I feel like im getting a panic attack ??!!


Question: I feel like im getting a panic attack !?!?!

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Sit up straight, so that your lungs are fully open and can take in more, breath in your nose and out your mouth!. Find a focal point in the room and look at it while thinking of calming things, if this does not work then go outside and do the same, the fresh air may be what you need!. But try to relax, think of sports, or movies or music, i've suffered with panic attacks for years the best thing to do is take control over the situation!. By sitting up straight and calmly breathing, you should be alright after a few minutes!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I agree with "formerly_bob"

start with taking deep breaths!.!.

Inhale slowly!.!.!. pause!.!.!. then exhale slowly!.!.

Repeat until you have calmed some!.!.

Other Calming techniques!.!.!.
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I firmly tell myself to SLOW DOWN!. I repeat calming phrases silently and very slowly!. I physically slow my movements!. I move my arms gently and slowly to try and bring body and mind down from the racing!. It can work!

Calming Phrases!.!.!. Panic attack affirmations that have helped bring me back down
- Calm is available now!.
- I am overreacting!.
- I am quite SAFE; it's just a perception that I'm not!.
- Are these thoughts helpful to me as I LOVE MYSELF!?
- This comes from a part of me that hates myself, and I'm NOT going to let it win, no way

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Go outside, or look out a window, and watch trees!. Look at all they endure (weather, seasons, age, storms) with such grace and beauty!. They live many moments of stillness and quiet peace!. I have that ability and then some
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Have a panic attack notebook where coping approaches that have helped are WRITTEN DOWN!. For your car have a similar notebook plus any other panic attack "first aid" kit ready to go!. For me this includes bringing a beverage in case I need to take some medicine!. Keep mozzarella string cheese in your fridge; grab some when you get lightheaded hungry feelings
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lay flat on your back, pull your leg up to your chest and take dep breaths!. I had this one time while I was driving!. I pulled over and did this!. Try to stay as calm as possible!. If you are really scared of being along, call someone to come over!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

Take very slow, deep breaths, and follow the steps at this link: Www@Answer-Health@Com





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