| Consider this as being an illness just like any other | | | | thosesuffering from panic and anxiety disorder |
| suchas diabetes. Don't be ashamed when you are | | | | report that one ofthe things that sets them off is |
| going through atough time and need help. The first | | | | a feeling of not gettingenough air. A ceiling fan |
| part of healing a panicand anxiety disorder, is | | | | may help this feeling when it'snot practical to open |
| acknowledging that it is there andit needs to be | | | | a window. |
| addressed. Accept it, then try some of | | | | Try doing tai chi or chi gong daily. Many sufferers |
| thedifferent ways below to deal with it. | | | | of panicand anxiety disorder have derived great |
| Try distraction. If you can take my mind off of | | | | relief by practicingthese very gentle martial arts |
| the panic,you may do much better. | | | | movements. They can bepracticed anywhere at |
| Breathe. REALLY, really, concentrate on your | | | | just about anytime. Do some researchand find a |
| breathing. Saycoping statements out loud, or to | | | | good instructor. |
| yourself, such as "I cando this" or I've had worse | | | | As mentioned above, tai chi, chi gong, meditation, |
| times than this before and comeout of it OK, this | | | | or yogaetc, can give you an overall feeling of |
| is nothing. Remember what a BEAR panicand | | | | relaxation. Losingthe tension is a good first step. |
| anxiety disorder is, then go into a fight mode. | | | | You can gain mentalrelaxation and control by |
| Don'tlet that BEAR hurt you anymore! | | | | challenging negative thinkingpatterns with positive |
| The thought of having a panic or anxiety attack | | | | ones. |
| can makeyour panic symptons flare up. It is your | | | | Finally, when all else fails and you go into a panic |
| mind that needs tobe stopped. Try to occupy | | | | attack, |
| yourself and ignore the badthoughts. Thoughts are | | | | TAKE YOUR MEDICATION.. It will calm you down |
| dangerous. You take control and YOU | | | | and you willstart to function normally again, usually |
| DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT TO THINK ABOUT!! | | | | within a halfhour. There's nothing wrong with |
| Negative thinkingis a big part of the problem | | | | taking the correctmedication in the correct dose |
| Install a ceiling fan in your bedroom. Many of | | | | as prescribed by your doctor. |