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Old Jul 13, 2011, 03:07 AM
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I have panic attacks and I was wondering how I could better control them, because it takes me a long time to calm down and become normal again. Any tips??

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Old Jul 13, 2011, 02:43 PM
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One thing that can help a lot. Is just taking a moment closing your eyes and focus on your breathing. Your stomach should expand as you breath rather that your chest going up. One way to make sure you are breathing correctly is to lie on your back with your hand on your stomach and make sure your stomach is moving.
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Old Jul 13, 2011, 02:45 PM
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Welcome to PC. To help control panic attacks, try to relax your breathing, taking nice deep steady breaths. This helps slow your heart rate down which races during a panic attack and when it continues to race so does the panic attack. Have you been to a doctor about your panic attacks? If you have them often, a trip to the doctor may be in order. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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Old Jul 13, 2011, 02:49 PM
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One thing that can help a lot. Is just taking a moment closing your eyes and focus on your breathing. Your stomach should expand as you breath rather that your chest going up. One way to make sure you are breathing correctly is to lie on your back with your hand on your stomach and make sure your stomach is moving.
Thank you for the advice I will remember that next time.
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Old Jul 13, 2011, 02:50 PM
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Welcome to PC. To help control panic attacks, try to relax your breathing, taking nice deep steady breaths. This helps slow your heart rate down which races during a panic attack and when it continues to race so does the panic attack. Have you been to a doctor about your panic attacks? If you have them often, a trip to the doctor may be in order. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Thanks and no I haven't seen a doctor on them.
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Old Jul 16, 2011, 08:46 PM
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I have panic attacks and I was wondering how I could better control them, because it takes me a long time to calm down and become normal again. Any tips??
sorry I do not...I have had them for over 20 years..i know why though..I know the root. I am on xanax.

I have explored about anything..

at the moment now I am trying to see life like a movie. me being the director and shifting things around.
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