How do i cope with these panic attacks?

[anx mum]

Had quite a good day up til about an hour ago chest feels tight feel like i cant breath and feel dizzy in tears how can i control them?

[ann88]

hi the first and best thing to remember is that no matter how frightened you feel, no harm will come to you. There are millions of people who experience panic attacks and not one of them has ever died or had a heart attack as a result of a panic attack. Just breathe through it and let the panic run its course without trying to fight it away, just let it happen and wait for it to pass. Which it WILL DO.

Stay positive. You WILL get through this, when I feel bad I sometimes find it helps to read the 'Panic Attacks' page on the left hand side of this site under 'Problems/Issues'. It generally calms me down a bit. You will be absolutely fine!

[paula lynne]

Hi anx, have you read the info in the left hand column regarding panic and anxiety? x

[ChrisK]

Don't resist it, you would merely aggravate it, just lay down and let the feeling pass, consciously knowing that you'll be fine when this is over.

[anx mum]

Hi anx, have you read the info in the left hand column regarding panic and anxiety? x

thank u both not matter how many times i get a panic attack and symptoms really scares me think summat gonna happen. Cant cope with the breathing symptom always end up in tears.

[joans60]

Hi anx mom just breath through it
Is there anyone with you
If you can just lie down and relax
If you are hot just open the window a little
You will be okay





Joanxx

[paula lynne]

But think about it, youve had this so many times before, and nothing did happen did it?! I must have had 2000 panic attacks, and everytime I thought "oh this is it, Im REALLY going to die/faint"...and I never did. And neither will you. Knowledge is KEY. As soon as you understand whats going on in your body, and REALLY understand it cant hurt you, only then can you begin recovery. x

[anx mum]

Hi anx mom just breath through it
Is there anyone with you
If you can just lie down and relax
If you are hot just open the window a little
You will be okay





Joanxx

thanx joan xx