Panic Attacks Support Group

A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...

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how do you react to a panic attack?

healingtears
healingtears
I was wondering if anyone else looses it when they panic. I feel like I go nuts and I just get so angry and I cant let things go. If I am upset with my boyfriend I just bug him untill I feel better or give up. But I am pushing him away. I am just so afraid to feel emotional pain I am afraid to deal with it alone so if he wont talk I bug him till he does. This is making everything so much worse and I dont know how to fix it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I used to hold on to the anxiety and anger following a panic attack for hours in the past. That of course made things worse but I didn't know how to change. Now I just take a deep breath, or a bunch of them, think of something funny or something that makes me smile and I just 'let go' of what just happened (the panic attack) and move on.

You can also go for a walk to release the tension or listen to some music; anything that will distract you from negative thoughts that may follow after the panic attack is over.
healingtears
healingtears
How long did it take you to get to the point that you could let go? I feel like I need to fix things right then which doesnt help. I am just so worried 24 hrs a day and when I panic it is horrible.

I am glad I asked about this it is encouraging to know someone who was able to get through it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have experienced the same feelings. I then realized that anger really doesnt help the situation,in fact it made it worse. It is also great to have a people for support(I often use my husband) but I also have learned that the release and peace has to come from within.I try really hard not to focus on the attack.You have to find what works for you- self talk(I use this lots)-walking-music-refocus your thought-etc. An attack will pass the accomplishment of succeeding through it doesnt. Hope this helps