If you need help with severe panic attacks I sympathize with you whole heartedly. I’m sure you are aware that anxiety at its worst can make everyday life disabling. You may not believe this, but you can actually divert your attention away from an attack no matter where you are. Keep reading to find out how.

Anxiety symptoms at their most severe can only last 10-15 minutes. Your body can only produce adrenaline for so long before it needs to rest. If you can divert your mental attention for this amount of time you can completely avoid an attack.

When discussing severe attacks I am referring to the number of attacks and not the intensity. All panic attack symptoms are overwhelming when they have reached their peak. We are

talking today about those that experience frequent attacks.

10 Simple Distractions for Severe Panic Attacks

1. Talk to Some One- Talk about anything that does not have to do with anxiety.

2. Reminder of No Danger- Repeat to yourself "I am safe". You could also remind yourself that an attack has never physically harmed you before and it will not now.

3. Get Ready to Laugh- Laughter can fend off panic attacks. Try it!

4. Avoid Your Reflexion- For some reason looking into your own reflection makes symptoms more intense. Stay away from mirrors until you have calmed yourself.

5. Engage Your Brain- Do math problems, Sudoku or crossword puzzles. Your brain functions will switch from anxietypanic to problem solving.

6. Splash Water on Your Face- This starts the bodies dive reflex. The brain tells the rest of the body's functions to slow down.

7. Sing Along to Your Favorite Music- Play some music loudly. Make sure it is something you will enjoy singing along with.

8. Count Down from 100- Count down as fast as you can. Repeat this as many times as you need to until your condition returns to normal.

9. Confuse Your Senses- Shake your hands around, gently slap your cheeks or dance around. Anything unexpected will confuse your senses.

10. Do Something Physical- Walk, jog, do some push ups or even just pace around. what ever you doJust do not stop moving.

For those who need help with severe panic attacks diversionary tactics

may be the solution you have been looking for. Intense physical sensations can only last so long. If you are switching your brain's functions from anxiety to problem solving all you have to do is bide your time.

Make sure you use these tips the next time you feel the symptoms of panic.