Sloop.........new member

Posted today by sloop @ 2:55 A.M.

 

  Panic Attack Today

I have recently started experiencing Panic Attacks but as yet not whilst driving.

       Mine seem to occur when I am at work ,shopping ,out with friends or at the cinema.

       I have kept away from medicines and am trying various alternative methods.  

       At the moment when an attack arrives I find a quiet spot , take deep breaths and visualise something good that has happened     in    the past or a really warming experience.

       This seems to help me,let me know if it is of any benefit.

       I am still reading up on this subject and trying different methods.

       If I come across anything else I will let you know.         

       Stay positive and good luck 

       

       Sloop   

 

  Hi STKitt

                 Thanks for that.

 Sloop

Sloop,

Welcome to the forum! Your tactic of finding a quiet place to calm yourself during an attack is a really good. Sometimes it's hard to get into that calming frame of mind, but don't let that discourage you. As with all our efforts to cope with anxiety, sometimes a method works better and sometimes the same method can feel less effective.

I will sometimes talk out loud to myself saying things such as "I'm all right. This has happened before, and it can't hurt me. I am safe. This is anxiety and it can't kill me." The speaking aloud helps me to prove to myself that I can breathe, that my lungs are getting air.

Good luck!

percycat