1. Do not fear you are going to lose control or die from a panic attack. Panic attacks have a way of making us feel out of control and close to death but this is nothing more than the biochemical reaction of the fight or flight reaction. You will not lose it nor will you die from a panic attack. You are safe and your body can handle so much more than you think it can.
2. Do not fear the panic will escalate to the point of no return. Panic attacks come in waves. The moment when you think it is going to get so bad that it might kill you is actually the peak of the wave. It then subsides naturally. Panic attacks tend to re-occur when you do not know how to handle them as they start to peak.
3. Do not EVER feel ashamed for having panic/anxiety. I know you keep your anxiety problem hidden like a shameful secret because you fear what others will think. Forget what they think. Most people have no idea what it feels like to have a panic attack or all day anxiety. You are so brave already just dealing with this problem.
2. Do not fear the panic will escalate to the point of no return. Panic attacks come in waves. The moment when you think it is going to get so bad that it might kill you is actually the peak of the wave. It then subsides naturally. Panic attacks tend to re-occur when you do not know how to handle them as they start to peak.
3. Do not EVER feel ashamed for having panic/anxiety. I know you keep your anxiety problem hidden like a shameful secret because you fear what others will think. Forget what they think. Most people have no idea what it feels like to have a panic attack or all day anxiety. You are so brave already just dealing with this problem.
For just a moment close your eyes and let the weight of anxiety fall from your shoulders... relax and know that this is going to be OK. You are going to be OK.
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