How to Overcome Anxiety Attack?

Slow your breathing

Inhale through your nose for 4 counts

Exhale through your mouth for 6 counts

Focus on one object in the room

Name 5 things you can see

Name 4 things you can touch

Name 3 things you can hear

Name 2 things you can smell

Name 1 thing you can taste

Remind yourself that the attack will pass

Sit down and keep your feet on the floor

Relax your shoulders and jaw

Loosen tight clothing

Move to a quiet place

Drink a small sip of water

Hold something cold

Repeat a calming phrase

Avoid fighting the feeling

Stay where you are until it eases

Call someone you trust

Seek emergency help if symptoms feel severe or unusual

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