Panic Attack Help

het_chick:
November 22nd, 2008 11:51 am

well coming from someone who gets panic attacks, you really cant do much. they usually last about 15min. sometimes they can last longer or shorter. i would suggest that you research panic attacks and panic attack disorder. one place to start is the net and another good place is the DSM-IV-TR. it is the manual of mental disorders and it does talk about panic attacks. you can find it in the library in the reference section. hope this helps you out!!
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Tiffiany L:
November 22nd, 2008 11:58 am

yeah some people do pass out its kida scary.
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Eva D:
November 22nd, 2008 12:21 pm

offer them a doobie.
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CharlotteDenee:
November 22nd, 2008 12:37 pm

No, they don't pass out but probably feel as though they will. The best thing is to remind them that it is just a panic attack. They are scared they are dying or going crazy. You should stay calm, ask them to sit down and take deep breaths and talk to them in a calm, caring tone. Maybe do a little research on panic attacks so that you will know what they are going through. Good luck and you must be a really great friend to want to help!
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koleary388:
November 22nd, 2008 1:09 pm

give them some water try to remove them from any noise, and leave them alone to calm down, we don.t need you bugging us, please go away
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Lucky:
November 22nd, 2008 1:43 pm

I get them too. Try to get the person to focus. Get them to relax their breathing. Maybe have them focus on their breathing… getting the two things done at the same time. Reassure them they aren't going to die, have a heart attack, etc. Reassure them that whatever brought on the panic attack isn't going to happen, as long as its truthful. Have them lay down, on their side if they can. Darkness helps, a cool hand or cloth on the forehead helps. Soft soothing voice, loosen anything tight that would disrupt a deep breath.
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Elizabeth D:
November 22nd, 2008 1:48 pm

Best advice is to ask your friend what would be helpful during her panic attacks.

I only know what I think would be helpful to me when I have a panic attack. It's scary and what it does to you physically is very REAL.

I need to be removed from wherever I am to a quiet place. I need to breathe. I need to talk about it or about something entirely unrelated. Fresh air is good.

Don't be afraid. Panicking about panic creates more panic, and so on…Be a calm resource for your friend and help her seek professional help to get them under control.
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WhoamI:
November 22nd, 2008 2:32 pm

Just be supportive and calming until it passes.
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waukeene:
November 22nd, 2008 3:13 pm

it is a mistake to believe you are above your friend

greatness, your ability to help effectively, comes from knowing how to be lowly and empty and receptive and of service

imagine that the/your life force is like water in the river and in the sea
the sea, greater than the river,
lies below, open and receptive
the busy, rushing river enters the sea,
is absorbed,
and is transformed

or imagine yourself as the feminine,
lying below and open,
empty,
and receptive
your friend is the masculine,
above,
tense,
and full
the feminie receives the masculine and absorbs the masculine vibration
soon the feminine has encompassed the masculine;
the masculine has spent itself,
become soft and resolved

you must be of service:
receptive,
yielding,
following
your friends vibration dominates and leads,
while you follow
soon your friends consciousness is transformed
and the vibration will be resolved

your relation with your friend is reciprocal
it is your job to be aware of your friends process
your friend needs to be received and paid attention to

you and your friend will both get what you need,
if you have the wisdom to serve and follow,
to be open and below
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