Panic attacks - symptoms and treatment with folk remedies

Despite the fact that anxiety has positive qualities, a constant state of anxiety and fear lead to huge complications in life and the development of anxiety-depressive disorder. So often those who suffer from chronic anxiety try to shrink, to escape from life. Some become so seriously ill that they even stop leaving the house. The reason for all these misfortunes lies in the irrational thoughts and deep-seated irrational attitudes of a person, which are difficult to get rid of. But it is possible.

Below are 3 methods that work to help you get started with chronic anxiety.

Symptoms of PA

Panic attacks are a consequence of exposure to certain circumstances; they occur suddenly. With PA, symptoms appear at the physical level; the following signs indicate an attack:

• suffocation;
• dizziness;
• chills;
• hand tremors;
• rapid heartbeat;
• increased heart rate;
• nausea;
• discomfort in the chest area.

Panic attacks are accompanied by confusion in thoughts, impaired thinking and memory loss , and depersonalization. These are the most common symptoms, even some of them are uncomfortable and indicate a problem. An attack can reach its peak in a few minutes, but usually lasts up to half an hour. After the end, you are left with a feeling of insurmountable anxiety and fear that everything will happen again.

The benefits of traditional medicine treatment

Herbal decoctions have a calming effect on the central nervous system.
Traditional methods of treating panic attacks are used as a complement to classical therapy for VSD, in cases where the condition is relatively stable and hospitalization is not required. Herbal remedies have a good sedative effect. They have a positive effect on all human organs and systems. The main advantages of traditional medicine recipes are:

• calming effect on the nervous system;
• normalization of sleep;
• strengthening the circulatory system.

Phytotherapy

Among herbal remedies, herbal preparations, infusions, and decoctions are extremely popular.

Mint and lemon balm: infusion and tea, lemon balm wine

The main advantage of the herb is its calming effect. Mint and lemon balm relieve nervousness and irritability, and calm aggression. Accumulating in the body, they eliminate internal anxiety, which is the main cause of a panic attack. The best remedy for PA is aromatic green tea with mint; to prepare it, just add a few fresh branches to the teapot and let it brew for 10-15 minutes.

To prepare the infusion, you need to brew lemon balm leaves in boiling water and keep the container in a warm place for an hour. Take a remedy to relieve the physical symptoms of PA three times a day, half an hour before meals, ½ glass.

Melissa wine is another pleasant way to eliminate a panic attack. You can prepare this aromatic drink at home. To do this, you need to prepare 3 liters of water, 200 g of fresh mint leaves, the zest of half a lemon, 3 kg of granulated sugar and a packet of yeast.

1. The mint is washed under running water, placed in a pan and filled with cold water.
2. The broth is brought to a boil and the fire is turned off.
3. In this state, the decoction is infused for an hour.
4. At the same time, a syrup is prepared from water and sugar, heating is carried out until the sand is completely dissolved, then the mixture is cooled.
5. Mix sugar and mint water in a convenient container (it is best to do this in a bottle with a narrow neck or in a jug).
6. 50 g of lemon juice is added, and a day later a packet of yeast is poured into the container.
7. After which the container should be placed in a dark, cool place for a week.
8. After seven days, pour the wine into a clean container and leave for the same period (7 days).

Melissa wine is one of the ways to eliminate a panic attack.
The finished drink is bottled and stored in a cool, dry place for more than 3 months. To eliminate unpleasant symptoms, it is enough to drink 2-3 sips of homemade wine, but you should understand that it turns out to be quite strong.

Linden

Linden decoction is an excellent remedy for those who suffer from insomnia. Sleep disturbances are typical for people suffering from nighttime panic attacks, so linden flowers should definitely be in your home medicine cabinet.

Take 6 grams of raw material per glass of boiling water, and let the resulting product infuse for half an hour. It is taken completely in one dose - it is better to do it in the evening. You can add a slice of lemon and a teaspoon of natural honey for taste. To get results, a course of 10 days is required.

