How to stop an anxiety attack:
Rate your fear on a scale of zero to ten and watch it go up and down. Don't identify with the feeling of fear. Notice that when you stop adding your thoughts to the panic attack, it begins to fade. Do breathing exercises during the day. They can prevent the excessive hyperventilation or rapid breathing that often accompanies an attack. Keep a diary of your progress and successes, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem to you. A written record can show proof of your progress. Awareness of what you have achieved will strengthen your self-confidence and create an incentive for you to continue. Express yourself! Talk to a friend or write your thoughts and feelings. Be careful, however, of who you talk to. It is important that the person will listen, but not judge you. It's a fact that communication reduces stress. Find ways to have fun! Anxiety absorbs too much energy, making people forget how to have fun. Find a phrase that will help you relax and repeat it, taking dee