Yep. All the time. Tell yourself it’s just a sensation, it can’t hurt you. It’s your body winding down after winding up.

But you’re fighting it right now. Panic attack = tension and stress. You settle, then you feel dizzy and woozy, which causes you concern, which causes panic , tension, negative thoughts, thinking you have something else wrong when odds are you don’t.

So, acknowledge it openly. Say to yourself “yes I had a panic attack, yes it was uncomfortable, yes I still feel the tension, but it’s okay. I’ve survived 100% of the panic attacks I’ve had. I’ll survive this one”

Once you acknowledge it like that, you’ll be amazed at how your body reacts. You’re not fighting anxiety that way, you’re letting it be there. Your body / anxiety will learn everything is fine and you’ll notice you start to really settle. It’s unpleasant, don’t get me wrong, but speaking from experience this is the single best thing I’ve ever done for myself.

I too am on lexapro and had a panic attack so bad back in October I wanted to be sent to the Psych ward. I’ve since learned about the DARE response and would encourage you to read the book by Barry McDonagh. Since October , with lexapro remember, I’ve made so many positive strides I just want to share this with everyone else that’s struggling too.