An excess of stress can lead to all types of problems both mental and physical. The mental problems that can arise from stress include anxiety attacks, although there can be other reasons for anxiety attacks as well. Furthermore, it appears that the trend of anxiety attacks is on the up. This is perhaps because of the increased levels of stress that everyone experiences.
You just cannot escape tales of woe and strife in the newspapers and on the TV. It seems that news casters delight in telling us how much trouble we are in from all sorts of things from terrorists to diabetes.
They also never tire of warning us of the risks from paedophiles, rapists and murderers. It is no wonder that everybody is stressed or that some people have turned this stress into anxiety and anxiety attacks or panic attacks.
These attacks are characterized by a sudden feeling of panic for no reason at all or unwarranted anxiety. These anxiety attacks are very upsetting for those who suffer from them regularly. There are many prescription drugs to be had, but these days many people try to do without drugs, preferring more natural cures. One detail that many sufferers remark on, is that they feel much worse if they have a hangover.
Not that they have anxiety attacks while they are drinking, but that they get an increased number the following day, if they have a hangover. It follows then, that you may be able to lessen the frequency and the harshness of your panic attacks, if you do not drink too much.
In this vein, sufferers have also noticed that they get more recurrent and more acute attacks of anxiety if they are tired or worn out. Getting a good night's sleep will undoubtedly help, if this is one of the causes of your panic or anxiety attacks.
On the dietary front, vitamin B12 has been cited as having a beneficial effect on sufferers. The vitamin B group help the brain to create seratonin, which is the body's happy drug. A lack of seratonin can generate depression. Therefore, ensure that you get your daily recommended amount (RDA) of vitamins in the B group, especially vitamin B12. B12 is readily available in natural foods, it is even in cornflakes, just make sure that you are getting enough.
Many people have had large amounts of success by limiting their use of sweeteners too. This includes natural sugar, as well as artificial sweeteners like saccharin. In order to achieve the biggest benefit you should try to monitor your mental reaction to sweeteners. Some may be perfectly OK for you while others may not.
Caffeine has also been linked with anxiety, so it would be worth attempting to do without ordinary tea, coffee and coke, to see if that makes a difference. You could try decaf, if you miss the taste of coffee or herbal teas.
Another suggested home remedy that has given great benefits is physical activity. If you sense an attack coming on, try to 'take your mind off it' by distracting yourself. A simple walk might be enough or a conversation with someone.