Why Breathing Exercises Aren't Enough to Stop Panic Attacks for Good
Dr. Maia Sidon is a distinguished psychologist and anxiety specialist who has dedicated her career to helping individuals overcome debilitating panic attacks. As the founder of The Panic Attack Solution, she offers a comprehensive treatment program that thoughtfully integrates evidence-based methods proven to effectively... more
Tried breathing exercises or relaxation techniques but still stuck with panic attacks?
Here’s the truth: these can help *during* an attack, but they don’t stop future ones.
They’re like a band-aid—they don’t fix the real problem.
In fact, focusing only on calming down or avoiding fear can actually make panic attacks worse over time.
Why? Because it trains your brain to keep seeing fear as dangerous, instead of learning that it’s not.
To truly stop panic attacks, you need to retrain your brain’s alarm system.
This happens through gradual exposure, where you face in a systematic, research-based, supportive way.
Most therapists skip this because it’s hard work for them.
But avoiding fear only makes panic worse in the long run.
You deserve more than a band-aid.
You *can* learn to handle your fears and take back control. It’s not just possible—it’s empowering.
