A panic attack is an outburst of anxiety, fear and stress. There are numerous causes and symptoms and they vary from one individual to another. But no matter what symptoms you suffer from and how severe your panic attack is, it has to be treated.

The treatment can be with medication, or if you prefer - naturally. If your body isn’t getting some of the required nutrients on a regular basis through your diet, it may trigger panic attacks.

The use of certain supplements - which are good for the functioning of the nervous system - may decrease levels of stress.

The B vitamins group, for example, is a good support for the nervous system.

Thiamine (B1) is crucial in sugar metabolism, and this is important as high blood sugar levels may increase stress levels;

B6 is necessary for physical and mental health;

B5 is important for reducing stress levels;

Lack of B12 may lead to nervousness and depression.

Calcium and magnesium are also known for their positive affect in the matter, as they support the body’s relaxation and nerve functioning. Deficiency of calcium may result in overactive nerve cells, and lack of magnesium is connected with panic attacks.

Herbal remedies are also an option to consider when it comes to treating panic attacks. Passion fruit flower is known to be useful in reducing stress levels; Valerian is another effective anxiety reducing herb; St John’s wort (Hypericum Perforatum) helps in cases of anxiety, depression and other disorders.

Dealing with panic attacks by adding necessary nutrients to your daily diet is a great solution. Be sure to receive proper consultation and guidance before taking any kind of supplement, and keep in mind that the situation can be taken care of!

So, you have suspected for some time now that you might have some difficulties with anxiety. Now that you have some idea that you have these difficulties, what should you do? The first step to take is to complete some sort of self-assessment that will help aid your decision. Many quality, and free, self-assessments can be found online. Keep in mind that these tests are just another tool in your overall decision-making process. If you feel that you can handle the anxiety that comes your way, there is no need to seek any further help. However, if like many people, you find that anxiety significantly hampers your day-to-day functioning, and you feel you are unable to cope with the challenges anxiety presents, then seeking further help would be a very good option to explore. Remember, there is no shame in seeking further help; everyone needs the help of other people at one time or another, if not for the entire duration of their lives. Everyone includes even the greatest leaders one can imagine-presidents, sports heroes, or other media icons.

The key thing that you must develop is a support network of many different friends. This can be a very daunting challenge for those with social anxiety issues, but it is a challenge that nonetheless must be undertaken. Where do you start? Bars and clubs are not good places; these are social outlets, but they are outlets where people go to “cut loose” and relax. Emotional support will not be found here. If you live in a large enough community, there may very well be free anxiety support groups to attend. It may be a struggle, but try calling your local library (libraries often serve as meeting places for some support groups), National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) branch, or hospital. If one of these options does not work, call a local counselor; counselors, if they do not know where the resource can be found themselves, can point you to someone who can find the resource you are looking for. It is important that you understand that some people at these groups have had the exact same struggles that you have had, and therefore they will not be there to “get you,” but rather will have a unique understanding of how to help you. In addition to all of these resources, I have developed the Anxiety Support Network, which is a forum where you can ask questions and be guided along the path to recovery by people who have already walked, and are continuing to walk it themselves.

After locating a base resource such as a support group or website to help you navigate your way, an excellent, but not required, idea is to find a counselor. Again, remember the golden rule: there is no shame in asking for help. Most people do not ask for help, but those that do never regret the positive changes that asking for help has brought into their lives. Counseling can be tricky because it can be expensive, and many of us cannot afford the high rates. In this situation, you have a couple of choices: 1) you could contact the local university and see if there are any students or professors there who do pro bono (free) services or 2) locate a sliding-scale counselor. Often times, counselors in general are very happy to help, so if you call any counselor, they more than likely would be able to point you to some sort of reduced-rate or sliding-scale type counselor. The important thing to remember about counseling is that you need to find a counselor who works well for you. If the counselor is not working well for you for whatever reason, you have every right to stop seeing that counselor and find a new one.

Using an anxiety group that meets in person, an online forum such as Anxiety Support Network, and/or a counselor helps you to set up the foundation for success. These three ingredients help give you the emotional support you need when you have no idea what to do, or feel that you cannot go on any longer. Once you have the foundation in place, you can begin to “build the rest of the house.” In the future, you will have to decide whether or not to use medication. Another helpful future step will be to begin to develop your interests, and learn how you can incorporate other people into these interests. It is a fact of life that all humans derive satisfaction from having relationships with other humans, although the number of relationships a person desires to have in his or her life is completely up to that person. Having successful and satisfying relationships with other people is an incredibly effective anxiety-reducer.

Finally, no matter how daunting the road may seem, remember that you can do it, and remember that the Anxiety Support Network is here to help you! I have done it, and many other people before and after me have made and will make a successful recovery from anxiety.

Are you seeking all natural methods for treating anxiety? There are 5 natural remedies for anxiety that serve as super powerful ways of not only dealing with anxiety, but in dramatically diminishing the chances that you will have an anxiety related panic attack.

Some of the natural methods of dealing with anxiety may actually be surprising to you; in fact, there are all natural methods for dealing with anxiety that can be implemented at very little cost to you in terms of time and/or money.

Top 5 Natural Remedies for Anxiety

1. Chromotherapy
2. Isochronic Tones
3. Journaling
4. Meditation
5. Relaxation

Chromotherapy

Chromotherapy is a special type of therapy that is offered through exposure to specific colors of light in the light spectrum. Chromotherapy is one of the top five remedies for anxiety because you can use the treatment at home to gain relief in a relatively short time.

You can invest in a blue light bulb which can be placed inside a small lamp. By basking in blue light for a half hour each day, you will feel more serene and at peace. You can also use other colors of the spectrum too since each color offers special all natural healing properties, but refrain from using yellow light which is associated with anxiety instigation in some individuals.

Isochronic Tones

Another of many natural remedies for anxiety relief is the regular and steady use of ischronic tones. Ischronic tones are specific sounds that induce specific brain wave patterns and that are used in the process of brain wave entrainment. There are special CD’s and mp3 files that can be purchased for little cost that can be used during meditative sessions; all of which contain subtle isochronic tones.

With regular practice, you can use isochronic tones to trigger theta and delta brain waves so that you can naturally move your state of awareness into one that is relaxed and completely composed.

Journaling

A very inexpensive remedy for anxiety is the practice of routine journaling. When you take the time to process your feelings in private and in print, you are subsequently releasing pent up tension, frustration, confusion, and anxiety. Through the process of writing you can examine your fears and anxiety related concerns, and with free writing processes you can develop some innovative solutions to your problems.

Meditation

You can also meditate without the use of ischronic tones and still achieve amazing relaxation benefits. The practice of meditation also allows for you to master your breathing practices as well, which is a skill that proves fundamental during the onset of a panic attack. As with all the natural remedies offered here, you will need to use meditative exercises consistently to derive their full effect.

Relaxation

The best of all five natural remedies for anxiety is, of course, relaxation. Even if you choose not to meditate, you can still find ways to relax your mind and body. Soak in a hot tub filled with lavender, exercise to get rid of the tensions that build up in your muscles over time, or purposefully choose to sit quietly for fifteen to twenty minutes a day. When you give yourself full permission to relax, you can thwart the negative emotions associated with anxiety altogether.