How can I calm down during a panic attack?
MostColorfulHello
on
Jun 25, 2015
...read more
breathing exercises help immensely. I know from experience. try the 4-7-8 technique for starters.
plushButton95
on
Jun 19, 2015
...read more
Panic attacks can be incredibly frightening because your body is going through so many physical symptoms. Reminding yourself that the bad feeling won't last and these attacks can't hurt you might help you relax.
LaurenLizzy
on
Dec 24, 2014
...read more
Whenever I struggle to calm down, I turn on rainymood.com (a website that plays non-stop rain sounds), get under my covers, and focus on my breathing until I can control it.
Arkelight
on
Dec 27, 2014
...read more
Do your best to remember the techniques and exercises that you have learned.
There's many out there, find one that works for you and invest your time in practicing it.
BigSweatersAndHotChoc
on
Jun 20, 2015
...read more
Remove yourself from the situation and just sit down somewhere safe and have a drink of water if you need to. Try and control your breathing by taking big breaths in and slowly releasing them. This will eventually bring your anxiety down.
ItIsANewDay
on
Jul 4, 2015
...read more
First, relax your shoulders and become conscious of any tension that you may be feeling in your muscles. Then, with gentle reassurance, progressively tense and relax all the large muscle groups. Tighten your left leg while taking a deep breath in, for example, hold it, then release the leg muscles and the breath. Move on to the other leg. Move up the body, one muscle group at a time. Slow down your breathing. This may best be done by blowing out every breath through pursed lips as if blowing out a candle. Also, place your hands on your stomach to feel the rapidity of your breathing. This may allow you to further control your symptoms.
caiti
on
Aug 9, 2015
...read more
For me it helps to go into a quite room on my own and listen to music quietly it also helps to take sips of water and concentrate on the length of my breathes and my chest rising up and down. Also keep saying over and over in your head 'I'm okay'
FoundMyself
on
Dec 14, 2014
...read more
This is a great question. The first step is realizing that it is indeed only a panic attack and there is no real danger. Diaphragmatic breathing and deep muscle relaxation exercises can work wonders in the midst of a panic attack. If you find these aren't helping or that you can't calm down enough to get these going it might be time to consult a doctor about some different anxiety medications such as Xanax (if it is particularly bad), or Klonopin (long lasting.) These are in a class of drugs called Benzodiazepines which affect the central nervous system. Be careful though, because these do have addictive properties and can have awful withdrawal symptoms. Benzo's should never be used as a long term solution to panic attacks and should be used in conjunction with the deep breathing/muscle relaxation techniques.
Anonymous
on
Jun 18, 2015
...read more
The best way is to stop it at source. As soon as you feel panic coming on, use a distraction technique, or focus your mind on something else.
lacecierra2
on
Jun 20, 2015
...read more
I like to focus on one thing whether it be my breathing, the tick tock of a clock, etc. It helps a lot.
What are the main symptoms of panic attacks?
512 Answers
How long does a panic attack last?
321 Answers
How do I know if I'm really having a panic attack or if I'm just freaking out?
291 Answers
Are panic attacks normal? I feel like I'm going crazy.
156 Answers
How do paper bags help with panic attacks?
127 Answers
How dangerous are the physical symptoms of a panic attack-when I have one I feel like I could die?
110 Answers
