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How do I stop thinking about when and where the next panic attack is going to happen?

Profile: OCDLena
OCDLena on Mar 14, 2016
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You have to learn to accept it. You won't be able to move on from it until you learn to accept that it may happen again and trust the when it does, you know how to handle it.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 4, 2015
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Well, people usually get panic attacks because they think that whatever makes them feel scared in the first place might happen in the future, or remember times that it has happened in the past. That's why you should try to focus more on the present, the moment you are living right now instead of thinking of what might happen in the future or about what has happened in the past. Because in this very moment your fears are not coming true, and you should try to mentalize it. But if you do have a panic attack, don't think of it as a horrible thing. Everyone has relapses while recovering from a bad situation, so see it as a chance to improve your coping techniques, and try to find what makes you feel relaxed, focus your mind entirely on that one thought.
Profile: creativeSunshine39
creativeSunshine39 on Oct 26, 2015
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by keeping yourself occupied. keep reading a book or talk to someone or text someone. eventually you will forget about it.
Profile: PaigeBuju
PaigeBuju on Jul 23, 2018
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What really helps me is to stop and think to myself "what is really happening?" I found a panic assistance audio that says remember that the panic will go away because that's how the body is designed, and that while the sensations it causes are uncomfortable and unsettling, they will not harm you.
Profile: XImperfectSymphonyX
XImperfectSymphonyX on Mar 2, 2015
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As someone who suffers from panic attacks herself, I feel that we focus too much on trying to avoid them. This leads you to think of them often. These thoughts of you however, are signs of panic disorder. A disorder in which someone can't stop thinking about panic attacks. You may want to speak to a professional about it :)
Profile: bunniesgomoo
bunniesgomoo on Jun 1, 2015
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Understand that panic attacks are based on your perception of a situation itself; I find that deep breathing and daily meditation has helped decrease my overall anxiety and how often I have panic attacks. When you start to recognise the symptoms of a panic attack, try to become completely still and focus on nothing but your breathing
Profile: freefromworries
freefromworries on Oct 31, 2016
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It's really hard to not worry about when and where you will have your next panic attack, and honestly, thinking about it obsessively can create a panic attack! The best advice I have for this is to try to just live in the moment. It is so easy to get distracted by thoughts of anxiety, but don't let them get you too much. Think about what is happening at the moment and go from there! Look around you and focus on that. Do everything you can to stay in the moment!
Profile: LondonEars5
LondonEars5 on Jul 17, 2018
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Panic attacks are normally brought on by a realistic feeling of no control. Addressing the situation gradually will build confidence to successfully get over these insecurities. Sel love and appreciation and choosing supportive friends who want you to do well helps. Join a support group and share these feelings.
Profile: beautifulvibesonly
beautifulvibesonly on Apr 11, 2015
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By taking life one hour at a time. If we are always looking into the future for something negative, how can we enjoy the now?
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 1, 2016
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Focus on something positive in your life, start a daily planner and include some pleasurable activities there that you can look forward to, come up with interesting ideas for holiday presents, find a volunteering opportunity, start a challenge or a project - take your mind elsewhere.
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