Has anyone ever lived a life without a feeling of panic emerging at some time?
It may be relatively mild and containable or it may attack you with ferocity.
I think I might do an entire class on ways to deal with panic, but for now, I'm choosing a few key tools that may help you deal with panic as it crashes into your life.
BREATHING is first and foremost -
Using breathing techniques during a panic attack can help calm your mind and body by reducing physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath.
Find a comfortable spot, either seated or lying down, if possible.
Close your eyes to minimise sensory input and focus on your breath.
Visualize calm by imagining a peaceful scene with each inhale, like a beach or a forest.
Try any of the following and I also SMILE as I breathe .... it releases endorphins into the body and can help the body feel less threatened.
BOX BREATHING
Inhale for a count of 4.
Hold your breath for a count of 4.
Exhale slowly for a count of 4.
Pause after the exhale for a count of 4.
Repeat this cycle until you feel your heartbeat and breathing slow down.
DEEP BELLY BREATHING
Place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly.
Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your belly to expand and push against your hand
Exhale slowly through your mouth, feeling your belly fall as you release the air.
Continue this for a few minutes to allow your body to settle.
SLOW RHYTHMIC BREATHING
Count slowly to yourself as you inhale and exhale, like "in, 1-2-3... out, 1-2-3..."
Aim for even breathing—matching the length of your inhales to your exhales.
CALMING YOUR GATEKEEPERS
Fire element governs panic and key to seeking a calmness are the two 'gatekeepers': Triple Warmer, an energy that you can think of as your OUTER Gatekeeper, one of his roles is to keep you safe from external threats. Your INNER Gatekeeper is Heart Protector and her role is to protect the 'inner kingdom of your heart'.
Here is a previous blog I published featuring a few easy ways to work with your Gatekeepers - click on this link:
STROKE THE FOREARM
You can also access the Gatekeepers by lightly stroking the inner and outer forearm (you can either do just one or both). It accesses the energy flows and encourages balance in them. Ideally stroke with nail side of fingers, then 'pad' side of fingertips.
FOREHEAD HOLDING
We reach for our foreheads naturally .... the OMG points located there immediately activate the problem solving part of the brain, taking away some of the 'knee jerk' panic reaction - click on the link for more info. End with a 'Teddy Boy Sweep' (in second link).
And finally .....
.... remember you are the voice of the goddess to your body, every cell and all the energies hear, listen and react, so talk positively and with encouragement while doing any of the above. For example: Even though this is scary, I am safe, it is passing, calmness is returning, all is well.
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