Help Need help with PTSD anxiety attack

[VoidBlessed]

I'm pretty sure I have PTSD from seeing something horrific in March (that is also the main reason I'm trying to CTB). It's gotten worse consistently from there and I'm having a serious panic attack right now. My chest is so tight I can barely breathe, my heart is beating out of my chest, and I'm having near-constant flashbacks. Does anyone have tips/resources/helplines? Anxiety meds unfortunately aren't an option. I really need some help right now

 

[dontwakemeup]

OMG I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I had a panic attack last week so I understand.

First I would suggest you lay down.
This is what I did.
Take your medication 1st if yoi have some.
Try to focus on something that was pleasant. If you can't play something on YouTube that's funny or peaceful
I just cried because my chest was about to pop out my body.
Look at the clock and know this should pass in about 5-10 min.
Try to focus on something positive and try to not think about any unpleasant thoughts!
You can do it. It will pass soon!!

 

[Edu Ardanuy]

Look at the clock and know this should pass in about 5-10 min.

spot on

 

[Electra]

Oh I'm so sorry about that, panic attacks are torturous. I wish I could give you some advice, but when the panic hits it's so hard to concentrate on anything else. I usually allocate all my attention towards my heart. How fast it's beating and how this is all temporary. I know it's scary when panic hits you. But it's also included in the "temporary" section. This too shall pass.

 

[extremelytired1]

I'm pretty sure I have PTSD from seeing something horrific in March (that is also the main reason I'm trying to CTB). It's gotten worse consistently from there and I'm having a serious panic attack right now. My chest is so tight I can barely breathe, my heart is beating out of my chest, and I'm having near-constant flashbacks. Does anyone have tips/resources/helplines? Anxiety meds unfortunately aren't an option. I really need some help right now

I have PTSD but my symptoms are different. I know it's not the best consolation but, because I know what panic attacks are like (I've has 2), remind yourself it's a panic attack and it will pass. I know you said meds aren't an option but propranolol is good for the physical symptoms of anxiety without being strong like say benzos. Revisiting whatever happened to you with a therapist and/or phone centres is a good place to start. I'm sorry you're feeling this way