Anxiety: How To Deal With a Panic Attack ?!

Hello ! As you may have assumed from the title today's post is a different one and not one about hair, makeup or skincare etc. however it is a post that I feel is needed and one that I really hope can help somebody by giving them some ideas on how they can cope with a panic attack.

Obviously every body is different so not everything that I find helpful will work but maybe one idea could work for you.

I am in no way an expert in anxiety or anything but I am just trying to give some advice to people who suffer from anxiety or indeed are just curious and want to understand. I will leave some useful links at the end of this post hope you all enjoy !

So the first time I had a panic attack I was in a social situation and I felt overwhelmingly warm, my chest started to tighten and hurt a lot and I felt like I couldn't breathe. I did not know what it was and it was honestly one of the scariest things I have ever felt. I became more panicked because I did not know what was happening, I felt extremely dizzy because obviously there was a lack of oxygen going to my brain because my breathing was shallow. It did honestly feel like I was going to die but of course I didn't and after a few hours of that horrible experience I was calmer and able to go to bed .
Even after I had that panic attack I still didn't know that that was what it was until I had another one a few weeks later and the doctor told me.
Even then I was extremely confused as to how my mind could cause me to feel such severe symptoms.
If you have never experienced an anxiety attack this may all be very hard to understand.
I have had many panic attacks since then and the best thing that I could do was to learn some techniques on how I could try and control them or at least how to cope with them.

The first thing I learnt to do what BREATHE, this is honestly so important. It can be so hard when you are in that situation but trying to control your breathing will really help because if you can manage your breathing and get it back to a steady rate well then your brain will not be starved of oxygen and you wont get light headed. A technique that I learnt is to :

1: Close your eyes (if possible)
2: place your palms flat on to your lap
3:Try to take a deep breathe in for 4 seconds ( through your nose if possible)
4:Hold that breathe for 3 seconds
5:Release the breathe through your mouth for 6 seconds
6:Repeat for as long as necessary

I also find that paper bags can be useful to help control your breathing so I always carry one in my bag.

If it is possible to get away from the situation that is making you anxious remove yourself straight away this can reduce the feeling that you are at risk and in turn calm you down.

If you can try and have somebody with you who you trust, this is obviously not always possible but if it is I find that it helps me cope better it reassures me a little bit more and when you are that venerable it helps to have  all the reassurance you can get.

Immediately after a panic attack I feel really tired, really guilty and really just horrible and I feel like I'm not normal so I tend to listen to music that I like or do meditation or yoga or sometimes I just want to sleep because it takes that much out of you, you can feel both physically and mentally drained !

The most important thing to remember is that having anxiety or panic attacks does not make you a "weirdo" or not normal but I know that you can often feel this way.
If your anxiety is ever getting you down do something that makes you happy !

I really hope that something in this post could help somebody. Mental health is an important topic especially with young people and I feel its important that everybody tries to understand it because you never know who is affected by a mental health issue it could be a friend, a family member, a classmate or a neighbour. It is so important that people have a positive attitude !

Below are a few useful links and websites. Thank you for reading !
                                                                                                               Abby x

I recommend the App Headspace from the app store !
www.mind.org.uk
www.mentalhealthireland.ie
https://www.headspace.com
www.youngminds.org.uk

My Recent Life Savers !

Hello Everyone,today I have a post about my recent 'life savers' basically just a couple products that have been my holy grail over the last couple months ! Hope you enjoy guys! x 

Simple cleansing facial wipes : Okay so I much prefer to take my makeup off using cleanser because obviously its better for your skin but everyone has those days where they need to take there makeup off super super quick and when those days come I still like to feel that my skin is being looked after.I bought these a few weeks ago and was delighted with them.They are really wet which means they don't pull my skin too much.They do a really good at taking off all the makeup but they are really softening. They also work well to take off eye makeup.

Bobbi Brown Long wear Cream Eye Shadow :This is a slightly more expensive product but in my opinion its well worth it.I bought it in the shade 'suede' which is like a medium brown colour. I used it as a base for quick eye shadow looks and it worked really well to help it last throughout the whole day.I found it very easy to apply and blend it out to help do a really quick brown smoky eye (comment if you would like a tutorial on that)  I was really impressed with it and wold recommend it so much.

Rimmel Fix And Perfect Pro Primer : I'm sure you all know how important a good base for your make up is,so after moisturiser my next step is always primer.I always love to try new primers but out of all them I haven't really tried one that was as good as the Benefit Porefessional Primer.I Recently tried the Rimmel primer.I was super impressed by it.It evens out the skin to create an amazing blank canvas to start your makeup.I would kind of consider it as a more budget friendly primer instead of the porefessional primer by benefit.

