Controlling panic attacks might seem like an easy job for those who don't know much about panic attacks.
But those who are cognizant with the attacks know how difficult it becomes to gain control over one's body and mind when someone is struck by an attack.
It may feel like that all you have to do is keep your equanimity and take deep breaths to control a panic attack but it may not be the case when you are suddenly struck by panic and are not in control of your mind.
But with the help of some useful tips that this article will provide anyone can train themselves to control the panic attacks that may come unannounced.

1. It's not a secret that stress is the main cause of panic attacks.
   You certainly cannot remove the stress entirely from your life but you can definitely minimize it.
   A normal person is generally beset by different stressful situations from all sides if he/she fails to manage them somehow.
   You can easily avoid these stresses by planning in advance and avoiding stressful situations.
   If you know that you will have to face a stressful situation then you can prepare for it beforehand to minimize the stress.
   
2. Living a healthy lifestyle helps in any kind of physical and mental conditions and panic attacks is no exception.
   If you lead a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy foods and regular exercises then you are less likely to get a panic attack.
   Eat fruits and vegetables to give you that feeling of freshness and invigorate your body.
   These healthy habits help reduce the stress in a person's life.
   In addition, if you know you are healthy it makes you more confident which helps take control over stressful situations.
   
3. There are some exercises which teach a lot about self control.
   These are meditative exercises like yoga.
   Learning self control can be a conducive in controlling the attacks.
   
4. There are plenty of ways in which you can control it.
   You can start by relaxing your shoulders.
   Then concentrate on the tension that is felt in different muscle parts.
   Tighten a body muscle (like legs) along with inhaling a deep breath, and then release the breath while softening the muscles.
   Do this with all the muscles of the body you feel the tension in.
   Then breathe slowly and try to fell completely relaxed.
   
5. If you have someone nearby then it is best that you start a conversation with them.
   Make them aware of the situation.
   If there is no one nearby then you can start talking to yourself.
   Talking is an important part of controlling the attacks.
   This way you can control the breathing and know that your senses are still working.
   One of the best ways to overcome the panic attack before it strikes you is by challenging the attack as if it is another person attacking you.
   Let the it know that you are not afraid of it.
   Say it out loud.
   This is a very effective technique of controlling panic attacks and is only known by a few.
   

If you are still unable to control panic attacks you should refer to therapists.
Taking medication to overcome panic symptoms is not recommended at all as the medication for them are usually sedatives which leaves you serene and are very harmful to the body.