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Updated 1y ago

Coping with Panic Attacks: Tips and Tricks

what do you do to get through your panic attacks?

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chazza

1y

I try salt on tounge it triggers brain to wanna wash salt off hence stop being stuck in panic attack mode
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JadinTB

1y

Holding or putting my hands in/under something super cold. its a part of the T.I.P.P. skill i learned in group therapy.
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WitchyWoman89

1y

When mine are really bad I sit in a hot bath.
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Juno2191

1y

I use weighted blankets to get through mine, and provide a distraction that'll ground me
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SharkBlood23

1y

Crochet. My babies (pets)
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DimDim

1y

Holding and rubbing a towel has been helpful for me in the past. While reminding myself "no emotion can ever kill me" and perhaps a nice shower 💗💗
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sarm

1y

I turn down the lights, grab a blanket and put on either a Disney film or guided meditation. I use the dare response too and now they last not as long. You can get dare from amazon by a guy called Barry. Its worth it. Also a herbal tea to sip and soft things to touch. I stroke my dog
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Alika

1y

Deep breaths
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Karmaline

1y

Personally I take my medication if it gets bad enough, (I take Xanax, lowest dose) and then I turn on some calming music while laying down. I also draw or just let my emotions out. Sometimes crying is better to do than to bottle it up. I wish the best for you and I hope you find something that works for you! 🤗💕
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ThunderBeetle

1y

Weighted blanket or ice dive
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mieu

1y

I take a nap
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rustyshackleford

1y

Body scan
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Igglepiggle

1y

I try to widen my field of view like just focus on things in the distance and seeing the edges of my vision as that I can really feel reduces my anxiety it takes you out of survival mode, but I usually end up throwing up lol not on purpose that’s just my bodies response to anxiety
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PercyKourage

1y

It depends on what spurred it on. Sometimes it's easiest for me to distract myself with a game, chat with friends, things like that. If it's more of a trauma related panic attack, long hot shower.
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sillyashell

1y

Listen to music, exercise, do research on something that entices me, play a game, or just lay in bed and wait. Depends on how severe the attack is but I find that any sort of distraction is what works best for me
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Owlstoe

1y

War heads (sour candy) and ice packs to the chest
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star_brite

1y

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 method helps me. It's focusing on 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things that you can hear, 2 things that you can smell and 1 thing that you can taste. That always helps me to stop focusing on my panic attack.
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Kingswife

1y

Drinking water, weighted blankets, and mints
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MSede

1y

Deep breathes, a stress ball and a playlist that I feel empowers me to be strong, brave.
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JumpingMouse

1y

Guided meditation, distraction, exercise/moving around (as your body is wanting you to run, it acts as an outlet for the built up energy)

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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