Panic attacks are the worst. Your heart is racing, your fingers and other limbs are numb, you can't stand straight because your getting dizzy. You just feel like your having a heart attack and on top of that your thoughts are racing uncontrollably. A panic attack is not a pleasant experience. It is so bad that in many cases you need to go to the emergency room just for reassurance that everything is okay.
There are a few strategies you can use to relax yourself during times of extreme stress and anxiety. You have to realize thought that these are only short term solutions and you probably will require a long term strategy for overcoming anxiety disorder in the first place.
Concentration Activity
By concentrating on an a task like a puzzle, video game, needlework, or some other hobby, you can forget that you are having a panic attack. Increasing focus on something helps you relax and do something constructive with your time. For some people video games excite the senses so stay away from them if you have that problem. Reading can be very relaxing and increase your knowledge if you read something educational.
Take a Walk
Walking can be the most relaxing activity you can do. Taking a stroll in an area that is quite and pleasant can really boost your spirit, give you time to organize thoughts, and improve your physical condition. You can breath in some fresh air and take in the sites with a slow steady walk through a park.
