Is anyone good with panic attacks. I'm having one after

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Is anyone good with panic attacks. I'm having one after another I'm literally trembling. I need someone to help talk me down. Please

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#2

So this isn't the place to go in emergency huh

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#3

Breath , long slow breaths

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#4

I'm trying. It's hard

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#7

Thank you so much I'll try that

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#8

When I am struggling with panic attacks, I find that it is best to ground myself. Look around the room and find:
5 things you see
4 things you can touch
3 things you hear
2 things you smell
1 thing you taste

Also try to force yourself to drink some water and if someone is with you have them hold you and try to distract you with something (tv, a game, etc). If you’re alone then I recommend taking a shower, that helps me a lot. You’ve got this, we all believe in you!

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#9

Frusterating but helping some. Thank you

#10

Thank you. I am alone. That seems like a good idea

#11

Feel free to message me whenever you need to, helping others out helps us stay sober :muscle:

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#12

Thank you so much. I will

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#13

Check out the Dare app .

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#14

I just downloaded it. Thank you

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#15

Be strong my friend

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#16

Meditation for mild anxiety. If I can’t meditate I call/text for help until I get help. Talking it out almost always calms me.

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#17

Thank you

#18

Yeah that's normally what I have to do. Seems another person is the only way I get calmed down

#19

For me, focusing on breathing makes me more anxious because I know I'm not breathing right. I try to use self talk. Rationalize if this is a real fear and if there is anything I can do. Music helps me a lot. Try to put on your favorite music. My neice says wating something helps her but doesnt for me.

#20

What’s been helping me for the last 18 months is talking about it with my sponsor. Sharing about it in meetings.
Listen to feedback from others rather I like it or not and rather I agree or not. Truth is most don’t understand our dilemma.
Constantly do gratitude checks. Take several showers if necessary. If you need to talk I’m here for ya.

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#21

I’m checking out the Dare app.
Interesting.
Thx

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#22

This is going to sound weird, but it helps to suck on something. Anything. Tricks and calms the brain. Like a lemon with pepper on it or a popsicle. Cold showers also help shock the system. Comedy is the best remedy Though, put on a funny tv show or movie. I’m here if u wanna talk, don’t hesitate to reach out. :two_hearts:

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