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How do I feel relaxed during anxiety attack and get re-focused on work?

Profile: lovingWords21
lovingWords21 on Jan 28, 2015
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Something that has always seemed to make anxiety attacks worse, in my experience, is an overwhelming feeling of being trapped. Realizing that nothing is ultimately required of me unless I say yes- that I am in control, regardless of anyone else's recognition of this fact. Every thing that I need to achieve is within me without pressure.
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Profile: caringSmiles20
caringSmiles20 on Feb 11, 2015
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I stop for a while. Observe my breathing till it becomes normal. Sometimes when anxiety attack is smaller, disturbed breathing becomes normal within a few minutes. For longer anxiety I try to think rationally and replace the thoughts which cause anxiety. Rational thoughts automatically reduces the anxiety.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 29, 2015
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Close your eyes and concentrate on breathing, only breathing, deep,breaths in and out holding onto something used to help me
Profile: BellatheHappyHelper
BellatheHappyHelper on May 11, 2020
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I try to take really deep breaths and try to count down from twenty. If needed I will repeat that until I feel relaxed. If I am still feeling anxious, I walk away from the situation and do something to take my mind away from the thing that triggered my anxiety attack. Listening to music usually always helps me relax, especially my specific playlist for when I have an anxiety attack. To get re-focused on my work, I give myself mini pep talks and offer a reward for myself if I complete however many tasks. For example, I tell myself: "If you complete 3 assignments, you can watch one episode of TV"
Profile: OwlKnowsAll
OwlKnowsAll on Jan 27, 2015
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First go to a place were you are safe and can keep calm! Stop the attack with exercises, like breath in-out Technics. Calm completely down. When you have control feel within yourself: "Can i handle my work and get re-focused?" Then the decision is up to you. BUT remember to take care of yourself, so you don't overwork!
Profile: FizzyReid
FizzyReid on May 8, 2015
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Deep breaths. Give yourself a pep talk. I always tell myself that I can do this. That I am stronger than how I'm feeling at the moment in time.
Profile: Kjarra
Kjarra on May 24, 2015
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After taking a deeeep breathe, you gotta put things into perspective. Notice few things you could enjoy at the moment. The touch of your hair which is really soft oh wow how soft. The smell of your hands you've just put cream on. The peaceful darkness when you close your eyes. The comfort of the armchair you're sitting in... Anything enjoyable. Remember the last time you've laughed. Remember the last time you smiled. Allow yourself to daydream for few minutes. Then go back to work. Don't forget to breath.
Profile: VanessaD92
VanessaD92 on May 24, 2015
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Deep breath, meditate and hit my yoga mat. Even a quick 15 minute flow can help my mind refocus. It takes a lot of practice and training to have this become effective though.
Profile: AdviceAlly
AdviceAlly on Jun 7, 2015
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i have an app on my cell phone called Pacifica and it helps my breathing when i have an anxiety attack, give it a try and see if it helps
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 30, 2015
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As someone who has anxiety attacks often, I use work and other activities (hobbies, etc) to distract myself in attempt to prevent them from happening. The only downside is that those feelings don't just disappear; rather, they build up. When I am having an anxiety attack, I get more anxious as I try to stop it from happening. I try to accept that it's going to happen and that it will eventually end. I also try to make sure that I am focusing on the present time; sometimes my anxiety is triggered because of unknown future endeavors.
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