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Our free therapy courses to cope with panic attacks
Veena Choudhary
1y
Specialist

Coping with loss of loved ones is one of the life's biggest challenges.


you can try these strategies along with going to therapisty


Journalling is important. it will help you release away the emotions which are there within you.


  • write down what all you wanted to say to your boyfriend when he was alive and you were not able to. whatever you want to talk to him write down as long as you want. Till you feel you have said everything.


  • Everyday write down what are you feeling? why are you feeling that? what situation triggered his thought? Like example you see some object and you get reminded of him or you see a boyfriend girl friend somewhere in cafe and that reminds you of your boyfriend. identify your trigger and see how you can take control of the emotions when you see such triggering situation next time. be prepared for the situation so that you can easily handle the emotions.


  • Write down your every day goals and task. set a reminder for it every hour to check if you completed those tasl. this will stop you from distractions and keep your mind and thought focussed on the task at hand.


  • write a letter to your 1 yr old from now/ 5 yr old from now/ 10 yr old from now. So write a letter saying 1 yr from now what you will be doing, how will you want to live your life. write in detail everything and the same for 5 yrs and 10 yrs. Every time you have panic attack just read this. This will calm you down.


  • You need to find out what is your purpose in life. This will help you to progress and heal.


  • write down things you are grateful for. write down 3 most beautiful or positive things happening in your life everyday.


  • You need to take an account and ponder over what has changed in your life after he has passed away? list it down. which of these changes is causing the most difficulties? what can you do about them? these questions would allow you to assess the situations, times and events that are most difficult for you. Only then can you decide how to adapt to these changes in a way that is best for you. example sunday you had always spend maximum time with him. now sunday's become difficult for you then you need to plan something on sunday to keep yourself occupied. Point is just to distract you by making you self aware of it.


  • For loud noises and sound try mindless techniques to distract you. just sit down at one place breathe. Inhale form nose and exhale from mouth for 5 min. acknowledge 5 things you can see around you in the surroundings,4 things you can touch around you, 3 things you can hear around you, 2 things can smell around you, 1 thing you can taste around you.
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somebody32
1y

see im not any professional and I'm also having some issues but i think you need to start some of good habits like mediation yoga exercises etc these things help very much it is not like these activities would solve your all problems but it would catalyse your healing and make you prepare for future Stay strong šŸ’Ŗ

gailpar
1y

I want to help you as I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. My therapist says that you need to clearly register the thoughts triggering the anxiety. Only by finding the key to the lock can you disable the panic mechanism. Meditation will only help a little, reducing the overall level of anxiety

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wisokycali
1y

My sympathy!!! it is clear that you are experiencing the death of a guy, you have not processed this psychotrauma and therefore you are depressed...and depressed thoughts cause panic attacks...you need to work with a psychotherapist....

felipe
1y

My sympathy for your grief!!! Panic attacks are related to thoughts about not accepting the death of your boyfriend...as you work through this situation, the attacks will go away....

delta
1y

I understand how hard it is to lose a loved one. I'm so sorry. Is there anything I can do to help you right now? I can't think of any words of encouragement that will ease your pain one bit. I can only guess how hard this is for you.

buckrid
1y

My support in such a difficult situation!!! I think it needs treatment, rest, I suggest you take care of your health.

darronkula
1y

When having a panic attack you need to Shift your attention. Do not close on internal worries, try to count or observe what is happening around you, outside the window.... Mrez helped a friend...

genesis
1y

Losing a friend is very hard! We all face hardships and setbacks, but it is these trials that make us stronger.

trantow
1y

When I lost a close friend, what helped me was mentally communicating with him...I told him all the things I had talked about before with him.... maybe it will help you too.

brandi
1y

I read that you are afraid for your future...try to make plans...you can beat panic attacks, it is treated with psychotherapy...and then life will not be scary.

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