Panic Attacks: What you can do the help yourself if you have panic attacks.

1.     Ask your doctor about medications. Primary care doctors are good at treating anxiety. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

2.     Learn to relax. It’s a skill you can improve. Join a group or go online to learn simple relaxation and meditation techniques. If      
        you can learn relaxation, you can reduce oncoming panic attacks.

3.     Yoga. Yoga is great for your health. If you can take a class at the local community center, try it! Yoga is a great way to stay 
        relaxed and get more in tune with your body, which can help reduce panic and anxiety.

4.     Exercise. Better overall health can help you feel more comfortable and relaxed.

5.     Cut back on caffeine. Coffee and soft drinks can make you more jittery and lead to more panic attacks.

6.     Don’t use alcohol as medicine! Alcohol to help anxiety is a slippery slope. It may help reduce anxiety in the short term, but
        raises anxiety in the long term. It makes sleep patterns worse and less restorative, which leads to more anxiety. It can also 
        become the beginning of a serious substance abuse problem.