How do you calm your nerves?

Question

I am kind of a person that has a lot of anxiety attacks and gets scared a lot. I don't really know any ways of calming down and being relaxed.

Answer 1

listen to calming music.

something with lyrics you can focus on

Answer 2

This one is legal.  Drink some tea, catnip tea.  Catnip makes cats go a little crazy but the catnip tea will do the opposite to humans.  It will ree;ax you and help you calm down and sleep.  Chamomile tea might help too.  There are lots of LEGAL ways to do it.  Please don't smoke pot as was suggested.  Then you will have to owrry abot the consequences.

Answer 3

Hey, what calms me down is thinking of things that make me smile or laugh... animals are good because, they are always pleased to see you and always want a pat or cuddle, think of a moment when you and your friends had a good time! like one for me is when I was with my best friend and we were skipping down the street singing and quoting lines from a funny movie, there was a person who was sitting in a car watching us and the look on his face was priceless lol its silly but always brings a smile to my face.... if these don't help you out, maybe you should talk to someone! Don't be afraid to ask anyone for help.  

Answer 4

If you are not agoraphobic,then exercise is best.If you are then,try very deep breaths,hand on tummy,it must move when you breathe.So many anxious people breathe in at the top of the chest,this lowers their saturation of O2 and makes them panic,good luck,keep in touch.RB

Answer 5

1. Deep breathing.

2.Tranquil music.

3.Positive thoughts.

4.1 pint of Jack Daniels.

Answer 6

I am the same. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. I freak out about alot of things. I also tend to believe i'll always fail, even before i have even attempted. Just smoke a little pot, and if that doesn't help just go talk to your doctor. They may be able to help with some sort of medication if the problem is severe and affecting your day to day life.  

Answer 7

Pills.  (Lorazepam is the cure for panic attacks.)

Answer 8

I eventually had to get on meds. its really helped....

Answer 9

View the techniques for control of anxiety/panic attacks, in section 8, at ezy build, below. Begin, on this first occasion, only, by holding your breath for 5, or 10 seconds: this will give you the confidence to realise that YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR BREATHING, but not pass out, or die (your autonomic nervous system resumes breathing, if you become unconscious). Understand panic attacks, and what triggers them, in your life (if it is unresolved anxiety, or stress, see sections 6, or 42, respectively). The paper bag method works for most people: try it.  

   If you are fairly suggestible, the following are reliable: http://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/

Your last alternative is psychotherapy, to address its fundamental cause: read section 1, and examine the http://1-800-therapist.com/  website, and use the locators, and phone book. I used to suffer from panic attacks, until I questioned what had changed in my life, at, or just before that time, to trigger them. For some people, this is enough. These days, I have instilled the habit of, whenever a situation occurs where panic is likely, I visualise a large, "STOP!" sign, as vividly as possible, followed by repeating to myself: "stay calm" in my mind. You could try the same method. It usually takes 30 - 40 repetitions, for most people, to establish a new habit. I also suggest that you learn, then practise the controlled breathing technique, until competent, then employ it, at the very first sign of a panic attack.  

   Practice one of the relaxation methods on pages 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed. Also, give the EFT a good tryout, to see if it helps you. There is also a version for use in public places, (if you like, you can claim to have a headache, as you massage/lightly tap your temples, but you would then be restricted to subvocalising: saying it to yourself in your mind). Section 53, and pages 2, 2.q and 2.o at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris also refer: "Even though I sometimes suffer from panic attacks, I deeply and completely accept myself." Note: the controlled breathing only helps with the symptoms (as do medications/herbal remedies): you need to address the underlying cause, and this requires some form of therapy, and Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy has proved effective.

   Advice from a published psychiatrist on controlled breathing. (1.) Get a clock, or watch with a second timer. (2.) Practise for 5 minutes, 4 times daily, until proficient. (3.) Take a small breath in, and hold it, for 6 seconds. (4.) Think to yourself: "RELAX", just before breathing out. (5.) Try to feel a sense of releasing tension, as you breathe out. (6.) Breathe in for 3 seconds, then out, for 3 seconds. Try to make your breathing very smooth, and light, as you breathe in through your nose, and out through your mouth, or nose. (7.) For the next minute, continue to breathe in, and out, every 3 seconds. (8.) Go back to step 3, at the end of the minute, and proceed through to step 7, doing this for 5 minutes. Use this at the very first sign of a panic attack starting, or any time you feel anxious, or tense.  

   Because many people can't access/afford professional therapy, I include the EFT, and EMDR variant for them to try, free of charge. Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy is generally available in most areas, but EMDR (see section 33) may well be worth trying, and is becoming more widespread.

  (The following is a variant of EMDR therapy, which has been used successfully for those people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, insomnia, and anxiety: it is easily learned, quick to use, yet can be very effective. It is easy to be dismissive of such a seemingly unusual technique, but give it a good tryout, for at least a few weeks, to see if it is effective in your case).

Prior to using either of the methods in the above paragraph, first sit comfortably, and take a deep breath. Then, without moving your head, move your eyes from the left, to the right, and back again, taking around a second to do so (say: "a thousand and one": this takes approximately a second).

Repeat this procedure (without the words, although you can count, subvocally, if you like) 20 times: "A thousand and one; a thousand and two... " and so on, to a thousand and twenty. Then close your eyes and relax. Become aware of any tension or discomfort you feel.                      

                 Then open your eyes, and take another deep breath, and repeat step one, closing your eyes, and relaxing afterwards, in the same manner. Then, repeat the procedure one last time. Some people may find that this is all they need do.   With experience, you may find that you can practise this in public, with your eyes closed, which greatly widens the window of opportunity for its use, and avoids attracting unwanted attention. I have found that the 2 - 3 minutes spent using the EMDR markedly reduces distractions to the relaxation process, and is repaid many times over. Cut coffee use.

Answer 10

I do the same thing.  I feel like I am starting to have a panic attack.  This usually occurs after I have been on a depression binge for about a week and then I can't handle whatever it is that is bothering me so bad that my heart races and I can't sit still and I can' stop crying.  I have learned to get around people when I start feeling that way.  I also take a walk and make sure I don't forget to eat.  It's easy to tend not to have an appetite when you feel this pressure.  Your stomach feels full on emotion.  Pray and repeat Jesus' name over repeatedly and daydream of a place that makes you feel a sense of peace.