{"id":36358,"date":"2017-02-22T09:43:49","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T14:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/?p=36358"},"modified":"2017-02-22T09:46:25","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T14:46:25","slug":"10-ways-to-fight-anxiety-and-panic-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/10-ways-to-fight-anxiety-and-panic-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways To Fight Anxiety And Panic Attacks…And Win!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you are one who deals with high anxiety and panic attacks, you can often feel like there will never be a fix. You feel alone and as though no one truly understands the inner turmoil that you are going through. There is a fix however…you simply need to retrain your brain.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I personally battled anxiety for years. I would have panic attacks daily and although I learned to hide them when in public…I was a complete mess on the inside.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Panic attacks cause a ton of stress on the body and mind. Often times, panic attacks mimic symptoms of serious health issues, such as a heart attack or stroke. The feeling of passing out is often present and a racing mind filled with negative thoughts can prevail.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There is a way to battle anxiety and win. I did it, without medication and without therapy. I used to have anxiety attacks daily…and I have not had a bout of anxiety for nearly 15-years now!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is what I suggest to those who are dealing with anxiety issues often.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n


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1. The Best Advice I Ever Received.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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This simple piece of advice was given to be by my father after I complained about having anxiety for years. He simply told me, ‘get a hobby…occupy your mind’. This may sound odd, but it worked. When you think about it, anxiety is your mind taking over and letting obsessive thoughts run crazy. If your mind is busy, those thoughts won’t have time or room to fun free!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n


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2. Stop Smoking<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Most often, people with severe anxiety are smokers. Smoking is a huge trigger for anxiety and this is due to the negative health benefits that smoking as on the body. The more you smoke, the more negative thoughts about your health come in to play. When you have an anxiety attack and you think you are ‘dying’, being a smoker gives your mind more reason to think that it could be true. Which in return…will only fuel an anxiety attack.<\/strong><\/p>\n


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3. Be Creative<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Try to find an outlet to express yourself. Writing is a perfect way to ease and relax the mind. Painting and creating art is perfect too! <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hop on Pinterest and find a cool project to make, keep your mind busy and over time…your anxiety will fade away. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n


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4. Eat Healthy<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Believe it or not…you are what you eat. Eating gross, unhealthy foods can cause your body and mind to feel like crap. Feeling like crap is the perfect fuel or anxiety and panic attacks. Switch out those fast food burgers for an egg sandwich or salad!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n


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5. Exercise\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Exercising…I hate it…but it works to relieve anxiety big time! I was never one to exercise much, but a mile run or a few crunches can do so a lot. <\/strong><\/p>\n

As I was keeping my mind busy, eating healthier and fighting my anxiety, I would often take a few moments throughout my day to do a few push-ups, crunches and go for a run.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you can’t find the time to go for a run…bust out a few push-ups…do them right in the office if you need to!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting those endorphines going will relax your mind and body!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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6. Don’t Look Up ‘Symptoms’ Online<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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The biggest mistake that a person with severe anxiety can do is look up your ‘symptoms’ online. People with anxiety over-exaggerate and often times believe they are sick or unhealthy and don’t know why. Many people turn to Google for the answer…which a big No-No!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Websites like Web-MD can make someone with anxiety go crazy. You may look up aching chest…and you will immediately see symptoms of a heart attack. If you have anxiety, you know deep down you are not having a heart attack, but your mind will dwell on the ‘What if I am’, thoughts…therefore causing a panic attack.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s best to stay away from looking up your ‘symptoms’ online, all together.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n


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7. Get Up In The Morning<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Anxiety is often times accompanies by depression. Try to get up early in the morning and start your day. Sleeping in late can cause more anxiety, stress and depression.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I used to set my alarm for 6:30 a.m.. I would get right up…even if I had to force myself…I would make it happen. Once up, I would open up my shades…open a window and breath in some fresh air. Take a hot shower, eat a good breakfast and start my day! <\/strong><\/p>\n

Do this and by 8 a.m., you will be feeling like a million bucks! You will have a sense of accomplishment…even though you haven’t really done anything. Just knowing you are not still sleeping is huge!<\/strong><\/p>\n


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8. Have A Plan & Be Productive<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Have a plan or your day…everyday. Before you go to bed, write down or at least plan tomorrow out in your head. Having a sense of accomplishment is a big deal when dealing with anxiety. You want to feel good and know that you have a productive day ahead.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The more productive you are…the less time you have to think about negative thoughts.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n


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9. Lose The Caffeine\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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This was probably the hardest thing to do when I was battling my anxiety because I freaking love coffee so much. I started replacing my coffee addiction with water. I would carry around a Poland Spring bottle of water all day long and refill it time and time again.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drinking a lot of water throughout the day as many benefits. It will keep your body feeling healthy. When you have a healthy body, you have a healthy mind…and with a healthy mind…there is no anxiety. See how that works?<\/strong><\/p>\n

So lose the caffeine and start drinking more water…you will thank me later! \ud83d\ude42<\/strong><\/p>\n


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10. Friends<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Keep good company. Don’t surround yourself with negative people. Negative breeds negative. If you engage and surround yourself with negative people, you will only receive negative vibes in return. Negative vibes are no good for those battling anxiety.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Surround yourself with positive people. People who laugh a lot and have minimal stress in their lives. Just like negative breeds negative…positive breeds positive.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n


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If you make these life changes and stick with them…you will notice your anxiety fade away. It will take time and hard work, but I can personally attest to the fact that the end result is worth it. Once you anxiety is gone and you have re-trained your brain…you can shy away from some of these things. For instance, I drink coffee everyday all day now…and it doesn’t bother me.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hope this helps!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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