Herbal infusions

Folk remedies for panic attacks include the use of medicinal herbs. They are actively used to treat VSD, when attacks are accompanied by pain in the heart, shortness of breath, and problems with consciousness caused by a lack of oxygen. The following fees are the most popular.

1. Combined . Take 5 parts each of oregano and sweet clover, 2 parts mint and 3 parts valerian root, mix everything and pour 500 ml of boiling water. Infuse the product for two hours, then strain. Store in a cool place. Drink 100 ml of infusion three times a day; improvements will be noticeable already on the fourth day. The sedative effect allows you to relieve the symptoms of PA and eliminate attacks.
2. A collection of chamomile flowers, caraway seeds and valerian root will help relieve anxiety, stop panic and fear . Take herbs in proportions 3:2:1, mix everything. Pour boiling water over the finished collection, 2 tablespoons - 2 cups of water. After half an hour, strain. Drink half a glass of infusion in the morning and evening.
3. Collection with motherwort and hawthorn . Mix two parts of motherwort, hawthorn flowers, dried cucumbers and part of chamomile and pour a glass of boiling water. The herbs are infused for 4 hours, after which the decoction is filtered. Take after meals three times a day.

Motherwort is used to treat panic disorder

Baths

When using folk remedies for panic attacks, do not forget about water procedures. Aromatic baths with herbs help relieve stress, normalize sleep, get rid of fatigue, and eliminate anxiety symptoms (see How to recover from stress ). Herbs such as linden, rosemary, and wormwood help well. Take water procedures immediately before bed; it is enough to lie in warm water for 25-30 minutes to relax and unwind after a hard day of work.

Herbal baths

To prepare a herbal bath you should:

• prepare 300 g each of linden flowers, rosemary and wormwood leaves;
• pour 3 liters of water;
• simmer over low heat for 7-10 minutes.

Leave for 15 minutes and strain, pour the broth into the prepared bath.

Pine baths

You can use a ready-made preparation to set up a bath; it is sold at the pharmacy. But it is possible to make a decoction yourself; to do this, steam a pine or spruce twig in a water bath. Three liters of decoction is enough for one bath.

The needles of a spruce or pine twig are used to prepare soothing baths

When using herbal remedies, adding any other components to the water is not recommended.

Insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings in the middle of the night, and waking up early. The main causes of insomnia are:

1. Nervous excitement that occurs under the influence of stress, anxiety, prolonged intense intellectual activity, and working on gadgets before bedtime.
2. Diseases of various origins.

Treatment methods for insomnia depend on the severity of the disorder and the presence of concomitant pathologies. In severe cases, you should consult a doctor. He will recommend drug therapy aimed at combating the underlying disease and drugs that reduce the symptoms of sleep disorders. Most often these are sleeping pills. The doctor will also suggest treatment with simple and effective folk remedies for insomnia. The therapy is carried out at home and does not require constant visits to a medical facility.

It is important to take into account your doctor's advice when using traditional methods against insomnia, because many natural components have contraindications.

Relaxation exercises

Various relaxation techniques are used to treat panic attacks and are great for people of all ages.

1. A simple stretching exercise can help relieve muscle tension and eliminate the effects of stress. To perform it, you just need to bend forward, leaving your legs straight.
2. The “Tree” exercise shows good results. Starting position – standing, feet shoulder-width apart. Raise your hands to imitate the movement of branches during the wind. These actions relieve muscle tension, allowing the body to relax.
3. The “Eagle” exercise has proven itself well. To perform it, you need to sit on a hard surface with your legs crossed. The hands perform swings that copy the flight of a bird.
4. Tension and relaxation of the leg muscles helps relieve chills. It is better to perform these actions lying down or sitting, with your toes stretched out. This will allow the person to better control their condition.

