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Waking up in Terror/Panic attack
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Oct 23, 2023 | Replies (56)Comment receiving replies
That’s great, Rashida. I recently learned the importance of belly breathing through a class for strengthening the pelvic floor. I keep trying but I have to think about it. It doesn’t happen naturally. Maybe in time. 😊
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@bonniethompson1234 yes, I had to concentrate on the belly breathing for a few months, before it became natural to breathe that way. Now I do it without thinking - except on the (now rare) occasions when I feel a panic attack coming on. Then I start walking up and down as I concentrate on the belly breathing and telling myself that I have got through this before and can do so again.
There is also these techniques, but I think with this you really need someone with you to walk you through the “5, 4, 3, 2, 1 exercise. I know I couldn’t think clearly to remember the 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 formula when on my own. Some people perhaps could, though. Here is the link for the techniques:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321510#methods