals in the brain or central nervous system. Medication can reduce symptoms of anxiety but they don&#8217;t deal with the root cause of the problem. Rarely does medication cure a sufferer of an anxiety disorder. When panic attacks occur they do so because of phobias or psychological fears. These negative habits and behaviors develop over a period and can take time to change.</p>
<p>Social phobia sufferers normally develop this anxiety disorder from a young age. Over years their fears of social gatherings grow stronger and become a natural response. Conditioned behavior requires psychotherapy and through behavioral changes a person can recover. A sufferer of social phobia will probably not benefit from medication in anyway.</p>
<p>Patients who have severe anxiety rely on medication over long periods, despite the fact that they designed for short-term use. When a person becomes a long term user they are at a greater risk of developing tolerance and dependency. Taking medication holds risks that a patient should be aware of. Extended use of medication can lead to addiction as the body grows use to it and becomes dependent on it. As well as physical dependence, anxiety sufferers may become psychologically reliant on drugs.</p>
<p>When medication loses effectiveness, sufferers often take a higher dose or change prescription. Inevitably the danger rises for chronic users. This is not to say there aren&#8217;t some uses of medication. Mental health therapists may use anti-anxiety medication in conjunction with pscychotherapy. Although medication is optional, for severe anxiety sufferers it can help them get recover more quickly.</p>
<p>There are herbal alternatives to reduce anxiety which include valerian and St John&#8217;s worts. Known for their calming affects they can work on calming nerves. St John&#8217;s worts is used to treat mild anxiety and depression, and is prescribed by doctors in some countries. Herbal remedies can be bought from health shops and pharmacies. Although herbal remedies are considered safer and non-addictive, sufferers should not rely on them to cure panic attacks.</p>
<p>Studies have shown that behavioral therapy is the better <a href="http://panicattackshelp.wikidot.com/" target='_blank'>Panic Attacks Help</a> compared to medication. It is common knowledge amongst mental health professionals that psychotherapy is the best means for overcoming anxiety. Learnt negative behaviors and beliefs are the usual cause of panic attacks. Through therapy a sufferer gradually makes behavioral changes and confronts their fears. Much like a desktop computer our brains can be programmed to do as one wishes. </p>
<p>When we are confronted with a fear, it&#8217;s the subconscious that triggers panic attacks. By reprogramming the subconscious through repetition of positive behaviors and thoughts it&#8217;s possible to break free from fears and phobias. Much like learning to read or ride a bike, over time the task becomes a subconscious one. Therapy can help you override the negative programming that your brain has undergone through your life. Click on the link for more information on curing <a href="http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=2007814" target='_blank'>Panic attacks</a> with therapy.</p>
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		<title>Simple Ways In Coping With Panic Attacks Without Anti-Anxiety Medication</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:44:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With concerns of taking medication many people opt for natural ways in Coping With Panic Attacks. When&#8217;s the last time you&#8217;ve read or heard in the news of a death of a Hollywood star from overdosing on anti-anxiety or antidepressants? Reports reveal that prescription medication has been linked to thousands of fatalities yearly. Reasons are [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thehealingmindblog.com">Healing Mind</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.thehealingmindblog.com/mental-health/simple-ways-in-coping-with-panic-attacks-without-anti-anxiety-medication/">Simple Ways In Coping With Panic Attacks Without Anti-Anxiety Medication</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With concerns of taking medication many people opt for natural ways in <a href="http://copingwithpanicattacksnaturally.weebly.com/" target='_blank'>Coping With Panic Attacks</a>. When&#8217;s the last time you&#8217;ve read or heard in the news of a death of a Hollywood star from overdosing on anti-anxiety or antidepressants? Reports reveal that prescription medication has been linked to thousands of fatalities yearly. Reasons are usually due to taking too much or mixing medications.</p>
<p>The problem with anxiety medication is that it only treats <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/mental-health-articles/recognizing-anxiety-symptoms-1406738.html" target='_blank'>Anxiety Symptoms</a> and not the cause of it. People also worry of the possible side effects of medication and that they may become addicted. Medicines that are prescribed hold the same risks as street drugs and should be taken with precaution.</p>
<p>Medication might initially help in <a href="http://controllingpanicattacks.rcpartnership.org/" target='_blank'>Controlling panic attacks</a> but in the long term they will lose effectiveness. Unfortunately patients grow dependent on them and often increase their dosage to try and attain the same effect. In some instances doctors may even advise on increasing dosage. Risk of danger also increases when different medications are taken.</p>
<p>Alcohol is often used by sufferers in suppressing anxiety and coping with panic attacks. Those taking medication and drinking alcohol are putting themselves at risk. Since medication does not deal with the underlying reason for anxiety attacks it&#8217;s fair to say that it is an ineffective cure.</p>
<p>Instead of using anxiety medication for controlling panic attacks, there are safer and more natural ways to deal with symptoms. A powerful method using the same principals as acupressure called EFT can help. Using the tips of the fingers, a tapping action is used to stimulate and unblock disruptions in the body. You may be thinking how on earth tapping on your body improves your anxiety. However, one must realize how our physiology is connected to our psychological behaviors.</p>
