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Panic attack as we speak, can anyone help please?

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pauline95899
pauline95899

I've woke up panicking over an irrational thought that I can't seem to get off my mind. I've calmed down a bit but just need a distraction if anyone can help please? X

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  • Guest
    Guest pauline95899

    Posted

    Hey there,

    Sorry to hear about this.

    Have you tried watching a video on YouTube or Netflix?

    • pauline95899
      pauline95899 Guest

      Posted

      I've started reading a book which seems to have done the trick 😊 thank you x
    • Guest
      Guest pauline95899

      Posted

      No problem. 

      If you need anything at all, post on here or feel free to send me a PM.

      You are not alone and you can beat this.

      Good luck and all the best!

      smile

  • jacki20012
    jacki20012 pauline95899

    Posted

    Hi,

    Try picking a song you like and sing the lyrics out loud. It might seem hard to remember them but try

    • pauline95899
      pauline95899 jacki20012

      Posted

      Thank you! Think I would wake my hubby and kids if I did that lol. I've started reading a book which is helping. Thank you for the idea though 😊 x
  • kayla1865
    kayla1865 pauline95899

    Posted

    Me too. I got a job again, and I start tomorrow morning. I can't sleep. sad
    • pauline95899
      pauline95899 kayla1865

      Posted

      Aww, if I ever have anything new to go to I always imagine coming home after. What it will be like and what I will do when I get home. That seems to help me! Good luck with your new job x
  • carole28488
    carole28488 pauline95899

    Posted

    Hi, Pauline.  I have suffered from panic attacks for many years.  Thank God, I'm on the right meds now, but I'm here for you if you need me.  I live in the USA, and I have found that beta blockers, along with antidepressants and antianxiety meds work for me.  I still have one once in a while, but these things really help.  I have found that prayers, meditating, playing games on my ipad, etc. help to talk my mind off it.  Also, take a cold wash cloth and rub it all over your face and neck...very relaxing....Keep in touch, we are all here for you....HUGS.
  • candace58535
    candace58535 pauline95899

    Posted

    concentrate on your breath, i often times sit and close my eyes and see an elevator going up as i breath in and hold the breath for a few second and then breathe out and lower the elevator , breath is very important and when we are anxious we have a tendency not to breath the wright way..

    another suggestion try and do somthing you love that serves as a distraction

     

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