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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello everyone
Someone who we work for asked me today if there is a difference between Hyperventilation and a Panic Attack as her grandson has started having panic attacks
she is wondering if they are real or if he is making them happen?? and was he Hyperventilation or having a Panic Attack
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
thank you @utopia
I will let her know 
But I do not like to be touched during the attack. -- yes this is where his little sister was touching his head through it
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Unknown userMember
That's a good list @utopia. I hope you are feeling okay now.
Adding to what utopia said @Shaz51 - once your friends grandson calms right down, it would be good for her to "encourage him to talk about what is troubling him and to address the issue gently" - just by her listening to him (not her talking too much, just for her to listen and to validate his pain, fear and worry letting him know someone cares). If he feels he is not alone and safe, feels trustful enough to open up - the road to healing may commence.
Also for him to have a full medical and revise his lifestyle to ensure nothing is medically wrong that could be causing the panic. Hope he feels better soon.xx
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
thank you @Former-Member
yes it was a bit scary for her for a while
she kept ringing the boys father to come and when he did come , the father and son had a big talk and then he was right again but she still does not know what it was about
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Unknown userMember
Your welcome @Shaz51 It was a good thing that the father came and he had someone he could open up and talk to. Good to read this helped him settle (he would of felt safer) 😊 Panic attacks are no joke
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