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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Currently having a bad attack

Mellie28
Mellie28

Hi guys, I have suffered with anxiety for years, and I'm currently having a bad attack. Been over an hour, pain in my arm, tingly hands and feet. Racing heart. I wish the symptoms didn't mimic those of a heart attack as that fear makes me panic worse. How do you guys deal with panic attacks? Do you have any tricks to make it stop? Thank you. 

rcurtis1010
rcurtis1010
download this app called "simple habit" honestly its gotten me out of some really tough situations. They guide you through breathing exercises and you can cater towards what triggered that panic attack if you know..
Also if you have any essential oils like lavender and eucalyptus those really help.
I find tea extremely calming and honestly I'm young (22) but I like to listen to adventures in odyssey it actually really calms me down because it makes it so I don't have to think...
I'm sorry youre going through this... Message me if you want to talk through it <3
Mellie28
Mellie28
Thank you for messaging, I appreciate it! I will get that app thanks,
Melis
Melis
Hi Mellie,

You are not alone! I like to spray Eucalyptus on my favorite pillow and listen to this guided meditation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRfrrhDRJ4w)
It also helps to call someone up and speak to them to shift your focus.
I really like chamomile tea and also even benedryl helps to calm down your symptoms!
Melis
Melis
Hi Mellie,

You are not alone! I like to spray Eucalyptus on my favorite pillow and listen to this guided meditation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRfrrhDRJ4w)
It also helps to call someone up and speak to them to shift your focus.
I really like chamomile tea and also even benedryl helps to calm down your symptoms!
arfie
arfie
Just breathe. . .

When I can regulate my breathing, the physical symptoms ease, as well.
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