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An increasing number of people are seeking natural remedies to physical and psychological ailments such as panic disorder. People tend to seek natural remedies because they believe that physical ailments are outward manifestations of a disharmony within the body, and that it is better to heal that disharmony, allowing the body to function normally again, than to merely treat symptoms with drugs or invasive medical procedures.
Natural panic attack remedies generally fall into three categories: Cognitive Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (Energy Therapy), and Herbal / Supplement Remedies. Let's take each remedy one-by-one and expand upon the details.
Cognitive therapy generally falls into three types. First off, there is cognitive restructuring which tries to allow you to see that your beliefs are distorted. For example, if you are afraid of impending heart attack, the doctor may show you the evidence which shows you are in no danger whatsoever of a heart problem. Secondly, there is in vivo (real life) exposure to your panic attack "triggers". If you frequently have panic attacks in the car (as do many people who suffer from panic disorder), the doctor may drive around with you in the car, gradually increasing the amount of time that you can drive and then eventually turning the wheel completely over to you. The last type of cognitive therapy frequently used is called introspective exposure. With this method, the doctor will try to trigger the physical symptoms that accompany your panic attacks. For instance, the doctor may have you run on a treadmill to increase your heart rate, or have you breath into a paper bag to induce shortness of breath. These situations may seem uncomfortable, but since they are controllable the doctor can gradually increase your exposure thereby inoculating you to the fear.
Unfortunately, cognitive therapy can take months to years before the subject is finally cured and able to live a panic-free life.
Emotional Freedom Techniques are relatively new and don't have a large body of research behind them, but anecdotally thousands of people swear by their results. These techniques rely on stimulating specific meridians or accupressure points in the body, thereby discharging "trapped energy" which is said to be the cause for the underlying physical effects. See our reviews natural remedies which have been specifically developed for panic attacks.
Herbs and over-the-counter supplements are used by many people to counteract anxiety and prevent panic attacks. The first recommendation is normally a calcium and magnesium supplement, as deficiency in these minerals can increase the likelihood of a panic attack. As for vitamins, B6 is often recommended, as are herbal teas made with passion flower, valerian, and lemon balm. To make sure you are getting everything you need in the right doses you may want to consider just going with an all-in-one solution such as Relagen.
Hopefully now you have a better understanding of natural panic attack remedies and feel prepared to seek the remedy that you will feel most comfortable with. Remember to check our reviews for recommendations on natural panic attack remedies that can save you considerable time and money in your quest for an anxiety (and panic) free life.
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