panic attacks

[xero]

Yes they are really nasty, If you haven't had one it is difficult to explain the terror that you feel for no good reason.

I get them from time to time and I feel like I am going to suffocate and die. I hate it. No amount of self reasoning can control my mind from thinking I am suffocating. I do the cold water thing and that sometimes works.

Anybody got any sure fire ways of controlling/focusing your mind when this happens?

[damiongage]

Yes they are really nasty, If you haven't had one it is difficult to explain the terror that you feel for no good reason.

I get them from time to time and I feel like I am going to suffocate and die. I hate it. No amount of self reasoning can control my mind from thinking I am suffocating. I do the cold water thing and that sometimes works.

Anybody got any sure fire ways of controlling/focusing your mind when this happens?

I walk (fast).....and it seems to help....Outside is better than on a treadmill. I guess an elevated heart rate isn't so scarry if you are exercising...at least in my mind.