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3 Steps To Prevent Panic Attacks
You can take steps to feel calmer and keep yourself from progressing into a full-blown panic attack.
If you’re like most people, you’ve likely felt overwhelmed or worried about some issues in your life at one time or another. While it’s normal to have concerns from time to time, if you’re unable to relax or overthink everything, you may feel the effects of extreme stress.
This stress can continue to build until you feel panic rising. Panic attacks, like other forms of stress and worry, can result in negative consequences for your physical and emotional health and relationships!
Luckily, there are steps that you can take to feel calmer and keep yourself from progressing into a full-blown panic attack.
Follow these steps to relax and stop a panic attack:
1. Admit that you’re starting to panic and assess your feelings.
As soon as you start to panic, think about the sensations that you’re experiencing. Do you feel out of control? Does your chest feel tight? Do you feel breathless and dizzy? These are common symptoms we experience as we begin to panic.
It’s important to be honest and openly admit that you’re starting to panic. You’ll…