What is the best way to handle a panic attack?
What is the best way to handle a panic attack?
Panic attacks are jarring and terrifying, so here are some tips on how to cope with them:
- Recognize that you are experiencing a panic attack. ...
- Close your eyes. ...
- Take a few deep breaths. ...
- Challenge negative thoughts. ...
- Use a focus object. ...
- Recite an internal mantra. ...
- Practice mindfulness. ...
- Try progressive muscle relaxation.
What triggered the panic attacks?
Triggers for panic attacks can include overbreathing, long periods of stress, activities that lead to intense physical reactions (for example exercise, excessive coffee drinking) and physical changes occurring after illness or a sudden change of environment.
What is the 80 20 rule anxiety?
Look at how much time you spend worrying about what you're doing now and how much time is spent thinking about what might happen. 80 per cent of your anxious thoughts might be about 20 per cent of issues, so next time the anxious feeling comes up, stop and ask yourself why you're thinking about this now.