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kittylover17

Updated 11mo ago

Coping with Panic Attacks: Need Help!

how do I cope with panic attacks how do I calm down??? this is all new to me I need some better methods own coping with this

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Lxzz

2y

What has really helped me is this practice called grounding. Try to use your senses to in a sense snap yourself back to reality and then write it all down to identify possible triggers! Anyways those are my two cents, hope this helps! ❤️
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ChrisOla

2y

Hi there, I can imagine how you must feel. I’ve gotten them in the past.. I would encourage you to figure out what is the cause of it. Like mine was worrying too much about my health specially my heart. That would trigger a full on panic attack. When this happen your head gets super hot and your heart rate increases so fast. I use ice pads to help me cool the back of my head or use it to massage my whole head and close to the neck area that helps a lot. Slowly breathing through your nose and releasing through the mouth.. Listen to relaxing music or also take cold showers and I also drink plenty of cold water.. I also completely stopped drinking coffee or anything foods that trigger my anxiety and panic attacks..
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kittylover17

2y

me and you sound just alike same goes own with me I just can't figure out what's causing it
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ketta

2y

What helps me is breathing inhale exhale counting to four, also look around name 5 items in the room your in kind of refocus you thoughts, I tell myself this too will pass. That's what helps me, I was diagnosed 33 yrs ago was house bound of years until I got a dog who was able to catch my on coming attacks before they peaked so had a good 15 years of almost normal life, she passed last year so back in the house I took my first walk half a block ,took my other dog who has no clue about my attacks but I was focused on him trying to teach him to behave on a leash, gonna try to do it again tomorrow.
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Mermtar

2y

My panic disorder came from a reaction to a supplement. None of the medicine that my psychiatrist prescribed really worked for me, I either had reactions or it made everything worse. I’ve been going to a naturopath/homeopathic doctor and although I’m still suffering with the condition, I’m more functional than I was. I also heard of something called bio neurofeedback that some people are doing to help. So my advice is to not give up and to seek help from a professional if the condition is too overwhelming. My condition also has elements of depression which made me feel hopeless but try to get friends/family to help you through this as well. Goodluck 💕🙏🏽
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tris10

2y

drink water, call someone you trust, just speak with them. get them to ask you questions using sense like “talk about what you see/smell/hear” it helps bring you back to reality and also working through your emotions will calm you down. i have clinical triggered anxiety as well so saying “it’s just anxiety” calms me down.
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Green_Goblin

2y

What helps me is ice or cold water. There is also a breathing technique that I like to use to catch my breath. Just ask me if anyone wants me to explain the breathing technique!
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kittylover17

2y

yes me please
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kittylover17

2y

I would like to know the technique
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lynncin

2y

Music helps me or emdr treatment
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lynncin

2y

Biking walking
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lynncin

2y

Fresh air

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