There are millions of people that experience anxiety attacks on a daily basis. And because of this they are continuously looks for ways to avoid panic attacks. Ways to relieve the intense fear, anxiety, pounding heart, followed by other symptoms like: nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness and the sense of impending death all of which destroys the quality of life.

Discovering a way to avoid panic attacks is something few may find. Knowing this, prevention may be as simple as learning what your anxiety triggers are. Realizing when they start to occur and taking action to stop them. This action could be in one of the following forms: deep breathing techniques, relaxation techniques that may include meditation or yoga or the old school technique of wearing a rubber band around your wrist and snapping it at the first sign of an anxiety attack. Everyone has different levels of stress as well as different "hot buttons" that cause anxious.

**RELAX

Take a break when you begin to feel stressed. You may want to start practicing deep breathing, stretching and relaxation exercises every day. It’s as simple as inhaling deeply through your nose, holding your breath while counting to somewhere between four and seven, then exhale through your mouth. (Do this for a few cycles.)

**EXERCISE

Have you heard the old saying? "A healthy body makes a healthy mind". Well, stress and anxiety go hand in hand and regular exercise is a fantastic way to lower stress. You should do what works best for you walking, running, aerobics or weight lifting etc. About 30 minutes a day can do wonders for anyone’s stress levels. It could make you feel happier, healthier and help you to avoid panic attacks.

**GET ENOUGH SLEEP

You may find it helpful in lessening panic attacks by getting plenty of sleep, at least seven to eight hours. A lack of sleep causes the body to function at less than 100%, which in return makes it easier for stress, anxiety and other factor to set in.

Clinical Study: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00746239

**EAT THE RIGHT FOODS

Make the effort to eat healthy foods and avoid food/drinks, you know you shouldn't be eating. Do I really have to go into the whole good food - bad food thing? Just learn about and try to maintain a balanced diet. Because, maintaining healthy eating habits could be an important step when it comes to managing your panic attacks.

**ALCOHOL and SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Clinical studies have shown that alcohol & substance abuse can worsen your panic symptoms. Now I know what you are thinking, doesn't alcohol have a relaxing effect and this should reduce any form of panic. No! So reduce your alcohol intake or stop your consumption of alcohol all together.

Clinical Study: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1257415

**SMOKING

I could not think of a better incentive to stop smoking than the fact that it may reduce the severity and frequency of your attacks. Case studies have also shown that cigarettes increased the risk of new onsets of panic attacks, panic disorder and other anxiety disorders.

Clinical Study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12860773

**CAFFEINE

Studies of caffeine have been shown to provoke attacks. Caffeine, as you already know is a stimulant which helps you to stay alert on mornings when sleeping through the night has been a problem. But it's a no-brainer, just like the above tea, coffee and soda (are a few examples) are also things you should avoid.

Clinical Study: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00083265

Acupressure
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Repeating Affirmation Like: I feel relaxed and free of anxiety!

Every person is different and what works for me may not work for you. Knowing what the pieces of any panic disorder puzzle are is half the battle.

Putting that panic puzzle together could help you avoid panic attacks altogether. And being able to get rid of this disorder would be a rewarding experience for anybody.

THIS ARTICLE IS MEANT FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED, NOR SHOULD IT BE USED, TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, PREVENT, OR MITIGATE ANY DISEASE OR CONDITION.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CONSULT WITH A LICENSED MEDICAL DOCTOR OR PHYSICIAN BEFORE ACTING UPON ANY INFORMATION LEARNED FROM THIS ARTICLE.