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Jun 29, 2008, 11:40 PM
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I have been having severe anxiety lately... panic attacks...
So driving.. is very difficult.... I have found a "werid" thing... for me.. that works.. perhaps someone has already suggested this????? I bought.. some of those.. really powerful mints in a tin - althoids.. I think...(spelling)... and keep them in car.. when I start to feel great panic.. I eat one of those... kinda... draws me out of it... it works... not sure why.... the distraction?? |
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Jun 30, 2008, 01:15 AM
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Peppermint oil has been shown to have calming effects on people. It settles the stomach and relaxes you. That's why drinking peppermint tea is a really good idea when you're panicky or upset! But also the intensity of the flavor probably has some effect on drawing your attention away from the anxiety. For me, I would suck on an atomic fireball when anxious or upset ,and that really got my mind off of everything.
If it works, keep doing it! Take care,  J
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Jun 30, 2008, 12:21 PM
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This makes sense to me, because I'm not a big fan of driving over bridges (ones that have a steep grade). What I usually do is stop an exit or two before the bridge and get a cup of hot coffee. Basically, as I'm going over the bridge I sip the hot coffee and the sensation of the heat and the coffee itself distracts me from my fear, usually long enough tone down my anxiety symptoms.
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Jun 30, 2008, 12:24 PM
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I never thought about that, I will definatly have to try that, I always have an abundace of peprmints floating around my house and my room. Thanks for the tip Freewill. I actually use to chew gum but I would chew the whole back before the day was over so I stopped.
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