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Panic attacks in public

User Profile: MichaelaS
MichaelaS December 30th, 2014

Sometimes I get panic attacks in school and cannot find ways to calm myself down discreetly. Are there any tips on how to do this?

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User Profile: glass7233
glass7233 December 30th, 2014

Breathing exercises help tremendouslysmiley

User Profile: adaptableThinker17
adaptableThinker17 December 30th, 2014

I have social anxiety disorder and panic attack in public are a common thing. I like to pretend that everything is okay even though it feels the exact opposite. Breathing techniques are really helpful. Also if you have headphones and some sort ofiPod you can download relaxationexercises / music. Sometimes just leaving the situation can help too.

User Profile: Wu994
Wu994 December 30th, 2014

I am also have this, I wear sunglasses outside and put headphone on , but not too loud that others get annoyed.

User Profile: ontheotherside
ontheotherside December 31st, 2014

i have had experience with this oh so many times. the best thing i found is to take time out aside for myself, walk out of the room/situation and go somewhere a little more private. i found some teachers to be very very helpful and supportive in calming me down or even calling my mom. i would also take time out to sit and take a breather and do my work on my own.

User Profile: notnoelle01
notnoelle01 December 31st, 2014

There's an app called SAM (self-help anxiety managment) in the app store that may help you guys. It helped me out. It's full of calming activites and breathing exercise that you can do discreetly in public on your phone to help distract yourself and calm down. If you struggle from social anxiety like I do this app can be especially useful when you're in a crouded place you can't get out of.