Practice Thinking Calmly While you're actually having a Panic Attack, you're certainly not in a position to think calmly and rationally.
But the way you think during a Panic Attack is very important.
It all comes down to practice.
When you're feeling calm and relaxed, resolve to slow your thinking down so that it becomes more analytical and calculated.
Keep pulling yourself back into this method of thinking when you find your thoughts racing away under normal circumstances.
The great advantage you'll discover is that it will improve your emotional balance no end.
Let's have a look at a few examples of Panic thinking as compared to more measured and reasonable thought.
Panic Thinking "Oh dear God, my heart's racing.
I'm in for the big one!" Rational Thinking "Lordy, I'm out of condition.
The old heart's racing just because I trotted up those stairs.
" Panic Thinking "That was a dirty look Fred gave me.
Of course, I've always known he's hated me.
" Rational Thinking "That was a dirty look Fred gave me.
Poor old boy's having an off day, I think.
" Panic Thinking "I failed the exam.
Knew I would.
I'll end up on the trash heap with all the rest of the failures.
" Rational Thinking "Funny I failed that exam.
I've passed others.
Then again, a little more studying wouldn't have come amiss.
" Panic Thinking "Ye gods, my stomach hurts.
It's the big 'C'.
I was bound to get it.
" Rational Thinking "Lord, my stomach hurts.
It's either wind or indigestion.
It has to be.
" Panic Thinking "Why do I panic every time I see that girl? I'm such a pathetic wimp.
" Rational Thinking "Funny how that girl always makes me feel nervous.
Still, you never know.
Perhaps I make herfeel nervous, too.
" This is why you should try to think rationally.
You can see that by practicing a more balanced thought pattern, you're not likely to go off at half cock when something like your heart speeding up occurs.
Added to which, all the 'Panic Thoughts' are negative.
And not a bit negative.
Totally and completely so.
So Panic Attacks and the way you think are extremely important.
If we look at the Panic Thoughts again, we see that you're nowhere near an attack.
These thoughts are just reactions to someone you see or a physical sensation.
That's an added benefit of sensible, measured thinking practices.
You're able to be far more positive.
This, in turn, all helps to calm you down when a Panic Attack does strike.
Another part of your brain is engaged, which will help to change your emotional state.
This habit of thinking has helped me no end.
I'm far more patient than I was, and I find that I'm able to see the positive side of things far more readily, whereas before my negativity held me back in all sorts of ways.
I'm very fortunate in that although I've had the occasional symptom of a Panic Attack; heart palpitations and sweating, I haven't had a full blown attack for years.
Long may this last!