Panic attacks: How do you manage them?

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Somya.P

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15/11/2024 at 20:00

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Hello everyone, how are you doing?

Panic attacks can be overwhelming, and many people with chronic health conditions or those going through stressful times experience them. They can happen suddenly and bring on intense feelings of fear, racing heart, sweating, or even dizziness. Understanding your triggers and finding effective ways to manage panic attacks can be incredibly helpful.

Do you experience panic attacks? If so, what are your main triggers, and what techniques help you manage them? Have you found breathing exercises, grounding techniques, or other strategies that work for you?

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Your experiences and advice could be really valuable for others who may be struggling with panic attacks as well.

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity Team 🌼

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15/11/2024 at 20:32

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I remember I had a panic attack while in hospital, because I hadn't had a cigarette for days, and decided there and then, I was quitting smoking so I wouldn't go through a panic attack again. So it worked out well for me,

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Panic attacks: How do you manage them? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/panic-attacks-how-do-you-manage-them-5483 2024-11-15 20:32:50

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21/11/2024 at 18:32

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My daughter takes them really bad when she gets them thankfully not for a while and I just need to talk her down and tell her to breathe.

A friend years ago took one in her work so I got a brown paper bag and told her to rake slow, long breaths and just to breathe.

I myself remove myself from the situation and just take long deep breaths in and out.

However if they are quite frequent it's worth visiting your GP. YouTube videos can also be a helpful tool.

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26/11/2024 at 20:23

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@Somya.P When you’re in the middle of a panic attack, I guess little can be done because everything feels overwhelming, perhaps the best way is to adopt the mindset of “what’s the worst that could happen” and oftentimes the worst is unrealistic and isn’t as bad as one thinks it is in the middle of the panic attack

Panic attacks: How do you manage them? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-behavioural-disorders-mental-illne/panic-attacks-how-do-you-manage-them-5483 2024-11-26 20:23:54

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