by nickoneill

Naturally Calm Down From a Panic Attack

Panic attacks occur when the body is in ‘fight or flight’ mode, typically choosing flight.  It can be one of the most terrifying experiences a person will ever face.  Be calmed, however, knowing you cannot die from a panic attack.  You are not losing your mind.  Your heart is not going to explode.  All you need to do is take breaths and talk yourself down.  I will share with you some tips I have gotten since I began experiencing my own panic attacks.

The first thing you should know, is to stay seated. Many times when your heart skips a beat or starts to beat irregularly, the first idea is to stand.  Don’t do this.  This action will cause your heart to beat faster, causing you to fly into a frenzy.  Instead, stay where you are.  Close your eyes and lead your head fall back.  Whatever you do, do NOT take your pulse.  This is my worst habit and always causes me to panic more. 

Fall into a comfortable position and invision a stop sign in your head.  Imagine that this stop sign is getting closer and closer to you until it is blazing in your mind.  While invisioning this stop sign, take deep, calming breaths.

When you feel confident enough, open your eyes and move somewhere comfortable.  Many people advise others that are having a panic attack to go out into the open, but that has always scared me.  I prefer small places during this time.  So whether you want to be outside or inside, go somewhere you feel comfortable and will not trigger you to panic anymore.

Lay down and relax every muscle in your body.  I like to start from my head and go down to my toes.  Your body is going to feel very heavy- don’t worry, that is completely normal.  This should make you feel a tad bit calmer.  And remember, keep your breaths steady.

Play some relaxing music while you’re doing this.  I like jazz, but it can be anything you want.  Just make sure it is calm and brings about relaxation, not excitement. (So, nothing like heavy metal or rock.  I would even say no to pop and alternative).  Let your mind get swept away by the music and by your steady breathing.

If none of this is helping, try distracting yourself.  If anyone is awake, go downstairs and talk to someone.  I have found that this helps the best.  Panic attacks are always scariest when you’re alone, but if you’ve calmed yourself down enough to be in company, I would highly advise you to find some.  Even if all you can do is make a phone call, then make it.  It will bring about so much comfort to hear someone else’s voice.

One more thing:  I have found that when I am having a panic attack, I can generally control them unless I start crying.  It seems crying is a release of control and everything flies out the window then.  So, if you can, try holding back those tears and see if it helps!

filmed in Phoenix Arizona, lecturer and author David Icke explains how the panic-stricken elite are desperate to put the lid back on a global awakening that is stalling their agenda for world domination. prisonplanet.tv