Saed News: When a panic attack starts, try something sour!
According to SAEDNEWS, citing Rokna a panic attack is a sudden and intense wave of fear or anxiety. In this state, symptoms such as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, or a feeling of losing control may be experienced.
One of the techniques suggested by psychologists is using a strong and sudden sense to bring attention back to the present moment.
For example:
A slice of lemon
A sour candy
Even pickles!
Sour and sharp tastes make the brain, for a few moments, detach from anxious thoughts and focus on the “real feeling of now”.
This method is not a treatment for panic, but it can reduce the intensity of anxiety in that moment.
If you want to try it:
Put a small piece of lemon in your mouth, breathe calmly, and put all your attention on its taste, texture, and the feeling it creates.
Sometimes just these few seconds give your brain a chance to become calmer.