CHECK Magazin - Gesundheitsmagazin für Männer No.7

Mental Health
ENGLISH
ROLF HUTH:
What can trigger a panic
attack and what you can
do about it
"SHALLOW BREATHING IS
LIKE DRIVING A CAR WITH
THE HANDBRAKE ON."
Panic comes suddenly and without warning.
The symptoms are sweating, numbness,
shortness of breath, dizziness, hyperventilation
and many more. Panic attacks are often
triggered by trauma, medication, or even thoughts,
as well as sudden anxiety.
Foto: Christopher Sardegna / unsplash
Rolf Huth, trauma therapist and coach, suffered
from childhood trauma for many years
– almost 50 years without even knowing it. By
luck, however, he found the right therapist and
was healed in just three sessions. Today, he
helps many affected people to escape their
fate. Here he tells you what to do when hit by
a panic attack.
BREATHE DEEPLY
Breath is an important vital force that can be
used immediately when panic arises. Concentrate
and inhale deeply through your nose
so that your belly bulges outward. Focus only
on the breath, hold it briefly before breathing
it out of your body through your mouth. The
stomach becomes flat again. You instantly
supply all organs and especially the brain with
fresh oxygen. At the same time, concentrating
on the breath automatically leads away from
the mostly unconscious thoughts and triggers
that triggered the panic attack.
FIND INNER PEACE WITH
MEDITATIONS
Meditations help to treat sleep disorders, inner
restlessness, panic, anxiety and the like in a
meaningful way over the long term – and without
any side effects. Relaxation techniques
such as yoga and qigong work again and again
with meditative elements. With this, many
people help themselves to recharge their
batteries with more calm and serenity.
BE PARTICULARLY CAREFUL AND
LOVING WITH YOURSELF WHEN
NEGATIVE THOUGHTS TORMENT YOU
Take precautionary measures and treat
yourself particularly lovingly and carefully,
especially in difficult times. This includes
finding peace and serenity and dealing with
people who are good for you. Eat healthy and
drink sufficient amounts of water and herbal
teas. Minimize stress wherever possible.
ACCEPTING OUTSIDE HELP
Please do not feel ashamed if you confide
in a therapist or psychologist when you are
panicking or afraid. Mental disorders such as
post-trauma, fear, panic and the like are not
always as obvious as physical complaints.
The soul doesn't heal as quickly as a broken
arm. But it is all the more important to bring a
professional on board. (rh,mb)
www.rolfhuth.de
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