Bachs Remedy Rescue : Okay so this isn't a beauty product instead it's like a Health product. I actually have been really stressed lately so at night if I happen to be super stressed I take a couple drops of this herbal remedy and it is so so soothing and has helped me so much over the last while ! 

Real Teqniques Buffing Brush : Obsessed isn't even the right work to describe my love for this brush.It gives such an amazing flawless finish and blends my liquid foundation really well.

Barry M nail paint Limited edition : This was a holy grail for me over summer.The colour is super fun and bright for the summer months.I loved it because it lasted so well no matter what I was doing even when I was on the beach all day long ! 

Coconut and Shea Butter Lip Balm : This is one of those products where I have no recollection of buying it or where I got from. This smells like summer was trapped in a little container and sold in the form of lip balm ! It is so nourishing too ! And even though summer is over wearing this on my lips lets me have a little bit of summer all year round ! 

That's everything for today's post I really hope you enjoyed ! don't forget to follow me on twitter and subscribe to my blog ! Comment if you have tried any of the products in this,and if you would like to do a post about the beauty products that have been your life savers leave the link below ! See you all soon -Abby ...x

Hot Or Not...

                       

Note : I know there are not photographs but I badly needed to update and my camera is broken and will not focus I will edit photos in when I can,thankyou 

Hello,(very) long time no see...I know and i do apologise I really do ! It wasn't because I am not passionate about my blog,because i am really allot changed in my personal life and I hope you can understand that and forgive me for my very long absence from the blogging world ! One thing that came from my break is I have a million and one ideas for this blog !So today I'm doing a post which I might make a bit of a series on my blog called "hot or not'?"   and basically it's just a post that will have some products that I loved and was impressed with recently (hot) and some products that disappointed me (not so hot) so lets get straight into it and let me know in the comments below which products YOU found hot or not ? 

                   NOT SO HOT ......

NYC SKIN MATCHING LUMINIZER FOUNDATION: I am a fan of the NYC brand So at the start of summer,I decided to try this foundation out after reading about it to be a good product,now first of all it was not expensive however that does not mean the product should not do what it says on the tin,it is meant to adapt to your skin tone which it did not,and it made my skin look streaky and dirty rather than glowing like it is meant to so overall I found this product not so hot ! 

BOURJOIS SMOKY EYES TRIO : This is something I dug out of my collection recently as I thought the colours looked perfect do do a brown smoky eye on a summer night,however I was very disappointed to discover the colours were not as they seemed,first of all the pigment in the colours was brilliant! It is not the quality of the makeup i had a problem with it was the colours in the palette they were not glowing and smoky as they looked to be they were red  toned and they did not work together to create a nice smoky eye in my opinion,they were just not that hot ! 

GOSH GLAMOUROUS EYESHADOW IN "GOLD": I really love GOSH  makeup and I have always bought little bits and pieces from it so I always have some in my collection.I recently went through some bits that I had stashed and found this shadow which I thought would be gorgeous in the summer days as it looked really god and shimmery,however when I applied it the colour really let me down it was much more of a yellow than a gold and instead of being glittery it was actually just shiny so I did not think it was hot at all  
                                      

                                HOT ! ...

SMASHBOX LIP ENHANCING GLOSS IN "ILLUME": 

I loved this recently as I think it gave the golden goddess look to my lips its a nude/peachy colour with a shimmer in it that I fond so natural and it was perfect to wear with a smoky brown eye,it really lasted a long time and made my lips look amazing ! I would definitely purchase another colour out of this lip gloss line ! 

RIMMEL LASTING FINISH FOUNDATION : 

I have tried so many high street foundations and Loved some and hated some but one brand that never disappoints me is rimmel,from the wake me up foundation to the appocolips line I am always impressed by the brand,and my latest purchase was no different ! I went looking for a full coverage foundation that lasted and this does just that,it does the job perfectly ! It is easy to blend,and doesn't look cakey but also does not leave me looking shiny over all I was very impressed with this foundation !  

SCHWARZKOPF CRYSTAL SHINE HEAT PROTECTION:

Okay so summer is amazing,but with it it brings sun and heat so when your adding extra heat with a straightener or curler its so important to mind your hair.I recently went through a few hair serums etc. but this spray was the best i have used so far!

 It's light on my hair and does not make it look greasy or damp, it smells amazing and gives my hair a great shine. 

What more could you want,? A reasonable priced spray that smells delicious and gives your hair a !healthy shine all while protecting your hair from the damaging heat ? Its a over all HOT product ! 

