7 tips and tricks to stop a panic attack shared by therapist

There is nothing quite terrifying as a panic attack which can catch you by surprise. Dr Ruhi Satija, Consultant Psychiatrist, Therapist, Mind transformation mentor, Cloudnine Hospital, Mumbai shares tips to get panic attack under control. As severe as they might feel, panic attacks are not life threatening or do not cause any harm to the patient," says Dr Satija. How to prevent panic attacks Dr Satija says few steps that one can take to prevent an anxiety attack are: Avoid caffeine Practice deep breathing exercises regularly Practice aerobic exercise at least 3 times a week to manage stress level Eat meals at regular intervals to avoid imbalance of sugar levels Consider counselling therapy. "If panic attacks are occurring frequently, it is important to consult a psychiatrist and seek medical help and delay in treatment can lead to increased severity of symptoms and also might require longer treatment," says Dr Satija.