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[Rik1233]

Hi so I haven't had an anxiety attack for a long time now all oh a sudden for no sudden reason I'm having one, shortness of breath feeling disoriented all the usual stuff, my question is is anyone awake for a chat or just a bit of reassurance I'm literally thinking I'm going to die any minute now :/

[Ollie33]

Try to breath through it and drink some cold water ... hope you feel better . My attacks usually happen at night . When we are alone. Xx sending s hug

[Rik1233 in reply to Ollie33]

Thank you it's subsided a little but it was awful was having an attack whilst dealing with my four month old and yeah mine usually happen once everyone is asleep and my thoughts run away with there selfs x

[Ollie33 in reply to Rik1233]

Sometimes when I lay with one of my kids it calms me ... just listening to them sleep .. I like to go to bed early sometimes with no phone and just sleep which stops me over thinking !!!

[Rik1233]

I may have to try the no phone thing although earlier nights definitely never work haha x

[Agora1]

Rik1233, My go to is YouTube. I type in audio meditation/deep breathing and listen to a soothing voice put me back into a calm place. I hope this helps. x

[Rik1233 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you I'll try it and see if it works x

[Agora1 in reply to Rik1233]

Some examples of soothing voices are :

Michael Seeley Guided Meditation

The Quiet Mind Café in Sympathetic Breathing

5 min Meditation/Guiding Voice by the Honest Guys.

wishing you peace and calm xx