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Hi, about once or twice a day I just start getting a feeling were I need to increase my breathng rate then all of a sudden I feel like I can't breathe/catch my breath so I then start Panicing an then comes the dreaded worry and panic which I try to contain but I just can't, the annoying thing is I get these panic attacks because I think about past ones and I can't seem to shake it off, I've never been diagnosed with anxiety as such but from a lot of personal experience I know exactly what it is. So I was wondering if anyone maybe had some suggestions on how to help with this or better ways of calming myself down, thanks plus I am 18 years old male
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You could try deep breathing excercises to try to control your breathing before the attack starts, or during one to try to calm yourself down. There's a lot of information about it on the internet, including youtube tutorials and such. See for yourself how (and if) it works out, and contact a therapist who can help you with your fear of panic attacks.
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You've been given some excellent advice on breathing techniques and I add my voice to that advice.
In addition, there is something that you can do to gradually limit the intensity and frequency of the attacks. My advice in no way is meant to diminish how horrible and frightening a full-blown panic attack can be. People frequently describe it as if "they are dying", so I start from that point.
You are likely familiar by now with the fear-adrenalin-fear cycle. If not, let us know, or check it out on the web. This will explain the mechanics of what is happening to you. Once you understand how panic attacks work, you have a powerful tool to help you control them.
It's very important to remember that even though it may feel appalling while you are going through it, a panic attack is not going to do you any physical harm whatsoever. Many people start to worry if their heart may be damaged, or something in the brain, but not so. Basically, a panic attack is what your body is meant to experience if you were suddenly and unexpectedly facing a life-threating danger. However, you are experiencing them when there is no danger, so instead of running for your life or fighting off your attacker, large amounts of adrenaline just wash around in your bloodstream with nowhere to go, and that causes the symptoms.
Next time you think you are going to experience this, try to remember what it is, try remembering that you are only fearing fear itself and you are in no danger, and if possible, if the symptoms kick-off, try letting them flow through you. Experience the feeling, focus on it, and remain aware of what is happening and how. If you can practice this, then you should find the attacks become milder because your anxiety doesn't react as strongly, and they should also reduce in number.
If you have any more questions about this, please feel free to ask. Will be thinking of you mate with a great deal of understanding and empathy. :-)
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