Anxiety is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of teens and adults each year. If you experience anxiety attacks and struggle to control your anxiety symptoms, you can benefit from participating in an anxiety treatment program. They can help with managing anxiety symptoms and teach you several healthy coping skills that can prevent future attacks from disrupting your day.
At The Right Step, we welcome those struggling to control their anxiety symptoms. Our therapists have experience treating all types of conditions, including panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), agoraphobia, and other mental health issues. To speak with our team about signing up for our anxiety treatment program, call 17135283709 today.
Recognizing the Signs of an Anxiety Attack
An anxiety attack is a sudden, intense episode of overwhelming fear that can happen at any time of the day or night. Symptoms suddenly appear, including intense fear, panic, dread, and various physical reactions such as:
- Rapid heart rate
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Sweating
- Dizziness
- Trembling
- Nausea
- Numbness in the hands and feet
- Hot flash or chills
It can also make people feel as if they are losing control and as if there is an impending sense of doom. They will also feel as if they are becoming detached from reality or themselves. Anxiety attacks generally last 10–30 minutes and can produce lingering feelings that can last for much longer.
If you experience anxiety or panic attacks, the best option for you is to enroll in an anxiety treatment program. They can teach you how to manage your symptoms and triggers safely without having to turn to drugs and alcohol for help.
Managing Anxiety Symptoms
While there is no cure for anxiety, there are several ways that you can manage anxiety symptoms and prevent future attacks from happening or being less severe.
Here are some tips for managing anxiety symptoms.
Deep Breathing Exercises
During an anxiety attack, rapid or shallow breathing can trigger heart rate and blood pressure increases. You can prevent these symptoms from worsening by taking long, slow breaths. A simple deep breathing exercise is breathing in for a count of four and then breathing out for a count of four. Do this until you begin to feel more in control.
Know Your Triggers
Recognizing your triggers can go a long way toward preventing anxiety attacks from occurring. One of the best ways to learn how to identify triggers is by participating in therapy sessions. They will teach you how to recognize triggering situations or people and develop healthy coping skills to stop symptoms from worsening.
Practice Self-Care
Self-care is essential to control anxiety symptoms and can significantly improve your overall well-being. Self-care includes eating healthy meals and snacks, writing in a journal, and being grateful for the people in your life. Other types of self-care include yoga, meditation, journaling, and sleeping well each night.
Start an Exercise Program
Exercise is a great way to burn off pent-up energy and relieve some of the day’s stresses. You can also start running or join a swim club or group, running group, or other exercise groups. Signing up for an exercise group can help keep you motivated and introduce you to like-minded people.
Enroll in Therapy
Enrolling in a therapy program is one of the best ways to treat anxiety disorders. They can help you understand where your anxiety is coming from and teach you to recognize triggers and how to prevent attacks from happening. Plus, therapy is an excellent way to pick up new coping skills and habits that help improve your mental health and overall well-being.
Get Started with Anxiety Treatment at The Right Step Today
The Right Step is here to support your recovery. If you or a loved one is struggling with an anxiety disorder, contact our team online or call 17135283709 today to schedule a consultation and tour of one of our discreet locations.
