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Edit: thank you. You people are kind as hell.
Everything will be okay.
Focus on 5 things you can see, name em
Then 4 things you can hear, name them
Then 3 things you can touch, name them
Then 2 things you smell, name em
And then the hard one... 1 thing you can taste lolIt will pass. If you've ever had a panic attack you will know this. It doesn't feel like it will, cause well you're having a panic attack. It really does stop, eventually.
If you breathe deeply and slowly with your diaphragm, you can slow your heart rate down and help your brain slow down. This works cause your heart is surrounded by a sac that's attached to your diaphragm and it rests right on it. There's a physiological basis. You can look up box breathing, but it's just breath in 5 seconds (in through nose like your sniffing a flower that smells really good), hold for 2, out through your mouth for 5 seconds (like your blowing out a candle), then hold for 1 and repeat. Your heart rate slowing will help tell your brain that you are safe.
I'm a big fan of the Zen breathing technique. In thru your nose, working the diaphragm from the bottom to the top of your lungs until you can feel that you cant take in any more air, then out thru the mouth. Do this continuously with no breaks between breaths.
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That's not panic, that's your inner owl resisting the chains of your oppression! You are strong and powerful, you are capitalism's greatest fear! Cast off the dirt of your oppressors! Imagine yourself bathing under a loud rushing waterfall, the white noise drowning out all your distractions, welcoming you to a state of serenity. The cold water is flowing over your feathers, washing away your worries and centering yourself in the peaceful understand that this moment is perfect and everything is as it should be! You are mighty, you are Ultra Owl!
I've looked forward to reading both your piss posts and deeply empathetic posts for 4 years now. we haven't really talked beyond comments here and there, but you're appreciated and I hope whatever has it's grips on you now passes
if you ever need anything you know ive always had your back.
Whats up pal? you know you make everyone here laugh. like if my day is shit you make it better.
Sorry dude. ive had like 4 beers. but you get it.
You fuckin rule dude
Yeah, I think I'll be okay. I just get existential panic sometimes about things beyond my control, like I start thinking things like "What if a family member gets really ill and I can't help them" and other such doomsday scenarios. It fucking sucks.
yeah i get that fuckin shit too. Youre not a psychopath, congratulations.
That's kind of a good way to think of it. It's proof I care about people I guess lol
i mean i was pretty short there, but only someone fundamentally goodhearted would even be talking about the stuff you are friend.
Everyone here likes you, thats not a fluke
News coming up at the top of the hour; everything's going to be just fine. Feelings are temporary and can't hurt you, take some deep breaths and find something calming to focus on. You're gonna be ok.
Hi, I've had a gazillion panic attacks, the only thing that really works for me is trying to distract my brain as fast as possible and get out of panic mode. Later on when you're feeling calm you can reflect on the source of The Panic and remind you're brain that everything is mostly fine or sort through whatever was causing the attack. Hopefully you're already feeling better but do whatever you need to stop the immediate attack and then focus on resting and recovering if you can.
Try doing something enjoyable today once you're out of the freeze, it can be something small like listening to music you like.
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Hey comrade. I saw this a bit late so hopefully you're already recovering, but I get panic attacks too so I totally understand. One thing that I like to do is try to pick something that matches every letter of the alphabet. You could do like, animals....A is anteater, B is buffalo, etc. Just go through the alphabet thinking of a themed thing you like for each letter. It helps remove the brain from that panic state and it helps you think of a set of things you like. Just one more tip for next time that I know helps me.
Good luck comrade we're all in this shit together
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I'm sorry, I've been through quite a few panic attacks and it sucks so much. Focus on breathing, and try to remember that things aren't as bad and won't affect you as much as the silly brain chemicals are making you think. It sounds like you're thinking about hypotheticals right now, so if possible think about the current reality.
It will pass and you'll feel better soon. Stand up slowly. Sip some cold water. Splash a little on your face to send some extra blood to your brain. Sit or lay back down. Get comfy. Breathe deep and easy. Ride the fucker out. You have the skills and endurance. This isn't nothing to be worried about. It'll go away soon. You're past the crescendo. You're on a boat that just went through rough water. The boat is still rocking but the water is getting calmer and calmer as you get further away from the rapids.
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