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Here are some remedies I've found to be really useful (and my panic attacks have caused me to ring an ambulance several times.) Please add to this as we go along.
I'm hoping this thread could be really useful to those who are very stressed and those who have panic attacks.

1. Breathing. Very simple. Breathe in for a count of 3, hold for 3 and breathe out for 5. Keep doing this until you begin to feel calmer.

2. Chanting.
Chant in a low, calm voice to yourself Om Mani Padme Hum which means 'the jewel is in the heart of the lotus' (loose translation). It is a very famous Tibetan monks chant. Keep repeating it to yourself calmly and quietly while breathing deeply, maybe with your eyes closed.

3. Listen to nature sounds. By this I mean rain fall, waterfalls, rivers, babbling brooks (I find the sound of water very calming), jungle sounds, bird song, whaetever floats your boat really.
Lie back and listen to these sounds while always breathing deeply and thinking about how warm and safe you are.

4. Guided meditation. You can either buy a CD of this, download an MP3 (or several) or you can go here:

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Have a little listen to some of them and wait until you find one you like then follow the instructions.

I hope these suggestions ar helpful to you. i wanted to share them as they have really helped me over the last 4 days (and I know that's not a long time but they have made such a difference within that short period of time that I wanted to share them with you all)

Much love and many huggles to you all xxx
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What if your neighbors are slamming doors and running up stairs every 20 seconds? I can't tune it out with sounds of nature or meditation. My neighbors make so much noise it triggers many of my attacks. Then my neighbor called security on me because I was crying in my apartment. Security said he would call the cops on me if I did not stop crying. I can't leave my apartment when I am this much of a mess. I wanted to go to a hospital on more than one occassion. I feel I am going insane.
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I should also mention that I live with earplugs in my ears every moment I am in my apartment. And I still hear the noise from my neighbors slamming their doors. It makes my floors shake when they walk in the hallway. I complained to management and they did nothing but threaten me with outrageous penalties for breaking my lease. I will be moving out in a few weeks but it has been the most horrible apartment experience ever. No meditation will work for me.
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Fucking hell, where do you live? And how is it that security can threaten to throw you out of your home for crying but cant throw the others out for making so much noise?
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Thanks for posting that. I'm looking into the meditation on youtube just now.

*hugs*
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Thanks i realised i needed something peaceful to listen to a few weeks ago but didn't know where to find anything. I usually listen to Louise Hay. LOUISELHAY.COM and WWW.LOUISEHAY.COM She does alot of stuff on self healing and loving the inner child. Positive affermations to say to improve your thinking etc Thanks for the advice.
I also know about herbs for depression, ect so if you need any advice just ask.

Love Me Dee.
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Hey there all. I just joined this forum/community to find some ways to help my 14 yr old daughter de-stress. It's causing physical symptoms now. I wanted to share a website with the group that I find inspiring, and the video is free. It's called "The Secret", the guide to "The Law of Attraction". It shows how we bring the things that happen to us, to ourselves, and how positive thinking can lead to positive results. Check out the free video, and the Oprah broadcasts in February 2007. Remember, "All That We Are, Are The Thoughts That We Have"...good luck...Mari

http://www.universallawstod ay.com/secret.html
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Cut and paste the link in your browser...:-)
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What about prayer redhaired? I know someone who can only calm down from having a panic attack or stressing out if someone else prays over them.

Prayer always helps me to calm down.
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What about prayer redhaired? I know someone who can only calm down from having a panic attack or stressing out if someone else prays over them.

Prayer always helps me to calm down.
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What about prayer redhaired? I know someone who can only calm down from having a panic attack or stressing out if someone else prays over them.

Prayer always helps me to calm down.
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