QOTW: What is the first thing you do ...

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QOTW: What is the first thing you do ...
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Mon, 03-26-2007 - 1:18am

QOTW: What is the first thing you do when overwhelmed with anxiety/panic/worry?



  • I call/connect with with my pdoc/nurse or *t.*
  • I call/connect with a family member or close friend?
  • I call a hotline.
  • I practice belly breathing.
  • I practice relaxation techniques.
  • I immediately seek medical help ambulance/hospital/doctor's ofc.
  • I call upon spiritual things(meditation, prayer, scriptures.)
  • I use positive affirmations.
  • I use a combination of techniques. Please share.
  • Other. Please share.


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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 03-26-2007 - 11:56pm

I voted a combination. I always begin to belly breathe, repeat my positive affirmations & pray. If I can focus well enough, I do the progressive relaxation. Back in the day, if I panicked, I would call for an ambulance or drive myself to the hospital, but I haven't done that for a very long time!


Anymore takers? jan

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Registered: 01-31-2004
Tue, 03-27-2007 - 12:55am

Other-))


I pray, take my RX Klonopin, talk to DH and call my father.

        
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Registered: 04-12-2006
Tue, 03-27-2007 - 7:55am

Generally as soon as I feel a panic attack coming on I start talking to myself internally if necessary, but out loud if I'm alone, just because it helps to hear my own voice. I tell myself that I know what this is, it's recognizable as a panic attack. I tell myself the reasons why I am having a panic attack and that I have every reason to be stressed out, but that a panic attack is not going to help me because it will only leave me feeling worn and terrible for at least a day. After a few minutes of talking myself down, as well as some deep breathing, and just trying to make myself relax, I often can talk myself out of a panic attack.

I have also come a loooong way with coping. It's great to see steady progress is taking back my life.

El




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Tue, 03-27-2007 - 5:13pm
Probably a hotline most often.
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Tue, 03-27-2007 - 8:40pm

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Thanks for voting Michigan J. Frog. We appreciate you taking the time. Please make yourself @ home. Post anytime. You are always welcome here. GL & GBU! (((hugs))) jan

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Wed, 03-28-2007 - 4:08pm
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Sat, 03-31-2007 - 10:49pm
Last bump, then off to the archives;)

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