How do you deal with pulling yourself out of a panic attack when others just say "Snap out of it!" ?

Many people don't know what it's like to have a panic attack as they have never experienced it first hand. To them, it's easy for you to 'snap out of it' and 'get over it'. But we who know that it's not that easy, as much as we wish it was! I think that at that moment when you are having a panic attack, it is important to give yourself some space and distance yourself from those people who are telling you to snap out of it and get over it. Being around them in that moment can add to your panic which is not what we want at that moment! Giving yourself some space to breathe and calm down at your own pace and rhythm, will help you out a lot more in the long run, rather then covering it up to 'snap out of it'

Pulling yourself out of a panic attack is an extremely difficult thing to do. I myself have them regularly, whether it be at home or in a restaurant. many different things can trigger them, but only one thing can stop them; you regaining control. while others who have never experienced an anxiety attack don't really see it as a huge issue, it is. one way i bring myself out of an anxiety ir panic attack is making myself aware of my surroundings and gaining control of my breathing. i make myself aware of my surroundings by identifying: 5 things i see, 4 things i can touch, 3 things i can hear, 2 things i can smell, and 2 thing i can taste. this helps you regain contorl of your surroundings.

Take deep breaths and listen to your heart start to slow down, and count backwards from ten. It helps.

I don't pull myself out of anything: I can't. When I'm having a panic attack, my anxiety is uncontrollable. It's too powerful to be held back. Others don't have the right to tell me to "snap out of it" when I'm in the midst of a heavy fog of panic.

When I panic I usually try my best to remove myself for a situation. I find a quiet place and sit, and I take deep breaths, focusing on how the air goes in and out of my lungs. If i can't remove myself from a place I still use the breathing technique. Focusing on my breath helps to quiet the mind. You really can't just "snap out of it" A panic attack is your bodies fight or flight response, so all you can do is provide a comfortable way to ride it out. Just remember it won't last long and you will be OKAY!

"Snap out of it" is poor advice. If it were that easy, then it would be a hobby instead of a real issue. Try and find the coping mechanisms that work for you (i.e., deep breathing, meditation, mindfulness, etc.) and talk to your doctor or counselor to pinpoint methods that will work best for you.

Obviously they arent understanding if they say that. I personally understand that not everyone can get why people do things. It does slightly get mad when someone says that but I brush it off eventually. They'll hopefully understand it one day

Calm yourself by remembering that you are only having a panic attack and that nothing more serious is happening to you. Continue to take slow, deep, complete breaths. Slow, deep, complete breaths will relax your body, which is the first step to reversing the release of adrenaline.

This is always tough. It takes a lot of focus, which is difficult when you're in extreme panic mode. Slow, deep breathing helps tremendously. It may seem like it's lasting forever, but you have to trust that your breathing will get you through it, and just focus on your breaths, not the time you spend in panic. If you can practice breathing deeply & slowly through your diaphragm while you're not having a panic attack, you may be better prepared to handle it when it does come around. Practice often - it's very calming.

I take long deep and slow breaths in and out, until I can feel my heartbeat starting to slow down and my breathing regulate.