Free Panic Attack Tips

Now I will share with you some useful tips.
In my opinion, Tip #2 and #4&5 are the most useful and important.
It’s okay if you skip this section, but you MUST read and remember Tip #2!

 

 

#1 – Make Yourself Comfortable – Don’t Force Yourself:

 

Always make yourself comfortable whenever you feel like you’re going to have a panic attack. Even there are many articles or people advising you to sit in an upright position, I don’t see any sense in it if you don’t feel comfortable doing so. Sit or stand the way you want to.

Also, don’t force yourself! If let’s say you’re taking the cab and you’re experiencing panic-attacks, don’t force yourself to endure it if you can’t! Just alight and calm yourself down. Accept it.

Even though in the “You’ve Got a Friend” Technique I suggested that you do not tell your friend that you’re experiencing panic attacks, do it if you really need to or feel like it. Don’t force yourself or feel guilty about it.

Don’t feel guilty and avoid thinking that you MUST tolerate or fight ordeal no matter what. Just make yourself comfortable and excuse yourself if you need to. As a matter of fact, if you give yourself options to excuse yourself, you will feel a lot better and confident in facing your fear.


#2 – The Going-on Effect:

 

You need to bear in mind that as long as the magnifying effect has been triggered, you will feel the uncomfortable symptoms of panic attacks later.
It’s like a delayed effect – the magnifying effect is triggered, the symptoms will come later, perhaps a few minutes later.

So when you are using the techniques and you’re experiencing your uncomfortable symptoms, no doubt your mind will start bombarding doubtful questions and assumptions like “This is not working!!”

Brace yourself and keep in mind that the symptoms you’re experiencing are only temporary and it will go off sooner than you think.

So when you are using the techniques and you’re experiencing the uncomfortable symptoms, remember that it’s the effects from the initial trigger and it’s only temporary. Continue using the techniques and the uncomfortable symptoms will wean off almost immediately, and your panic attack process/cycle will end.

Remember that if you’re on stimulants like Caffeine, you will experience the stimulant effects until it weans off. So at this period of time even when you use your coping techniques, you will still feel alert and anxious. Remind yourself this isn’t a panic attack symptom(s) but just the stimulant effects. Keep that in mind.

#3 – Public Fear:

 

I know there are people who are afraid to let others see that they have panic attacks.
Unfortunately, if you have such concerns popping in your mind, it will amplify the Magnifying Effect even more! Sometimes being too self-conscious can create unwanted anxiety and unwanted effects.

 

Example 1 – Nicholas and his Public Fear:

Nicholas begins to feel uncomfortable in public – he sense that his panic attacks are coming.

Many question starts to bombard his mind.
“Uh oh… my panic attacks are coming~!”
“Damn… the symptoms!”

Suddenly, Nicholas wondered: “What if the strangers in public see me having my panic attack?! They will think I’m crazy! Oh no, I think a few people is paying attention to me! HELP!”

Now Nicholas Magnifying Effect amplifies and a full-blown panic attack will occur anytime.

 

Firstly, understand that most people are too busy thinking about their matters than paying attention to you. Why would people want to look at you for no apparent reason and start judging you?

Also, if they know you’re not feeling well, they won’t judge you. They will understand. Like if you see an old man feeling faint, immediately you know he’s not feeling well. You’re paying attention to see if you can help him or what might happen to him later.

If you need to, just follow the previous tip – make yourself comfortable – let others know if you need to.


#4 and 5 – The Belief System:

 

When a person experiences panic attack, it becomes like a trauma. It will affect his/her belief system and self-esteem. I will explain the self-esteem part in the next tip.

A person with Agoraphobia will have negative beliefs like:
“If I step out of there, I will experience panic attacks! I better stay at home instead!”
“If I ever step out of the house, I will have panic attacks FOR SURE!”

Or I’m sure that once you experience a panic attack somewhere, you will create a negative belief in your mind. For example, a person who experiences just one minor panic attack while driving his car, he will assume that he will no doubt get panic attacks in the car in future. Such beliefs are irrelevant, yet destructive!

