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What are some ways to calm myself down while having horrible anxiety attack?
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Deep breaths: One of the best ways to calm your own anxiety is to take slow, deep breaths. Inhale deeply over several seconds, hold the breath for a second or two, then exhale slowly and completely. Imagine to yourself that you are exhaling out all of your anxiety. If you do several repetitions of this you should feel more calm.
Answered 3/31/2014
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A small twist on: Dr. Vansaghi's recommendation: if you can find a quiet place - do so. Breath in slowly ; deeply through your nostrils. Fill your lungs with air (but not to the point of discomfort). Hold for a count of five then slowly begin to exhale through an open mouth. Repeat at least 12 times, longer if you need to. If you haven't been assessed for your panic/ anxiety - that would be prudent.
Answered 11/12/2013
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