How to prevent a panic attack:
- Calm yourself down by breathing deeply.
- If you are in a stressful environment, remove yourself from it.
- Visit the quiet place.
- Follow these steps for relaxation.
- Get yourself into a better state of mind.
What to do during a panic attack:
- Do the 90 second relaxation exercise.
- Watch any of the calming videos on this list.
- Move around, exercise. Exert yourself in some way.
- Make a Mind-Body connection.
- Share your thoughts with others.
- Do not think back to your attack. Repeat calming exercises.
- Go to the comfort spot.
- Small steps.
- Learn about potential anxiety disorders. Find an explanation for your panic.
- Complete a self assessment about your symptoms.
- Read about other people with panic disorders and how they cope.
- Gather reference materials.
- Start learning how to prevent future attacks.
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