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 | Panic attacks are marked by upsetting emotions and uncomfortable physical sensations. During a panic attack, you may become overwhelmed with feelings of fear and dread. You experience somatic sensations, such as chest pain, trembling, and shortness of breath. You may even feel that you are losing touch with reality and unable to remain in control. The symptoms of panic attacks can be extremely challenging to cope with on a day-to-day basis. Such symptoms can be very difficult to manage while you are at work. Your panic attacks and other anxiety-related symptoms may affect your job performance and relationships with others. If you are having trouble dealing with your symptoms while on the job, read ahead to get some tips on how to cope with panic attacks while at work. |
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Understand and Accept Your Symptoms
To begin managing your panic attacks at work, it can be helpful to first understand your symptoms. If you try to suppress your panic attacks, you may find that you only experience increased feelings of fear and anxiety. Accepting your symptoms as they come can also help you to regain control more quickly. Learn more about your symptoms through these 5 FAQs on panic attacks.
| Know Your Triggers
Your lifestyle can be affecting your panic attack symptoms. Factors such as, work stress, sleep issues, poor diet, and lack of exercise can all be triggering your panic attacks. Gaining clarity on what triggers your symptoms can greatly help you in learning to manage them. To understand your triggers, start by tracking your experiences on a daily basis. Here you will find information on how you can easily start tracking your panic attack symptoms and triggers.
| Take Deep Breaths
Deep breathing is one of the most effective ways to regain control when panic strikes. Panic attacks often cause a person's breathing to become quick and shallow. By slowing the breath down and taking deeper breaths, you may be able to calm yourself at work, feeling less anxious and panicked. Get started in breathing exercises through this step-by-step guide to deep breathing.
| Get Professional Help
Despite how hard you try, you may feel unable to control your panic attacks while on the job. If panic attacks are interfering with your job performance, then it may time to seek out treatment options. Here you will find out where you can turn to get professional help for panic disorder.
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