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What can I do when I am feeling in the verge of a panic attack at school?

Profile: Dovah
Dovah on May 2, 2015
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I know this is hard, but there are many options you can take: At college I ask my teachers to leave the classroom because they both know I suffer from anxiety. That's when it gets really bad though, as I understand this can cause a scene and not help. Remove yourself from any stressful situation If you can, go outside and get some fresh air, and breathe in through your nose deeply, and exhale through your mouth. Count your breaths to 4 and focus on your breathing. If any thoughts of anxiety come into your mind, calmly ask them to leave, and continue on your breathing. This will relax your body, lower your heart rate and keep you refreshed. Try to remember, it's normal. Your body is preparing for a 'fight or flight'. Meaning, it heightens it senses, adrenaline is rushed all around your body, making you shake, feel your heart pound and all the other symptoms you know. It's just your body heightening its senses :) I hope I could help, It helps me!
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Profile: soothingMango37
soothingMango37 on Mar 23, 2015
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If possible, excuse yourself class so that you won't create a scene in front of other people and/or feel embarrassed. Try to figure out what is causing you anxiety; if you know what is causing you anxiety, remind yourself that you will be OK (and the physiological symptoms will pass with time), and try to separate yourself from the source of the anxiety. When you have a moment to relax or step away from everything, come up with an action plan for how you can deal with anxiety or panic attacks in the future: ways you can de-stress in general, ways you can make yourself feel better so that external factors don't affect you as deeply, and ways that you can manage the situation outside of class. If you have an in-class issue that needs to be dealt with, handle the subject directly and seek help and advice from anyone involved. Tell yourself that it's OK for show weakness or not be perfect; it's OK to not be the best, and it's OK to ask for help.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 11, 2015
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I would make an arrangement with your teachers that allows you to leave the situation. I find that removing myself from other people helps. finding a quiet place with low lighting so that it isn't very stimulating. then i would concentrate on your breathing. taking deep and slow breaths
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 7, 2015
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when i feel on the verge of a panic attack, i ask to go to the bathroom and text my best friend to come out and i just let it out. having a friend comfort you is probably the best thing. or if i can't seem to excuse myself from class, i talk to the teacher that i'm having a rough day and go for a walk in the hallway.
Profile: Happytohelp2015
Happytohelp2015 on Jun 8, 2015
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Sometimes being around a large crowd and your flustered can cause panic attacks. Try go outside or to the bathroom and go into a stall. Take a deep breath (or not, depending on the bathroom state, lol) But give yourself that alone time to gather your thoughts.
Profile: SolvedSolutionLife
SolvedSolutionLife on Sep 14, 2015
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When you're at school, it is hard to be in a comfortable place most of the time. If you're in class, ask if you can be excused and, if so, then go to the nurse and tell her about what you are feeling. Don't worry about feeling uncomfortable because the nurse will totally do everything he/she can to give you the help you need. And also, he/she will probably direct you to a counselor to help you out with emotional distress.
Profile: Ginieboops
Ginieboops on Sep 30, 2015
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Ask to be excused by a teacher or have them know you get them a lot. If you can't do that holding your breath can help slow your heart beat. Visualising the panic helps to, give it a shape, colour and general abstract features and follow its movement with you mind and it should go down (this works with physical pain to) breathing exercises help to,
Profile: AlexJames25
AlexJames25 on Apr 2, 2018
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Different people respond to very different methods of coping mechanisms. The most consistent ones however are taking deep breaths, focusing on the smaller things such as the feeling of your feet on the floor, and counting slowly until you begin to feel calm again. I would recommend telling teachers of your panic attacks though, there is no shame in it and they may be able to help you more if they're informed.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 23, 2018
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Take deep breaths, go to the washroom and try to relax. Listen to soothing music, take a walk around if possible. In case you need help, talk to your friend or if there's a school councillor talk to them. (:
Profile: Sewyn
Sewyn on Jun 11, 2015
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Go outside, somewhere where you can breathe, a place calm and with no one around. If you are in class you can ask to go on the corridor or go to the infirmary.
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