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How do you deal with a panic attack?

Profile: Dovah
Dovah on Apr 29, 2015
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Breathe. Breathing is an important part of a panic attack, big inhales through the nose and then exhale through the mouth, this will calm your mind, as well as lower your heart rate and blood pressure!
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 4, 2015
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I would listen to music, remind myself to breathe slowly and hold my breath (to balance the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels) And sometimes staring at clouds with no thought or judgement can really calm my brain down too!
Profile: brilliantSoul17
brilliantSoul17 on Mar 7, 2015
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Whenever I have a panic attack, I can usually alleviate the symptoms by doing deep breathing exercises or attempting to focus my attention on something that isn't related to the panic attack or what triggered it.
Profile: Stillhere
Stillhere on Mar 8, 2015
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I usually sit on the floor and try to count to 20 will breathing . Holding breath helps too. I usually think about save , peaceful place I created in my mind.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 1, 2015
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I usually try to handle my thoughts. I relax my body taking deep breaths and maybe close my eyes for some seconds. I usually whisper 'It is ok' to myself many times until my body is relaxed. Then I try to think of something which makes me forget and calms me down.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 25, 2015
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I think that breathing is probably the most important thing to do when you're having a panic attack, using a breathing exercise that works for you. It's also important to make sure you feel safe, both my mentally (or even verbally) reminding yourself of that and working to change your environment to make you feel safer. I like to turn on all the lights, open a window, and curl up under my blankets in my bed until the panic has passed.
Profile: SmilingMeow
SmilingMeow on Apr 30, 2015
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i tell some one i m close to(parents,girlfriend, friends etc) and ignore it and move on and i will do some meditation
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 17, 2015
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First remove yourself from the issues that put you in the attack, then start using skills and coping tool. If none are know then seek a listener to help find a way to learn a coping tool or skill or use the 7 Cups of Tea self Help Guides to help.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 23, 2015
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Are you asking how I personally deal with it?? I sit there and cry about it. and then try to connect to a listener lol. I don't have much luck dealing with them. Kinda like now!! Tons of pain..
Profile: calmsunshine89
calmsunshine89 on May 27, 2015
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Take some deep breaths and close your eyes. Think about why you are having this panic attack and tell yourself that it won't last forever.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 5, 2015
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I try to remember that I've had many before and I survived each one. I have tests done to show that my physical self is in a good condition and that helps me rule out the idea that I'm having a heart problem for example. Keeping myself active and making sure that I don't give into the scary thoughts really help too.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 5, 2015
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The number one issue with panic attacks in not being able to catch your breath. I have discovered that this is because during the attack, not enough air is expelled from the lungs before another breath is taken. So instead of panicking further, purposely exhale as long as possible. The next breath will be complete and full.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 14, 2015
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When I was going through a panic attack my heart would pound and then start racing. Then my breathing would become disregulated. For me I found that by slowly getting my breathing under control i could slow my heart rate dow and reduce my levels of anxiety. Initially I found learning how to take deep and slow breaths while having a panic attack very hard so I would practice my breathing exercises when i was only mildly anxious. Eventually I got there!
Profile: Sangie
Sangie on Jun 23, 2015
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Take a deep breath and remember no one is judging you. People are generally more concerned with themselves. No one is out to get you and remover yourself first. Deep muscle relaxation and breathing techniques. Start out small if you're anxiety gets to you
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 11, 2015
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My best option is too take 10 very deep breaths, if that doesn't work try taking more deep breaths till you feel calm. Keep your heart rate and mind steady as in panic attacks it puts pressure in both.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 8, 2015
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Separate yourself from everyone, close your eyes, sit down, take deep breathes, tell yourself everything is going to be okay.
Profile: EmpathyLoveAndHope
EmpathyLoveAndHope on Jan 11, 2016
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There are several ways to cope with a panic attack, some of which will work for you and some of which won't. It depends on what makes you feel relaxed, whether it's meditating, writing, listening to music, or anything else.
Profile: RememberYouAreNotAlone
RememberYouAreNotAlone on Jan 25, 2016
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I was diagnosed with severe social anxiety when I was 9 and i've had it ever since. I have had my fair share of panic and anxiety attacks (too many if you ask me). I do not believe that there is really a way to "just deal" with a panic attack, they are very real things and some people need to understand that. But something that does help me feel like I matter to someone is having somebody that cares for me around; they don't have to talk to me or anything, all he (that special someone happens to be my boyfriend Tyler) has to do it hug me or hold my hand or keep contact with me in a way, I guess this helps me keep me grounded, during the attack I can't really control what I focus on or what I think about or what i'm doing for that matter, but once the attack has receded enough for me to become aware of my surroundings again, his contact gives me something good to focus on. Remember to always keep fighting and there is always light in the darkest of places, all we have to do is find our way towards it.
Profile: JoyfulHeart822
JoyfulHeart822 on May 17, 2016
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Take deep breathes and close your eyes. Try to repeat a mantra. I find that sometimes you just have to wait it out. If you remember that there will be an end- you'll be just fine.
Profile: Reddy
Reddy on Jul 5, 2016
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Breathe. Just breathe. Concentrate on the breath. Plant your feet on the floor grounding yourself and KNOW that this will pass. Diaphragmatic breathing slows palpitations, reduces adrenalin output and restores the breathing to its natural rhythm. And know that is will ALWAYS pass and cannot hurt you.
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