What is the best way to get rid of a panic attack?
What is the best way to get rid of a panic attack?
Systematically learn to desensitize yourself to the stimulus that creates the panic. In other words, if you are fearful of dogs, systematically learn to become accustomed to looking at pictures of dogs, then move toward being ok at looking at a real dog from a safe vantage point. Then move toward looking at dog from a safe distance, etc etc.
To help you with this desensitization, learn to relax and calm yourself with deep breathing, and other relaxation techniques .
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Comment from rocker_chick
Time December 23, 2009 at 5:31 pm
relax, lay down and play some music and try to relax. that usually helps me
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Comment from robert KS LEE.
Time December 23, 2009 at 5:42 pm
try to cool down urself by breathing slowly,relax n relax. u may use a clean wet cloth rub on ur face n head.try to talk someone with u.
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Comment from oldhen53
Time December 23, 2009 at 6:18 pm
There is no best way other than see a doctor or ride it out and try to calm yourself down.
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Comment from Kerry
Time December 23, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Systematically learn to desensitize yourself to the stimulus that creates the panic. In other words, if you are fearful of dogs, systematically learn to become accustomed to looking at pictures of dogs, then move toward being ok at looking at a real dog from a safe vantage point. Then move toward looking at dog from a safe distance, etc etc.
To help you with this desensitization, learn to relax and calm yourself with deep breathing, and other relaxation techniques .
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Comment from douglas b
Time December 23, 2009 at 6:57 pm
A glass of red wine usually calms my nerves when I’m feeling anxious.
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Comment from wolfsong1111
Time December 23, 2009 at 7:35 pm
The very first thing you should do is concentrate on your breathing. It’s important that you take slow, deep breaths from your TUMMY because that triggers a calming response. DO NOT take deep breaths from your chest. Chest breathing triggers the "fight or flight" response that will make you more panicky and you could also hyperventillate.
Then, as someone mentioned, try to desensitize yourself to whatever it is that is giving you the panic attack. Consult a Dr. about this.
Good luck!
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Comment from Destined Martyr
Time December 23, 2009 at 5:26 pm
consentrate on taking deep breaths when you are feeling nervous. It will calm you down.
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