Panic attacks are terrible, uncomfortable moments. They can be even worse if you don't have any plan for dealing with them. Once you've had one, you never want to have one again; still, it's a good idea to plan for the future. Here are some good ways to deal with panic attacks.
Picture the feelings you will be experiencing after the attack, the lack of anxiety, and the return to normal feelings. Imagine yourself on the other side and how these feelings affect your well-being. Focusing your thoughts this way can relieve anxious feelings and prevent an attack or allow a current attack to subside more quickly.
Keeping your emotions inside and not sharing them is a great way to set off panic attacks, so stop it! Try to find someone who you trust and share with them any problems you're facing, or consider going to a therapist or counselor for help. There's always someone to talk to!
If a child is having a panic attack, it is important to try to relax them as quickly as possible. You should talk to them and ask them to take deep breaths to slow down their breathing. Playing soft, peaceful music can also help to calm down a child and help to decrease the length of their panic attack.
Self-esteem is an important factor to consider when trying to overcome your anxiety. People with high self-esteem are less likely to panic because they are happier with who they are. They are more confident. Try to work on your self-esteem to make yourself a little less anxious.
Use these tips the next time you have a panic attack, and see which method works best for you. No one wants to have panic attacks, but knowing what you will do if you have one can provide some relief and comfort. Panic attacks can be uncomfortable, but if you have a plan in place they can be bearable.
