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Sloumeau

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16. A while back I had to deal with panic attacks and anxiety.
Thu May 7, 2020, 01:35 AM
May 2020

The most important thing that I did to stop it from happening was learning how to control my blood sugar. You see, when your blood sugar drops, your body often dumps chemicals into your bloodstream like cortisol or adrenalin, which can actually ramp up your level of anxiety. Please make sure that you are eating at least three balanced meals a day (balanced with roughly equal amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat). If at all possible, this is not the time to be on a diet. If you can, keep a backpack with you at all times with bottled water and something to eat that like protein bars or granola bars. Often, intense stress can make us feel like not eating, but often that is exactly when you should eat. Practice eating in a slow relaxed manner, drinking plenty of water, and thoroughly chewing your food. Focusing on your chewing can distract you from whatever you might be stressing about. I found that the better I got at eating slowly, the more relaxed I became overall.

Once you have your eating habits down, relaxation breathing exercises can help, along with gentle walks and making sure that you get plenty of rest. Overall, focusing on your own personal heallth can help you be more relaxed and distract you from other worries in your life. Good luck.

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I'm sorry. onecaliberal May 2020 #4
+1. Beautifully said onecaliberal. MontanaMama May 2020 #5
I just don't want to be hurt vercetti2021 May 2020 #11
Just try to concentrate in why you're there. Have you talked to your employer about this? onecaliberal May 2020 #13
Sending you peace and love MLAA May 2020 #7
I'm sorry to hear this. RandySF May 2020 #8
That was my thought, can your employer Tumbulu May 2020 #9
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I'm so sorry you're going through this, vercetti2021 - especially now! calimary May 2020 #15
That's why I've been writing more vercetti2021 May 2020 #28
A while back I had to deal with panic attacks and anxiety. Sloumeau May 2020 #16
Mine isn't blood sugar base though vercetti2021 May 2020 #27
May I suggest Cannabis? yuiyoshida May 2020 #17
Texas vercetti2021 May 2020 #26
understandable ... yuiyoshida May 2020 #29
I wish vercetti2021 May 2020 #30
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I have a suggestion for the panic attacks, but not for the anxiety, it's warranted Rhiannon12866 May 2020 #19
I rather put a paper bag over my head vercetti2021 May 2020 #25
Hug shenmue May 2020 #20
I don't even like setting foot in a store for a quick run through. cwydro May 2020 #21
Trying vercetti2021 May 2020 #24
Hi! littlemissmartypants May 2020 #22
It was okay vercetti2021 May 2020 #23
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