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Meditation For Panic Attacks

What Is Panic Attack?

A panic attack is an extremely debilitating ailment that can strike anywhere. Although most attacks are triggered during situations of extreme stress, I know of several cases where an attack has been experienced while sitting in the comfort of home. During the attack, the patient experiences an overwhelming sense of anxiety. He or she feels certain that some tremendous misfortune is going to occur. Time seems to slow down and the words or actions of other people may not register. In extreme cases, the patient may completely shut out the surrounding environment and retreat into a mental shell. This can prove dangerous if the attack occurs when you are handling critical equipment, or crossing the road.

If have been experiencing panic attacks, it is important to consult your physician. Many people do not get qualified medical help simply because they are unaware that such a condition exists and that it can be cured. Yes. Panic attacks can be cured. All that is required is a combination of physiological, psychological and conditional therapy. Once you seek a doctor’s advice, he or she will be able to prescribe medication to treat your condition. More serious cases may have to seek psychiatric help.

Meditation Treatment

In addition to medication, a doctor will also be able to teach you various techniques that you can use to alleviate and cope with the onset of a panic attack. Meditation plays an important role in conditional therapy for panic attacks. Meditation allows the individual to focus the mind and block out the external stimuli that is precipitating the attack. Regular meditation also fosters a positive mental attitude and helps to overcome deep-rooted insecurities that are often one of the major causes of panic attacks. Meditation also allows a person to relive and resolve past traumas that may still be manifesting themselves in the form of panic attacks.

Most importantly, meditation combined with deep, slow breathing can help to actively ward off a full blown panic attack. With regular practice, the patient learns to overcome the feeling of panic instead of succumbing to the symptoms of the attack. This method helps to reduce the incidence of such attacks and is a boon to those who are suffering from panic attacks.

The bottom line is that panic attacks are more common than you imagine. Do not be embarrassed to seek help if you suffer from them. Meditation does play an important role in controlling panic attacks, along with proper medication and counseling.

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