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Any advice on helping Depersonalization associated with constant Panic Attacks?

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Last Updated: 07/06/2020 at 2:17am
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Anonymous
December 5th, 2017 2:06pm
Meditating to something like a Tingsha bell or a Tibetan bowl, something to tune and focus your mind on, even 45 seconds of just 7 or 8 repetitions of listening can help you get back to a calm center, As you practice you gain more control over your breath and emotions in stressful and triggering situations. It gets better little by little if you work at it.
YourNewLife
March 19th, 2018 4:18pm
When so strongly oppose the seemingly unavoidable oncoming of a panic attack you are fearing fear itself. The most powerful way to triumph in the face of emotional distress (specifically panic attacks) is to: 1. Recognizing and accepting that it is a NATURAL response and you are not alone; 2. This may be difficult, but don't run! EVERY time you experience the sudden rush of heat and anxiety, it is an opportunity to grow SO much stronger. 3. Tell yourself, "Everything is actually fine right now. There is NO actual danger! I have NOTHING to worry about! 4. Every time you stand up, just a little bit stronger... the stronger you become and the less intense and frequent these emotions take hold. Stay Strong
IcedSunshine12
July 6th, 2020 2:17am
From personal experience, there are 3 things that have worked for me the most. Usually, they are most effective when done simultaneously. 1. Press an ice cube/pack to the middle of your forehead. This activates your parasympathetic nervous system, and almost instantaneously reduces the intensity of anxiety which may bring you out of the depersonalization. 2. Do paced breathing. Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 and exhale for 4 (or for however long you feel comfortable, the number 4 is not set in stone). Just make sure you inhale to full lung capacity and then exhale out ALL the air in order for it to work. 3. Do the grounding technique. Look around you and try to name 1 thing you can see, 1 you can hear, one you can smell, 1 you can feel and 1 you can taste. I hope you find these helpful!

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