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chocoholic
08-10-08, 21:56
Hi all
I am seriously thinking of creating a panic survival kit to take out with me as a sort of comfort blanket.
Has anyone done this?
Any ideas what you would put in it?
Mine would contain a choc bar for energy boost, water, my self help book, maybe a lucky stone?? Whatever it takes....
Hi,
Maybe a list of positive thoughts.....?
Red
chocoholic
08-10-08, 22:11
yes absolutely!
I often think I will get a list of positive thoughts as my cup is always half empty!
bottle of water, rescue remedy spray, tissue with lavendar oil on it and my mp3 to distract myself when panic strikesx!
Wenjoy x
chocoholic
09-10-08, 21:55
Thanks Wenjoy - great ideas!
I have never tried rescue remedy spray although i have heard of it. What does it do?I understand the lavender thing as I have been using bubble bath with lavendar in.
thanks again:yesyes:
I did a thread on this very thing a few years ago lol! :yesyes:
http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3938
Piglet :flowers:
chocoholic
09-10-08, 22:19
thanks piglet
great minds eh... fab list, i have never tried rescue remedy buteveryone mentions it
chocoholic x
I used to carry a couple of Diazepam with me. Didn't really need to take them as just having them and knowing they would kill a panic was enough to stop panic starting. it's a crutch, I know, but it worked.
Tom
I take water and Diazepam too
Phill :shades:
I take water and Diazepam too
Phill :shades:
Wise choice :yesyes: sunglasses too.
Hi Choco,
My survival kit use to be, My MP3 with positive thoughts, calming talks, how to deal with a panic attack talk. I use to also take my psp, sounds silly because i am 38 yrs old, but trying to brain training really really took my mind off things, having to add up very quickly ect.. I used to take a cold apple to chew through playing the game. Also a list of positive thoughts..
I do say i use to take these things out with me, because i forget to take them now, it helped me so much i didnt need them anymore. So really good post from you, i hadnt realised how well i had done. This is some thing i had forgotton that i use to do oh so often, every time i went out, and used nearly every time i went out.
Take care
When I'm feeling nervous I keep my phone with me at all times (so I can call my mum or an ambulance :blush:) and my Ativan pills. I rarely use them but just knowing that they're there helps me keep calm.
Yes, i agree, rescue remedy - drops/spray or sweets. Neroli essential oil is also a good one for panic attacks , as is Ylang ylang - particularly good for palpitations/racing heart. I always have some of these around. If you can get to a kettle then some Valerian tea bags are good as well, don't taste that great but you could add honey/sugar.
Hey Phill2, i like your little quote - it is very true. Whilst we worry about our health life is passing us by. I once heard the saying, life is what happens while you are busy making other plans, I change it to life is what happens when i am busy worrying about my health. It is a waste of a life isn't it??
Meemo
chocoholic
10-10-08, 13:07
hi all
thanks for posts - its been really helpful to me and i hope lots of others too!
choco x
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