Teens: Anxiety attacks, panic attacks, etc.

[ThatsBooToYou]

I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks frequently. And I'm not good with big crowds either. So, are there ways that I can calm myself down when I'm waiting in line or walking through crowded areas? Can anyone else relate?

 

[Doodle98]

I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks frequently. And I'm not good with big crowds either. So, are there ways that I can calm myself down when I'm waiting in line or walking through crowded areas? Can anyone else relate?

I have an anxiety disorder so I completely understand. I like to stay with friends or family so I know that there is always someone I know around me. If there isn't I get very scared. I also use my phone a lot, just to pretend I'm texting or something, so people don't look at me or approach me I guess.

 

[Doodle98]

Oh, also, welcome to the dis!

 

[ThatsBooToYou]

Thank you so much! For both of your answers /.\ and you're into anime..? c:

 

[Doodle98]

Thank you so much! For both of your answers /.\ and you're into anime..? c:

You are quite welcome. Hm... Am I into anime? I don't think I'd put it like that. There are two things nowadays that completely consume my life and those are anime and bands. So yeah. Anime is consuming my life.

 

[ThatsBooToYou]

Anime and bands. We must be friends!

 

[Doodle98]

Anime and bands. We must be friends!

Sweet! :3 what's your favorite anime?

 

[ThatsBooToYou]

At the moment it's Sword Art Online. I haven't started watching season 2 yet. You?

 

[Doodle98]

At the moment it's Sword Art Online. I haven't started watching season 2 yet. You?

I've only seen the first episode of that, it's on my list of things to watch. Soul eater (but not soul eater not!), Black Butler, and Attack on Titan are my faves right now. I also like Ouran.

 

[ThatsBooToYou]

Wanna pm? I keep thinking my post is bigger than it really is xD And Ouran is so cute! Black Butler is fantastic. Sebastian*-*

 

[Doodle98]

Wanna pm? I keep thinking my post is bigger than it really is xD And Ouran is so cute! Black Butler is fantastic. Sebastian*-*

Sure! Sebby is bae.

 

[ThatsBooToYou]

Pm's will have to wait awhile ._. my post count has to be 10+ to send one. So, chatting on here till then if that's alright.

 

[Doodle98]

Pm's will have to wait awhile ._. my post count has to be 10+ to send one. So, chatting on here till then if that's alright.

3 more! I'm at 33,318. More than most people. I'm too obsessed with this website.

 

[ThatsBooToYou]

My mom showed it to me. She was on here for a few years but can't for the life of her remember her password! Oh well. It's pretty great that in my first few hours I've already made a friend

 

[Doodle98]

My mom showed it to me. She was on here for a few years but can't for the life of her remember her password! Oh well. It's pretty great that in my first few hours I've already made a friend

Same with my mom XD you should join an RP. They're really fun.

 

[ThatsBooToYou]

I could give it a shot but I don't know how good I'd be at it. Any you recommend?

 

[Doodle98]

I could give it a shot but I don't know how good I'd be at it. Any you recommend?

If you like writing you'll be great. It's easy. YA is great, but I don't know if other people can join that one. Chemical alley is really fun.

 

[ThatsBooToYou]

I'll definitely join! I can finally pm xD shoot me a message maybe?

 

[Doodle98]

I'll definitely join! I can finally pm xD shoot me a message maybe?

Okay!

 

[HSMndLKfan92]

I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks frequently. And I'm not good with big crowds either. So, are there ways that I can calm myself down when I'm waiting in line or walking through crowded areas? Can anyone else relate?

Former TB'er here, but I saw this post and couldn't not respond.

You say your anxiety and panic attacks are frequent. Does your family know about this? I'd recommend going to counseling if you can swing it - I found it to be very helpful even though I don't suffer from panic attacks often.

One helpful technique that I've read about is learning how to get your breathing back on track:

1. Take a long, slow breath in through your nose, first filling your lower lungs, then your upper lungs.
2. Hold your breath to the count of "three."
3. Exhale slowly through pursed lips, while you relax the muscles in your face, jaw, shoulders, and stomach.

This does take some practice, just a few minutes every day (even when you're not feeling anxious).