If you have ever had an anxiety attack, you already know how frightening it can be. I have been there before and the fear of having an attack is enough to make you feel you are in a trance.
Anxiety symptoms are unpredictable, including how long they last and when these symptoms will strike. Anxiety disorder is considered being a psychological problem that can be remedied with the appropriate cognitive therapy techniques.
It can be said that anxiety can be divided into 2 main types – the threat or the panic attack. The first type is, in most cases, controllable, while the second one is significantly more difficult to cure.
The cognitive type is typically attained via cognitive behavior therapy. Cognitive therapy relies on using proper cognitive thinking skills to change an individual’s thought process to achieve a positive result. Behavioral therapy usually entails exposure and response prevention therapy, relaxation exercises and interpersonal skills training.
Even though there are many medications that can be taken to cure anxiety, most doctors do not recommend for their patients to take these medications unless the patient has a history of taking several psychiatric drugs. Antidepressants such as Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa and Paxil, which are typically prescribed by psychiatrists for depression, should not be used as a cure for anxiety, although they have been proven to be effective in combating depression.
Sedatives and tranquilizers can also be used as a form of treatment for anxiety disorders. Keep in mind that these drugs have their own particular side effects, however, and sometimes even the need for a prescription to continue use.
Other treatments for anxiety disorders include aromatherapy, yoga, aromatherapy, meditation, relaxation, cognitive therapy, self-hypnosis, biofeedback, relaxation exercises, massage, hypnosis, acupuncture, EFT, counseling and chiropractic treatment. These techniques can be effective for both adult and pediatric patients with anxiety disorders. Some of these practices are rarely studied today, even though they have existed for centuries.
It is important to note that cognitive therapy can be an effective treatment for anxiety disorders. Although there is no known scientific evidence to support cognitive therapy as a viable anxiety cure, it is worthwhile to mention that cognitive therapy is often used as a treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
EFT and acupuncture are also used to deal with anxiety disorders. EFT which is also known as an “emotional freedom technique” and is considered by some experts to be the most effective anxiety cure.
A good way to relieve the anxiety symptoms is to just stop contemplating about your panic attack. Once you stop the negative thoughts and visualizations, overtime the anxiety feelings will eventually fade away. It is very important to be patient and get help when the signs of anxiety increase.
More in depth information about anxiety disorders and effective treatments can be found online. A search for ‘anxiety’ on your favorite search engine will retrieve thousands of results, including blogs, mental health clinics, forums, articles, and other pertinent resources that will help you find the right ways for you to relieve the symptoms of anxiety.
