Diversion has always been that I know works for me. However sometimes taking that first step to divert can be hard a times. I find relying on a schedule do that I don't lose focus, I even set aside a time for worrying. My schedule list goes something like this;

Pee
Brush teeth (buttom row)
Brush teeth (top row)
........

Yes my list can get quite technical. If I'm not careful when I brush my teeth, I end up only brushing the bottom set and that's that. I do this diversion with or without a panic attack. To me it gets useless when a panic attack starts.

Someone posted a comment on this site a few months ago that Ive
found helpful. If you feel an attack coming on , focus on an object and
try to name 10 things about it. Something as simple as a leaf will work..
its green , it has ragged edges, it is flat, etc. Its a way to occupy your
mind beyond what youre feeling. I also find that slow controlled breathing helps.

I usually just try to keep my mind occupied. Exercise has been a huge help so far, provides some nice temporary relief.
Alcohol is also relaxing but I always feel way worse after I sober up.

most of the time it is my husband, then exercise! I cannot talk myself out of an attack, it just doesn't work for me, postitive talk doesn't work either, my anxiety is too major for that!

Coming here helps me more than anything. I get to write all my issues out in my journal or a post on here and it makes me feel better and not so alone!

My go-to is a treatment plan. Currently that's

Meds, for me that's BuSpar and Remeron.

Psychotherapy that's both CBT and other therapies,

Face to face support (DBSA is very good)

Resolution (finding creative solutions for problems that trigger anxiety).

Virtual Support right here.

Thanks guys for chiming in.

I find it interesting that when my team is losing, "anxiety UP".....team winning....."I get all happy".

....anyway.....a good massage can so help with my anxiety.

Diversion has always worked best for me.

In order to calm myself down from an Anxiety Attack, I listen to music or I go on this website. Both of those work for me really well. I can't talk myself out of an attack, and meditation is bullshit. So yeah...those 2 work really well. :)