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...
I was thinking and I feel like I should share some coping strategies when anxiety strikes:
Run up and down the stairs (burns up adrenaline)
Do progressive relaxation (contracting &releasing muscles)
Watch TV
write
pray!
take xanax
take deep and slow breaths
Do grounding exercise (like sit in bathroom and start describing IN DETAIL what I see around me, helps with regaining thinking control!)
When I absolutly panic I bust out the paper bag and breath in it, I also run up and down the stairs or go jogging (exercise is AWESOME for anxiety) and of course take Xanax.
Run up and down the stairs (burns up adrenaline)
Do progressive relaxation (contracting &releasing muscles)
Watch TV
write
pray!
take xanax
take deep and slow breaths
Do grounding exercise (like sit in bathroom and start describing IN DETAIL what I see around me, helps with regaining thinking control!)
When I absolutly panic I bust out the paper bag and breath in it, I also run up and down the stairs or go jogging (exercise is AWESOME for anxiety) and of course take Xanax.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I am usually so overwhelmed by them I forget to do anything except telling myself over and over " Your NOT going to die" and "Where the eff is the exit" LOL
Thanks again!