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    Panic
    🌱 Practice

    Panic Surfing

    Panic illustration

    Instead of fighting a panic attack, observe it like a wave — it will crest and fall on its own within minutes.

    Why it works

    Fighting panic fuels it. Acceptance-based approaches (ACT) show that observing without resistance shortens panic episodes significantly.

    Acknowledge

    Say to yourself: 'This is a panic attack. It is uncomfortable but not dangerous. It will pass.'

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