Dealing with Panic Attacks
- Find a quiet spot and determine the symptoms to confirm whether it is a panic attack or not.
- Talk to yourself with what you're feeling. For example: "what my body is doing right now is designed to keep me safe." This invites the frontal cortex into the conversation which is responsible for conscious thought thus helping you underline that this experience is a physical process moving through you.
- Breathe deeply and gradually, about 5-10 times a minute. This stimulates the vagus nerve which sends a signal to the brain that you are relaxing and to parts of the heart muscle stabilizing your pulse.
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