Anyone else know ways to cope with social anxiety? I am in school and I am about to have an anxiety attack.

[JeromeValeskaFan624]

I don't know how to calm myself down and I fear I will blackout and be sent to the hospital.

[pwinston72]

try to get somewhere to take some deep breath in and out. do the count down 10 or 20 if needed. also I pray and may faith in Jesus helps me. if you have a calming song or music play it. asked to be excused if possible. the breathing technique will help you put things in perspective. also calling a friend or parent to have them help talk you down. praying God's peace for your mind.

[Jeff1943]

An anxiety attack is unpleasant but it will not cause you to black out, it cannot kill you, it cannot disable you and it cannot make you lose your mind. And it will pass before too long.

Whether it comes or not, do this.

Feel every muscle in your body go limp. Feel your jaw muscle go limp. Imagine you have a large muscle where your brain is, feel that going limp too. Let the anxiety attack come if it will, you will meet it without resistance. Let it flow over and past you. Do not fight it, fighting only causes more tension and stress: the last thing you need.

Calmly breathe in through your nose and hold your breath for 5 seconds. Then release your breath slowly through pursed lips. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. This will release calming hormones that will be helpful to you.

Pray to God for relief if He's on your list of contacts. No prayer ever goes unanswered but is not necessarily answered in the way you were expecting.

If you use these techniques, if you frame your mind to accept the anxiety attack rather than face it tensely, you will eventually lose your fear of anxiety attacks. Fear is what fuels anxiety attacks, lose your fear, lose your anxiety.

Social anxiety? Simple. To start with, tell people what they want to hear. Agree with things they believe in. Flatter them a little. Keep smiling. Express interest in things you know they're interested in: climate change, football teams, music, films.

You are in no danger. The power of anxiety is limited. You are going to be alright. All manner of things will be fine.