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Waking up in Terror/Panic attack

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Oct 23, 2023 | Replies (56)

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@rashida

@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

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Thank you, Rashida. I will check out the video. Even when I’m concentrating, I can’t always do the belly breathing correctly. 😊

I don’t know how in the world you were supposed to do 54321 when you are concentrating on just being able to breathe because you are freaking out so badly that’s what happens to me any type of antihistamine anti-anxiety medication does not work for me and makes me stay awake all night long