Panic attack

[kglassman]

I’m having a panic attack and can’t seem to make it stop. My heart isn’t racing but I’m sweating and shaky and very anxious. How do I stop this?!?

[ElJayBee]

Have you tried "counting corners"? You walk quickly through a room, literally counting the corners of furniture or items. Touch each one and count out loud until you reach 40. Stop for a moment, reevaluate how you feel and then do it again. It looks a little odd but getting your heart rate up, forcing you to concentrate...it helps get your mind back into focus.

Best of luck and take care.

[kglassman in reply to ElJayBee]

It didn’t help. Thanks though

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Here's something that sometimes works for me: Count 6 things you can see (out loud sometimes helps, or on your fingers or something). Count 5 things you can reach out a touch (and then touch them as you count.) Count 4 things you can hear, 3 things you can smell, and 2 things you can taste. I got this from a friend, and the last two can be a little hard to count, but this does help me sometimes.

[AWTTY]

Just lay down on my bed- breath from you stomach with your hands on your gut. Remember anxiety sucks- bad. But it won't kill you. connect with yourself and feel the bed on you back. Keep breathing until you feel the electricity mellow.

[Misshensley1981]

Did it eventually stop?

[kglassman in reply to Misshensley1981]

It stopped when I was able to take my medicine again at 8pm