Reassurances:

Reassurances:

You are in complete control. No harm will come to you at all. You are not in any danger.

The feelings of comfort will come. The feelings of discomfort will end!

You have absolutely nothing to fear. These are just harmless feelings and harmless thoughts.

It’s a bluff and a liar. You may think this is different from other panic attacks, but it is not. It’s the same old anxiety and it is benign.

Trust these stated facts. Do not trust your feelings.

Feelings come and go. You will calm down.

Coping Skills:

Slow Down! Force yourself to breathe slowly and deeply.

Repeatedly stop any negative thought, image or memory.

Be patient and let time pass. Peace and comfort lie on the other side of anxiety.

Accept the feelings, don’t fight them. Let go and don’t add 2nd fear.

Focus your attention externally. Tune out your body.

Do some thought restructuring. How likely are the feared events going to occur? How well can you cope even if they do?

Positive Affirmations:

I am healthy and very mentally sound. I am competent, and I am safe.

I am intelligent, experienced and knowledgeable.

These feelings have passed many many times before, and of course they will pass again.

I am confident, I am assured, I am loving and lovable. I get to be happy and can handle things as they arise.

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