Anxiety attacks, known as panic attacks in mental health circles, ­are episodes of intense panic or fear. Anxiety attacks usually occur suddenly and without warning. Sometimes there’s an obvious trigger— getting stuck in an elevator, for example, or thinking about the big speech you’re giving in a few hours—but in other cases, the attacks come out of the blue.

Breathing is the first step to stopping an anxiety attack. Take very deep breaths and focus on your breathing. Closing your eyes will definitely help too.

It also helps to talk to yourself in a calming manner. If you are panicking about a dental appointment, remind yourself that you have visited the dentist many times, and the procedure will be painless and help you in the long run.

It also helps to remind yourself that, by tomorrow, the entire situation will be over. Imagine where you will be tomorrow at this time. Instead of sitting in the dentist's chair, by tomorrow, you may be relaxing at lunch with your mother.

If all else fails, speak with your doctor. Your doctor can prescribe an anti-depressant for every day, which will calm your daily anxiety, and an anti-anxiety medication such as xanax. Tell your doctor each of your symptoms and ask for help!

When i had a Anxiety attack or panic attack. I would feel as if i was going to die. My chest would hurt and get tight, i felt like my body was on fire, i would feel like i was going to die or i would have a feeling of doom, my heart felt like it was beating so fast and i felt like crying or i would cry. Anxiety or panic attacks are very scary.