How can I stop a panic attack from happening?

Preparing for an attack like in the Star Wars rebellion. Gather your courage and tool such as meds, books, music, video links. It worked for me.

you have to stay calm take a deep breath and release it out don't try to think of anything else just stick to the situation and I promise you won't get a single after that :)!

I think there are many ways to stop a panic attack from happening, but one of my favorite ways (that is super easy) is called a grounding technique. It is a very powerful and simple technique that is used to keep someone in the here and now. They occur in two forms: sensory awareness (touch and feel) and cognitive awareness (thought/mental awareness). Sensory awareness: Example 1: Place your hands on the chair, couch, furniture you are sitting on and trace your fingers on the fabric or material. You can keep your eyes open or closed (whichever one is more comfortable) and imagine all of the textures you feel. Is it cold? Is it warm? Is it soft? Are there loose threads? Are there parts that are softer than other parts? Example 2: look around the room, identify all the colors that you see; if you are outside, look at the street names, identify as many street names as you see; Example 3: if you are in a meeting or class, look at the ground, identify whether you see tile or carpet, identify how many chairs, count how many pencils you see. Cognitive Awareness: Ask yourself questions to remember where you are at (this is used in many of the severe anxiety attacks). Example: What is my last name? What is today's date? What year is this? etc. My personal favorite is the sensory grounding.

You need to be able to identify what is making you feel anxious and target the anxiety at the source. Being able to understand your anxiety and letting it flow through you can help you to understand and overcome underlying problem that is triggering the panic attack.

Focus on your breathing and on steadying your heart rate. Easier said than done, I know. But it's possible! I like to immediately give myself space, especially if I am in public/a crowded place. Getting fresh air can help, or if that's not immediately available, sitting with your eyes closed for a few minutes and taking deep/slow breaths can help!

Distraction techniques are popular. Grounding is a common one, finding a number of things to see, hear, touch r things if a certain colour. Finding an action to distract yourself can also help to stop a panic attack as you are ignoring the feeling

There is no one way to stopping a panic attack, but the best solution is to control your breathing. Sit down, clear your head, and focus on your breathing, trying to slow it down.

Pause on whatever you are doing, focus on the circumstance you are in, tell yourself its okay and take really deep breaths. It helps.

Sometimes you can’t stop it from happening, but a good thing to have if you think you’re about to is coping skills. Now this can mean many different things to everyone. Coping skills can very from person to person. Music, reading, deep breathing, coloring, writing, basically any type of hobby, are all coping skills. But it’s also good to have coping skills you can use while you’re not at home, seeing as it may be weird to sing in public if that does help you. Deep breathing, counting to ten or saying the ABCs in your head are all good coping skills. And in case you’re still confused, coping skills are basically distractions.

I have suffered from major anxiety and panic disorder since being diagnosed in 2016. My panic attacks are exhausting and debilitating and I know how frustrating and endless they can seem. What's helped for me is simple grounding exercises to keep you present. For example, one that is easy and helps me is listing in your head: 3 things you can see, hear, and feel. My body starts to have a freeze response when I have a panic attack coming on, so trying to keep my legs moving can also be really beneficial. Finding ways to clear your mind before you get to the point of the panic attack itself, can be life changing. Personally, I'll try taking a walk around my neighborhood with my music on and my phone in my hand in case I need to reach out to anyone for help. Even sitting outside for a few minutes to get some fresh air can help clear your head as well as a hot shower. Try to focus on self care and try to appreciate the small victories that you achieve. For me, taking a shower or doing my makeup helped make me feel better in my own skin and it made me feel accomplished. If you need someone to listen, my private messages are always open to anyone and everyone. Stay strong, we're rooting for you!