When it comes to treatment for panic attacks, there are several options available. One of the most effective options is breathing techniques. Here, you need to emphasize on minimizing the debilitating physical reactions your body possess to a sensed threat. This is all breathing exercises all about.

Once you learn to gain control over your breathing pattern, it is very easy to relax and reduce the peeling induced by panic attacks. This way you will feel very relaxed and in a better position.

Whatever happens to your body as soon as your mind senses danger results in shortness of breath that ultimately results in fast heart beats, choking and panicking.

The best time to perform breathing techniques is just before the attack. It would also be effective to follow the technique when you feel the anxiety coming on.

You may start practicing these techniques any time you get an opportunity during the day. Do it at least once during the whole day.

- Here are some steps to follow in order to know that you are doing the techniques in the right manner:

a)Breathing technique 1

?Inhale through your nose slowly. You must count to six all the while.

?Now, hold your breath for about a second or two and then exhale slowly while counting to six.

?Hold on for a second or two and repeat the steps.

b)Breathing technique 2

?Try breathing using your stomach instead your chest.

?Place your hand on your stomach while breathing.

?Feel it moving slowly upwards and down when you inhale or exhale.

Practice this breathing pattern every day. You can do it anytime and any where you want. Just relax while doing these exercises. You must start using this technique when you start feeling the anxiety taking on your.

c)Breathing technique 3

Lie down in a comfortable position and place your hand on your belly gently. New, take a deep breath in through your nose and fill your belly with breath. You will feel this happening when your belly and hand rise. Imagine that your stomach is a balloon and you are trying to blow it up while you inhale.

?Let the breath fill the middle and top of your lungs as you deep breathe in.

?Focus on the timing of your breathing. Count to six when inhaling and pause.

?You may either exhale through your nose or your mouth. If you exhale through your mouth try to make a sound with the exhale.