Panic Attacks

[emmab96]

Hi

I am new to the group. In the early hours of Monday morning I thought I was having a heart attack. It was actually a panic attack that lasted an hour and a half. I rang an ambulance as I have never experienced something like this before and I was so scared. I have been suffering with anxiety and depression for a few months now but haven’t seen anyone about it however it is beginning f to get to the stage where if I don’t see someone it’s going to get bad.

I am now waiting to see a councillor so I can sit and talk to someone about my problems and try and get some help. However the waiting time is 4 weeks at the moment.

Has anyone got any tips on how to deal with panic attacks like this?

Thank you x

[Airwolf]

Try to keep calm.I always try to think of the good times I've had in the past seems to work and try to take control of your breathing.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi emmab96,

Welcome to our supportive communityWell done for taking a brave step out of your comfort zone to reach out for help. Hopefully, you will find folks here are only too willing to come alongside you and share from their personal journeys and experiences. You are obviously having a difficult time right now, and you are not alone in trying to deal with panic attacks. Take a look at this website for more information to help you manage them: Mind UK: mind.org.uk/information-sup...

Also, do check out our Pinned Post section for free mental health guides.

As you live in the UK keep these crisis support helplines handy:

**New** Give us a shout for support in crisis : Text 85258 (24 hrs support) giveusashout.org/

The Samaritans Tel: 116 123 [24 hours line]

NHS: 999 [Emergencies]

NHS 111 [Non-Emergencies]

MIND UK charity: Helpline Tel: [phone] [e-mail] Text: 86463 mind.org.uk/information-sup...

SANEline Tel: [phone] [4.30pm – 10.30pm daily] sane.org.uk/

Keep in touch! Ok, folks what can you suggest to help this new member?

Best wishes,

MAS Nurse and Moderator