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And that is it for this post ! I really hope you enjoyed ! Please tell me in the comments one product that got your through the summer ! Please make sure to follow my blog,and also to follow me on twitter,instagram and bloglovin,links are on the side bar -------------------------->>>

Thanks so much for reading and Ill talk to you all soon 

                                                                                           -Abby xo 

TMI Tag !

Hello ! 
           Sorry that there was no upload last week I was actually sick but i'm back today! Just a few things before we start today's post,firstly I would like to say that I am now part of the E-Tail PR blogger network ,that's pretty cool and I'm really excited about that,Secondly I am currently having some blog-renovations done so there will be some changes in the layout of the blog in the next few weeks-Thanks for your patience!With all that being said lets get started with today's post ! 

             Today I'm going to do a post that's a little bit different,but it will let you guys get to know me a little better,the TMI tag ! Yes this is going around on youtube and I have seen it on some blogs so yeah I decided to join in Hope you enjoy ! 

1: What are you wearing?  Honestly right now i'm wearing my pyjamas,they have penguins on them ! 

2: Ever been in love?   Nope,forever alone </3 haha

3: Ever had a terrible breakup?  Luckily no,

4: How tall are you?  I'm kind of short i'm like 5'4

5: How much do you weigh?  ---------------

6: Any tattoos?    No,but I do want some in a few years ! 

7: Any piercings?  I have 3 places in my ears,and i really want my nose done.

8: OTP?   (one true pairing) Its a bit of a weird one but I really think Kylie Jenner and Jaden smith are cute together.

9: Favourite show?  I have been really loving The fosters and breaking bad.

10: Favourite bands?  I really love the 1975,recently I have been liking 5 second of summer and of course a little One Direction.

11: Something you miss? .I actually don't know ! 

12: Favourite song?   At the minute I really love Dark horse by Katy Perry and She Looks so perfect by 5sos.

13: How old are you? 15

14: Zodiac sign? Aquarius

15: Quality you look for in a partner? A good sense of humour,cheesy I know but its true If someone can make you smile they are so much more attractive.

17: Favourite actor?  I'm not sure I have too many ! 

18: Favourite colour?  Purple or turquoise 

19: Loud music or soft? A little bit of both I suppose.

20: Where do you go when you're sad?  I really like to go on long walks listening to my I-pod

21: How long does it take you to shower?  It depends when I'm not washing my hair like 10 minutes but when I am like 20-30 minutes.

22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?  During school days like 40 minutes but on weekends like 2 hours or even more haha

23: Ever been in a physical fight?  Thankfully not.

24: Turn on?  Kind and funny.

25: Turn off?  Someone who is very full of themselves I really don't like that.

26: The reason I joined Youtube? --------------------------

27: Fears? Spiders

28: Last thing that made you cry?  I went to see endless love and I may have shed a tear or two.

29: Last time you said you loved someone?  Like yesterday (my mum)

30: Meaning behind your Youtube Name?  --------------------

31: Last book you read? The Fault in our stars.

32: The book you're currently reading? None yet 

33: Last show you watched?  Friends re runs.

34: Last person you talked to?   My friend.

35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?   Just friends.

36: Favourite food?  I love like pasta.

37: Place you want to visit?   I really want to visit L.A,New york,Dubai,Australia and one day I would really like to go on holiday in Bora Bora,it looks like paradise ! 

38: Last place you were? My kitchen.

39: Do you have a crush?  Yeeahhhh 

40: Last time you kissed someone? Never ever kiss and tell ;) 

41: Last time you were insulted?   I'm not really sure to be honest .

42: Favourite flavour of sweet?  I am not sure maybe strawberry ? 

43: What instruments do you play?   None unfortunately,I would like to learn one though.

44: Favourite piece of jewellery?  I can't think of 1 particular piece but Recently I have been loving statement necklaces I think they are the perfect way to add to an outfit! 

45: Last sport you played?  Uhhmm ? 

46: Last song you sang?  Theme tune of friends :) 

47: Favourite chat up line? "hey can you help me I'm lost...in your eyes" this one cracks me up ! 

48: Have you ever used it?  nope I definitely did not ! 

49: Last time you hung out with anyone? Yesterday 

50: Who should answer these questions next? You,I want all of you guys to do it ! 

And That's It for today's post ! I really hope you enjoyed and I really want you guys to answer them ! If you do the tag leave the link to that post below in the comments and I will check it out! Thanks for reading,Talk to you soon -
                                                                      Abby xo

Update !

Hello ! How is everyone ! Sorry for the late upload I have been really really busy but I am back now and just wanted to do a bit of an updates post ! 

