What's the best way to deal with a panic attack?

Question

I have them a lot and worry that the symptoms I'm feeling are really a heart attack. So that just makes me panic more. Or I'll worry about getting stomach aches, which will in turn CAUSE them and thus create a cycle of panic. Any tips?

Answer 1

Sit down and take nice slow deep breaths. Inhaling, count one thousand and one.. one thousand and two.... then exhale for the same count. And if you are having them often, I would consider seeing a doctor and try to find out why you are experiencing them so frequently. And you can always go in to the hospital and see someone for help while you are going through the attack.. they can assess you better then to be sure you aren't experiencing a heart attack. I would also look at the possibility of seeing a counsellor and trying to get to the root issue of your panic attacks. The mind is a powerful thing so you will need to learn how to use it to better heal yourself. If you would like to join a group of people who are learning to heal themselves, you certainly can. Go to http://groups.msn.com/PositivelyWell and tell them little softy sent you when you apply to join the group. We have message boards, online workshops throughout the month, and it is almost like joining a family.. we are very supportive of our members. I hope this helped you some.

Answer 2

I know the feeling of an anxiety or panic attack to well. My last one was about 4 days ago. I have an anti-anxiety medication I take. This of course doesn't always work for me. What helps me is to remind myself that this is a part of my life I have to deal with. I do this by just letting the bad feelings run their course, I know it will end. If I am not alone when one strikes, I usually will get to a private place and hug myself and if I need to gently rock back and forth. It may look strange, but it provides an outlet for my nervous energy to be released.

Answer 3

Hi,
There is this guide by anxiety expert Joe Barry , he has taught thousands of people to be panic free without any medication using a revolutionary new technique, http://www.panicaway.co.nr , its really a great guide , it should help you get rid of panic attacks forever in a few days

Hope this helps you and wish you the best of health

Answer 4

When you realize an attack is happening, sit down, take deep breaths, and think about being calm.