I Think I'm Having a Panic Attack — Guided Help to Stop It Now

I Think I'm Having a Panic Attack — Guided Help to Stop It Now

From Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief by Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety

June 8, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

This episode provides immediate tools and techniques to help stop a panic attack, including breathing exercises and guided visualization.

If you are thinking, “I think I’m having a panic attack,” you are in exactly the right place. Your heart might be racing, your chest might feel tight, and your brain is firing warning signals you can’t seem to switch off.In this episode of Calming Anxiety , host Martin Hewlett—a clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic—explains exactly what is happening inside your body and provides the immediate tools you need to stop a panic attack in its tracks. Learn how to transition from fight-or-flight back to safety by shifting your biological signals from adrenaline to absolute calm.Episode Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Understanding the Chemistry of Panic An introduction to what a panic attack physically feels like, and reassurance that what you are experiencing is a natural, non-dangerous chemical survival response. 02:16 – The Vagus Nerve Breathing Technique A guided, step-by-step breathing pattern (4-2-6) specifically designed to activate your vagus nerve—the physical brake cable of your central nervous system. 03:57 – Guided Visualization: You Are the Sky, Not the Storm A calming mental exercise to help you disconnect from overwhelming thoughts…

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