To help reduce stress, anxiety and the possibility of a panic attack, an effective natural means of doing so is by stimulate the senses.
Doing so prevents situations involving stress overload.
Remember to do things slowly, so that you can learn better and feel better afterwards.
In stimulating the sense of Sight, you can do this by surrounding yourself with relaxing visuals.
You can find comfort in seeing a memorable keepsake or souvenir from a loved one.
You can find encouragement from photographs of your children.
Take the time to go to an art exhibit and relish in the sights you find.
Head out to the countryside and admire the scenery.
Watch cartoons along with other animated media, and see what you're missing out on.
Try hanging a prism by the window to refract the different colors of sunlight all over the living room.
Display fresh flowers with vibrant colors around the house or office.
In enticing the sense of Hearing, you can experiment with music and other sounds that relieve you and put you at ease.
Keep your windows open to listen to birds chirping away, and hang a wind chime over any of those windows.
If you find enjoyment in the sound of running water, get a fountain for use inside the home or outside on the porch.
Having an MP3 player is not a bad thing, as it allows you to listen to your favorite tunes during your free time.
A good way to prevent yourself from zoning out or freezing during a panic attack is by appealing to your sense of Smell.
You can do this by having energizing scents nearby such as coffee and lemon.
If you become agitated, seek out scents that are calming and soothing.
Always keep a bowl of fresh fruit nearby.
Pleasing the sense of Touch has many benefits, which is why we have things like reflexology and massages.
Try to play around with warm and cool temperatures, like pressing a warm or icy beverage into your forehead.
Feel different textures with your hands, like touching a painting instead of just viewing it.
Have a small stress ball handy and squeeze it at your work desk.
Get a massage once in a while to relieve yourself of stress.
In exciting the sense of taste, remember that eating everything will only escalate your stress along with your waistline.
The point here is to mindfully consider the taste of the food in your mouth.
Eat slowly and drink carefully.
Consider each of the tastes a gourmet dish offers.
Try to guess the ingredients to keep your mind off your problems.