Posted by Dinah on March 26, 2003, at 12:57:22
In reply to Dealing with Panic attacks while they happen, posted by tina on March 26, 2003, at 12:09:34
Distraction works sometimes. If I've got some busy work to do that requires enough of my attention to pull it away from the sensations, but where the consequences aren't severe if I screw up. I sometimes come here and read posts for the same reason. It's about the right level of distraction. Then once the klonopin kicks in I go back to bed.
I read in some book, and found it to be true, that it even helps to do simple math problems.
I know how rotten nocturnal panic attacks can be. They're a big problem for me, while I've got the daytime panic attacks more or less under control.
If you find the magic bullet, let me know.
poster:Dinah
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