I Think I'm Having a Panic Attack | Guided Breathing , 10 Minute Meditation

I Think I'm Having a Panic Attack | Guided Breathing , 10 Minute Meditation

Author: Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety April 17, 2026 Duration: 10:43
Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief
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f your heart is racing, your chest feels tight, or you feel like you’re losing control—stop. You are safe. This episode is your "emergency stop" button, designed and led by a former paramedic with 25 years of experience on the front lines of medical emergencies.
In this session, we don't just "relax"; we use biological "manual overrides" to signal to your brain that the fire is out.
You'll learn the medical reality behind your symptoms—like why your fingers tingle—to move your mind from a state of emotional panic back into logical control.
Episode Chapters
  • 0:00 – The Paramedic’s Reassurance: A direct message of safety from Martin.
  • 1:00 – The Emergency Stop: Guided breathing to offload $CO_2$ and reset your blood pH.
  • 4:30 – The Science of the "Tingles": Understanding Respiratory Alkalosis and why your body isn't broken.
  • 5:45 – Mindful Release: Dropping the physical weight of anxiety from your jaw and shoulders.
  • 6:20 – Affirmations for Power: Reprogramming the inner narrative.
  • 8:30 – 3 Tips to Quench the Knot: Immediate actions for future moments of rising heat.
  • 9:40 – Mastering the Mind: How to go beyond the "quick fix".
The AffirmationsRepeat these internally to reclaim your ownership of this moment:
  1. "My body is a masterpiece of survival, and right now, it's returning to peace."
  2. "I am the observer of these sensations, not a victim of them."
  3. "I have survived every panic attack before this, and I am already through this one."
3 Pro-Active Tips to Stop Panic EarlyWhen you first feel that knot in your stomach, use these paramedic-approved techniques:
  • The Cold Water Shock: Splash your face with ice-cold water or hold an ice cube to trigger the mammalian dive reflex and instantly slow your heart rate.
  • Name the Beast: Say out loud, "This is an adrenaline spike, not a heart attack." Labeling it moves brain activity from the emotional center to the logical one.
  • The 5-Second Out-Breath: Blow all your air out for five seconds. This forces your body to take a deep, corrective inhale, triggering an automatic reset.
A Note from MartinI’ve been where you are—I’ve had horrendous panic attacks in my past. It was through my work as a paramedic that I discovered how to coach the body back to calm. You are doing better than you think.


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Finding a moment of quiet in a busy mind can feel like a distant hope. Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief is built on the understanding that relief is a practice, not a single destination. Hosted by Martin Hewlett, a certified practitioner, this podcast serves as a personal, audio sanctuary for anyone whose days are shadowed by worry or whose nights are spent wrestling with restless thoughts. Each episode is crafted with a gentle, caring tone, providing a practical library of tools you can return to daily. You might find a short, ten-minute mindfulness session designed to defuse afternoon stress, or a longer, immersive sleep hypnosis track to guide you out of insomnia and into deep rest. The focus is on genuine, accessible techniques-from guided meditations that calm racing thoughts to specific panic attack relief-all aimed at fostering a tangible sense of peace. This isn't about abstract concepts; it's about hearing a supportive voice that helps you navigate back to calm, one breath at a time. Tune in whenever you need a resource to quiet the noise and reclaim a sense of stillness.
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