If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or are in a situation and start to have an anxiety attack, try the tips below to help you feel more calm and think logically.
Take a deep breath in through your nose, hold for 5 seconds, then exhale through your mouth, repeat until you feel your heart beat start to slow and your breathing start to regulate.
De catastrophise the situation, What do you think will happen? How likely is it to happen and have a plan of action in case it does happen.
Always have your emergency medical supplies with you along with your care plan.
Tell your friends/people you are with about your allergies and what to do in case of an emergency, always show them how to use your auto adrenaline injector if you have one and what steps to take if you are in an emergency.
Talk to your friends/GP or a therapist
Never feel embarrassed about your allergies and be as open as you can to raise awareness, after all the more people who know how to look after you can help in case of an emergency.
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