The prevention of anxiety attack
There are no truly effective method to prevent anxiety attacks, especially since they usually occur unpredictably.
However, proper care, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, possible to learn to manage stress and prevent crises from becoming too frequent or too disabling. It is therefore important to see a doctor quickly to break the vicious circle as soon as possible.
Basic safety precautions
To reduce the risk of anxiety attacks, the following measures, which are especially common sense, are very useful:
- Be sure to follow his treatment, and do not interrupt the drugs without medical advice;
- Avoid consuming exciting substances, alcohol or drugs, which can trigger seizures;
- Learn to manage stress triggers to limit or stop the crisis begins when (relaxation, yoga, sports, meditation techniques ...)
- Adopt a healthy lifestyle: good nutrition, regular physical activity, sleep ...
- Finding support from therapists (psychiatrist, psychologist) and associations of people with the same anxiety disorders, to feel less alone (e) and receive relevant advice.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is undoubtedly the best non-drug approach to treat anxiety and prevent panic attacks. Relaxation methods have also proved their worth.
Potential Effectiveness Relaxation. Relaxation techniques are numerous (yoga, meditation, etc ...) and have been proven to reduce stress and anxiety in general. They are also effective for people who suffer from anxiety attacks. They combine muscle relaxation to a reduction in the respiratory response and cardiaque6.
Exercise is also effective against anxiety
Potential Effectiveness
Kava (Piper methysticum). Kava is a shrub, a member of the pepper family, native to the Pacific Islands (Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia, Hawaii). Several studies have shown that the kava was effective in the treatment of anxiety, and in the likely panic attacks
However, products containing kava can seriously damage the liver, and they are banned in many countries (France, Canada, Switzerland ...). However, they can be found in France in homeopathic form, but the effectiveness is not proven.
Can we prevent it?
There are no truly effective method to prevent anxiety attacks, especially since they usually occur unpredictably.
However, proper care, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, possible to learn to manage stress and prevent crises from becoming too frequent or too disabling. It is therefore important to see a doctor quickly to break the vicious circle as soon as possible.
Basic safety precautions
To reduce the risk of anxiety attacks, the following measures, which are especially common sense, are very useful:
- Be sure to follow his treatment, and do not interrupt the drugs without medical advice;
- Avoid consuming exciting substances, alcohol or drugs, which can trigger seizures;
- Learn to manage stress triggers to limit or stop the crisis begins when (relaxation, yoga, sports, meditation techniques ...)
- Adopt a healthy lifestyle: good nutrition, regular physical activity, sleep ...
- Finding support from therapists (psychiatrist, psychologist) and associations of people with the same anxiety disorders, to feel less alone (e) and receive relevant advice.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is undoubtedly the best non-drug approach to treat anxiety and prevent panic attacks. Relaxation methods have also proved their worth.
Potential Effectiveness Relaxation. Relaxation techniques are numerous (yoga, meditation, etc ...) and have been proven to reduce stress and anxiety in general. They are also effective for people who suffer from anxiety attacks. They combine muscle relaxation to a reduction in the respiratory response and cardiaque6.
Exercise is also effective against anxiety
Potential Effectiveness
Kava (Piper methysticum). Kava is a shrub, a member of the pepper family, native to the Pacific Islands (Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia, Hawaii). Several studies have shown that the kava was effective in the treatment of anxiety, and in the likely panic attacks
However, products containing kava can seriously damage the liver, and they are banned in many countries (France, Canada, Switzerland ...). However, they can be found in France in homeopathic form, but the effectiveness is not proven.
