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ItsErin

Updated 1y ago

Tips for Dealing with Panic Attacks

Hey guys, what helps panic attacks?

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Some methods that may help with panic attacks include putting something cold on the neck, talking softly to calm down, using pressure points, practicing mindfulness, engaging in grounding techniques l...See More

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Bre19

1y

What helps me is having a comfort item with me at all times, music, going to a safe space, Coloring, going outside, meditation and sour candy.
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Saturn_Silver

1y

Weighted blankets and comfort objects like stuffed animals really help me
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HocusFocus

1y

I agree with this one
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Meeeeeeeeeeeeeee

1y

I find counting slowly helps. Backwards if it's really bad.
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Fldreamer

1y

Candles, fresh air.... Beading are 🤗😥
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SleepyLizard

1y

Listening to a recording of someone counting slowly and breathing deeply along to the rhythm
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SleepyLizard

1y

Also finding all the colours of the rainbow in my immediate environment
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Quillathe

1y

Drinking water slowly and the technique of identifying 5 things i see 4 i can feel 3 i hear 2 i smell 1 i taste
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BrokenPotato

1y

I tried so many things to help panic attacks and nothing really helped me until I found this breathing technique and it’s a life saver; Breathe in slowly through your nose until you can’t breathe in anymore, then breathe in a little extra and then exhale through your mouth slowly and steadily. Hope it helps you too ☺️💕
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ebbertke

1y

Hugging a stuff animal helps me or hugging someone who's close to me
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MeRiCa

1y

Do you have any coping skills that you feel have worked for you ?? Like for me I will journal.. color.. play games on my phone.. arts and crafts... Crochet ... Or music and when I can get myself motivated enough a walk!
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bubs34

1y

I remember that it's a state of mind and it can't physically hurt me. I also share what I'm feeling to my friends around me and I try to distract myself
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Keisha

1y

it really helps me to look at a physical list of panic attack symptoms, because in the moment i feel like i’m dying and having some sort of cardiac episode
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Happy2Heal

1y

Ice cold water to my face, ice cold shower or if in public, run ice cold water over my wrists. Tapping the inside of my wrist with force while telling myself “You are okay. You are calm”. Once I can breathe, I do box breathing. If I feel anxiety while driving, I hum. Shake your body as soon as you feel a panic attack coming on.
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xenith

1y

it’s sounds so cliche but deep breathing can really help, also things like aromatherapy, and sometimes a change of scenery can really help, even if it’s just walking to a different room than where you are having the attack. also remember it will be okay and you are okay, wishing you luck :)

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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