Relaxation exercises
A great way to get rid of PA is to perform breathing exercises. Proper breathing during stressful moments will help you to distract yourself, focusing your attention on the needs of the body. Inhalations should be deep, even, air drawn in through the nose. Exhalation through the mouth is performed with some delay. Only the diaphragm works, the stomach is free. There is minimal time between exhalation and inhalation. This exercise helps to relax the whole body; as follows from the reviews, its implementation reduces the negative effects of stress and panic attacks.

Nadezhda, 38 years old

“For many years I suffered from panic attacks that occurred spontaneously in the most unexpected places. I was especially afraid of large crowds of people. Having learned to control my breathing, I overcame the attacks. As soon as I feel tension, I immediately turn my attention to how the air fills my lungs and how it leaves them. This psychologically allows you to disconnect from unpleasant sensations, reducing the time of a panic attack. In some cases, it is even possible to prevent it.”

What to do

How do modern specialists suggest treating fears and anxieties? Many currently practicing psychotherapists, first of all, prescribe medications for patients with anxiety conditions - antidepressants, tranquilizers and antipsychotics. However, their effectiveness is greatly exaggerated, since no medications can change a person’s thoughts, which cause the formation of fears and anxieties. Sedatives can only temporarily suppress these thoughts. In addition, they have pronounced side effects.

As a result, tranquilizers and antidepressants not only do not make a person’s life easier, but also create a certain danger for him, for example, when driving a car or doing work that requires increased concentration. How else can you treat fears and anxieties? Another technique that helps with panic attacks is breathing exercises. Such techniques help you relax and reach a state of complete mental peace. To eliminate anxiety states, it is necessary to take deep, rare breaths, and the latter should be a little longer. Breathing into a bag is another type of breathing exercise.

Useful tips

Treatment of panic attacks will be more effective if you add physical activity. You can choose any activity that brings you pleasure. This could be dancing (see Music for Stress and Depression ) or cycling, walking in nature or running. The following tips will help you in difficult moments.

1. You can relieve tension by drinking a glass of water in large sips.
2. You can stop panic if you immediately switch your attention to foreign objects.
3. A good and effective way is to breathe into a paper bag, take deep and slow breaths, perform the exercise for 5-7 minutes until the tension subsides.

Folk remedies are simple, but their effectiveness is high. By learning self-help, a person suffering from PA will feel more confident. This is very important, because it is the conviction that he can cope with the situation at any time that is the best cure for this problem .

How to get rid of fear

• In order for fear to go away, try not to get hung up on it, switch to other thoughts, since looping only triggers the mechanism of fear more strongly.
• Prepare in advance for moments that can cause fear. Imagine this situation, feel everything that you are afraid of and how you can safely cope with your fear. but it is imperative to think through everything in detail, every little detail, every smallest sensation. The more detailed you are about it, the more likely you are to actually replicate it.
• Think about how your idol, an authoritative person deeply respected by you, could behave in a terrible situation for you. And then think that he is you, imagine yourself in his place. Remember your success, your self-confidence in detail.
• Be alone with yourself, sit down and, after thinking carefully, draw your fear on a piece of paper. Portray him not as scary, but rather as humorous. Try drawing a caricature of yourself in moments of fear.
• Think of fear as something unnecessary, insignificant, and not related to you. Push it all far away from yourself. If possible, write a list of previous victories over fears. Remember the state you felt after overcoming fear. The main thing is to believe in yourself and your strengths, because there are many inner strengths hidden within you that need to be revealed.
• If something happens that you need to stop being afraid right now, then try not to think about what contributes to your fear, stop analyzing.
• Normalize any manifestations of fear: sweating, strong heartbeat, frequent uneven breathing. By the way, normalizing your breathing will first of all help you calm down and come to your senses.
• Also try to throw out excess energy, which may subsequently be used to create fear. Do some physical exercise.
• Translate your fear into completely opposite positive emotions. Direct it towards positive actions, because fear is the same energy. The only difference is that you have not yet learned how to manage it correctly. To do this, train your fear. Gradually it will become a habit and you will stop being afraid.

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