It would be wonderful if a panic attack only showed up when you were comfortable at home, or nestled onto the doctor’s table awaiting your prescription. Even then they are scary as hell. Unfortunately, they are not that predictable. The dreaded panic attack can hit anywhere, and at any time. Given this, you need to know how to handle a panic attack when you are away from your comfort zone.
Say you are in the supermarket and a panic attack hits – what do you do? For many, they simply pack up and leave the supermarket. This is fine as a last resort, but it is far from a good solution. Some people would never get anything done because they have panic attacks several times a day. What are some alternatives?
One excellent idea is to go to the bathroom and sit in the stall. Practice slow and steady breathing and notice how your abdomen moves as you breathe. Controlling your breathing is a skill that takes a lot of time and effort. There are many wonderful websites and books on the subject. One that I highly recommend is my website Panic Attack Daily. This website is written towards helping those with panic recover, and give you excellent methods on how to treat it.
Visit Panic Attack Daily, and you will find many solutions for fighting panic attacks in all situations including this one.
