If you can exersize. It works.

Actually, the breathing exercise works pretty good.

When I feel a panic coming on, I turn the air conditioner up and turn a fan on. I know I am going to need it.

In the car, I turn the music up really loud and sing really loud.

If you have a pet - be soothing to the pet. It will soothe you at the same time.

Drastic - cold water in the face.

If you catch it in time, drink some Chamomile tea. Slowly.

Call someone on the phone.

I have more if you need them.

Anxiety - A way of life for me.

Panic is nasty... I find AP's can help as well... As others have said try and focus on something else that's simple
Big hug for you sweetie.. I hope it passes soon..x

It is difficult to "avoid" stress but I think we can find ways to "manage" stress. Some coping skills have been mentioned here already. The most important thing I have done for myself is to learn to recognize when I am pushing beyond my limits.

I exercise every day in some way.
I meditate and pray every day
I focus on how I feel when I wake up and make my schedule accordingly.
I get up and walk away from things that are overwhelming
I think things through carefully

Anxiety is a huge red flag for me. If I find myself getting anxious too often I know I am pushing things. We have to be pro-active with our life BEFORE we hit our limit. Not all panic attacks are avoidable, we can't always forsee them. That is where benzo's are helpful to me. When my anxiety begins, I breath, take a break, step away from what I am doing and take prn meds if necessary. It is most about taking care of you every minute of every day, not just when a panic attack hits.

((((Hugs))))

Thanks all for the great ideas ... except excercise lol I talked a lot out with a friend of mine and took my valium so I am doing better soon good enough I might get rid of some of the stressors.

Thanks again all I will keep you posted =)

Glad your feeling better. Panic attacks are no joke.

Just remember that it's just a panic attack and your not going to die. I was prescribed medication for mine but since I've gotten medicine I haven't really needed it. Breathe into a paper bag that helps. I hope I'm helping you..

I'm about to post a Topic. My trip to the Pdoc today, I ended up at ER.

Panic attack

I have learned , that a "basic" panic attack will last , generally under 30 minutes.

With that information , I can usually breath, meditate , calm myself enough to work through the panic attack.

I have recently learned , anxiety attacks can go on for days , even months at a time and can mimic heart attack so well, it can fool many Dr's .Only with blood work and other tests , can it be established you are having an anxiety attack, and not a heart attack

I say this , after spending 8 hours in an ER , trying to establish whether I had a heart attack or not ......it was a NOT

I have no idea how to beat a panic attack. I usually sit real still and shake in my chair until it passes.