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WAKING UP IN PANIC
Waking up in panic is very common
Its understandable to be scared – but it is just adrenaline – fight or flight
Catch yourself catastrophising
let go all over – relax TOWARDS the sensations
WAIT for a few seconds
now relax your stomach muscles
let yourself breathe – watch your stomach rise and fall
Now bring yourself into the room
Listen to sounds – any sound
what do you hear – traffic, birds, anything – listen carefully
Let the sensations exist – let them do their thing
it is just movement in the body due to fight or flight
it is VERY unpleasant – but not dangerous
the quicker you catch it the quicker it will pass
we wake up and feel a sensation then we panic
this makes the sensation increase – its just the panic cycle
Lots of people get this – it is very common
feel your feet – let go of your shoulders
relax your stomach – feel the breath move in and out
bring your attention into the room
the room is perfectly stable – feel that – become that – you are ok – u just dont think u are
your body is just in fight or flight
it will pass – give it time
dont try to stop the feelings – you are in no danger
Let the feelings be exactly as they are – let them increase even
smile if you can – let go – let it sweep over you