Sleep Apnea Anxiety Attacks: How You Can Stop Them

It’s a known fact that many people with sleep apnea also suffer from anxiety attacks. And we all know too well the fear and embarrassment attacks can cause.

If you suffer from sleep apnea, keep reading to discover tips and tricks you can use to prevent and stop an anxiety attack.

Many anxiety attacks have the same symptoms. Sleep apneics who have this condition experience a rapid heart beat, an overall feeling of extreme panic, shortness of breath, and a feeling of loss of control. These scary feelings can be treated effectively with medications prescribed by your doctor, but there are some things you can do to help.

Anyone who has suffered from this condition can benefit from information on how to stop anxiety attacks. To get an anxiety attack under control, follow these steps:

• The first thing you need to do is realize that this is in fact an attack and it will pass. Focus on your breathing. Make a conscious effort to breathe slowly and methodically. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Take long, deliberate breaths.

• During an attack it is important that you are self assuring. This means that you realize that this will pass and there is no real danger.

• Once you are able to tell yourself that you are having an anxiety attack, you can begin practicing relaxation techniques. Stretching exercises that work your muscles is a great way to relax and thwart anxiety attacks.

During an attack you may feel desperation.  Rest assured that in most cases, those who are surrounding your have no idea that you are experiencing an anxiety attack.

Sufferers often feel alienated, as if they have something wrong with them. You should realize that anxiety attacks are quite common, and with a bit of practice you can get them under control.  You are not alone, and it is nothing to be ashamed of.

If you have tried the relaxation techniques and preventative tips and have experienced no relief, contact your doctor. Medical advances have been made that provide for drugs that are available that can completely eliminate anxiety attacks. These drugs are not without side effects; therefore, you should discuss your options with your doctor and be sure that you understand all of the risks involved.

If you don’t want to deal with the side effects of drugs, one natural option is to make a small investment in your health with a program like Panic Away. Panic Away is a natural way to stop panic attacks and general anxiety fast. I encourage you to take a look at the testimonials on their website to see how effective this technique is.

Anxiety attacks affect millions of people all over the world. Take a moment to educate yourself on the causes and symptoms of anxiety attacks.

Learning about this condition can provide you effective information on how to stop anxiety attacks in its tracks.  You may learn that certain situations can attribute to the onset of an attack. Avoiding these situations or learning how to deal with these types of situations can be the answer.

Anxiety attacks are more likely to happen in crowded areas. If you feel an attack coming on in a crowded situation, remove yourself from the situation and practice the breathing techniques described above.

If you suffer from sleep apnea, you already know that your health is in danger –and you don’t need an additional health problem like anxiety to make your health worse. Follow the advice in this article, and take steps toward a permanent solution with a program like Panic Away.

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4 Comments

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   Comment by Bob Dunn — January 29, 2010 @ 11:31 pm

2. I am a truck driver that recently was diagnosed with sleep apnea by the company sleep doctor(outside doctor under contract). i was told to use the cpap machine or be medically disqualified from driving for the company. they use this cpap because they can monitor its use with the transmitter on the machine. i would like to use something different that is not so cumbersome and invasive. i honestly believe i dont have sleep apnea and that this doctor gets a kickback for any driver he can get on the machine.Ineed to know my options. i am not overweight 5’7″. 180 lbs, no thick neck,no diabetes or sleeplessness. help.

   Comment by Dan M — January 24, 2011 @ 7:24 pm

3. Hi,
   Me and my wife have an 18 year old female friend, from my wife’s volleyball team. She often stays with us as she is having usual teenage issues with her Mum and step dad. I’m pretty sure he is suffering from anxiety induced sleep apnea, or vice versa. She wakes up in breathing fits but is still quiet groggy/ half asleep when this happens. She is actually a very healthy athlete. Is this actually likely to be sleep apnea or just anxiety disorder? and how can I/we best help her?
   Also what should we do when these attacks are occuring?

   Comment by Brendan Buckley — April 10, 2011 @ 4:35 pm

4. I have just been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. I suffer from excessive sweating both night and day. By excessive I mean all over not just underarm. Is this a symptom of Sleep Apnea?

   Comment by Annette — June 29, 2011 @ 12:38 pm

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