Have you ever had a panic or anxiety attack?

[Anonymous]

If yes:
How often do you suffer from them?
Was there someone who helped you and did you tell anyone?
What would you do if you saw someone who had a panic or anxiety attack?
What helps you to calm down?

If no:
What would you do if you saw someone who had a panic or anxiety attack?
What's your opinion to this topic?



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[devilman666]

I sometimes have them when I'm alone, I smoke weed to deal with it so it isn't too often, but I woke up in the middle of the night last night, and had a panic attack out of nowhere, it took nearly 2 hours before I got back to sleep cause no matter how much I tried to ignore it I kept thinking about how sad and pathetic my life is, how I'm a failure who needs to get his life together but probably can't. It gets especially bad when I'm alone and have nothing to distract myself with, but then I spend so much time trying to avoid panic attacks that I don't do much with my life and I think that makes it worse.

[Agape93]

Yes




How often do you suffer from them?
Depends. It can be as bad as a few times a week, to maybe twice a month.


Was there someone who helped you and did you tell anyone?
Yeah but there’s not much they could or can do to help other than to give me my space.


What would you do if you saw someone who had a panic or anxiety attack?
She handles it differently than me. I try my best to calm her down by rubbing her back, and reassuring her that she’s ok so she doesn’t slip too far.


What helps you to calm down?
Manual tasks like wood carving, reading, tea or if it’s particularly bad, a couple shots of whiskey or some seer sage tea.

[Kas19]

I get them pretty often, especially on my period or when I'm at work. It used to be worse when I just started my new job but it's gotten better.

When I feel a panic attack, I usually try to get to a quieter and secluded place, for me it's a bathroom. I might watch something calming really quick and take deep deep breaths. Grounding techniques sometimes work, so I try channeling the energy into movement by like tapping things and moving around, jiggling my leg up and down.

Overall, I try to remind myself that the feeling won't last forever and I'll be home soon. It's tough to deal with.

[NobleFlight]

Yes, I have mine daily.
Had anyone helped me?
Not really. My friends notice but don’t seem to really comprehend what’s going on. I don’t have the courage to tell them either.
What helps? Nothing really for mine. Mine are also boosted base on a medical condition, so not much can be done.
If I saw someone,
I would try to calm them down, ask to take deep breaths, and do something relaxing.

[melanieeeB]

Well yeah a few panic attacks and it happened only when I was triggered cause of past trauma.
With one my friends where actually there but they didn't notice, cause I disappeared for a moment and later acted as if nothing happened. Years later I did tell one of them tho
Uhm when I see someone else, well I guess everyone is different and needs a different approach so I couldn't say what I would do

[MelissaMarie9614]

I have, I don't get them very often. Mostly at times when I get worried, I'll get alittle bit of anxiety. I used to get panic attacks a lot only because I had toxic friend at the time who was a bit controlling and only cared about herself. When I ended the friendship with her, I became more calm and peaceful. There was a few times I've had a panic attack for no reason, but I'm able to control it.

[InferiorElegy]

My answer is Yes.

How often do you suffer from them? I have at least 1 anxiety attack almost daily. Was there someone who helped you and did you tell anyone? No one to help me and no one to tell. What would you do if you saw someone who had a panic or anxiety attack? Honestly I don't know what to do for others. What helps you to calm down? Lying down.

[OddBeMe]

I went three years having constant panic attacks until I was diagnosed with depression. Meds and therapy have helped me greatly. And fyi, a family doctor can prescribe anti-depressants.

[Browneye57]

If you think you have a mental illness see your doctor.

[Wise4myage]

I get them in the middle of the night. Deep breathing exercises can really help, so look into that.

[Likescookies]

yes and though they dont happen often their always very unpleasant.

[Pogi-Paddy]

Yes I experience them occasionally, although I also take medication for these such episodes.🌹

[msc545]

Yes, I have, most unpleasant. A paper bag is your friend.

[Fromdusktilldawn]

When I was a kid I sometimes had sleep paralysis.

[FakeNIK]

In past yes, Try meditation it helps

[scooogy]

Yeah, at the thought of confronting my stalker.

[EaterPeter]

Yes.

[EaterPeter]

Thanks for like! Had it multiple times. Don't remember having one recently.

[EaterPeter]

Have had those 10s of times at least.
No one seemed to be able to help.

[EaterPeter]

Told people much later in life.

[EaterPeter]

Tried to help someone talk it out once as I recall.

[EaterPeter]

Multiple things I did to calm down. Stepped outside the room. Stepped away from everyone. Took scooter rides on my beloved Bajaj chetak scooter. Boy, it could talk with wind. Steoped out if shower without finishing shower properly. 🚿. Stepped in the plane with my head down without looking up and prayed and prayed. Stayed quite in the chair at dentist's and prayed. Lot of quite time.

[EaterPeter]

Sorry to reply in bits and pieces.

[EaterPeter]

What about you? Do you have those?

[Asker]

yes I have Panic attacks multiple times a week. it depends on the situations. when im with my friends then its not that bad. but if im at home or alone then I get them very easily.

[EaterPeter]

I have suggestions if you like.

[EaterPeter]

Take notes 📝 seek help. Review your notes. They are likely to give you insight wants causing those attacks you may already know the situations which are causing you those attacks. And try different solutions and document the out comes.

[EaterPeter]

what's causing*

[EaterPeter]

Hope those things are not life threatening. How. you live in US and hope you dont have twisted vision of whats the right thing do when you get thoughts of taking yours or someone else's life. Or self harm or else harm.

[Anonymous]

when i was a kid but not for a long time

[impalabill]

No I have no.

[Iron_Man]

Probably not really