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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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We've been having a rather shitty few weeks and its really starting to get to us both, i've always suffered from anxiety and depression so this isn't a new feeling but it is for Mr P. Currently in bed having a full on panic, the old super fast breathing but it feels like i'm not taking in any air, my pulse is racing and it feels like my hearts about to jump out of my throat, heads banging and sleep appears to pass me by.
Any hints or tips on how to deal with things like this? Do you suffer too? How do you cope? |
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"We've been having a rather shitty few weeks and its really starting to get to us both, i've always suffered from anxiety and depression so this isn't a new feeling but it is for Mr P. Currently in bed having a full on panic, the old super fast breathing but it feels like i'm not taking in any air, my pulse is racing and it feels like my hearts about to jump out of my throat, heads banging and sleep appears to pass me by.
Any hints or tips on how to deal with things like this? Do you suffer too? How do you cope?"
Can always message me, but the best way is not to get caught up in it and sort of try and live the raw visceral pain of it all. If you have someone to cuddle you while it’s happening then even better. But if you just get lost in a panic you won’t adapt to it. You also won’t ever get rid of it though. |
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"I found ashwagandha really helpful when I was stressed out and not sleeping early on in the pandemic. I have friends who have found meditation really helpful for anxiety. "
Ashwangandha is an adaptogen yeah, better for stress is probably Rhodiola. But if it’s a debilitating issue then medication is probably needed. |
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over a year ago
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A simple breathing exercise will calm you down. I've been doing it for 20+ years.
Hold the right nostril closed.
Breathe in deep through the left nostril.
Swap fingers and close the left nostril.
Breathe out through the right nostril.
Breathe in deeply through the right nostril.
Swap fingers and close the right nostril.
Breathe out through the left nostril.
Breathe in through the left nostril.
Close the left and Breathe out through the right
Make sure you Breathe in deeply repeat until you feel calm.
You can also focus on a letter of the word relax as you Breathe in and out
This method was taught to me by my relaxation counsellor at a psychiatric hospital and has got me through some bad panics.
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Have you tried the 5 4 3 2 1 method?
5 things you can see
4 things you can feel
3 things you can hear
2 thing you can smell
1 thing you can taste?
It can help you shift your focus. |
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"Have you tried the 5 4 3 2 1 method?
5 things you can see
4 things you can feel
3 things you can hear
2 thing you can smell
1 thing you can taste?
It can help you shift your focus."
Yes, grounding - or as others have mentioned, meditation. Breathe and focus on the sensation of breathing. The rush of air in and out of your nose. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Excellent advice above and then work on understanding the root cause of the panic attacks and try to address those whilst building your resilience - lots of online help
Its horrible when you are going through something like this, i hope you get some tools to help you overcome it x |
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Practice your breathing techniques as that's the only thing that can calm you down when your body panics. Also get out of bed, don't lie there as your brain will associate your bed as your panic place rather than your safe place. CBT is also very helpful to teach you with coping techniques and the reasons why you are anxious.
Hope your okay OP  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Lots of resources on the internet to support with this. Remember take all the time you need, do no rush/pressure on yourself, and it's okay to not be okay . |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Have you tried the 5 4 3 2 1 method?
5 things you can see
4 things you can feel
3 things you can hear
2 thing you can smell
1 thing you can taste?
It can help you shift your focus."
I suffer regularly from panic attacks and this helps me.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Some really good advice here. I use breathing exercises quite often. There also some podcasts out there for guided meditation that may help. I hope you find a way through x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I'm sorry you're experiencing these - I know just how uncomfortable and scary they can be.
All of the advice given is great. I'd add that what helps me a little is too know that the body can't keep it up. It will end. It may seem forever but usually is no more than 10 minutes for me. I find having something nearby that I can stroke also helps me calm down - my dog, a fluffy blanket, a soft toy. We each find ways that work for us.
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Sorry to hear that you are suffering OP.
I suffer always and I have found breathing exercises, meditation and just going for a walk helps me a lot. I think knowing my signs before the attack is full on, is key for me and then I can act before it gets overwhelming. Grounding is a good way also for helping you over the attack.
Don't be afraid to open up and say you are getting panic attacks.
I had them really bad just over 2 yrs ago for about 6mths. I was going through a very stressful part of my life then, without any close support. Often sat in a separate room doing breathing exercises, when others were around, to calm myself down and they still don't know it was happening.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We've been having a rather shitty few weeks and its really starting to get to us both, i've always suffered from anxiety and depression so this isn't a new feeling but it is for Mr P. Currently in bed having a full on panic, the old super fast breathing but it feels like i'm not taking in any air, my pulse is racing and it feels like my hearts about to jump out of my throat, heads banging and sleep appears to pass me by.
Any hints or tips on how to deal with things like this? Do you suffer too? How do you cope?"
Animals and nature work for me. Dunno what you have gong on in your life so it might not work.
Water is good too |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The only thing that really helped me was beta blockers."
I take those too - I still have attacks and they can be severe but I don't feel anxious all the time so I guess they're working. |
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