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Sep 18, 2014, 03:54 PM
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Hi folks! I am hoping for some advice on how to handle panic attacks. I am phobic about heights. My SO and I have just bought a motorcycle and will be going for a ride this weekend through the winding and hilly roads of northern AZ and I am really nervous. Tried this once before and cried the whole time, freaked right out. This time, I am trying to be positive, bought an iPod so I can distract myself with music, but I would love some advice on how to cope with this fear. Thanks!
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Sep 18, 2014, 08:59 PM
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Hi wants2ride, welcome to the forum
 have you tried breathing exercises? Sometimes they can help calm down a panic attack 
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Sep 18, 2014, 10:16 PM
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Yes, I am trying to use that as a coping mechanism, but just the thought of this ride makes me nervous, sweaty, and anxious. I want so badly to beat this fear, just not sure it is as easy as just saying I want to not be afraid.
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Sep 19, 2014, 01:17 AM
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For handling panic attacks just train yourself to respond to panic in accepting and calming ways. You can also beat your panic attack by doing a regular exercise or by excepting CBT.
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Sep 24, 2014, 12:05 AM
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Go up as far as you are comfortable. Then go up a little more and try to relax. Each day try to add a little more height.
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Sep 24, 2014, 01:24 AM
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I guess I just don't understand why you would willingly place yourself in possible danger knowing it could give you a panic attack?
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#7
Sep 25, 2014, 06:05 AM
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Hello wants2ride, welcome to Psych Central!
How did it go?
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Sep 25, 2014, 08:27 PM
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Strange. I have a fear of looking up and if I am up high, looking down calms me down.
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