Anxiety :(

For a period of my life I experienced anxiety attacks or panic attacks. Most of the time it was because of school. They went something like this: thought of something that made me nervous (for example a test), I start to hyperventilate, I get pins and needles at my feet and hands, I cry and scream, my head is spinning, feel claustrophobic, basically my body freaks out. The best way to explain it is that people who get anxiety attacks “are like the car in the street, who’s alarm goes off with the smallest gust of wind, whereas all the other cars, take a good beating before their alarms go off.” In moments like these you need to remind yourself that you are okay, your body just does not know how to handle the situation. Most important thing is to focus on your breathing, what I used to do is breath in for four seconds and breath for for eight. You could chose any numbers so long as youre breathing out for double the amount of time you are breathing in. I also liked to fan myself, as weird as that sounds, when youre panicking your body is secreting adrenaline so any movement may use up that adrenaline. Also, always put in your best effort when doing anything. That prevents panic attacks because then you know that you did all that you could and the rest is no longer in your hands. If someone around you experiences a panic attack.. stay calm and be patient, dont be forceful and do not tell them to "relax" or "calm down," instead tell them that it will be over soon, they are strong and it is ok (: