Overview
Drinks to avoid to prevent a panic attack and anxiety
anything with caffeine (like coffee) or alchohol
the 5 in the 5-4-3-2-1 method means
5 objects you can see
Remembering this key phrase is key in dealing with a panic attack
"It will come to an end" or "It will pass"
Length of panic attacks
5-30 minutes
Panic attacks affect people ______ and ________
mentally and physically
the 1 in the 5-4-3-2-1 method means
1 thing you can taste
One way to deal with a panic attack that seems counteractive is
wait for it to run its course and finish
This is the kind of place you want to be when experiencing a panic attack
a peaceful spot, without overbearing distractions?
Panic attacks sometimes come from lots of this
stress
The 3 in 5-4-3-2-1 method means
3 things you can touch
This way of dealing with a panic attack involves tensing your muscles and releasing them.
muscle relaxation techniques
The most vivid and best way people describe a panic attack
like they are about to die or they are living in a horror movie
sometimes panic attacks come from anxiety, but other times they simply come from...
no where, simply out of the blue
the 2 in the 5-4-3-2-1 method means
2 things you can smell
This is a good scent to smell to calm yourself down during an attack
lavender
What is belly breathing
you put one hand on your chest and the other on you stomach
2 symptoms for panic attack
Dizziness, heavy breathing or shortness of breath
The 4 in the 5-4-3-2-1 method means
4 things you can hear
what does belly breathing help with
helps with calming down
should I try to fight this
No, let it pass Fighting it will make it worse