Description
Awareness Ribbons, a commonly seen 21st Century phenomenon, were created to increase general public awareness of a particular illness, disability or condition, and to gather support for its sufferers.
It is a simple way to show your support for a specific cause, or perhaps even to indicate that you are suffering from that particular condition yourself.
This listing is for an Teal Awarness bracelet, supporting sufferers of Panic Disorder, Anxiety, Stress and Panic Attacks.
Panic Attacks can strike at any time, you become caught in their tight grip as you experience a sudden onset of fear or anxiety, your chest tightens, your heart pounds, and you begin to sweat.
This can lead to other symptoms, such as tingling or numbness, dizziness, burning and lightheadedness, and you may feel overwhelmed, helpless and terrified.
Once you have had a panic attack in certain situations, for example while driving, shopping in a crowded place, you may develop irrational fears of these situations and begin to avoid them. Eventually, the pattern of avoidance and level of anxiety about another attack may reach the point where you are unable to even step out of the house.
Whatever the original cause, panic attacks can have a profound effect on both body and mind, making you feel isolated, overwhelmed and wondering how you can cope.
When we panic, we have a tendency to stop breathing or take very shallow breaths which makes the attack worse. Slowing down your breathing can help you to feel grounded during a panic attack.
You can use the central infinity or word ring in your bracelet as a focus, either touching the metal, or just gazing at it, while you concentrate on each beat of your heart; as you regain control of your breathing, your body’s panic response will slow down, leading you to a calmer state of mind, releasing tension and stress.
Another way to take some of the power away from the panic attack and regain control is to repeat positive affirmations. Always start your affirmations with ‘I am’
‘I am strong.’ ‘I am in control.’ ‘I am safe.’ ‘I am protected.’ ‘I am calm.’ Whatever is important for you. If you have purchased the bracelet with the word ring, this repeated mantra is also visually present, and you can trace the outline of the words with your fingers as you focus on repeating your affirmation.
Additionally, studies have shown that different colours have a certain affect on the emotions, with colours on the Turquoise spectrum known for their peaceful, calming and restorative properties, it’s no coincidence that the anxiety and panic awareness colour is teal/blue!
This Panic Disorder Awareness bracelet is made from Teal/light blue faux suede, attached to an infinity symbol, to represent the universality of the condition, and to emphasise that this condition is something that affects the sufferer each minute of each hour of each and every day.
Alternatively, you can choose to replace the infinity symbol with an affirmation ring with the word STRENGTH stamped on it, to represent the fight that sufferers battle through on a daily basis, or a ring with SURVIVOR, to let the world know that you are determined to get through this, that your story is not over. See the listing photographs for examples of these different options, then type your choice of either Infinity, Survivor or strength into the Order Note to Seller box.
Average sizes are given below for your information, but your bracelet can be made in any size, and will be fully adjustable with an extender chain. Just type the bracelet size required (in inches) in the ‘Length’ box:
Ladies’ Bracelets:
Small 6.5 inches
Medium 7 inches
Large 7.5 inches
Men’s Bracelets:
Small 7.5 inches
Medium 8 inches
Large 8.5 inches
The finishing touch is the addition of a charm, please choose from the list below and type your selection into the ‘Charm’ box
Light Blue Ribbon
‘HOPE’ Ribbon
OM ૐ Symbol
Peace Symbol
Yin/Yang Symbol (perfect balance)
Please Note
If the text box for a choice is left blank, I will create your bracelet with the default options for that selection
Length: Average Female Size 7 inches
Charm: Silver Hope Ribbon
Option: infinity Symbol
So, the means to regain control is in your hands, whilst the benefits of this bracelet are twofold, to show your support and an awareness of this condition, as well as being part of a focused calming technique!
