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Posted 6/6/2016 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
Hello! I'm in the middle of a pretty bad panic attack. It's been going on for almost 2 hours now. I'm having trouble calming down and am so uncomfortable (heart racing, shaking, chest tight, sweating, etc). I forgot just how hard these can be. Any advice, recommendations, encouragement?

THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Posted 6/6/2016 2:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Liz,

I am so sorry you are having a tough time currently. :(

Along with slow, deep breaths...try repeating some positive/reassuring mantras.

"I am okay, this is just anxiety...it can't hurt me...and it will pass."

"I have faced this before, and have the tools to beat it again."

These two are just examples...but you can use any statement that resonates with you.

The positive thinking has an actual effects on the neurotransmitters in the brain...and will help to calm you!

Know we are surrounding you with support. You are going to get through this...and be stronger for it!

S.C.
Posted 6/6/2016 3:05 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you!!! After months of mostly manageable anxiety, a big one is hard. I'm working on thinking positively, reminding myself I've done this before, and reaching in to those coping skills.

This community is so, so wonderful and amazing. I'm beyond appreciative and grateful for this forum. Thank you very much!!!
Posted 6/6/2016 3:25 AM (GMT 0)
I know...

...sometimes when I am struggling...I actually envision the community here with me.:)

Even though I've not met all of you...I can see the HW family in my mind's eye...and it helps me to feel surrounded by support ! :)

S.C.
Posted 6/6/2016 5:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hope you are feeling better,

my thoughts are out to you.
Posted 6/6/2016 11:32 AM (GMT 0)
they are terrible when your right in the middle of them when i was going through one before i changed my mindset i know its hard but try to feel excited by it keep saying im excited im excited give me more (not that we really want more but it tricks the brain )
hope this helps you as it helped me
hugs x
Posted 6/6/2016 1:51 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks SC. It does help me knowing I can come here and just be honest.

Tungster - Thank you!

icando - I'm always open to trying new ways to stop these things so I'm going to keep that in mind.

Last night, I went on several walks, took a hot shower, talked on the phone with my sister, and finally fell asleep. My body was exhausted! I still have some next day anxiety, but I'm just going to try to take it easy today and settle my mind down. I appreciate you all!
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