Panic attack: what is it, how to stop it, what to do after
probably long, but important thread
probably long, but important thread
WHAT IS PANIC ATTACK
It& #39;s a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. When panic attacks occur, you might think you& #39;re losing control, having a heart attack or even dying.
It& #39;s a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. When panic attacks occur, you might think you& #39;re losing control, having a heart attack or even dying.
SYMPTOMS (I think those are the important ones)
Chest pain, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness or faintness, sense of impending doom or danger, fear of loss of control or death, wweating, trembling or shaking
Chest pain, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness or faintness, sense of impending doom or danger, fear of loss of control or death, wweating, trembling or shaking
HOW TO STOP
1) Deep breathing
2) Recognize that you’re having a panic attack
3) Close your eyes
4) Use muscle relaxation techniques
5) Picture your happy place
BREATHING EXERCISE
1) Deep breathing
2) Recognize that you’re having a panic attack
3) Close your eyes
4) Use muscle relaxation techniques
5) Picture your happy place
BREATHING EXERCISE
WHAT TO DO AFTER
examples i find out helpful
focus your attention on something else
chat with someone u love (anyways my dms are open, u can tell me everything)
take a nap
meditate
be nice to urself
examples i find out helpful
focus your attention on something else
chat with someone u love (anyways my dms are open, u can tell me everything)
take a nap
meditate
be nice to urself
SOURCES
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