When u have a panic attack?

Question

and u get the shakes and hyperventilate, how do you calm down and stop hyphenating, I prefer to not take valium as makes me sleepy.

Do deep breath or slow breath?

Answer 1

inhale for 5 seconds and then exhale for 10 seconds...if u do this for 15 minutes u will feel relaxed and calm in no time...it really works!... just make sure it is deep and slow...good luck!...

Answer 2

benedryll works wonders for me. I usually just need to be held to stay calm.

Answer 3

i go to a room turn the lights low, take slow deep breaths, tell myself i am going to be ok, I have even closed my eyes and pictured myself in a safe place with slow deep breaths, I have been taking panic attacks for close to 10 years now and I find this as my best defense against them,

also learn what triggers them and try to avoid that type of situation, also learn what you first sign of them are to stop them before they even start

Answer 4

i stand up and breath and focus my mind on something else that makes me happy...

Answer 5

take deeep breaths and count to 15 think about that special person in your life

Answer 6

when you have panic attacks, u should leave the room if ur not alone, and take slow deep breaths. it will end, then u'll feel better.

Answer 7

Hi! Hope I can help you with this one. Take slow breaths, relax, sing! I sing a song about GOD, I don't know anyone else AT THAT TIME that I want to sing a song about! Then totally think about something else and keep your mind on it. Or as I've been told before, talk yourself down from it. I once had a dream about something tight around my neck, woke up, and had my first panic attack. Scariest thing I've ever been through! I haven't had one for almost a year. You can stop one if you are aware of what's happening, and stop it in it's tracks! It is better when you can do without the med's.  

Answer 8

I always try to focus on one good memory, and breathe deeply and slowly..or if im near music i focus on the words of the song and sing along if i know it.  

Answer 9

I talk with someone - take a Clonopin - 1mg  and sit down and have a glass of water