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Return To Anxiety Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Anxiety Self Help By John Peck Suffering from an anxiety disorder is no picnic and if you suffer from any type of anxiety disorder youll know this. Youll also know that the hardest step in curing your anxiety disorder is admitting it to yourself. Once youve managed this however, there are a number of options available for you to find a cure for your anxiety disorders. And until you do one of the best stop-gap methods to help you cope with your anxiety attacks is your own form of Anxiety Self Help. What do I mean by that? Simply, that you can help yourself in the short term to cope with your anxiety attacks whilst deciding on a proper course of treatment to cure your anxiety. Its not too difficult and can be accomplished without too much fuss or fanfare. Simple everyday things that you can incorporate into your daily life will become part of your anxiety self help routine. One of the best methods is to keep a list of phone numbers of supportive friends and family on hand so you can call them in case of an imminent attack. Since youve come this far in admitting your problem and seeking help for it theres a good chance that youll also have told some friends and family members so the phone list shouldnt really be too hard. Something to remember when you do call anyone is that its best to talk about something other than your incipient panic or anxiety attack. Also dont forget to ask the person beforehand whether they dont mind being placed on your emergency phone list. It always helps to give them a heads-up so they dont stumble onto any sensitive issues. Another step in your anxiety self help routine is to learn some relaxation techniques. These can help you to de-stress yourself when you feel an attack coming on and can help you cope with your anxiety wonderfully easy when you learn how. Breathing properly and in a meditative manner is another great must-do in the anxiety self help department and is one of the easiest methods available to you. You can do this anywhere and anytime that you feel a panic attack coming on. Proper breathing techniques can be learned through a variety of methods and can even be self learnt if you can find the correct documentation on it. There are more great anxiety self help methods available though Ive only mentioned a few here and you can try one or all of them to find out one that suits you, and that you can utilize when you feel a panic attack or an anxiety attack coming on. Remember though that these anxiety self help methods might not be able to cure your anxiety disorders and are only meant to help you cope with your anxiety attacks. For a cure, proper medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. About the Author: For more information on Anxiety and Panic Attacks, please see Only 411. Home of Curing Your Anxiety and Panic Attacks eBook and MP3 audio guide. For more information on this guide, Click Here Anxiety Headache

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