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How can I learn to recognize the triggers of my panic attacks?

Profile: KKGunner
KKGunner on Dec 1, 2014
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Write. After a panic attack write down what your panic attack was like, how long and how intense it was. Then write what you were doing before, what you did when it stopped, what surroundings or people you were with when the panic attack occurred, and eventually, you may realise a pattern.
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Profile: strongerthanever
strongerthanever on Apr 19, 2015
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i found keeping a journal of when my attacks happened helped me map what was triggering them and what was helping them move along
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 25, 2014
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When you feel panicky, if you can notice what caused it. Also situations or people that make you uneasy, if its a person their characteristics
Profile: Arkelight
Arkelight on Dec 27, 2014
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Take a moment to think about what's happening around you when these panic attacks present themselves. Are you around a lot of people? Did you feel claustrophobic at the time? Did you have an important interview? Look for a pattern and work from there.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 17, 2016
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We can do it be being a little mindful about our surroundings and our natural reaction to it. Normally the causes of panic attacks are very easy to pin-point, when it is coming from a particular thought or incident related thing. But when the cause gets jumbled up in a series of events, it is better to look at things with a' from a whole to a part' method which means to slowly deduct the addendum events and find out the one which triggers the panic attack. Once you successfully find out the causes, it is important to understand the causes and the nature of the trigger, which is related to the cause. Another best way is to note down the causes in a small notepad, which is the next step. Writing it down helps us to identify where the problem is lying...and with that we can always make an attempt to self-motivate ourselves against such negative thoughts which bring in panic attacks
Profile: xfriendpleasex
xfriendpleasex on Nov 24, 2014
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Right before you start panicking think about what happened right before and what usually stresses you out
Profile: Eshilia
Eshilia on Nov 26, 2014
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I started recording my panic attacks to try and figure out the pattern. I'd note the place, how I was feeling, certain thoughts that kept reoccurring, etc. Soon enough I could see what was triggering me and by recording it in so much detail, I could also track my improvement and see which coping mechanisms worked better.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 29, 2014
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This may be easier said than done, but when you come down from your panic attack, if you'll reflect on the events leading up to the panic attack, maybe you can become cognizant of your triggers. There's a term called metacognition which simply means "thinking about thinking." Try to pay attention to your unconscious-to-conscious thoughts during a panic attacks. They may also lend a clue.
Profile: vera156
vera156 on Dec 8, 2014
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The first would be that your breath is a bit too panty, like you ran. As soon as that starts, you'll know. Progressing, it can go to anything else. Not everyone has breath as the first. Try to ask a witness(close friend maybe) to observe you next time and check your first symptom.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 18, 2014
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Keep a journal of all the triggers that have brought on panic attacks and try to identify a pattern.
Profile: jasmineperhaps
jasmineperhaps on Dec 25, 2014
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Try and focus when you are feeling nervous/anxious/discomforted. Decipher what around you is making you feel this way. Is it being in a crowd of people? Having to speak to others? Presenting yourself in front of an audience? It may help to understand the triggers and consider ways to resolve these.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 3, 2015
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i learned that there can be the smallest or maybe several things in my environment that are triggering my anxiety and if you cannot control whats within your environment, the best thing to do is take yourself out of that situation as quickly as possible, breathe, talk to someone if possible and try and figure out a solution. even if that means not re-entering that environment where you felt unsafe. you might want to seek out some help for your anxiety/panic attacks and figure out other ways of dealing with them as well :)
Profile: dkotabarrios
dkotabarrios on Apr 2, 2015
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Pay attention to what you are doing and what you are thinking about when you have panic attacks. Also, sometimes there are no obvious triggers. Panic attacks can happen at any point in time with reason or no reason.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 24, 2015
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Perform data collection. For every time after you experienced panic attack, think of 3 things that happened before your panic attack. Write it down and keep collecting the data and hopefully soon, you'll be able to see the similarities from the episodes and that might help you pinpoint on your triggers
Profile: PainIsNotWeakness
PainIsNotWeakness on May 21, 2015
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Mindfulness meditation can be a powerful tool to identify panic triggers and recognize early warning signs of an attack. In my personal experience, taking inventory of subtle changes in my body and mentality (without feeling a need to "fix" them) at the onset of panic has gone a long way toward helping me identify situations and stimuli which trigger my attacks, as well as helping me learn to ride out an attack when my symptoms feel uncontrollable.
Profile: trisjlistens
trisjlistens on Aug 3, 2015
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You have to focus when you feel panic attacks. That way you can know. And you should not ever deny it. After the attack, think about it again, and you will surely know what triggers you. This works for me anyway.
Profile: braveHeart1989
braveHeart1989 on Dec 21, 2015
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When you feel panic first strike, notice what is happening to your body but don't let your attack subside.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 4, 2016
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I write what happened down so that later I can read everything and reflect on the situation. Maybe just be more observant on everything going on.
Profile: xcxmotionless
xcxmotionless on Apr 26, 2016
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Whenever you have a panic attack, once you calm down you can try to remember what happened or what you did right before the panic attack occurred. After a few times you should be able to tell a few of your triggers.
Profile: BigGreenCat
BigGreenCat on Aug 29, 2016
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If you can feel yourself starting to close up or panic, before it gets too intense, youll be able to see that one is starting. Its always good to take space in those situations and not try to force anything.
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