Panic attacks: how to deal with them by car, plane and ship

Panic attacks. Many people experience them at least once in their life. Anxiety and panic can strike anywhere but often traveling indoors such as a car, plane or ship can become a trigger. How can we deal with them?

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Panic attacks. Many people experience them at least once in their life. Anxiety and panic can strike anywhere but often travel indoors like car, plane or ship it can become a trigger. How can we deal with them?





Feeling not to breathe, rapid heartbeat, cold sweat, fear of going crazy or fainting. These are the most frequent symptoms that characterize a panic attack. It is always a sudden and difficult moment to manage but it is even more so if you are in closed places that induce in those who already suffer from anxiety the feeling of not having control over the situation and above all of have no escape (we think in particular of those who are on a plane or ship).

If you are not new to the onset of panic attacks and have to go on a journey you have to prepare in time so that you get to that moment knowing what to do in case the problem arises.

PANIC ATTACKS: WHAT TO DO

So let's see what options you can consider for dealing with a panic attack in a car, plane or ship:

Rescue remedy and other Bach flowers

An excellent remedy for panic attack sufferers is the Rescue remedy, a Bach flower mix to be taken in drops whenever needed and convenient to always carry with you in your pocket or bag. It is a "first aid" remedy specifically designed for emergency situations. In case of panic attack, 4 drops can be taken under the tongue, repeating the intake even after a few minutes. If, on the other hand, you want to do a deeper work, it is better to go to a herbalist or flower therapist to do an interview after which you can have a mixture of flowers customized to your needs.

Lavender essential oil



People with panic attacks should always have lavender essential oil with them when traveling. This essence is very active towards the nervous system and can be useful for relieving anxiety and panic even in a short time. Yes they can spread some drops on a cloth handkerchief to be inhaled as needed or use the bottle directly to breathe in the aroma already at the first hints of anxiety or preventively.

Panic attacks: how to deal with them by car, plane and ship

Deep breathing techniques

The deep breathing techniques that derive from yoga allow you to help the relaxation of mind and body even in critical moments. You can practice sitting while you are hit by a panic attack but better, if you know you are in a potentially risky situation, act in prevention by focusing on your breathing at the first signs of anxiety. It is advisable to take long, deep breaths with your eyes closed and then exhale slowly. You can learn to practice yogic breathing reading here.

Herbal remedies

The most suitable herbal remedies to deal with panic attacks are passionflower, lemon balm, hawthorn, linden or valerian. They can be taken in the form of herbal tea or in mother tincture or in ready-made herbal preparations that often use multiple plants and medicinal herbs with calming power in synergy. Ask your trusted herbalist for advice to find the most comfortable solution to take with you by car, ship or plane.

No to caffeine and theine

Before a trip by car, ship or plane it is always good do not take exciting substances such as drinks that contain caffeine or theine. It is also better to avoid chocolate that contains nerves, therefore irritating to an already fragile nervous system.



Foods rich in magnesium

Magnesium is a essential mineral for the proper functioning of the nervous system which can also help with anxiety or panic attacks. Often many people by eating more foods rich in magnesium or by supplementing this mineral for a period reap many benefits. Here then a few weeks before embarking on a trip it might be useful to increase the intake of magnesium. Here you find foods that contain the most.

Positve thinkings

Before leaving, imagine your trip by visualizing yourself calmly and relaxed on the means of transport you have to take. This simple exercise to be done a few days before departurea for several times can help you release tension and associate good feelings with the dreaded moment that you will have to live shortly.

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