![]() It’s a condition following stressful events, such as conflict, work deadlines, or school exams etc. Yes! After researching this topic, I realised how many people suffer with this and that we can help ourselves through this with a few simple tactics. And, I thought to write this blog to let you guys know that this is a very real thing! This happened to me recently after caring for a family member who became ill. Have you ever had a moment in a particularly stressful situation when you think, ‘how on earth am I ever going to get through this?’ or you don’t know what the outcome of a stressful situation will be or that you can’t believe this situation is happening? Yet, when it’s over and you get through it or when you finally have a moment to really think about what has recently happened, you find that it’s your body that has taken the brunt of it all and it begins feeling worse for wear? Practicing these three self-care tips during the after-effects of a panic attack can help restore our sense of self and release the extra stress and anxiety caused by the attack.“Why do I feel like I’ve been hit by a bus?” Those were my thoughts recently, when it was a struggle to get out of bed. If everything around you is too loud or too intense to be relaxing, try giving yourself a mini hand massage, focusing on those feelings instead. Use your senses to focus in on that one thing while breathing deeply. Maybe it’s the sound of a water fountain flowing in the room or the sight of a tree swaying in the wind outside. If you’re in a chaotic or noisy place, try turning your attention to the most calming thing around. Bringing our attention to the present is a powerful grounding technique that can calm our anxious minds and bring relief to the after-effects of a panic attack. Reading a favorite book, looking at a favorite picture, or calling someone special are other ideas for on-the-go self-care. ![]() It’s also convenient because I can carry the roller anywhere. I love the way it smells, and the practice of putting it on relaxes me. My favorite is to use a calming aromatherapy roller on my neck and temples. Finding a self-care technique that works for you and can be used anywhere can help dispel those feelings of dissociation, depersonalization, and fear that often hang around in the after-effects of a panic attack. Panic attacks occur in inconvenient places where leaving isn't a real option: the doctor’s office, work, in the car, etc.
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