If panic attacks are diagnosed by a doctor, brief therapy and medicines have been shown to be helpful. If the person recovers completely within a few minutes and has no more symptoms, it’s more likely to have been a panic attack. If the person has had panic attacks in the past, and it happens again exactly like it did before, they can often recognize it as a panic attack. It’s not safe to assume that they are panic-related until diagnosed by a doctor. These symptoms also can be signs of other, more serious problems such as shock, heart attack, blood chemistry imbalance, collapsed lung, allergic reaction, or others. Call 911 or the doctor right away if someone unexpectedly has any of these. *If a person is having any of the first 5 symptoms (marked with *), it can mean an urgent or life-threatening condition. Chills (shaking or shivering) or hot flashes (may involve sweating or facial reddening).Feeling “unreal” or “detached” from themselves.Fear of losing control or “going crazy”.Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint*.Shortness of breath or a feeling of being smothered*.The person may seem fine between attacks, but is usually very afraid that they will happen again. Panic attacks happen very suddenly and often reach their worst within about 10 minutes. Panic attacks can be an alarming symptom of anxiety. Try to reason with a person whose fears and anxieties are severe talk with the doctor about medicines and other kinds of help.Blame yourself or another person for feeling fearful or anxious.Force someone to talk if they’re not ready to.Talk with your health care team about using anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medicines.Exercise, from light walking to a regular workout routine, may help lower anxiety.When relaxed try to think of a pleasant place such as a beach in the morning or a sunny field on a spring day. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, focus on each body part and relax it, start with your toes and work up to your head. ![]() Try deep breathing and relaxation exercises.Meditation, prayer, or other types of spiritual support might help.Mindfulness activities such as yoga may help with focus and is recommended for some levels of anxiety. ![]() Psychoeducation combines education with group or individual counseling.
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