Feeling an anxiety attack coming

[Margarida30]

So... Iam at work but I am feeling very anxious, any ideias to get me to calm down?

[Sober2007]

Yes, I have been in exactly the same situation. First, smart move reaching out here. Pat yourself on the back for that! Next, try to do a quick mindfulness exercise to get out of your head and in touch with your body. You can find some one-minute exercises here: psychcentral.com/blog/1-min... Remember, try not to get more anxious or consumed about the fact that you are anxious. It will pass. You will be OK in a little while. It is frightening I know, but focus on breathing and taking whatever steps you can to calm things down, and it will pass in time. I know you can do it.

[Margarida30 in reply to Sober2007]

Thank you very much for your fast response. And thank you for our advice, most of the time i keep worring i am anxious and it just gets worse and i end up having a panic attack. For the moment i am trying to focus on your words and tell myself it will pass.

[Sober2007 in reply to Margarida30]

Yes, when we allow ourselves to compound the anxiety by allowing ourselves to be afraid of it and getting worked up, it just gets worse. You are on the right track. Keep breathing. I am wishing you peace soon and keep in touch.

[Margarida30 in reply to Sober2007]

Thank you so much for your help, and for making me realise that I am empowering my anxiety by being afraid of it.

[Sober2007 in reply to Margarida30]

it helps remind me too

[Max_The_Champ]

Try to focus on your breathing mostly