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Hey, as most of you know I've been having these fucking awful panic attacks and although I have a GP appointment on Thurs, I think it's that crappy guy I saw a while ago who was no use at all.
So I need some help. Breathing exercises, relaxing nature sounds, yoga positions, meds, EVERYTHING.
Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.
So I need some help. Breathing exercises, relaxing nature sounds, yoga positions, meds, EVERYTHING.
Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.
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I stand in a hot shower until the water gets cold. That seems to calm me down.
I also work very hard at not being critical of myself when I'm panicked.
Currently this is the problem that's causing me the most shit.
Any ideas? Breathing excercises only work while I'm doing them and I have air hunger constantly so that's no good.
i was worried about you; my aunt told me that if you try to breath from down in the pit of your stomach - like, take a full breath, and let it out that that helps.
i don't know if it does, but good luck
I really dont know what to do here :(
love ya hun
Cathy
good luck; we're here
Chicago what meds helped you? Did you suffer air hunger too or just panic attacks?
Oh wait, you need more than that! Gotcha.
Go find some music that is relaxing (Nature sounds, instrumental stuff, Anything by Enya, Yanni or David Lanz and Paul Speer) When you put in some music have the room at a comfortable temp and try not to have lights/tv/additional noise around. As you breathe in and out do it slowly and while you are doing them repeat to your self (out loud or in your head) positive afirmations of any kind. Things like, "I am in control of my emotions", "I am a calm person", "I am a happy person", "I am not going to give in to depression/panic attacks". Anything that fits you.
I do the same for my nightmares, I tell myself that I am in control of my dreams, that I am in a safe place now, that I am loved and that I have the power to change my dream if it turns into a nightmare.
I have also found that playing with play-doh, clay or a squishy stress ball can help. I have also used worry stones, they are nice because they are small enough to keep in your pocket so if you are in a public situation you can grab it and it is discreet enough not to turn heads.
If you are in a position to then after a panic attack write down where you were, what you were doing, what feelings were right before it etc etc. You may be able to learn what your triggers are.
Something I still do, wear a rubber band around your wrist. When you feel the attack coming on snap the band. Imagine a stop sign and tell yourself to stop the attack. Redirect your thoughts to something plesant and then bring youself back to what you were doing. Continue doing this every time you have a attack or the attack comes back.
Good luck hon, panic attacks are not fun, I know. But work on them one at a time and you will learn to gain control over them.