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Panic Attack
15f
about 3 days ago i had a very bad panic attack and ever sice i had it i havent been myself and im always scared cuz it might happen again and ive also been very depressed, feeling guilty, and like i have no control over myself whats the best way to move on from this experience and how do i prevent having another???
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I know exactly what you're going through.
I have an anxiety disorder, and depression. All summer I suffered from multiple panic attacks. Quite horrible, aren't they?
Here's what you need to do: STOP WORRYING. I know it's hard, trust me. I'm a worrier. I always worry about the next panic attack. But dwelling on it doesn't do you any good, it just makes you more anxious and makes it so your mind will just freak out and send you into panic mode. You do NOT want this. When you start thinking about it, stop yourself. Focus your mind on ONLY good thoughts.
Here's a list of things you can tell yourself.
-I'm okay. This is only anxiety.
-I will get through this. It won't last forever.
-I'm a good person. People care about me.
-Whatever I'm panicking about is not worth the panic. It's nothing.
Think of happy thoughts. If you DO feel another panic attack coming on, lie down, put a cold washcloth on your head, turn on some calming music and just think those good thoughts.
Learn breathing techniques. Meditation and yoga are very relaxing and help a lot of people with panic attacks. Stay away from caffeine/really sugary products, it's very bad to drink anything with caffeine or eat a lot of sugary products as it can cause panic attacks. Exercising daily also helps out a lot to relax you.
Don't feel guilty about this, ever. It's not your fault. I don't think you realize exactly how many people suffer from panic attacks. There are SO many people out there that get them, you wouldn't believe it.
If you start seeing that the panic attacks are becoming regular, talk to someone. Tell your parents. See if you can go to a therapist...it really helps. They will teach you coping methods.
Talking to people that understand what you're going through REALLY helps. Check out dailystrength.org It's an amazing website that has SO many support groups that you can go on the boards and chat with other people. It has an anxiety support group, AND a panic attack support group. You can find so many amazing people to talk to who know what you're going through and can give you amazing advice.
I also know what you're going through, and if you ever want to talk I'd love to. I have a facebook and a dailystrength account, so just shoot me another question saying you'd enjoy talking...and I'll add you on either place. I know just what you're going through, and trust me...things WILL get better.
Try not to dwell on it! And if it DOES get worse, promise me you'll talk to someone...don't suffer with it.
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