
as someone with GAD, to calm down while having a panic attack: first of, all cold is always helpful (like placing a cold waterbottle/ice cube on your forehead), breath mints also really help me, and some grounding techniques like the five senses exercise (list five things you can see/hear/smell/feel/taste) to chill in general, non panic attack related: making time for yourself, being alone in a quiet room reading a book or coloring (i have more but not enough characters, lmk if you want them)