Panic Attacks. This Worked For Me

[Katiee]

I wrote this while have a panic attack and it pulled me through

 

Hello Panic, Welcome Fear

Come and take a seat right here.

 

No need for you to guard the door

Cos I'm not running anymore

 

Yes make my heart beat fast and strong 

No don't back off, please, do go on

 

Oh yes that trick, I know it well

Cold as ice then hot as hell

 

And this one... by far your best

That evil death grip to my chest 

 

You love to hear me gasp for air

Squeeze tighter so I know you care

 

Distort my vision, cloud my mind

Those hidden terrors help me find

 

Make me beg and plead and cry

Convince me I'm about to die

 

Its funny, now I see your game

Your side effects become quite lame

 

Collect your troops and wage your war

But I'm not fighting anymore

You lose!!! 

 

[Elton]

@Katiee very nice 

[Katiee]

@Elton . Thanks Elton. Sweet of you 

[Elton]

@Katiee your poem is also very sweet just like you 

[Katiee]

@Elton  ?

[Nahm]

That's awesome. Attitude wins! Good for you! Panic attacks are the worst. They really elevate and get out of hand quickly ❣️

 

[Katiee]

Thanks @Nahm Its so true! Since my brother died unexpectedly a few months back, I've been having maybe 7 or 8 panic attacks a day. I've found its best not to fight it. I become aware of what's happening and just say "do your worst". I still get them but they only last one or 2 minutes now, whereas they used to cripple me for half an hour ? 

[Evilwave Heddy]

It's always best to take these things head on.  I'm happy for you. 

[Nahm]

@Katiee When I lost someone, somebody told me this - and it helped me a lot. She told me that when we pass on, all of the human resistance of thought is left behind, and only the higher self remains. She said when I think of my departed love one, when I think of them as free of all their troubles, all their 'human condition' troubles, that the reason it feels good is because they are ever present, and I feel their presence. A I learn deeper acceptance across the board, I am able to feel their presence more and more.