There is no really effective method to prevent anxiety attacks, especially since they usually occur unpredictably.

However, appropriate management, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, can help you learn to manage stress and prevent seizures from becoming too frequent or too disabling. It is therefore important to see a doctor quickly to stop the vicious circle as soon as possible. 

To reduce the risk of having anxiety attacks, the following measures, which are mostly common sense, are very useful:

– Follow your treatment well, and do not stop taking medication without medical advice;

– Avoid consuming exciting substances, alcohol or drugs, which can trigger seizures;

– Learn to manage stress to limit triggering factors or interrupt the crisis when it starts (relaxation, yoga, sports, meditation techniques, etc.);

– Adopt a healthy lifestyle: good diet, regular physical activity, restful sleep…;

– Find support from therapists (psychiatrist, psychologist), and associations of people suffering from the same anxiety disorders, to feel less alone and benefit from relevant advice.