Panic Attacks While Meditating

Hello all,
I tried meditating again last night, it is something I have been trying to make a routine of.
Every time I do it I end up with worse depression and panic attacks. I also end up not sleeping. Why might this be? It does not relax me, I end up in a hyper-vigilant state when I do it. It was something I was hoping I could do before bed to help me sleep.

It would be helpful if you could give some information as to what you are doing as a meditation practice

My panic attacks would come on, signaled by a change in breathing. You must learn to breathe deep and slow.

I always keep attuned to my own breathing so I can stop an attack from escalating. Train yourself to be aware of your breathing.

Tense, then relax your muscles. Empty your mind. Focus on what is in front of you.

Wally58 wrote:My panic attacks would come on, signaled by a change in breathing. You must learn to breathe deep and slow.

I always keep attuned to my own breathing so I can stop an attack from escalating. Train yourself to be aware of your breathing.

Tense, then relax your muscles. Empty your mind. Focus on what is in front of you.

Thank you Wally, I'll keep practising.

Are u still getting panic attacks while meditating?

I've recently started getting anxiety attacks/panic attacks. I'm on meds to help control them but I'm just so anxious all the time!

Willow

weepingwillow wrote:I've recently started getting anxiety attacks/panic attacks. I'm on meds to help control them but I'm just so anxious all the time!

Willow

Ever had them in the past?

Snaga wrote:

weepingwillow wrote:I've recently started getting anxiety attacks/panic attacks. I'm on meds to help control them but I'm just so anxious all the time!

Willow

Ever had them in the past?

Not half as bad as this, just my fam getting together can trigger it. Or absolutely nothing tbh.

Willow

I used to get them in crowds- panic attacks sure can be a bitch, that's for sure. But I'd also get them in places I ought not have, such as church. Sometimes it would be so bad I'd have to go outside.

It wasn't until I dug my heels in, and decided that the more I got them in certain venues, such as the mall, or church- the more I was going to not back down when they hit. I decided it was a mind game and so I eventually out-stubborned them. But it took a while.

Snaga wrote:I used to get them in crowds- panic attacks sure can be a bitch, that's for sure. But I'd also get them in places I ought not have, such as church. Sometimes it would be so bad I'd have to go outside.

It wasn't until I dug my heels in, and decided that the more I got them in certain venues, such as the mall, or church- the more I was going to not back down when they hit. I decided it was a mind game and so I eventually out-stubborned them. But it took a while.

Sounds like a plan I think I will try that, thank you

Willow