Okay so first off sorry again for the extremely late upload I am currently doing some exams in school ! But I am trying to balance everything out !
 Now I now I was talking to a few readers in about November of last year and I did say that I was going to attend I-Mats in London this year but I am not sure If I will still be going ahead with that I really hope I can go but I will have to wait and see ! I will make sure to let you know ! 

I also wanted to let you know That I wanted to do a Celeb Inspired series ? I was going to ask you to tell me celebrities you wanted me to do and I will re-create the looks using high street products ? Let me know in the comments if you guys would like to see that ! 

 It's my birthday on tuesday  so I was thinking of doing a haul type post this week ? let me know !

Finally a big thank you to all of you who have subscribed to my blog it means alot thankyou ! X

Talk to you soon xo-
                                         Abby :) 


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Beauty Wishlist !

Hello beauties ! 
                            How are you all ? Good I hope ! Today's post is going to be my Beauty Wish List ! Just a few bits that I hope to be able to try out over the next few months !It is also kind of my birthday wish list because my birthday is in 2 weeks ! 


1: Bobby Brown 'Old Hollywood Palette' 
    Being a Bobbi Brown Fan I often browse on their website to see if anything catches my eye (and something always does) and when I was on it recently i saw this palette and fell in love ! It's a 9 colour Palette with a nice mixture of tones and there are some sparkly ones and also some matte ones.I really hope to get this !

2:Benefit Coralista :
I'm a big fan of the benefit boxed blushes,however I have not yet tried the coralista one and considering I always wear peachy kind of blushes it is really something I do need to pick up in the next few weeks !

3:Dior Airflash Spray On Foundation:
Well this has been on my wish list for a good while now but it's just one of those things I haven't gotten around to but I really want to ! 

4: Mac Neutral Palette
I know that most people build up their mac palettes but I really want to build up a neutrals Palette ! 

5:Naked 3 -urban decay
I am obsessed with my naked palette so you can only imagine how much I  am dying to get my hands on this!  

ONLINE SHOPPING 101 !

                            ONLINE SHOPPING ! 

Hello lovelies ! 

      

 Today's post is going to be a bit of a weird one,last week I did a Q&A on my facebook page and one of the things I got asked alot about  is  Internet shopping,

-how to do it safely ?

-who's reliable ?

-what are some good online stores ?

 So I thought I would do a post that was like a masterclass for your guide to Internet shopping ! 

*disclaimer : I was not sponsored by any of the online stores I mention,just some of my personal favourites ! 

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HOW DO I KNOW A WEBSITE IS RELIABLE ?  

This can be a bit tricky , I think if you know somebody who has ordered off a website and everything was legit or If a website is advertised on TV it most probably safe.If you are unsure about a online store do some research like google the name of the site and look for some feedback.If a website looks a dodgy or unofficial do not give them your credit card details !!  If you have questions about a certain online store leave the name in the comments below and I will see if I can find anything out for you !

WHAT METHOD OF PAYMENT IS SAFE : 

To order online you must own a card of some sort.Different shops will accept different types of cards.Personally I really only feel comfortable using a website that uses Paypal.You can get cards that are used strictly for Internet shopping and no credit card is needed however only certain online shops will accept this.

HOW MUCH IS P&P (POST AND PACKAGING) ? 

This  varies widely from store to store and it also depends where you are getting it shipped to and from.Because I don't live in the US when I order from there the p&p is quite expensive,but this would be the same if you lived in the US and were having something shipped from Europe.If you are looking for details on a certain store there should be all the information available on that website ! 

CAN I RETURN SOMETHING IF IT DOSEN'T FIT ? 

Again this will be different in each case.When internet shopping it can be quite hard to tell your size because you can't try it on so every store I have bought from has a fair returns policy but make sure to read the returns policy on the website before making a purchase ! 

WHAT IS A DISCOUNT CODE ? 

A discount code is like a coupon for online shopping.

SOME GOOD STORES ? 

These are just some stores that I personally L.O.V.E ! 

http://www.missguided.eu/

http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/

http://www.boohoo.com/

http://www.asos.com/

http://www.shopjawbreaking.com/

(I actually haven't bought anything from JAWBREAKING  yet but I heard about and seen so many nice things on twitter so I'm definitely gonna buy something this week ! ) 

Also: Have you guys heard of the hunt ?It is my newest favorite App ! Basically when you see an outfit,or a pair of shoes or even a phone cover on instagram or tumblr etc and you want to know were to get it ?You just screenshot it and upload it to the Hunt and then the community will leave you a link of where you can get it !It is the best app ever or you can just use the website @https://www.thehunt.com/ :) 

And that is it for today ! I hope you may have found this post slightly helpful ?  comment if you have any other questions, make sure to follow my blog & follow me on twitter  ! Love you all -Abby xox