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How to Deal With Panic Attacks

I was asked by a friend of mine whilst we were shopping for chess sets if I ever suffered a panic attack. When I told him no he revealed to me that he has had a few episodes over the last three months. I was curious as to how a panic attack can be treated with any medications. Here’s what I discovered.

A panic attack is a brief and sudden feeling of intense fear. Aside from the mental feeling of fear, physical feelings, including quickened heart rate, chest pain, sweating, trembling, dizziness, nausea, and difficulty breathing may accompany a panic attack.

Deep breathing can help you to down and relax, stemming anxiety and any pending panic attacks. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Think about each inhalation and exhalation. This focus will occupy your thoughts so you are not overwhelmed by thoughts that can cause anxiety.

Recognizing what triggers your attacks are important in preventing panic attacks. Talk to someone about your attacks and pinpoint what triggers them. A trained professional, such as a therapist, would be ideal, but even talking to a close friend or family member about your attacks can be helpful. Most triggers can be avoided or overcome through therapy. At the very least, you will know what causes the attacks, and can avoid circumstances that will trigger them.

If you feel an attack coming on, it is important to not let the thoughts of fear paralyze you. Direct your thoughts to something positive, thinking about a happy, safe moment. Recite an inspiring poem or quote to help you stay positive and stem the fear.

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Long-exposure photography – the perfect hobby for the photo enthusiast

Long-exposure photography is a popular technique for many amateur and professional photographers. It involves holding down the camera’s shutter button for a selected period of time. This could range from anywhere between 1/20 of a second to half an hour or longer. It can be used for a wide variety of situations and here are some examples.

Water is the most popular subject for this style of photography. This could include subjects like waterfalls, beach settings, rivers/streams or fountains. Typically, in order to achieve a quality ‘blur’ in a waterfall setting, a shutter speed of between 1/8 of a second and 2 seconds can create an excellent effect. A faster shutter speed may be preferred, however, this will capture more detail in the water, which may not be what the photographer is intending.

Likewise, a slower shutter may lose all of the detail and the water could appeal like white foam. Waterfall photography can be challenging, particularly as rocky riversides and cliff setting is less than ideal for tripods. A beach setting may be easier because a smooth, sandy surfaces acts as an ideal base for a sturdy tripod. To achieve a beautiful blur impression of the sea, it is better to find a location with large waves and other features, such as cliffs and rocks. Sunrise or sunsets are the best times for this type of photographer. Indeed, some photographers may even spend the night on the beach staying in a caravan with Caravan insurance in order to be at the right place when the sun rises. The limited light during this time allows for a slower shutter speed, without the problems of overexposure.

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