Panic attacks can be a difficult thing to live with. They stop you from doing what you need to do and can get in the way of your life. If you suffer from panic attacks, read on for some tips to help manage your condition and live a more normal life.
Remind yourself during a panic attack that there is nothing wrong with you, your nervous system is just sensitive and reacting to some sort of stimulus. This is only temporary and it will pass, and that you'll survive it and have absolutely no residual problems from the way it affects your body.
While you're in the middle of a panic attack it can truly feel like you're dying, but it's important to remind yourself that you aren't and that this is just a feeling, not a true medical problem. The more you can control your thoughts during an attack, the shorter the attack will be.
Try to look at what is happening to you during a panic attack and focus on reality. Either speak out loud or grab a pen and paper and start to clinically describe the situation at hand. Don't look at anything that is fear-related as it's probably not real anyway. Just focus on your body.
Using tactics to distract yourself during a panic attack can help you calm down faster. Try counting backwards from 100 as quickly as you can. Work on a complex math problem. Turn on the radio, and sing along to a song that you know. Concentrate on eating an apple. Do a crossword puzzle. Anything that requires focus and clear thinking is going to help you take your mind off of your anxiety and channel it into an activity that will help you relax.
As you can see, there are plenty of things that you can do to help manage your panic attacks and stop letting them take over your life. Keep these tips in mind so that the next time you have a panic attack, you'll be ready to manage it and continue your day.
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