Hope the new meds help @farmboy

It helps to do some stuff behavior-wise to help the meds work. I find the audio relaxation files at excelatlife. Com are helpful. Don't be surprised if you don't feel calmer right away. Learning to relax is a skill that not everyone has (I certainly had to learn!). Give it a try for a couple weeks. There are relaxation techniques audios as well as some to put on while having a panic attack.

If you're able to do it, I really recommend yoga. I know it has a reputation for being suggested by idiots but I was pleasantly surprised that it helped. And I'm fat and out of shape so while I feel very silly doing it, it does help a bit. Yoga with Adrienne on YouTube is a good place to start. Or if you like in person things, CorePower yoga usually has a free trial. (I stopped going after the free trial because expensive - but it was helpful to have someone help me with some of the poses and learn how to modify stuff so I can do it despite some physical problems).

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