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

Profile: art4life
art4life on Jun 22, 2015
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go to the washroom splash some water on your face and then go outside for some fresh air this helps a lot
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Anonymous on Sep 21, 2015
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you need to calm, and try relaxing, speak with someone close to you, try to leave the reason of your panic attack, fight with this
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Anonymous on Dec 28, 2015
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Go to the bathroom, breathe deeply to the count of 4 and exhale to the count of 6 which will oxygenate your brain and keep you relaxed
Profile: morningperson
morningperson on Jan 26, 2016
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take a few seconds to recognize you are on the verge of a panic attack. put your hand on the nearest hard surface (a wall, a table, a locker) and take a small breath in through your nose, and exhale slowly out through your mouth. regulate your breathing, and remind yourself you are a human being, you are alive, and that you are just having a panic attack.
Profile: bouncyHeart63
bouncyHeart63 on Mar 1, 2016
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I use something called grounding when i feel panic coming on. I find a quiet safe place, I concentrate on one thing i can see, one thing i can hear, one thing i can smell and one thing i can touch. It helps my brain quieten down, so i can then focus on my breathing and slow that down next.
Profile: TheDarkestDarkness
TheDarkestDarkness on May 16, 2016
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You can try to talk about it with someone you trust. My best friend knows about my panic attacks, and when I feel that I'm on the verge I tell him and he helps me. Sometimes it works to go to a place where it is calm, for example outside. Those two things really work for me, I hope that they'll help you too!
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Anonymous on Oct 10, 2016
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I empathise that panic attacks can be very scary, especially in public places. Try to ground yourself. This includes finding things in your environment such as a smell, taste, an image or a sound that you can focus on. This should begin to calm you down.
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Anonymous on Jan 2, 2018
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Get yourself to a quiet place. The office would be best and you could also call a parent. Find five things you see, four things you feel, three things you hear, two things you smell, and one thing you taste. This is grounding and helps with my anxiety all the time.
Profile: Beckshey
Beckshey on Jun 19, 2018
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I used to get panic attacks during lessons. I would grip the edge of my desk because I felt that I couldn't breathe. At school, the pressure not to show any outward signs can make a panic attack worse. My advice would be if possible to try and seek out a place where you can be by yourself to try and calm down. Tell your friends so they can support you. If you feel safe, you could also tell teachers/school administrators or a school counselor if you have those available.
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Aon on Jul 10, 2018
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Think about school things. Read a book or ask your teacher a question. Anything to just forget about your anxiety. Books are a great way to zone out and forget everything.
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