Defining what a panic attack feels like in words is a pretty tricky thing to do. Most people who go through it describe it with phrases like ‘I feel like I am dying.’ So the obvious thing to say at first is that it is extremely terrifying, to say the least.
If you frequently suffer from anxiety or are overwhelmingly stressed, you might have experienced a panic attack. They suddenly pop out and can make you feel like your world is falling apart. Physical symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, etc., mimic those of serious conditions like heart attacks or allergic reactions. Additionally, worry and dread can make it even more difficult to get through the whole process.
While panic attacks seem life-threatening, they are actually false alarms of the body’s fight or flight response. But if you don’t know how to deal with a panic attack, it can be extremely tough to get out of it.
This is why a helpful thing to do is to have a toolbox of tips on how to deal with a panic attack that you can use whenever required. In this post, we will dive into four effective ways to get through a panic attack and make the experience a little more bearable. Let’s get started.
