You can feel it starting to begin. The dizziness, rapid breathing, increased blood pressure are all signs of an approaching anxiety attack. When you feel an attack coming, your natural tendency is to stress and panic which just continues the cycle. To help control your attacks, try these tips below to ease your anxiety.

1. Control your breathing. Your body needs oxygen in your blood to work properly. Quick, shallow breathing can actually cause the feelings of anxiety to worsen and can cause your heart rate to increase. Breathe deeply by inhaling through your nose slowly, holding the breath a second or two, and then exhaling slowly as well. Proper deep breathing includes using your diaphragm. Put your hand on your stomach just below your belly button. You will be able to feel and see your abdomen rise with each breath you take in.

2. Many methods of relaxation are available through a quick search on the internet. Learn a relaxation technique or two and practice the method on a daily basis. When ever you start to feel anxious, begin your relaxation technique.

3. Get busy doing something. Instead of letting your thoughts and emotions take control, get busy by cleaning, organizing, bathing the dog, anything. If you are busy focusing on the task at hand, you will be diverting your thoughts from one which cause anxiety.

4. Get some exercise. Exercise can also divert thoughts but it will release a "feel good" hormone as well. Take a walk, get on the treadmill, or shoot some hoops. Just do any type of exercise to get your body moving.

Try these tips to help stop anxiety. These are all just general suggestions and are not meant to replace medical or professional advice. If your anxiety problems are serious, there are many professionals and programs to help you overcome anxiety. Please seek treatment and reclaim your life.