Tired of trying so called Cures for panic attacks and failing to see any results? Laughter believe it or not is a powerful and effective remedy for stress, depression and anxiety. Dr. Patch Adams was a firm believer in using laughter to help the ill and they even made a movie about him! Science proves that laughter boosts the body’s immune system and improves oxygen flow around the body.
During laughter, endorphins are produced, alleviating pain and creating happy feelings. If stress had an enemy it would be laughter. Laughing is something that everyone can do, but I guess the difficult part is finding something to laugh about. Look for some comedy sitcoms like The Office, The Simpsons or anything that amuses you. You could also find a comedian that you like and watch their videos.
You can also watch hundreds of funny videos posted on video sites online. Smiling alone is also beneficial and calming. There’s no better distraction from stressful and anxious thoughts. Prolonged stress is not only bad for our mood it can cause various mental disorders. Stress exacerbates anxiety and can trigger worrying physical symptoms.
Negative thoughts and feelings can build up causing mood swings, irrational behavior and physical panic symptoms like headaches, palpitations, sweats, trembling and nausea. Thoughts and feelings of dread and doom might be hard to let go. Sleep might be affected and they risk developing other conditions such as insomnia and depression.
Managing panic attacks through laughter couldn’t be simpler and more enjoyable. When stress and anxiety attack, they don’t just go away quietly. This is because stress hormones that are released into the body take time to expel. One way of expelling these hormones is by laughter. Exercise and relaxation are also solutions for reducing these harmful chemicals from the body. Other than being natures cures for panic attacks they are great for overall health and wellbeing.
Finding a relaxing activity that you will enjoy shouldn’t be difficult as there are so many to choose from. Going for a cycle, a walk, a swim of simply catching up on a bit of reading are just some examples. Spending time relaxing helps you get away from stress and anxieties that might otherwise be plaguing you. Deeply relaxing activities include massage, meditation and taking a warm bath. You can also place a few drops of essential oils in a hot bath or mix it with a carrier oil for massage.
Few people like to exercise but with so many health benefits of exercise more people should be taking note. A staggering two-thirds of the population is overweight. Of course, being overweight puts you at greater risk of heart disease, depression and diabetes. Apart from reducing your risk of various health issues, exercise also strengthens you immune system. Stress hormones which are harmful to the body if not expelled, are reduced greatly through exercise.
When angry, stressed or emotional, exercise can help you break free from these emotions and relax. With various activities to try, exercise can be enjoyable and begun at a level that is comfortable for you. Why not give something different a go like Yoga, kickboxing or a sport such as tennis. Fancy something extreme? Then try wakeboarding or snowboarding. These natural cures for panic attacks and stress might just change your life. If you would like more help on managing panic attacks, watch the following video at the bottom of this post.
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