How do you cope with panic attacks?
I’ve struggled with anxiety since I was like 8. And recently, like in the last 5 months I’ve noticed it get worse. I’m under exam stress, leadership role stress, and we’ll just a whole lot else. But like does anyone have any advice for what to do when a panic attack/ anxiety attack hits???
@TreeFish When a panic attack hits, one technique that helps me is grounding finding five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste. It shifts focus away from the overwhelming feelings and brings you back to the present moment. Another trick is holding an ice cube or splashing cold water on your face, it’s simple, but it works by calming the nervous system.
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