Dealing with Panic Attacks: Am I Doing it Right?

I run around the house like a crazy person when I'm in panic attack. Then I'll usually go outside (it's cold here now) to shock my body and think of something else. I always try and pep talk myself too. Then I take my vitals a million times to assure myself I am not dying. My boyfriend doesnt understand and usually makes it worse for me. There's no right or wrong way to panic.

There is no right or wrong when it comes to your actions during an anxiety attack. The severity of the attack will cause different reactions. I can be mid attack and look completely calm but my head is screaming. N other times I'm walking in circles n mumbling to my self n breathing heavy. As far as the family thing. Those who don't experience this disorder will never fully understand what we go through. If trying to educate them on it doesn't work then all we can do is remind ourselves that we are ok and doing the best we can and there opinion or thoughts on the matter mean very little compared to what u feel in that moment and how u choose to manage your anxiety. You got this hun!