What to do when you know your about to have a panic attack

Hi Vivianna and welcome back,

Although I am sorry to hear that you are feeling a return of anxiety.

My most helpful tools for warding off an attack are breathing exercises and positive mantras.

I will reapeat a comforting and reassuring phrase to myself over and over while breating deep and slow. The phrase might be:

"I am okay, this is just anxiety making me feel this way, and it can't hurt me."

I hope that you were able to get into a calmer state, and were able to get some rest, and backt to feeling good again!

Update when you can.

S.C.

I don't know if this will help you, but sometimes when I feel an attack coming on at night I grab a pen/paper and just write everything that's going through my head. The trick is to not over think it, just write whatever your feeling. I find that this helps to address what's really triggering my attack. Also, I keep a stress ball (Play-doh works too) next to my bed because squeezing it helps to refocus my brain. I know that your symptoms came on at night so this might not be the best option but I also find sometimes taking a brisk walk/run helps combat panic attacks.
Best wishes!