Panic attack

[anxiousoutcast]

Anybody got advice for dealing with panic attacks? I just freeze and leave I wanna try and face it. It’s so hard.

[Hereforyou28]

I deal with them on a daily basis.

But type of panic attack are you having? You said you just freeze and leave. Are you talking about being in public? Or what exactly?

[anxiousoutcast in reply to Hereforyou28]

Being in public.

[Hereforyou28 in reply to anxiousoutcast]

That happens to me too sometimes, wish I could tell you there’s ways to handle it but it’s a mental thing, just gotta breath and try not to overthink your environment. I totally get it’s easier said than done but you can do it if you truly put your mind to it.

[Browneyes921]

I’m sorry you’re struggling. I have panic attacks and am learning to work through them. It is definitely hard, but I’m learning to accept them & breathe through them instead of fighting them. I definitely understand the feeling of wanting to “leave.” I watch YouTube videos of Claire Weeks. A lot of people swear by her for helping them. She helps calm me down. I listen to her fairly often and I also downloaded a kindle book she wrote about nervous illness (anxiety). Another helpful tool is meditation apps. I’ll have to look & see which one I use the most and I’ll post it for you.

[Browneyes921 in reply to Browneyes921]

The two meditation apps I use are Calm and Insight Timer. I prefer Insight Timer. They’re both free and offer a paid subscription. I just sign on and use the free offerings. I listen to stories at night to help me relax & fall asleep as well as meditations during the day. Hope this helps.

[anxiousoutcast in reply to Browneyes921]

I'll look into that thank you so much @Browneyes921