Anxiety attack at work

Hi Sie and welcome:)

Glad that you have joined us, and good question!

I used to have daily panic attacks, so I have probably had one just about everywhere...

The only way that anyone would ever have any idea that I was having an issue, is that I might become a little more quiet, since I would, like you, be breathing through it.

Breathing, along with postitve mantras to reassure one's self that everything will be allright are probably your best tools when having an attack at work.

I also never tried to fight against the attack, but would instead accept it for what it was...relax as much as possible, and tell myself that it would eventually pass.

At home I would work further on relaxation/breathing and other coping mechanisms that I found helpful, to bring my overall stress levels down, and attempt to lessen my attacks.

The interesting thing though, is that I rarely had an attack at work, and never one that was very significant. I usually had my attacks (and the worst ones) at home, or times when I was quiet and not occupied with something.

It kind of goes to prove that distraction really does work. I have to be fully engaged at work, so I don't have time or room for panic!

So accepting the attack, but also trying to move your mind towards some distraction is a good course of action.

I hope that you find it helpful to post here with us! Please continue to do so if you like...we are always glad to meet new members, and are here to listen and support.;)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

Thank guy that really help me out :)
One more question is there any natural cure for this anxiety attack as I don't want to go on medince

If you read my post Nervous and Mental Breakdowns you will see why I had to go on Meds. I have an awesome doctor who would never overmedicate. I was put on Xanax and Zoloft a week ago. Nights are worse for me because it's all quiet and I toss and turn. I'm seeing a counselor and have been using support groups through my church.

Good Luck