How to deal with sudden anxiety or a panic attack in public | Simpliv
Getting a sudden anxiety or a panic attack, a sudden and intense spike in fear or panic or anxiety, can be quite scary, especially when it happens in public. I have seen many people experience it. How do people with it cope with it? Let us examine some of the ways by which to deal with sudden anxiety or a panic attack in public : Recognize the symptoms : This is the root to dealing with it Deep breathe : This can relax the brain Close the eyes : Doing this blunts the trigger Mindfulness : This is a powerful breathing technique that can fray irritated nerves Relax the muscles : This technique can control the body’s response mechanism Keep objects such as lavender and benzodiazepines at hand. Is the fear of public speaking bad for you? How to know if it is good or bad for you? Well, a highly pertinent question like this has a rather subjective answer: “depends”. The reason I say this is this: it is up to you to take a call on whether you want to get bogged ...