<p>During an anxiety attack, a sufferer notices the physical symptoms that manifest. Symptoms such as palpitations, rapid heartbeat, chest pains and choking sensations. The triggers however are psychological, such as fear, phobias and beliefs. It&#8217;s the mind that triggers these physical symptoms. What we feel inside ultimately manifest into our physical actions and vice versa.</p>
<p>Meridian therapies such as Emotional Freedom Technique and acupuncture are helpful in controlling panic attacks. Other alternative therapies include Neuro-Linguistic Programming and hypnotherapy. Also, lifestyle changes and looking after your physical health has a major impact on mental health. Just by eating well and doing physical exercise regularly can have a dramatic affect on mood.</p>
<p>Your outlook on life and you beliefs sometimes need change in order to overcome anxiety and fears. Your negative beliefs and worries drive anxiety. By working on changing your physical and mental state, you can become much more happy. People who set goals and work to achieve them are happier people. Apply yourself and start learning and growing so that you increase your potential in life.</p>
<p>Socializing and building social networks will help you build self-esteem and open up new avenues in life. Read self help books and learn to take control of your emotions so that you can be the boss of you. Give yourself time to recoup and relax through meditation, taking a hot bath or simply listening to some soothing music. Coping with panic attacks also means avoiding triggers such as stress, unnecessary worrying, and caffeine and alcohol.</p>
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		<title>Simple Panic Attack Remedy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you afraid of taking anxiety medication and want an alternative panic attack remedy? Fortunately for those that prefer natural solutions for health problems there&#8217;s an array of treatments to choose from. To name a few natural alternatives for anxiety; hypnotherapy, aromatherapy and herbal remedies are growing in popularity. Here we take a look at [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thehealingmindblog.com">Healing Mind</a><br/><br/><a href="http://www.thehealingmindblog.com/mental-health/simple-panic-attack-remedy/">Simple Panic Attack Remedy</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you afraid of taking anxiety medication and want an alternative <a href="http://naturalpanicattackremedy.blogspot.com/" target='_blank'>panic attack remedy</a>? Fortunately for those that prefer natural solutions for health problems there&#8217;s an array of treatments to choose from. To name a few natural alternatives for anxiety; hypnotherapy, aromatherapy and herbal remedies are growing in popularity. Here we take a look at the various options available without anti-anxiety medication.</p>
<p>The use of medicinal herbs is nothing new but in recent years has expanded much more commercially. Kava, is a cultivated on a large scale in the South Pacific and is popular with locals as a folk remedy and also as a recreational beverage. Kava was close to becoming a globally recognized and popular herb for mental health problems. A study in Germany destroyed Kava&#8217;s 3000 year old reputation as it had an adverse affect on the livers of the trial patients. </p>
<p>Unfortunately the medical world came to a negative conclusion regardless that the product used in tests contained the top parts of Kava plants. Those who know Kava, know that this part of the plant is poisonous to humans. Those who are fans of Kava and have used Kava for years feel that the test results were unfair and has made a once popular remedy, unpopular. In the South Pacific, only the root of Kava is used in drinks. </p>
<p>In some countries, Kava is not only used for medicinal purposes but for recreation, and has been used for centuries. People have used this herb as a natural panic attack remedy since it is able to ease anxiousness and stress. While alcohol creates dreaded hangovers, those that drink Kava feel no ill-effects in the morning. Drank at celebrations and social gatherings, this drink is highly popular with local people. Those that drink Kava, enjoy its ability to reduce social inhibitions and promote good feelings. </p>
<p>Those that have <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/mental-health-articles/what-are-the-symptoms-of-social-anxiety-1299791.html" target='_blank'>Social anxiety</a> disorder often turn to alcohol to rid their social inhibitions. Research suggest that its men that predominately drink to counter social phobia. However this can lead to alcoholism and increase in anxiety, and may even lead into depression. In replacement of alcohol, people with social phobia can enjoy the effects of Kava without the negative effects of alcohol.</p>
<p>Besides this popular panic attacks cure remedy others include, Passionflower, Hops, Motherworts and Valerian. The relaxing effects that these natural alternatives have on the body and mind help ease stress and anxiety. Aside from these natural remedies, proving popular are complimentary therapies such as aromatherapy.</p>
<p>Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to stimulate the mind and body. Used in massage or in a hot bath, users can find peace and deep relaxation. Oils can be combined to create individual fragrances to relieve stress, anxiety and other health problems. Other forms of therapy include hypnotherapy made popular by Paul Mckenna.</p>
<p>This form of therapy works to change unconscious habits and beliefs that trigger anxiety. When the patient is under hypnosis, the hypnotherapist is able to influence the subconscious mind with positive beliefs and behaviors. Behaviors and beliefs can also be changed with self help methods such as NLP, EFT and visualizations.</p>
<p>An often overlooked panic attack remedy is simply maintaining physical health and fitness. Most doctors will tell you the importance and effectiveness of exercise to counter mental health problems. It has been proven that exercise can be highly effective in reducing harmful hormones in the body and acting as a natural high. For more on natural remedies to treat anxiety, go to the <a href="http://panicattackscure.easyjournal.com/" target='_blank'>Panic Attacks Cure</a> help site.</p>
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