Usually, it’s the belief system that harms your self-esteem first. With a deteriorating self-esteem, you create even more negative beliefs and it accumulates. Sooner or later, your belief system has so many negative beliefs your self-esteem will be totally gone.

Now, you need to remold your beliefs and your self-esteem will improve.

 

Here is a list of common negative beliefs:

“My panic attacks can and will NEVER be cured!”

“My panic attacks are going to control my life forever!”

“I feel like a burden to my love-ones… because I have panic attacks…”

“What’s the point of my life? It’s just fear everyday!”

“I will never achieve any of my goals… I will never be successful because of my panic attacks!”


I am sure a few of the negative beliefs are familiar to you. I’m sure you have at least one of them. Remold them!

 

From “My panic attacks can and will NEVER be cured!”
Remold it to “My panic attacks WILL BE cured!”

From “My panic attacks are going to control my life forever!”
Remold it to “I WILL CONTROL my panic attacks and ELIMINATE IT!”

From “I will never achieve any of my goals… I will never be successful because of my panic attacks!”
Remold it to “My panic attacks WILL BE CURED and I will achieve my goals! I’m born to succeed! Curing my panic attack is the first goal and I know I will achieve it!”

You can also use the “Blinker” technique! Clear your mind immediately when your mind starts to dwell into self-pity or doubts.

Recall all the accomplishments and success you had in your life. You did it, and you succeeded. Why not succeed in curing your panic attacks? It IS possible. Your accomplishments and success are made by you; panic attacks can be cured if you believe in yourself. It is whether you want it or not.
I believe that you WILL succeed.

Recall all your good points. Everyone is unique and has a special ability or skill. Everyone is gifted in something. Never say “No, I don’t.”
Everyone is unique and special!

Once you’ve gained your self-esteem and have a good belief system, conquering or curing your panic attacks is guaranteed!

Life is short, you need to enjoy to the fullest and accomplish all your goals! Lead a happy life and enjoy, my friend!

 

Again, if you’re able to, learn NLP. You can have infinite and massive confidence and self-esteem almost immediately and quickly.

You can learn NLP here: http://www.ThePanicAttackSolution.com/NLP


#6 – Learn to face it again:

Once you’ve experienced a horrible panic attack somewhere, you will try to avoid that place or situation in future at any cost. For example, if you experienced a panic attack in the airplane; in the future, you will avoid taking planes at any cost.

Try to remember a time when you experienced a panic attack. Was it when you’re taking the cab? Was it when you’re taking the train or airplane?
Let’s say if had a panic attack while taking the cab, what if I tell you take the cab again? Do you feel that doubt and a feeling of avoidance suddenly being invoked within you?

If you observed your reaction now, you will notice that your mind has triggered the magnifying effect – it starts to bombard doubts and fear.
Use the Clarifying Technique if you need to. Tell yourself the real purpose of going to that place or situation.

Never fear to go to that particular place or situation again. Believe me.
When you’re there you will realize that there’s nothing to fear. You will realize that your mind has exaggerated so much that the thoughts and fear are irrelevant and pure nonsensical.

 

Example 1 – Angel learns to face her fear:

Angel experienced panic attacks while having her haircut in a hair saloon. She immediately fears about it and assume that she will have panic attacks again if she visit the saloon in future.

A month later, she realizes she needs to have her hair done. The thought of visiting the hair saloon immediately made her react with fear and it triggered the magnifying effect. Her mind begins to bombard with doubts and fear.

She uses the Clarifying Technique. She clarifies that she is going to the Saloon to have her hair done and what danger would she face? It’s going to be an enjoying experience. She visualizes and thinks of the compliments her friends will give her after her hairdo.

The next day, she went to the hair saloon. As her hair is being made, she realizes there was nothing to fear about.  And even if she do experience any panic attacks, she can use the techniques taught in this website


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