Re: How can I talk my way out of a panic attack?
02/25/08 09:34 AM
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LMo
Reged: 11/06/07
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Loc: Los Angeles, California
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This may sound strange, but I've had terrible anxiety and panic attacks which have been greatly reduced by just letting myself acknowledge and feel it. Before I'd try to make up excuse for why i felt that way or distract myself or try to find an answer. But recently what I've found helps, is to just let yourself let go and feel the anxiety/panic, don't let your mind run and try to make up a story to go with it, accept the sensation. In a few moments, it dissipates and you're fine.
I think things start getting mixed up when you associate emotions with physical discomfort and pain. There's no reason to put those together. Let physical feelings be one thing and emotions be another. There's no reason to panic because you are having an IBS flare. You just take care of your body the way you know you need to in the moment that it happens. If you're out and it happens, use the bathroom and go home if necessary etc. Getting your emotions riled up only will worsen it. So if you can just concentrate on keeping physical sensation and emotional sensation as two separate entities, I think you'll find it easier to cope. It's a process of course, one I'm still mastering.
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