Easier said than done but it’s a start🙏🏽

[Julie_z]

Would anyone care to share some coping skills for panic attacks & scary bodily sensations?

[Dnel82]

Hi. I'm going to PM you a link to a website that has a modern take on anxiety. What i try to do as often as possible is meditate, eat right, and exercise as often as possible. I also try to apply what i read on that website in my daily life.

Anxiety is not easy and it kicks my ass at times. Feel free to see other responses I've left others here. I try to be as helpful as possible.

[goodpal in reply to Dnel82]

Could you pm me that website too please? I’m desperate

[teemo1 in reply to Dnel82]

I'd like to take a look at that website as well. Thanks much!

[Cat33]

Dr Claire Weekes books or on YouTube Self Help For Your Nerves are brilliant a bit dated now but the method is very very good

DARE response book by Barry McDonagh

Keep a diary

Breathing techniques

Mindfulness

Keep telling yourself it's your thoughts that cause the panic and anxiety and that your body is working just fine it's just your thoughts that fuel it all

A panic attack has a limited time it always follows the same pattern and then dies down It's just adrenaline that is flooding your body

Hope this helps

Wishing you all the very best xx

[bepete in reply to Cat33]

I agree, there are also, meditation and mindfullness apps on the phone, you could use.

[Julie_z in reply to Cat33]

Hello! I have read Barry’s book and it helped me recover for about a year. I also have his Dare app, and am part of their support group. I love it. I relapsed in October and am not happy about having to start from the beginning!

[Cat33 in reply to Julie_z]

Setbacks are part of your recovery don't be too downhearted

I have found listening to Dr Claire Weekes Self Help For Your Nerves on YouTube every day has been amazing

Sending hugs you will get there this is just a hiccup xxx

[Beevee]

In my experience, you only need the Good Day list. You will only kick anxety's ass by doing what you would normally do if you didnt feel anxious and just take it with you.

[Julie_z in reply to Beevee]

I guess my biggest thing is the physical symptoms. They are so real and overwhelming.

[teemo1 in reply to Julie_z]

I know what you mean about the physical symptoms. For me, the main one is dizziness.

[Julie_z in reply to teemo1]

I think that one is the worst besides heart racing...