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What can I do to stop panic attacks in social situations?

Thursday Oct 8, 2009

Speaking in public, asking a girl out or other social situations make me feel so uncomfortable. How can I be less stressed out?

The first and foremost thing to always remember is this….the person who is most critical of you IS you!
Believe in yourself and know that any mistake or shortcoming can be overcome with effort and desire.

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shorty:

there are some anti-anxiety medications that can help. worked for me.
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October 8th, 2009 | 11:14 pm
sarindevil:

Talk to someone who can help with breathing, its amazing how little we think about our breathing paterns. I was diagnosed with PTSD and breathing therapy has helped me so much, good luck and just mellow out man.
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October 8th, 2009 | 11:51 pm
Shan:

: View the techniques for control of panic attacks, in section 8, in my website, at ezy build, below, which I created to contain all the information that there isn’t enough space for, here. Begin, on this first occasion, only, by holding your breath for 5, or 10 seconds: this will give you the confidence to realise that YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR BREATHING, but not pass out, or die (your autonomic nervous system resumes breathing, if you become unconscious). Understand panic attacks, and what triggers them, in your life (if it is unresolved anxiety, or stress, see sections 6, or 42, respectively). The paper bag method works for most people: try it. If you are fairly suggestible, the following are reliable: http://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/
Your last alternative is psychotherapy, to address its fundamental cause: read section 1, and examine the http://1-800-therapist.com/ website, and use the locators, and phone book. I used to suffer from panic attacks, until I questioned what had changed in my life, at, or just before that time, to trigger them. For some people, this is enough. These days, I have instilled the habit of, whenever a situation occurs where panic is likely, I visualise a large, flashing red "STOP!" sign, as vividly as possible, followed by repeating to myself: "stay calm" in my mind. You could try the same method. It usually takes 30 – 40 repetitions, for most people, to establish a new habit. I also suggest that you learn, then practise the controlled breathing technique, until competent, then employ it, at the very first sign of a panic attack. Practice one of the relaxation methods on pages 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed. Also, give the EFT a good tryout, to see if it helps you. There is also a version for use in public places, (if you like, you can claim to have a headache, as you massage/lightly tap your temples, but you would then be restricted to subvocalising: saying it to yourself in your mind). Section 53, and pages 2, 2.q and 2.o at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris also refer: "Even though I sometimes suffer from panic attacks, I deeply and completely accept myself." Note: the controlled breathing only helps with the symptoms (as do medications/herbal remedies): you need to address the underlying cause, and this requires some form of therapy. Because many people can’t access/afford professional therapy, I include the EFT, for them to try, free of charge. Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy is generally available in most areas, but EMDR (see section 33) may well be worth trying, and is becoming more widespread.See social anxiety/shyness, and self confidence, in sections 9, and 38, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris Here is an exercise that can help you. It is called "Act as If." When you are in a social situation, act as if you are outgoing. Talk more, smile at everyone, ask questions, speak in a normal or excited tone, not a meek tone. Watch some of your outgoing peers, and imitate the style of their social behavior.

Research shows that when you "act as if" continually, your image of yourself begins to conform to your new behavior. In this case, you will gain self-esteem and self-confidence, and begin to see yourself as socially normal, not shy. You will become more socially successful, and this will motivate you to continue your new social behavior until it becomes a habit.

Try this for a month, in every situation you can. I am confident that you will become much more comfortable and outgoing. One form of therapy is to go somewhere that nobody knows you, and deliberately make an utter fool of yourself: put on a paper hat, and scream out: "I’m queen/king of America!", or something else ridiculous, then get back in the taxi, (warn the driver of your intentions, first) or car, and leave. People will point, and say: "Look at that idiot". But, you’re probably not up to the stage where you can do that, yet (I can, and I used to be shy). Regard it as your final test: once you have accomplished it, the barrier will be broken; just don’t go too far, the other way! Learn to laugh at yourself, and give a big, cheesy grin when others see you do something foolish, as we all do, occasionally. It is endearing, if you don’t do it too often. Use positive affirmations: for example: "I am very likable and other people feel comfortable around me".
Write down all of your self limiting beliefs; then write down the positive counter of them, (exact opposite) and repeat them and imprint them into your mind.
Most importantly: Force yourself to approach somebody and initiate some sort of communication. Start out small by asking the time and directions and gradually go bigger. Rewind your mistakes. Let’s say you want to change an annoying laugh that you have, when you hear something funny, your old laugh will come out. You have to immediately think of what you wanted to happen, (i.e. your new, practiced laugh) and then do it immediately. It will be a little bit late, but slowly you will start to pair the two together, and eventually your brain will become conditioned to switch the first for the second. It usually takes 30 – 40 repetitions, to instill a new habit, with most people, so I estimate a similar amount, in the reprogramming process.
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October 9th, 2009 | 12:26 am
Faith Believer:

The first and foremost thing to always remember is this….the person who is most critical of you IS you!
Believe in yourself and know that any mistake or shortcoming can be overcome with effort and desire.
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October 9th, 2009 | 12:51 am
extremely_confused:

Try and make those situatuons humourous so that it makes you feel a little better?
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October 9th, 2009 | 1:03 am
D B:

so you are kicking and screaming and trying to fight you way out of a room because you feel claustrophobic? If not you are not having a panic attack you are just feeling nervous in the same way and in the same situations as about 80% of the population. Just practice slow breathing and stop worrying about ewhat other people think
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taught it for years

October 9th, 2009 | 1:36 am
Vica:

Taking medications is not the answer. The answer lies within you and finding peace inside your mind and soul.
Try this:
http://www.panicnomore.info
or
http://www.easycalmvideocoaching.info
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October 9th, 2009 | 2:05 am
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