How to alleviate panic attacks how to help a person having a panic attack

Learn how to help someone having a panic attack with expert anxiety tips in this free video clip on mental health. Expert: Ben Brennan Ben Brennan Bio received a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling, and also holds a BA in psychology. He is a licensed counselor intern in the State of Texas. Director: Ben Brennan

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#1 written by TheDfi3 1 year ago

im 13 i always have then and like when i have them i get this shock and crouch down then i get really hot in my hed and i get shakey dose anyone have it like me please message me im very scared please help

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#2 written by DOOMDEVIL70 1 year ago

wow… thank you for posting this!! I suffer with panic attacks daily… soooo important for our loved ones to understand what to do!

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#3 written by drumstix42o 1 year ago

i mix up my asthma and panic attacks how do i know whats what??

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#4 written by InnerHealingCenter 1 year ago

Hi Ben,

While I’m sure your suggestions will help somewhat, my recommendation is to tell everyone about Emotional Freedom Technique, EFT, which will actually ELIMINATE Panic Attacks on the spot. I’ve done it many times and its has never failed. I’m glad you’re making some suggestions to people, but EFT will take care of it all in my experience. Thanks.

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#5 written by willsie22 1 year ago

@oneninetwoeight weed just makes you more anxious i had a bad pannick attack on weed before i thought i was going to die!

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#6 written by tammas2000 1 year ago

This guy is reading from a text book or has heard some other pseudo-techniques about panic attacks.
The last thing some people want is contact when they have panic attacks.
Someone pawing over you only increases the claustrophobic effects you already have. You do need someone else there who can help you, but NOT with physical contact, at first anyway.
You need them to talk so calmly that you can’t help but be calmed. That works.

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#7 written by tammas2000 1 year ago

@tammas2000 After you have been calmed by some gentle, calm words, you may be receptive to physical contact. Say your wife’s having an attack, maybe get her to sit one the floor on a cushion and stroke her hair, something relaxing like that can help. Sometimes.
Panic attacks are so wearing that, if you’ve been suffering one for a while, it’s like having done a day’s work as a labourer.
You get very tired, very tired; and that’s usually your respite.

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#8 written by tammas2000 1 year ago

@Stormcat1 I agree with what you say about having someone there, but they have to have real empathy and a calm voice for you. That way you calm down. But you’re so right about the isolated, alone feelings.

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#9 written by UncorkedNut 1 year ago

theDfi3 I’m 14 and suffer from the same thing. Try therapy and DON’T be scared You can manage it! If I can do it u can

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#10 written by HUNRUSPWNZ 1 year ago

@TheDfi3 i totally understand how it feels , i have the same symptons almost every night , i feel like i cant breathe , and cant think , just oh no i die i die i die , but actually i just KNOW that im not dying because then i would be dead already , and i just keep pushing myself towards that thought that i cant be dying for hours ( because usually i have panic attacks for 1-2 hours then i calm down) , so what i cant recommend is , to try and think about something else, go read or play something

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#11 written by JisuMoviesLinksNet 1 year ago

I have panic attacks but soetimes they feel like alot more then this, im having one just now writing this trying to relax and it is a very scary thing very confusing ive been dealing with them for almost 16 years now, it has messed up alot of my life, even sometimes could not go outside, I only wish i knew of a way to never have one ever again and not be scared what if another will happen, I will not take a pill, there must be a way without having to do this without pills, only i wish i knew

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#12 written by jimg78 1 year ago

This is all really interesting to hear other peoples panic attacks. Im 31 now and have been having attacks since i was 27. During my first attack I honestly thought it was the end. Even telling people there to tell my family and friends that i love them and all that. It messed my life up completley. i started drinking way to much and cos of that getting in trouble.done 5 weeks in prison for it.Hate people who say they always get them when you know they dont.You just have to deal with it.

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#13 written by jimg78 1 year ago

(cont) its so refreshing to hear other people talking who really understand how it feels.all i can say is hold on in there folks and be strong. dont let the PAs get in ur way or get you down. I hate peolpe telling me this but at the end of the day its the most positive way of dealing with them.

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#14 written by oceanview15 1 year ago

well i have a panic disorder i have at least 30 to 40 a day and it totally y controls my life,its horrible and you can never get used to them,but when people talk to me it makes it worse i need silence to focus on my attack.

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#15 written by QtNerd 1 year ago

Yesterday I got an panic attack on the train. My dad had my wallet, phone and money and I jumped off the next stop. So there I was…alone, miles away from my family just because I didn’t think I was gonna make it home anxiety is creeping upon my life.

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#16 written by didypsychomusic 1 year ago

I hate panic attaks it feel like if they are controling my life.:(

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#17 written by tonialox 1 year ago

i take atenolol to slow my heart rate…

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#18 written by kbeus21 1 year ago

Usually when I get a panic attack three things help one is a pill, paper bag, or water other than that I havent found anything that works.

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#19 written by 1040charlie 1 year ago

just had my second one in my life today. i’m a twenty year old male. i had it at the gym, now i’m scared to go to the fucking gym. this sucks and i hope it doesn’t get worse.

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#20 written by wookieinheat 1 year ago

@Foxtrot784

i smoke weed and also suffer from panic attacks occasionally

obviously lighting a joint right as the symptoms are at their worst doesn’t make sense, but afterwards i can help you relax a little

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#21 written by wookieinheat 1 year ago

@1040charlie

i’ve been having panic attacks sine i was a teenager. from my experience it wasn’t usually the setting that induced the attack, most often it is things that are on my mind and in one case it was from the pain of a physical injury. but i then again i’m sure they can be induced by all sorts of things in different people, so yours might be different.

hope this helped, panic attacks suck.

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#22 written by wookieinheat 1 year ago

@JisuMoviesLinksNet

there is a way to do it without pills, identify what causes your panic attacks and learn to avoid those things (if possible).

for me it is just avoiding stress (not always possible of course), but i just try to keep as positive an attitude as i can about everything and avoid worrying about insignificant stuff; this seems to work most of the time.

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#23 written by StevenC818 1 year ago

when i have one i always get a weird burning sensation and the only way i can get rid of them is by waiting just waiting its very horrible and i usually get them when im alone, when im out with someone i dont get them, its my fault really that i dont go out enough.

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#24 written by nerzulos 1 year ago

This is ridiculous, cause when u have panic attack, people scares u…. it s non-sense, cause when u panic u only try to move away from people.

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#25 written by hellzyeah2005 1 year ago

I have had panic attacks also, mostly when I am suppose to speak in front of a group of people. I get so freaked out. I found more information on panic attacks for anyone who is interested. stoppanic.web.com its worth a look in you or someone you know suffers from anything like this.

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