{"id":922,"date":"2024-01-03T13:37:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T13:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abler.health\/blog\/?p=922"},"modified":"2024-01-05T15:54:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T15:54:24","slug":"coping-with-panic-attacks-the-importance-of-staying-put","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abler.health\/blog\/coping-with-panic-attacks-the-importance-of-staying-put\/","title":{"rendered":"Coping with panic attacks: The importance of staying put"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever been caught off guard by a wave of anxiety so strong it takes your breath away? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s what a <a href=\"https:\/\/abler.health\/blog\/what-is-a-panic-attack\/\">panic attack<\/a> can feel like. One minute you&#8217;re fine, and the next, your heart&#8217;s racing, you&#8217;re struggling to breathe, and everything feels a bit unreal. Panic attacks are sneaky like that &#8211; they come without warning and hit hard. But don&#8217;t worry, it&#8217;s not just you; it happens to a lot of us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing these symptoms and knowing how to respond is crucial in managing a panic attack effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental health professionals often emphasize the importance of staying still during a panic attack. Professor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psy.ox.ac.uk\/people\/paul-salkovskis\">Paul Salkovskis<\/a>, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Applied Science at the University of Bath, states, &#8220;Try to keep doing things. If possible, it\u2019s important to try to&nbsp;remain in&nbsp;the situation until the anxiety has subsided.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical Tips:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Finding Comfort:<\/strong> If you feel a panic attack coming on, try to sit down in a comfortable and safe place.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breathing Techniques:<\/strong> Focus on your breath. Practice deep, slow breathing to help reduce symptoms of panic.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visualization:<\/strong> Visualize a calm or happy place. This can help distract your mind from the panic and bring a sense of peace.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mindfulness:<\/strong> Acknowledge that you are experiencing a panic attack and remind yourself that it will pass and that you are safe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-duotone-unset-1\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1022\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abler.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Abler_CopingTip_Blog-5-1022x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-990\" title=\"visual representation of the practical tips for coping with a panic attack\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abler.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Abler_CopingTip_Blog-5-1022x1024.png 1022w, https:\/\/abler.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Abler_CopingTip_Blog-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/abler.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Abler_CopingTip_Blog-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/abler.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Abler_CopingTip_Blog-5-768x770.png 768w, https:\/\/abler.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Abler_CopingTip_Blog-5-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/abler.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Abler_CopingTip_Blog-5-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/abler.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Abler_CopingTip_Blog-5-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/abler.health\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Abler_CopingTip_Blog-5.png 1395w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A visual representation of practical tips for coping with a panic attack.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panic attacks, though overwhelming, are manageable with the right techniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Remembering to <strong>stay in place, focusing on your breathing, and practicing relaxation<\/strong> can be incredibly effective. <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next time you experience a panic attack, try these methods and note how your body and mind respond. 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