Stress, depression, anxiety... these words have become quite popular in the last few years because today every second or third person is struggling with them somewhere in his personal life. Its reasons may be different but the mental condition and mood of the people suffering from it are quite similar. If we talk about its treatment, today in the name of treating stress, there are thousands of suggestions ranging from medical treatments to life coaches. But the situation still remains the same, because the treatments available in the name of treating stress are not necessarily accessible to every person.

At the same time, sometimes the situation becomes even more serious when you are alone at home in the office or in any other place where medical facilities are not available for you and you suddenly start feeling intense stress and nervousness. Now the question arises what should be done in such a situation of panic attack? In this regard, we talked to senior neurosurgeon Dr. V.P. Singh and got information from him about some effective measures to deal with panic attacks. Dr. VP Singh explains that proper treatment is necessary for depression and other serious mental illnesses. But before that, you should know about those quick measures which can give you relief from the situation of panic attack.

You can reduce the stress and anxiety you feel by taking some measures. Such measures have an immediate effect on the body and mind and provide you relief from stress. So let us know and understand all these measures in detail.

Take deep breaths

If you are feeling stressed and nervous due to office work or any other reason, then you should practice deep breathing to deal with it. This will be effective in giving you immediate relief from stress. According to Dr VP Singh, taking deep and long breaths slows down the heart rate, due to which an adequate amount of oxygen reaches the brain along with the body and it reduces stress. Let us tell you that nowadays many methods of deep breathing are popular, in which 4-7-8 technique is considered very effective. Under this, you have to inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for the next 7 seconds and then exhale out for the next 8 seconds. In the medical world, this technique of deep breathing has proven effective in relieving stress and anxiety. In such a situation, psychiatrists recommend its practice to people suffering from stress and insomnia.

Switch your activities

The second easiest way to get instant relief from stress is to change your current activity. That means, whatever work you are doing now or the state you are in, leave it and come to another state. For example, if you are sitting in the office and feeling stressed about something, then immediately leave that place and start walking. On the other hand, if you are standing somewhere late due to work, then in case of stress, first of all, find a place to sit and become comfortable there. With this, your mind will come out of the flow of thoughts and will come to a state of peace and you will feel relaxed.

Enjoy music

Music has a direct effect on your mind and brain. Especially your favourite music affects your subconscious mind and improves your mood. That is why psychologists recommend listening to music to deal with stressful situations. In today's digital age, every kind of music is available to you, so whenever you feel stressed, do not forget to enjoy music. Music will not only relieve you from stress but will also help in improving your mental state.

Massage will provide relief

According to health experts, massage proves to be very effective in providing immediate relief from stress. Especially if a person is having panic attacks, he needs immediate massage of his head and hands. If no other person is present with you, then you can do the massage yourself. For this, you can massage the head with the help of fingers of both hands or you can also do oil massage. This will increase blood circulation in the head and provide relief from stress. Apart from this, massage your head near your ears with your fingers while giving pressure, this will also give you a lot of relief.

Tea-Coffee will relieve stress

Consuming tea and coffee helps relieve stress to a great extent. Caffeine found in tea and coffee increases the amount of dopamine and serotonin in the body which directly affects your mood. In such a situation, if you are feeling intense stress, then you can consume tea or coffee as per your choice. Black coffee is considered very effective in relieving stress, so if you like black coffee then you must consume it.

After getting relief from a panic attack, you must contact a psychiatrist and get proper treatment to deal with stress. Along with this, adequate awareness among the people is also necessary to deal with stress and panic attacks, this article has been written with this purpose for the readers of every life.

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