How to Help Someone Who's Having a Panic Attack

by Admin

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Posted on 25-11-2022 08:05 AM

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Focus on your breathing it can help to concentrate on breathing slowly in and out while counting to five. Stamp on the spot some people find this helps control their breathing. Focus on your senses for example, taste mint-flavoured sweets or gum, or touch or cuddle something soft. Or try focus on positive, peaceful and relaxing images. Try grounding techniques grounding techniques can help you feel more in control. They're especially useful if you experience dissociation during panic attacks. Watch the below video on using box breathing to help reduce anxiety.

It is helpful when the person is experiencing a panic attack to say things such as: "you can get through this. ""i am proud of you. Good job. ""tell me what you need now. ""concentrate on your breathing. Stay in the present. ""it's not the place that is bothering you; it's the thought. ""what you are feeling is scary, but it is not dangerous. "by following these simple guidelines, you can: reduce the amount of stress in this very stressful situation. Prevent the situation from getting worse. Help put some control in a confusing situation. You can offer ongoing help as the person tries to recover from panic disorder: allow the person to proceed in therapy at his or her own pace.

What is a panic attack?

Anxiety attacks (also called panic attacks). Symptoms are fast, deep breathing (hyperventilation), fast heart rate, feeling dizzy and many others. The body goes on 'red alert. ' patient feels like they are dying or losing control of their body. Normal anxiety, worries and fears also covered.

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talk to your gp or asthma nurse about how you’re feeling. They can offer you support and help you to manage your mental health. They might recommend: talking treatments, counselling, or therapy. The most common one is cognitive behavioural therapy (cbt). Antidepressants or other medication. You can discuss which type is right for you with your doctor – but they should offer you talking therapy alongside medication too. For more advice about your asthma and your mental health call our helpline team on 0300 222 5800, 9am-5pm, monday-friday (excluding bank holidays). Or you can whatsapp them on 07378 606 728.

Panic disorder is generally treated with psychotherapy, medication, or both. Talk with your doctor about the best treatment for you. Psychotherapy. A type of psychotherapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) is especially useful as a first-line treatment for panic disorder.

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