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Hi guys!
If your like me alot of anxiety leads to a full on panic attack of feeling terrified, full of adrenaline and pins and needles!
I've had one almost every morning for the last week and have had to call an ambulance on one occasion as it got that bad.
When you get these horrid feelings all you want to do is sit or lay down untill they disperse but it's not always that easy, as with me.. sitting still makes me think more! Anxiety and thinking don't mix too well as we know.
But I found a way to stop these panic attacks from the onset, yesterday morning I had the most terrifying attack i've ever had, I thought half way through that if I can distract myself enough surely it will go, much to the suprise of my worried parents I got up onto my feet and began doing star jumps, counting every single one out loud untill it had gone! No word of a lie after 20 star jumps I had completely shifted the panic attack and felt normal! I was amazed!
I had another attack this morning and did the same thing, again.... 20 star jumps later... It had gone, if you have to do more then do more, do it untill you feel normal but make sure you count out loud, shout if you need to.
After doing some research, your body cannot physically create bad or negative thoughts if you are exercising as too much of your brain is being used to jump, move your arms and legs and count at the same time.
It's been a lifesaver and I can feel the attacks diminishing, I even do it when I get bad thoughts .
Give it a go!.
Won't hurt to try .
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tinytitch22 lewis49025
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Like you I suffer from panic attacks and anxiety on a daily basis and if it happens in the morning, it sure puts me in a worse feeling for the rest of the day.
I hope doing these star junks will help and doing a little exercise won't hurt
lewis49025 tinytitch22
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I promise you it works, do it at the onset of the horrid negative thoughts and the will go away as quickly as they came.
tinytitch22 lewis49025
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Like you I wouldn't wish this on my worse enemy and unless you're going through it, it's hard for others to fully relate to how you are feeling.
Any other tips would be hugely appreciated
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malcolm47 lewis49025
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Good idea,distraction of any sort always works,I remember years ago in the throes of my really bad days I was working and feeling particularly awful,when all of a sudden a colleague collapsed,i rushed to her aid and my anxiety just disappeared only to return with a vengeance later,but yes it works,although unfortunately for me your star jumps are non-starters I have just had dual knee replacements and am not allowed to do it,but hell i may even give it a go,just have the ambulance ready!
Well done,good
Regards Malc
Elisabeth35372 lewis49025
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