Panic attacks when alone

Hi Cyrene and welcome!

I know that a lot of members here have trouble being alone. Monophobia is fairly common, and you may want to look up previous threads on this subject by doing a search here. You can do so by clicking on the 'Search' icon upper right on the toolbar, and inputting key words such as 'fear of being alone, ect.

Here is a list of sites for coping skills for anxiety and panic. These are from our Resources (main page, 1st thread) that is full of great information and self-help.

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

 

You may also want to explore all of the ideas in your above poll. They all have their place and benefits when it comes to seeking to treat your issues.

Post with us anytime for support. You will always find encouragement and caring here among our members! :)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

dear divine prince, i ve been following the problems you ve had with conventional treaments for anxiety. i notice here, that you mention taking deeper breaths to try to stop hyper ventilating. i wonder if you would be willing to try a very simple breathing exercise that was taught to me to help with my severe bronchiectasis. it helps me, very quickly, to get back into a comfortable breathing pattern, which in turn, calms down the terror i feel at not being able to breathe. please let me know how you go. 1/breathe in for a count of 2, 2/breathe out quickly, through pursed lips, for a count of 6. repeat these 2steps , 6 times, then breathe normally. i pray this helps you, blessings