I hear if you resist a panic attack, it will get worse. Can someone explain what they mean? What is resisting a panic attack?
I don't know about resisting a panic attack, but you can learn to control them. A panic attack is different than anxiety attacks, panic attacks generally come on out of the blue,with no apparent reason. Once you know what they are,you can talk yourself through them,or have a calm friend help. Anxiety usually stems from an actual or perceived threat and not so easy to control. As long as you feel the threat is present, you will feel anxious. I can fairly easily get through a panic attack, but my anxiety can last for days or longer. I hope this helps.
Resisting means trying to fight it off which makes it worse.
Yes. I know about panic attacks. I have had countless attacks. I was wondering about resistance of them. I have been told by many people resisting makes them worse. Just wondering.
Fight it off like how??
I would say it does make it worse. Seems like the more you try to push it away, the more you would be aware of it, making matters worse. Anxiety and panic attacks suck.
yeah. I am just confused on what everyone means when they say resisting makes it worse.
For me, I am learning as much as I can to understand my anxiety and panic attacks. I’m getting better at anticipating and preparing for how it “feels” to be in the moment. It doesn’t feel good, however I’m working to come to terms with the feeling. With that I am reducing my anxiety “about” my anxiety which can make it doubly worse. Make sense? When I’m in the moment I try to calmly feel the sensation in all it splendor and take it in. All the while I’m talking to myself about what I’m experiencing and that this is temporary and that this will pass; and not worry. It’s like having a cut on you finger, and not wigging-out. Sure it hurts. There is some blood. But you accept it for what it is and let it play out. And try not to “react” to it. Anyway I hope I was able to describe what I’m working. I wish you the best.
Thank you.