Personally I find that going to online chat rooms helps me. I dont even talk to the people there just follow along with their conversations and it makes me feel less alone but also lets me know that time has not stopped which is part of my irrational fear of being alone. But you could also actually talk to people if you wanted. Healthfulchat.org is where I usually go to just listen but I'm sure there are other anxiety online chat rooms and also 7 cups of tea is a good site but you have to create an account to use it but you can connect to listeners from around the world so usually someone is awake to talk to but sometimes you have to wait a bit.

Other than getting comfort from people online, drowning myself in loud music is also helpful, watching tv is slightly helpful, and petting my cat is comforting so music, tv, and pets are other possibilities. The key really is to distract yourself as I have found that focusing on my breathing just makes me more anxious but breathing techniques help some people.

Thanks for answering. I will try some of those tips next time I experience one!

The first thing I do is manage my breathing and list 5 things I can see 4 things I can hear 3 things I can touch 2 things I can smell and 1 thing I can taste. Then I put on music but don't put on sad music put on happy music or music that you don't usually listen too. I find it hard to be serious when your listening to Hannah Montana..... it helps to sing and dance around even when you are overwhelmed, its like a way of letting go.

Thanks for the tips!