Are there ways to cope with panic attacks without having to take medicine?
Arwa
on
Oct 6, 2014
...read more
Yes, therapy helps a lot. Take 10 deep breaths when you feel an attack is coming; you'll be amazed by its effect. Try identifying what is causing them and track what thoughts come to mind. Thoughts have a great impact on anxiety. Exercising is important too.
Dealing with panic attacks?
Takes less than a minute. Keeps 7 Cups free for someone else.
A small contribution goes straight to keeping the community running.
Devonne
on
Oct 17, 2014
...read more
There are breathing techniques which can help to cope with panic attacks. I think it's important to clean your mind and think about reasons of your panic attack.
EternalOptimist
on
Apr 4, 2015
...read more
Retreat to a safe and calm zone. Take few deep breaths and close your eyes. Then try to think of something peaceful, like a meadow or a beach with its soothing waves. Block out the outside world and focus on your thoughts. Try to feel the positivity of those thoughts and connect with it.
This works even beter if you've got some calm ambient music or ambient sounds, I've noted from personal experience. Especialy so with headphones since they usualy block out external noise.
Enjoy the moment that you create for yourself and remember that free time is important, especialy in these digital, stressfull times.
Anonymous
on
Sep 11, 2014
...read more
Grounding techniques, breathing techniques guided by somebody (or reading a webpage too), sensory stimulation such as using a rubber band to snap against the wrist if one is about to have a panic attack or icing their hands to feel and to snap out of it.
Denissebg
on
Sep 13, 2014
...read more
I read somewhere that taking a deep breath and thinking of something that makes you happy works, so that's what I do and it actually helps
Silvija
on
Oct 6, 2014
...read more
Person who has panic attack can try to breathe in and tense every muscle in body , be like that for 10 seconds and then relax and breathe out.
ListenerCalvin
on
Oct 18, 2014
...read more
Deep breathing exercises work remarkably well. Just slowly count between one and two. One, breath in, two, breath out.
Georgie4
on
Sep 10, 2014
...read more
Breathing exercises are a really great way to help you cope with panic attacks. They're good in the short term, for helping you while having a panic attack. You can check out the panic attacks support guide on this website for more information about those! Another, more long-term way to get help is CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) which helps you to face what causes your panic attacks, and addresses the issue directly to help change the way your brain reacts to these things in a more positive way, without involving medication.
Abhinavk
on
Oct 1, 2014
...read more
By thinking about the good things in life - at the time we should try to remember the good time and we should try to remember the people we love .
Priyah
on
Oct 12, 2014
...read more
Yes, taking deep breaths and listening to calming music has helped me a lot during my panic attacks.
brookeanne1201
on
Oct 20, 2014
...read more
There are always ways to cope with [anything] without having to take medicine. Deep breaths, in your mouth and out your nose.
Saakshi
on
Oct 24, 2014
...read more
Personally, when I feel a panic attack coming on I do breathing exercises to attempt to calm down. Breathe in for 5 seconds, hold for 7, and breathe out for 5.
Alexandreasl
on
Oct 27, 2014
...read more
There are plenty of ways to cope, one cope that ive heard about is to just cry it out. its always good to cry.
Anonymous
on
Oct 29, 2014
...read more
Yes there certainly is.. Breathing exercises can help to calm you down. It's all about you being calm so what ever calms you down could be just as helpful.
Anonymous
on
Oct 30, 2014
...read more
Yes there are. Read the Panic Attacks guide could be a big help or ask your counselor for ways to cope with panic attacks.
Artemis6
on
Nov 1, 2014
...read more
Yes :) Doing some breathing exercise can help cope with panic attacks, or use the method of distraction such as chewing on gum, or blowing on your thumb which can return the heart to normal pumping rhythm.
makgoby
on
Nov 3, 2014
...read more
Deep breaths and ridding yourself of all things that would spark any sort of negativity for the time being.
Mareh
on
Nov 3, 2014
...read more
Deep breaths. Remember that a panic attack is caused by emotions, and that physically you're going to be okay. Turn on lights, especially if it happens at night. Call someone you trust if you feel alone.
lightPetrichor34
on
Nov 4, 2014
...read more
Check out the anxiety self help guide, but things that might be helpful are deep breathing (so deep that your stomach moves and your chest presses out, try five or seven seconds in, five or seven seconds out), focusing on relaxing specific parts of your body one at a time, or calling somebody who can either talk you through it or get your mind off it. Most countries have anxiety hotlines you can call to talk to somebody, too. Seeing a therapist regularly can also help relieve built-up stress, as can exercise and keeping busy.
RisingSun
on
Nov 11, 2014
...read more
Finding a good support system will always help me. If I feel a panic attack coming on I will tell the people around me, and ask for their help.