Martin Burridge
07-08-10, 23:09
Heres a mantra that may help some of you with panic disorder. Ideally repeat it in the morning just as you wake and at night before you go to bed. If you practice self hypnosis or meditation repeat the mantra in your mind when you reach that very relaxed state.(it sinks in much better when you are relaxed) In most cases it is the fear of the panic attack that fuels the anxiety rise that brings on the panic attack. The mantra is designed to put panic attacks into perspective and help you understand it. If you have any questions about any of the points in the mantra post a reply and I will try to answer as best I can. I hope it helps.
Thanks Martin
The Panic Disorder Mantra
I know that if I have a panic attack it cannot hurt me. It is not dangerous
I know that if I have an panic attack it can’t last long. It will pass
I know that if I have an panic attack it will not affect my ability to drive
I know that if I have an panic attack my blood pressure rises so Im unlikely to faint (low blood pressure causes fainting not high)
I know that if I have an panic attack I will not go mad
I know that if I have an panic attack other people are unaware of it. They are getting on with their own lives
I know that I am able to relax
I know that if I have an panic attack I don’t need to leave because it will pass and I can carry on with what I was doing
I know that negative thoughts encourage panic attacks.
I know that positive thoughts discourage panic attacks
I know that avoidance will encourage panic attacks
I know that exposure to new experiences will make me stronger and reduce panic attacks
I know that today (or tomorrow if evening) I am going to live life to the full with or without panic attacks
Thanks Martin
The Panic Disorder Mantra
I know that if I have a panic attack it cannot hurt me. It is not dangerous
I know that if I have an panic attack it can’t last long. It will pass
I know that if I have an panic attack it will not affect my ability to drive
I know that if I have an panic attack my blood pressure rises so Im unlikely to faint (low blood pressure causes fainting not high)
I know that if I have an panic attack I will not go mad
I know that if I have an panic attack other people are unaware of it. They are getting on with their own lives
I know that I am able to relax
I know that if I have an panic attack I don’t need to leave because it will pass and I can carry on with what I was doing
I know that negative thoughts encourage panic attacks.
I know that positive thoughts discourage panic attacks
I know that avoidance will encourage panic attacks
I know that exposure to new experiences will make me stronger and reduce panic attacks
I know that today (or tomorrow if evening) I am going to live life to the full with or without panic attacks