[Someone who needs advice]

I get panic attacks and I want to help myself through them. What do you do to calm yourself down during a panic attack?

[crazyman]

just relax and toughen up

[penguinprotecter]

Some people might think this sounds silly, but I pray. I often wake up in the middle of the night and have panic attacks. Praying really helps to calm me down and assure me that I'm going to be fine.

[kay_flood]

Understanding the cause of a panic attack helps, knowing that adrenaline is a short lived hormone and will burn out in 15 minutes or so helps. Just sitting, breathing deeply and knowing that if I relax the attack will end and be gone is all it really takes for me. There is an excellent book you might find helpful...titled Mind Over Mood, written by Dennis Greenberger, PhD.

[PyRoFyRe]

Usally you cant relly tink straight during a panic attack but here is a few thing syou could dorink water, Usally you'll be breathing heavily so you dont want to get all dry and feel shit.Leave areas with lots of people try and find a quite place,Have someone with you to comfort you, Someone to hold your hand or hug you.Tell your friends that you get panic attacks and that they should try and help you by taking you somewhere quiet.I hope this helps

i have panic attacks often. before i got meds i good doctor told me to breath into a paper bag. it will slow your heart down enough to stop the panic attacks