How Do You Stay Calm During An Angina Attack?
If you have been diagnosed with angina, you know that it can be a frightening experience when you have to deal with an angina attack. Attacks can come out of the blue. Angina constricts blood flow to your heart, causing pain and pressure. Stay calm during an angina attack by remembering that angina is not a heart attack. The symptoms feel as if you’re having a heart attack, though, and this is what’s so unnerving. Angina causes chest pain, pressure and sometimes a burning sensation. You can even experience pain in your arm, jaw or neck. Get your thoughts under control immediately and remind yourself that you are not having a heart attack. Stop whatever you are doing and rest. An angina attack usually goes away or gets better when you stop activity. Sit down, relax and loosen your belt or any tight clothing you may be wearing. Get comfortable. Sit still and think about your favorite peaceful scene. Some people pick out a picture of a quiet scene such as a lake surrounded by beautiful tr
