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A bath helps my anxiety. Anyone else?

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Dastardly2015
Dastardly2015

So I have found that when I'm about to have a panic attack or feel anxious about anything, a bath helps me calm down and I am completely relaxed, but obviously I can't have a bath while at work or when I'm outside doing anything with family/friends. Therefore I was wondering if anyone has a secret or some tips that help their anxiety? 

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  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 Dastardly2015

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    During a panic attack when all symptoms are rushing thru you...fill a basin with the hottest water you can stand and out your hand in both face down. Also, crushed ice chips under the tongue. It confuses the body and it has to react and interrupts the panic adrenaline cycle. Buys a few extra minutes and sometimes thats enough to self calm.
    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67

      Posted

      Not out to burn yourself make sure it as warm as you can tolerate. Just saying 😊
    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67 Dastardly2015

      Posted

      The ice chips i used a ton in the car And in the mall or anywhere in public needed. It works very well. The basin not as well but a still better then it would of have been. The water tends to drain faster then i would like it too..i used the sink. 
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