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What's the best way to recover from a particularly bad panic attack?

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Anonymous on Mar 11, 2015
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Treat yourself the way you would a close friend in the same situation. Find a comfortable place to relax, watch a show, eat a snack, read, take whatever time you need and don't focus on anything other than your own comfort and calming down. Talk yourself kindly through the emotions and take deep breaths.
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Anonymous on Jul 27, 2015
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Do something relaxing that you enjoy. First calm yourself, listen to music, light a candle, drink some water. Then do a quiet activity like colouring or reading. Let it be expressive and calming.
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Bobcott on Dec 22, 2015
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Hmm, I had a particularly bad panic attack roughly a month ago, and haven't had one ever since. I'll explain what I did during and after the panic attack, so hopefully this may help you. When I had my panic attack, I immediately went to the ER. After checking my vitals, however, the doctors told me that there was absolutely nothing wrong. I felt a bit relieved hearing this, but I still did not feel 100%, so I refrained from physical activities for about a week (P.E., breakdance, etc.) After that, I simply went to school, hung out with my friends, had a great time, and ultimately managed to forget about my panic attack. So, basically, it might help if you refrain from physical exertion, hydrate well, and engage socially with your school, friends, and family. Hope this helps :)
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liquidgold on Mar 15, 2016
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Recovering from panic attacks is something that varies from person to person. Personally, breathing with the hands of a clock helps me a lot. It also helps me to drink some cold water.
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alexxhere on Jun 14, 2016
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If you have just had a panic attack, it's a build up of stress, so it's good to just breath deeply, get some water, relax for a bit and talk to someone.
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Anonymous on Aug 29, 2016
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this works for me, but if you want to try it you can. I count to 4 and breathe in and out on each count. just focus on those numbers. meditation works. I crochet. things that bring my mind at ease.
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YourPalAmy on Jun 6, 2017
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When recovering from a particularly bad panic attack, it's important to keep breathing. I personally like to take breaths that are 4-by-4 (4 counts in, 4 counts out). It helps restore regular breathing patterns and resting heart rate. Be sure to remember that you are okay, that everything is fine, and that you are SAFE. It helps to think of something you enjoy, a good memory, or a place that makes you feel at peace.
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Anonymous on Aug 28, 2017
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Steady breathing will help fast. Putting your hand on your diaphragm and taking slow breaths with your eyes closed can slow your heart rate too. This will stop your body shaking and slowly bring you down from the panic attack
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MysticLoveWarrior on Oct 30, 2017
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My personal experience is that it's good to get outside and sit quietly with the earth. I try to regulate my breathing with whatever rhythm I feel that day. It sounds kooky, new-age, and maybe kind of silly, but it helps me recover a sense of safety and meaning. I think sometimes we benefit from putting away our rational minds and opening ourselves to the idea that we can feel greater things than society's expectations.
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Anonymous on Mar 5, 2018
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Do the things that make you as calm as possible. Like get yourself in a calm place. Focus on positive things or just something other then the attack or how your’e feeling. Focus on a sound for instance. Notice your environment ... slowly relax.
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