Examples of main sensations, misinterpretations and safety behaviours

Sensation(s)
(what you feel)		 Misinterpretation
(what you think of)		 Safety behaviour
(how to tackle it)
Palpitations
Chest tightness		 Heart attack
Dying 		Relax
Slow down heart rate
Sit down, avoid exercise
Avoid physical exertion
Unreality
(dissociation) 		Loss of control
Madness		 Keep control of mind
Check memory
Try to control thoughts
Look for exits
Breathlessness Suffocate Take deep breaths
Sit by open windows
Go into open air
Suck menthol sweets
Throat tightness Choking Carry bottle of water
Try to clear throat
Dizziness Fainting
Collapsing		 Control breathing
Sit down
Hold on to a partner
Avoid going out alone
Blurred vision Blindness
Stroke 		Check vision
Wear sunglasses
Take aspirin
Avoid stress
Jelly legs Falling
Collapsing 		Leave situations
Stiffen legs while standing
Walk close to walls
Wear flat shoes