@Karizma2 I've dealt with these before too, and I've found that the best thing you can do in a panic attack is stay calm. Just take a few slow deep breaths, close your eyes, and focus your mind on one thing that makes you feel happy or relaxed. Do this for as long as you need to until the attack has passed. Talking to someone you trust about it also helps. Hopefully this helped :)

@Karizma2

I don't know much about panic attacks, but I think (again, I don't really know) it is similar (?) to stage fright. Tight chest feeling, hard to breathe, difficult thoughts, right? I think...

What helps me is I close my eyes and think of a raining meadow. I don't know why, but rain really soothes me. I enjoy walks in rain, listening to it, etc. And a meadow is an open space, no people, just green grass with the occasional deer. So put the two and two together, I become relaxed.

I don't know if this will help you, but I just wanted to share my way of calming down, in hopes of it somehow being useful to you.

Hope things look up for you! Be well! :)

@Karizma2 I have a teacher that i trust in a lot and i talk to her and she helps me, if im crying she'll give me a certain amount of time to cry and let it out until i have to calm down and "put my big girl pants on"

@Karizma2 I have panic attacks too and what I've learned was just to get out of the situation. Or if you ant then close your eyes, lean against a wall and breath in for four, hold for two out for four again. The wall should help keep your mind somewhat on earth if you get what I'm saying.

@Aliza9394 I'm sorry. I am not in anyway close to your position, but I also have difficulties. I think maybe talking to someone about your troubles as they arrive to mind could help. I know, "Aren't I already trying to talk to some people?" is what runs through most people's minds, but what I am trying to say is find a way for the thoughts that are either negative, or maybe even positive, and get them out. Talk to a close friend; or, if no one is around, write a journal.

I hope that this helps in some way shape or form. Things can get better. It may take a while, but bad things do come to pass. :) Have a nice day.

@Aliza9394 It may not seem like you have something to fight for right now that you are in pain, I know it hurts and I know you want it to go away. You may not feel motivated about graduating or anything, but you have to think about this: it will get better. You have to be strong, and push yourself to the limit, it won't be as hard as you might think, and if it is, you'll have friends at 7cups that will help you overcome this difficulties. If you can't stop crying, we'll help you wipe your tears, if you can breathe, we'll help you to get calm. You just have to believe in yourself and believe that bad things don't last. At the end, you will be so happy and so proud of yourself. Once the pain dissipates, you'll be able to see all the amazing things you are capable of doing, and you'll see that there's always light at the end of the tunnel.

Don't give up :)

@KBJellybean Warm hugs for you! I know you can get through it, as long as you stay positive <3

@KBJellybean (BIG HUGS) try and remember the techniques and factors that had helped in the past with depression. With my past depression I was able to come out of it by seeking therapy, meds, friends and family to talk to, changing lifestyle/bad habits, EXERCISING, eating healthier, realizing big deals are NOT a big deal at all, meditating and just not thinking too hard about anything negative. Whenever you find a depressing thought approaching, distract yourself with ANYTHING. really work at this and once you do this over and over and over, negative thoughts will shrink in size and frequency. (HUGSSSS)

@KBJellybean. """hugs you"""friend

@KBJellybean Keep going! You can overcome this :) If you did it once, you can do it again, we have faith in you. Warm hugs

@50schick I need that too. Let's just virtually hug and tell eachother that everything is going to be fine, if not today, someday for sure. Humans are pretty damn amazing. You are pretty damn amazing. I am pretty damn amazing. Don't forget that. Best wishes for you and your kiddo <3

@50schick I have a lot of experience with children and I know that they are extremely vulnerable at suck a young age. You are such a strong mom for just coming on here. Your little one will grow up to realize what an amazing momma you are and you can say it wasn't all easy. You are a prime example and your kiddy will be greatful for you. I bet he loves waking up to your face and voice, your the only familiarity your little one has. Stay strong and just remember it won't always be like this. Lots of hugs. I hope you and your kiddo have lots of luck as well!

@UltimaWraith does everyone really dislike you or are you making assumptions about most of them? in life, for no solid reasons, 1/3 will like you, 1/3 will dislike you and 1/3 will be indifferent. it's best to be independently happy from everyone and everything without attachment to external happiness (or things you can't control).

@Youboughtmeacronut everything, including pain, is temporary. now is a good time to learn to be happy independently from everyone else and without expectations of the future. (hugs)

@Youboughtmeacronut

*Hugs* Maybe try just sitting down with him and talking to him. Good communication and being open with one another are both very important if you want a good relationship. Just ask him why he's not talking, and if something is bothering him, do your best to listen to and help him.

@Youboughtmeacronut

did something happen or did he just stop talking for no reason?

@Idontknow27 Hun the best way to solve this problem is to go to the gym! Get fit! This will motivate you and stop you from being bored and is scientifically proven to make you happier! Love you xx hope this rough patch clears doll

@Idontknow27

You're not alone, ok? I feel the exact same way: overweight, depressed, living in fear because of my anxiety, and don't know what to do with my time. You just have to get motivated to change. Go to the gym, start eating healthy, and find a hobby or activity you can spend time on that will take your mind off eating. And also, don't hate yourself for the way you look, it honestly does no good. If you ever begin hating and criticizing yourself for the way you look, turn it around and use that time and energy to actually try to change it. All in all, the three keys to overcoming this are motivation, positivity, and self-confidence. I know you can do it, sending hugs to you :)

@BeautifulDisaster14 Go to the doctor! It takes courage but it will be worth it in the end! Xx

@Mary2016 it's not crazy. My son is an only child and I will feel extremely lonely when he goes off to school. There's a term: empty nest syndrome? It's ok to miss him. It's totally ok to cry. I can only suggest finding some kind of activity you enjoy, that you can jump into, when he leaves. It might help you feel less sad.

((Hugs!))