![]() ![]() Try to give yourself affirmations – mine is usually ‘I will be okay’ over and over again. Redirect your thinking to something else, whether that be a person, an activity, an animal, pretty much anything so you’re not bombarded with bad thoughts that’ll only make things worse. Recognize that you’re not breathing correctly and try to correct that right off the bat. “Focus on your breathing as much as you can. When the attack passes I feel lighter and forget why I panicked.” – Myta S. At first it’s loud and fast, then a few moments later it starts to slow down and quiet down. I sit on the floor and continuously say three words: peace, joy, love. It can help when you feel like you have lost control of your surroundings and/or your head.” – Tracy K. Focus on what’s around you, what it looks like, the smell, the texture.” – Gia S. “I look around to find 5 things I can see, 4 things I can touch, 3 things I can hear, 2 things I can smell, and 1 thing I can taste. It’s called grounding.” – Sam A. Even if I’m at work, a quick 10 or 15 minute walk works wonders.” – Melissa S. “I hide in bathrooms… I feel safe in the cubicles.” – Jon I. I have to take care of myself, and when my body is sending me distress signals, I have learned to respond before I have a meltdown.” – Cathy M. “I remove myself from the situation immediately, go home, and pet my dogs… it’s the best I can do right now. The more you KNOW your triggers and how your anxiety presents itself, the easier it will be to talk yourself through an attack.” – Mindy H. “Increasing self-awareness and knowledge about your own mental health is always a plus. Here are some helpful ideas that you came up with. #PATIENT WITH EYES CLOSED BUT GOING LEFT RIGHT PANIC ATTACK HOW TO#We reached out to members of our community for suggestions on how to cope with panic attacks and anxiety. Panic attacks can be physically and mentally exhausting, and they are often difficult to manage. ![]()
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