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Although the panic attack might occur suddenly, there is always a reason as to why it occurs. Therefore, I highly recommend that you seek the help of a psychologist.
The first thing you can do is some relaxation techniques. As Muslims, our top way to relax is through prayer.
Improve the quality of your prayers.
You can look for natural ways, teas, or essences, that keep you calm.
Salam Alaikum,
Thank you for writing. I am so sorry that you have been suffering from panic attacks. A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When panic attacks occur, you might think you’re losing control, having a heart attack, or even dying.
Although the panic attack might occur suddenly, there is always a reason as to why it occurs. Therefore, I highly recommend that you seek the help of a psychologist.
They will not go away unless you figure out the source, the fear, the insecurity that cause these panic attacks and you do not deal with them in a healthy manner.
Usually, Cognitive Behavior Therapy is used to discover the source of the panic attacks and to help the client deal with them. There are many excellent therapists that can assist you even through the Internet.
Tips to Do
You asked about Islamic ways to deal with these attacks. The first thing you can do is some relaxation techniques. Hamdulillah, as we are Muslims, our number one relaxation and deep breathing technique five times a day is our five daily prayers.
Therefore, I recommend that you give priority to enhancing the quality of your prayers. Take your time when making wudu; imagine that you are cleaning yourself from all the sins and going to stand in front of Allah. When standing, feel that Allah is watching you right now.
Recite slowly, articulate your words, and move slowly; rest in each position. Breath slowly as well from your noise (you may want to count until 4 when breathing in), keep your breath for 3 seconds, then let it out longer than you breathed in. This way, you calm your body and sharpen your focus.
You can do this breathing technique any other time, maybe before sleeping, you listen to the Quran (choose a reciter you feel he is reciting emotionally) and breathe this way. It is really calming! You can do this also while having panic attacks: breathe slowly.
If you are not doing it already, you might want to start praying the tahajjud prayer, the night prayer. It is a huge effort, waking up to pray, but has such a calming effect. This is also a perfect time to make dua for Allah to help you with your panic attacks. Allah is the Healer.
Also, you can look for natural ways, teas, or essences, that keep you calm. Lavender for example is known to be really effective in such circumstances.
May Allah help you,
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