First time panic attack
I just had my first panic attack, I got it from my mom but I only started having it about a week ago, I wasn't prepared to do a practice debate and my mind went into flight or fight mode.
does anybody know how to prevent them at all? Its scary.
@limesnlemons44
Hey, I'm sure that this is a scary time and I feel for you. Panic attacks suck and tend to make people more anxious about getting them. There really is no preventing a panic attack, just figure out what your signs are before it happens so you can find a safe space. It would also be good to figure out what triggers your attack.
The best advice I can give is to follow the 5 grounding step (five things you can see, four things you feel, three things you can touch, two things you can smell, and one things you taste). While going through one, just focus on your breaths and take loud, long exaggerated breaths. And try your best to remember that you are not dying, it is panic talking in your head.
Good luck and I really hope that you get a hang of living with anxiety and reach out to someone in your life if you can. Lots of love, Nella <3
@limesnlemons44
Hey there, I'm really sorry to hear you went through that. Thankfully there are ways to help prevent panic attacks by recognizing triggers or the symptoms of an oncoming panic attack and taking steps to calm yourself before the attack happens.
Symptoms may include:
shaking
feeling disorientated
nausea
rapid, irregular heartbeats
dry mouth
breathlessness
sweating
dizziness
and a general feeling of anxiety
If you think you may be having (or starting to have) a panic attack it is suggested you close your eyes breathe deeply, slowly and gently through your nose then your mouth, alternating between the two (counting to five for each breath may help).
You can also reduce the chance of having a panic attack by exercising often, practicing deep breathing regularly, cutting out caffeine and alcohol and practicing mindfulness.
@limesnlemons44
It can be from pressure. So if you're pressuring yourself to do something or to do something perfectly, take a step back, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth as if you're exhaling through a straw. Tell yourself there's no reason for you to need to be perfect :)
It'll be okay
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