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Panic Attacks
16/f
So recently I had my first panic attack during a blood test-anyone who's had one will know how scary they are.
I was wondering, because I have to have other blood tests soon if anyone has any good tips on overcoming panic attacks.
Any advice welcome-prefferably someone who has had a diagnosed panic attack before :)
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Panic attacks are rough, and this may be weird advice but hear me out.. If you have a happy place (almost like on happy gilmour) weather it be a night over grandmas house as a kid, or riding your bike through the woods, whatever your favorite memory of your life is.. start going over that in your head so you know it really well, well enough to picture every aspect, and zone in on the subject matter...and make sure you have that well rehearsed for when you get your blood drawn again... as soon as you sit in that chair, close your eyes, picture your happy place, go there. it works for me in certain situations as well. Goodluck -Istalio
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Panic Attacks are often related to anxiety, I'm not sure if you are on any medication but they certainly do help.
There are a few things you could do to help cope
1, Therapy, Journalism, Meditation
Also exercise is the best medicine. It is a proven fact that exercise is known to help Depression and Anxiety. So, I would recommend that you try getting a 20 minute walk in everyday.
I've found that using breathing methods help, When I feel a panic attack coming on I try to think of other things that will get my mind off of what is triggering me. What happens to me when I get panic attacks is I sweat, shake, my heart races, I sometimes get a sick pitch in my stomach.
Like I said, Panic attacks are often related to anxiety ;) See the doctor and if you have try going to therapy. It has helped me tons!
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I'm not sure that I've ever had a panic attack before, but when it comes to getting blood drawn, that was my biggest phobia.
I would literally cry just thinking about it...but when I finally worked up the courage to get my blood drawn a few months ago, it wasn't bad at all! Being pricked by the needle did not hurt. I mean, I felt it, but it was not painful. Getting blood drawn is never going to be something that I'll like doing, but I'm no longer afraid of getting it done.
Remind yourself that the people drawing your blood are professionals. They draw blood all day long and have a lot of experience doing what they're doing. They will make the procedure quick and painless for you.
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I suffer from panic attacks and there are a few things I do which usually help me.
If you can feel a panic attack coming on, or start to notice particular signs or situations which lead to one, then that will really help you. For example, I find that I start to have trouble breathing. If you are aware of what is happening, you can do things to prevent or reduce it. I find the best way to do this is to distract myself. So if I think I'm going to have a panic attack, I'll start counting all the red things I can see, then all the blue things, and so on until I feel calmer. It sounds silly, but it's usually enough to distract me and keep me calm.
Recognising what is happening is also important because it puts you in control of the situation and may help you ride it out easier. So if you know what is going on, you can mentally be telling yourself that you WILL be okay, you CAN breathe, you're NOT having a heart attack etc.
If you are really struggling with your panic attacks, and feel like they're getting worse or that you can't control them, then it's really important that you go and see your doctor and seek some professional medical help.
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