what do you do to talk your self out of an anxeity attack?

flatterby

l have been suffering from these attacks for over a yr now, and slowly l have been getting better. Mainly with the help of natural meds , but just lately my attacks have been lasting all day right into my sleep.
l try talk my self out of it and that lm not dieing or having a heart attack. l go off and do some house work or when l find my self getting dizzy l stick my head between my knees. but nothing is helping.. what do you guys do ?

Remus · Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:23 am Post subject:

I tell myself

"dont let it win steve, dont let it win"

I laugh at it in my head too, mock the fear, belittle it even

I know I can beat it and always do, it wont mess my life up anymore

so its basically a battle against the subconcious fears

flatterby · Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:33 am Post subject:

Thanks Remus,
l started counselling today and lm normally not one for it.
But she did inform me a heap more about anxeity stuff that the doctors dont tell you, also how to relax and heaps more. She also told me that l should be over this within 6 weeks Laughing

thats music to my ears...
The one BIG thing she did tell me is that Anxeity attacks do not have not and will not kill you.....
thnaks for your input!

SuicidalChick · Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 6:34 pm Post subject:

Ive been getting alot of anxiety attacks recently,i hate all the physical symptoms that go with it:

Blushing-its horrible because people notice
Sweating-hard to relax so i start heating up
Dry mouth-really uncomfortable
Racing heart-scares me
Stuttering,mixing up my words-this is the most embarassing

Kalima · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 12:29 am Post subject:

Flatterby, can you tell some of us the techniques you learned in therapy that might help reduce anxiety. that can really helpful and appreciated.

For SuicidalChick, please don't let that "forum name" take effect. Keep to life and hold on to it. I can definitely relate to the physical symptoms. For me, communication isn't a problem but I get really nervous just walking around in public and during exams, even taking notes in class. To be honest, this has proved to be a major obstacle in my life because it affects my academics a whole lot. Sometimes I wondered, why the hell me? What did I do to deserve this "condition" and why doesn't anyone else seem to be suffering from it? But I'm much better today than I was a year ago: more confident and comfortable in public. But of course there's still roadblocks to jump over. Good luck to you!

scaryfairy · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 6:57 pm Post subject:

thats exactly what i do too! Smile

mock myslef and laugh about what i am panicking about. lol those of you who havent tried it, try it! If your nervous about something, laugh about it to yourself, and make yourself feel stupid about worying about it.!! That way you will feel stupid worrying about that situation anymore once your mind sees that theres nothing scary or worth worrying sbout! Cool

Focusing on other things, like what new clothes im gonna buy lol helps me too! Reverting my mind from worrying about an oncoming anxiety attack works also, it didnt at first, you just got to train your mind into thinking another way and blocking out your fears!
hope i helped someone lol
scaryfairy
x x x

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process · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 10:31 pm Post subject: Powerful quote

Here is a powerful quote I often use by Ann Landers for many of my troubling situations:

Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and when it comes, hold your head high, look it squarely in the eye and say, 'I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.'"

and that quote rings so true to me as what it you should do. Sometimes it is not about overcoming your fears but rather noticing them and pressing forward anyway that lets move past them. I believe obstacles are what make us strong, so maybe there is a reason for your wretchedness beyond our understanding. All of us here can completly understand where your coming from, so at least your always know your never alone.

Pretend your the leader of the SA's and next time your anxiety comes or when your feel alone and scared noticed your fear and look it in between the eyes and tell it: "I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me!"

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IcanDoIt · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:34 am Post subject:

usually in the midst of anxiety it is very hard calm down or rather talk yourself out of it..

so the best thing to do is before the anxiety threatening event comes, self talk yourself out of it first..

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Remus · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:23 am Post subject:

Its almost like being a superhero tackling it

"I am REMUS! I laugh at danger!"

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IcanDoIt · Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:51 am Post subject: