Ask an Expert: I Suffer With Severe Anxiety Attacks. Are There Any Tricks That Can Help?

I have pretty severe anxiety attacks. Are there any mental or physical tricks that can help (without medication)?

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Healthy Mind Verywell Mind expert, Amy Morin, LCSW, answered: Anxiety attacks are terribly uncomfortable. A better understanding of what they are and why they occur can help you get better control of them. Essentially, they're a sign that your body's anxiety alarm bells aren't working correctly. Your body reacts as if you're in a life or death situation at times when you're completely safe. A racing heartbeat and sweaty palms might cause your brain to start thinking you're in danger as well. And your thoughts about catastrophic things happening will only fuel your body's response. Fortunately, learning how to control your cognitive and physiological responses can help reduce the severity and frequency of panic attacks. Here are some things that can help you manage your panic attacks better. READ NOW READ THESE NEXT The Link Between PTSD and Risk-Taking Behavior READ NOW  › Why You Should Write Down the Things You're Grateful For Every Day READ NOW  › 7 Ways to Find More Meaning and Purpose in Your Life READ NOW  › ASK AN EXPERT BY VERYWELL MIND Get Answers to What's on Your Mind  ASK NOW You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellmind.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy