I learned a couple years ago that I was handling my anxiety attacks from my PTSD all wrong. I was closing my eyes and trying to block out the noise. I got a handbook when I volunteered at a Veterans Stand Down and it said NOT to close your eyes but to keep them open so that you won’t get “stuck” in your flashback or attack. What a difference it’s made! I kept the booklet long enough to teach myself what I needed then gave it to a fellow “sufferer”.
I still get anxiety attacks but now I have better tools to deal with them. I also have bipolar II disorder with hypomania. I take the minimum amount of medication necessary to keep me functional and a nice person. 😉 I don’t like feeling slow or confused, but I do “sundown” in the evening or if I’ve had a stressful day.
I’ll see if I can find the name of the booklet but check with tour local VA. That’s who published it.