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Currently riding the wave of a panic attack.

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I thought maybe typing things out here would help.

Not sure what triggered it. I’m just trying to lay on the couch and relax.

My heart is racing and I’m starting to get that dreadful lump in my throat and just the total fear of dropping dead. It’s so irrational. I just try to tell myself, “this is anxiety. It can’t hurt me.”

It’s just hard to believe sometimes 😕

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Agora1

Breathe in deep and exhale slowly Mavis. You are safe, you are okay. This will

all pass as you start to calm your mind.

If you are able to go to YouTube, here is a very quieting video for you

to watch.

"How to Calm Down During a Panic Attack" by Buzz Feed Video

Wishing you peace and calm xx

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Mavis12 in reply toAgora1

Thank you so much 🙏🏻🖤

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Agora1 in reply toMavis12

Mavis95, I hope it helped some. xxx

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gen6

What has helped me lately is engaging my senses when I go into one.

List five things you can see, four things you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, one you can taste.

Sometimes the senses and numbers don’t match exactly in the moment but I know this is something that helps me calm down during a panic attack.

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Mavis12 in reply togen6

Thank you for the great advice 🖤

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