If you live with panic disorder or any other anxiety disorder, the fear of a panic attack may worsen your symptoms. One of the best ways to ease that anxiety is to prepare for a possible panic attack and have a plan.
But what if you forget your plan when the time comes?
If you’ve ever had a panic attack, you know that it’s difficult to function during one. Perhaps one of the hardest things to do in the middle of a panic attack is to remember what to do to get to the other side of it. No matter how many times you’ve talked through it with your therapist, it’s hard to recall calming techniques when your mind is racing.
That’s where your panic attack checklist comes in. Print or write out a list of the things you can do if you feel a panic attack coming, and keep the list with you at all times. It may seem small now, but it can change everything if you need it.
If you need more tools for managing an anxiety disorder, book an appointment with one of our compassionate mental health providers.