How to you stop a panic attack from happening?!
Question:
How to you stop a panic attack from happening?
i get panic attacks from spiders and such
i just passed by a wall, and when i came back i just noticed that there is a HUGE spider hanging right in front of it. and a smaller one in the corner.
i had a huge panic attack last weekend by two spiders as well, but i was alone. now, im in my brothers room and he and his cousin are downstairs and my aunts room is next door. i dont wanna have a panic attack but i already can feel my heart pounding much faster.
what to do?
Answers:
I hate spiders too! For any panic attacks, I would recommend a course of Cognitive Behavioural therapy . CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks (and phobias). It takes a bit of work, but I have found it to be super effective.
You can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/elear... It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far. A ‘prettier’ version of this type of programme can be bought at www.thewellnessshop.co.uk. If you don’t like computers, the best book is Dr Robert Burns, The Feeling Good Handbook. It is brilliant and used by many psychologists. Also see http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resource... for good anxiety work sheets and information.
All I can say is CBT changed my life. I had to put in a lot of work, but my panic attacks have been virtually eliminated. I also did relaxation exercise tapes 2 or 3 times every day for a year. I still do relaxation exercises from time to time.
If you are overwhelmed by information, remember this: control your breathing and you control panic. If you manage to regulate your breathing it is impossible to get a panic attack. Breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out. Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area).
You might find yourself thinking “this won’t work”, (like I did), but stick with it! I’m sure with a little time and determination you’ll get over the panic. Good luck!