How can I stop myself from having a panic attack...?!
Question: How can I stop myself from having a panic attack...?
last minute and my mom started yelling at me. I'm home alone now and I feel like
I am about to freak out... my heart is racing and I feel weird. I had a doctors appointment
about my heart beating fast and I'm waiting for the results. There might be something really
wrong with me but my parents don't care and everyday, I feel like I will have a heart attack at
18 years old. I'm just sick of this...but I am home alone right now and I am really scared that I will have an attack, how do I cope with this? I need to get ready so that I can leave out but I can't even move =(
Answers:
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retrain the mind to respond in more positive ways to panic.
http://freeguide.ws/go/Hypnosis-Scripts/
If you are having panic attacks, you may be happy to learn the proven effects of hypnotherapy.
http://www.christianhypnosis.org/?hop=lonzy2
Take a seat, take a deep breath and think good thoughts. I used to have panic attacks until I learned some of the yoga techniques. Its handy.
one thing i find helpful when i am upset about something or triggered is the fact that i have a box which i put all of my most prized posessions in. and if the object or idea is too big for the box i just write about it on a note card and put the card in the box. i open the box when ever i am upset and it really calms me down.
things i have in the box include:
a picture of my dogs
birthday cards
letters from ex's (reminds me that i can be loved by someone)
tickets from shows and games
acceptance letters
varsity letter and pins
certificates
and other special mementos.
i deal with anxiety attacks too this has helped me with mine.
A panic attack is the body's response to anxiety. It is similar to what happens when the body is presented with a dangerous situation. It is called the "fight or flight" response. Heart rate increases; dizziness may occur; breathing may be difficult-and the person begins to feel as if something is "wrong". Many times there is nothing wrong physically-BUT actually, anxiety is the culprit. This anxiety must be dealt with, either with medication prescribed by a knowledgeable physician or by cognitive-behavioral therapy. In the mean time, realize what is actually going on with your body. Practice relaxing by starting at the top of your head and going down to your toes (in your mind) and consciously have each part relax before going to the next part until all the anxiety is down to your toes and let it go. You can also put a book on your belly and practice moving it up and down by learning to breathe deeply, as opposed to the gulping for air associated with panic attacks. I know you'll be well soon. But please get help NOW. Panic disorder x 23 years.