Panic attack management

@beautifuliar

Hello, having panic attacks can be a scary experience and having to go through it alone can be difficult but we're all here for you! People have different coping mechanisms for panic attacks and different methods work for different people, but down below I will link some resources that 7Cups offers that you may find useful (everything in blue is clickable):

Here is a resource post on Tips to Cope with a Panic Attack

Here is a post with gifs that are relaxing and also some with breathing exercises (click me!)

Click here to find an awesome masterpost that includes loads of resources - some of which are tips to help with panic attacks

Here are a list of mindfulness exercises which includes breathing exercises and more

Also, here is a link to the Mindfulness Center Community where you may find some mindfulness exercises that are useful

You could also come on here and talk with a listener 1-1

I hope you find some of these links useful, good luck with your panic attacks, the anxiety community is here for you

Well, what I do whenever I have these episodes is that I think that I can overcome it. I distract my thoughts and try to relax through breathing deeply.

My counselor taught me to dip my face and rub my neck in icy water. Sounds dumb but it works really well! The shock brings you mind to the present and your body focuses on slowing your heartbeat and breathing down to enable you to hold your breath because it thinks you're swimming and needs to survive