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Ten things to do when panic hit...
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by eyrl, Apr 06, 2008
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The 10 things to do when panic hits is helpful, but even though I try those tips, there are times I am immobilized by my fear and panic.
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by tommylee333, May 26, 2008
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i agree it is easy to say but hard to do.
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by Heather3418, Jun 11, 2008
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Practice these thoughts when you are NOT in the middle of an anxiety attack.  Let them become second nature to you.  These suggestions are extremely helpful.  Practice, practice, practice.  It really does work.
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by MJIthewriter, Jul 21, 2008
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Darn 500 character limit killed my comment... I'll have to post it as a journal and link to it instead.
http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/18065
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by erbill, Aug 28, 2008
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EASY to do 1 by 1.BUT#9 is the hardest thing to do.FACING UR FEARS, & Accepting Them .While trying NOT to 'WHAT-IF",these thoughts caused me to have to change some core beliefs.What had kept me alive in the wars, NOLONGER SERVED ME in CIVILIAN LIFE! Thank
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by erbill, Aug 28, 2008
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CONT from above by ERBILL..."...Thank the VA for helping me reevaluaqte my Core-beliefs,,that i could, and decide the ones that kept me alive in wars..no longer served me in civilian life. This LONG,exhausting evaulation and slow switch process i BELIEVE
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by leezy21, Sep 14, 2008
EASIER SAID THAN DONE.EXSPECIALLY WHEN THE PANIC N FEAR HITS
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by junglejim46, Mar 04, 2009
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I understand what your saying about the 10 things to try and do during a panc attack. Only thing is, I literly freeze up when I have one and can't function.  I wish mine would last just a minute or 2. Mine can go for hoursand I have had them last for a da
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by margypops, May 23, 2009
I have done most of the things listed here I dont suffer from panic now I put it down to doing the things or a lot of them listed here,,they do work, they become a habit, anyone who suffers GAD and Panic trust me they are worth trying..I dont have either
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by EroToo, Jul 10, 2009
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I am 58 and suffer from panic disorders.  So you have found someone a bit older than you. My panic attacks last for hours on end.  Always trying to catch my breath.
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by Annabk, Aug 13, 2009
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Regular meditation very helpful.  If have REGULAR training in noticing your own thoughts as things separate from reality you will be better able to do 10 steps even when the panic hits. Regular tai qi, and repeating simple tai qi movements (such as slowly
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by Annabk, Aug 13, 2009
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bringing hands together in front of chest, then out, then back in, concentrating on the increase in tingling as get closer) when panicked helpful.   Stocking pantry full of trained reactions in event of  panic hurricane.
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