* Stop and notice what are the things that are happening when your anxiety attack symptoms begin. If you learn the what it is that is triggering the anxiety attack, you will be better prepared to stop them. An example, if you know that sometimes going into a crowded room, you have an anxiety attack, you could choose to not go into a room that is overcrowded.

* If you feel anxiety attack symptoms coming on stop what you are doing and go outdoors. Sometimes the change in scenery and the fresh air can stop the attack from continuing. Going out for a short walk can help wonders.

* If you feel yourself beginning to get tense and anxious, try to relax by taking several deep breaths. Deep breaths should continue until you feel the anxiety begin to leave.

* Clearing your mind can help manage an oncoming anxiety attack. If you feel an attack coming on try thinking of something completely unrelated to your current situation. Focusing on a blue sky or a field of flowers may help you become calm.

* Share your problem with friends or family members and let them know when you are about to have an anxiety attack. You may decide on a hand gesture or other signal. Friends or family members can help distract you or support you during an anxiety attack.

* There are essential oils that have relaxing scents. Excellents scents to help ease anxiety include chamomile or lavender. At the begin of the attack, smell the oils and this should help you stop the attack at the beginning.

* When you feel an anxiety attack coming on try writing down what you are doing. Not only will this distract you but it will also help you in future to identify the conditions that bring on your anxiety attacks.

* When you feel an anxious attack coming on, change what you are doing. For example, if you are watching TV and feel an attack coming on get up and do something else. Changing the things you are doing can stop the attacks from happening.

Anxiety and panic attacks can be hard to deal with until you learn to recognize the what is causing the attacks. Learning what is causing you to have the anxiety attacks; you will be better prepared to stop them from occurring.

Taking back control of your life starts with learning to stop anxiety attacks before they occur. Learning how to recognise an oncoming attack will take time but it is time well spent. It just requires focus on what is happening to you when the attack happens.

Have a journal to write down this information. Compare the information to check to see if a pattern is established. Once you find repetitive patterns, you will know what is causing the attacks and you will be better able to stop them.