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Let's build a Panic Attack Kit! (Things that help with Panic Attacks)
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items I used to struggle with panic attacks very badly and still sometimes do. Over the years (many years lol) I've found stuff that helps me and learned things from others as well. Over time, they will lessen and the coping mechanisms become second nature...
Sections
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Sight-5
Touch-4
Hear/Sound-3
Smell-2
Scent-1
Sight-5
This is the 1st of our 5 senses.We need 5 things we can see to distract us.
One really good thing to keep in a panic attack kit is comforting photos. Whether they be of a pet or family member, this will activate sight and may bring comfort. They are small enough to keep in a little bag or pouch.
Instax Mini
What a better thing to carry for distraction! Kaleidoscopes are small and perfect to carry with you and distract you
Kaleidoscope
An hour glass whether it be sandy, liquid, or gooey, is small and easy to carry. It is really calming to look at.
Oneshow Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer (Green)
These cards are a cute distraction with motivating words to help you get through an anxiety or panic attack:)
Dogs Against Anxiety Affirmation Cards - 50
It's always good to carry around pen and paper. You can either jot down your thoughts of what's currently causing panic or anxiety or you can doodle! Pretty colours are best and great distractions!
Vanli Black Paper Sketchbook & Gel Pens Set
Touch-4
This is the2nd of our 5 senses. We need 5 things we can touch to distract us.
Pom-Pom keychains are perfect for hanging off of your bag or pouch. Fuzzy and soft things always help me calm down because it reminds me of petting my dogs:)
4 Pack Keychain Faux Fur Pom Poms
We can't forget the classic fidget spinner! These things were such a hit.I thought it was just a fad, but they do actually help a lot to distract me and a lot of others! They are small and easy to carry.
Rainbow Snitch Metal Fidget Spinner Toy
The classic fidget cube! These are also good for ADHD and keep your hands busy. You can even use it while doing deep breathing
Appash Cube Fidget Toy - Stress Reliever
Stress balls are also great for panic attacks. They've been around forever and they work! This set has soft medium and hard so you can pick what feels best at that moment.
MindPanda Therapy Stress Balls - Relaxation
Hear/Sound-3
This is the 3rd of our 5 senses. We need 3 things we can hear.
One of the BEST things you can do if you're having a panic is put on some good tunes! Good quality noise-cancelling headphones are best for this so you can just immerse yourself and put on some feel good music!
Beats Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Headphones
Even something as small and insignificant as a clickable pen counts as a distracting sound. Plus you can use them for a notepad you carry around with you:)
Zebra Click Art Fine Point Marker, 6 Pack
Meditation beads can be a fun distraction. With this one it's a bracelet and you can take it off and play with it. If you have acrylic nails they can make a fun clicky sound against them. Bonus it comes with a breathing necklace!
Mindful Breathing Necklace & Chakra Bracelets
Smell-2
This is our 4th of our 5 senses. We need 2 things we can smell.
Essential oils are hands down one of the best things that help with anxiety and panic attacks. One scent in particular that really helps is peppermint. It's both stimulating and calming. It's also very distracting. You can either open the bottle and ...
Peppermint Oil
Tea bags are great to keep in your kit. You can smell them and if you're somewhere with a kettle you can even make a cup of tea. Chamomile is a particularly relaxing tea. I enjoy it with cream and honey!
Traditional Medicinals Organic Chamomile Tea
Scent-1
This is our 5th of our 5 senses. We need 1 thing we can taste.
Lifesaver mints are great because they are strong so it'll take your mind off things right away. You can even just smell them through the wrapper if you wanted and activate your sense of smell!
LIFE SAVERS Pep O Mint Candy Mints 411g