Panic Attack | What Not To Do!

It is critical when you are having a panic attack not to panic. It sounds very simple, but if you are in the middle of a panic attack, it is very hard not to panic and cause the situation worse.

Having a panic attack is similar to having a heart attack. Not pain wise, but the heart racing, the rapid breathing, the feeling like you can't breath, etc.

So it is important to have some quick ways to keep yourself calm. You are not going to want to try and think of a way to calm down when you are having a panic attack. It's just not going to work. You have to have something you can do that is very automatic.

If you have frequent panic attacks, you can carry a card with you with helpful tips and advice. For instance, you could write down that a panic attack does not cause a heart attack. Or you could write down "this won't last" or "you will not go crazy" or any other little thing that will reassure you and also to distract you.

Panic attacks stink, but the worse thing you can do during one is to panic. I hope this helps. Good luck!