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Natalie asked in HealthMental Health · 1 decade ago

Natural remedies for anxiety attacks?

I have history of anxiety but in the past 2 weeks i have been having anxiety attacks almost every day - they feel like asthma - like I am not getting enough air and next day my whole chest hurts and i cant swallow because of it.

Peppermint, chamomile, st Johns worth are not working as well as exercising (i do it all the time anyway).

I dont want to go to the doctor -its just too expensive (in the past i had to pay over 400$ a month for visit to get prescription and pills for that month)

Update:

I know what causes them in general but there is no way i can avoid it.

I try breathing, sitting straight and relaxing when it happens and it only seems to make things worse.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    without question kava kava its safe 4 every1 especially in powder form as a drink.it can quickly stop heart palpatations and nervousness it helps me i drink some daily i have anxiety disorders.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Up your dose of St. Johns and expect a two to three weeks wait minimum for stabilization. You can double the dose on the bottle for two or three days to get a head start-it won't hurt you, it's a plant remember. Women take longer then men to adjust. Don't skip doses and only use brand name products. Adjust the dosage in a couple of months as needed, but don't skip or you will be right back where you started. It takes years to adjust to having a balance with stress and St. John's just helps with that like regular anti-depressants (but without all the side effects)

    Also, figure out what gives you the worst anxiety and find a way to minimize it's impact on your life.

    Try Kava root "as needed" on really bad days. Do not exceed the recommend dose by much on this stuff though.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Last year, I used to get panic attacks. I didn't want to get prescriptions for that.

    So I just focused on what was making have those panic attacks which was fear of death. Now, I know it's part of life and you just have to deal with it so I don't have panic attacks no more.

    But I still have anxieties. It's not worst like panic attacks I used to have where I felt like not getting enough air and my chest was hurting.

    So, yeah focus on what's making you have those attacks? are you scared of something?

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I have tried all of the suggested natural remedies, and none of them ever did any good. The only thing that helped me are tranquilizers prescribed by a physician. Panic attacks are serious and should not be treated lightly. If it has continued for more than a couple of weeks, he should seek professional care.

  • 1 decade ago

    Try the book "Mastery of your Anxiety and Panic". Really good workbook that makes you realise what causes your panic attacks and how to worl through them.

    I find that my panic attacks are the worst when I don't eat well and have little sleep.

    Yoga and deep breathing might help you learn how to breathe so you don't feel like you're having an asthma attack.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I have read some litterature about panic attacks. But they allways seem to have a more scientific approach and that is nothing I need in my struggle to survive those horrible panic attacks. This is a "hand on" and very practical book. I felt it was written to me. I am sure that you are going to feel the same.

    Joe Barry writes exactly how I think. The examples are perfectly described. And the method is genius. I recommend this book and thanks Joe Barry for writing it. It changes your life

  • 1 decade ago

    The product Serenity is great. There is a link to it below and also a link to some research about it.

    I suffer from panic attacks so I have learned what works the hard way. Hang in there - I hope you find something that helps.

    Sarah :)

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Hey there,

    I bought an online resource (ebook audio course) that is helping me a lot http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=296.

    I feel more confident and I'm definetly getting better.

    Good Bye

  • 5 years ago

    #1 Social Reprogramming Method - http://socialanxiety.uzaev.com/?Aaby

  • 1 decade ago

    learn relaxation techniques. i have worked my way out of panic attacks using relaxation and proper breathing.

    all the best.

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