Handle a Panic Attack

June 8, 2021
#1 DO NOT FIGHT: it's a fight you will almost always lose. Let it happen and genuinely welcome/embrace it.

#2 Notice: Your train of thought in a moment of a panic attack is in, fight or flight' 'end of the world' 'worst-case scenario' 'everything is over' mode.

#3 You're not having a heart attack and you're not crazy: This is a common misconception and it has everything to do with the #2 reason above. We tend to jump to extremes like "I'm about to snap" or "I'm about to have a panic attack" instead of taking the feeling exactly for what it is.

#4 Talk talk talk: If you struggle with panic attacks or are not sure if you are having them BE OPEN. If you tend to struggle with anything, break the stigma around it by talking to someone you trust or a therapist/doctor.
#5 Medication: You're not a failure, crazy, or worth any less if you need to take medicine (especially in the beginning) to help you get some relief. I was on medicine for a few months while I worked my ass off to get better. It gave me the strength and courage I needed to do the things I was scared of and improve.#1 DO NOT FIGHT: it's a fight you will almost always lose. Let it happen and genuinely welcome/embrace it.

#2 Notice: Your train of thought in a moment of a panic attack is in, fight or flight' 'end of the world' 'worst-case scenario' 'everything is over' mode.

#3 You're not having a heart attack and you're not crazy: This is a common misconception and it has everything to do with the #2 reason above. We tend to jump to extremes like "I'm about to snap" or "I'm about to have a panic attack" instead of taking the feeling exactly for what it is.

#4 Talk talk talk: If you struggle with panic attacks or are not sure if you are having them BE OPEN. If you tend to struggle with anything, break the stigma around it by talking to someone you trust or a therapist/doctor.

#5 Medication: You're not a failure, crazy, or worth any less if you need to take medicine (especially in the beginning) to help you get some relief. I was on medicine for a few months while I worked my ass off to get better. It gave me the strength and courage I needed to do the things I was scared of and improve.