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Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember04 Jan 2019, 12:02 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

Panic attacks are overwhelming to go through and can affect anyone, not just those that live with mental health issues. It can be very difficult to see someone you care for in a moment of a panic attack. In this Topic Tuesday we will discuss insights that will help you better support a loved one who experiences panic attacks.

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In response to: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember22 Jan 2019, 8:10 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

Hi @Adge - welcome and thanks for coming along to this even after your own panic attack. Hope youa re feeling okay. Maybe you can help those that do support others here - what are some things that help you or more so what do you wish someone around you would or could do to help?

In response to: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

JPJContributor22 Jan 2019, 8:10 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

I stay quiet with him and we lay down hold his hand and do the meditation app together Sometimes I would have to encourage him to stay calm

In response to: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

Shaz51Senior Contributor22 Jan 2019, 8:11 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

yes @Former-Member

I told mr shaz about the topic tonight ,and he remembers that day as well as others

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

Shaz51Senior Contributor22 Jan 2019, 8:13 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

Yes same here @JPJ, just being with them and holding them helps xxx

In response to: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

AdgeSenior Contributor22 Jan 2019, 8:14 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

I can relate to what you said happened to Mr Shaz (glued to the spot) @Shaz51

That's what happened to me this morning - I froze, my mind went blank, & I virtually stopped breathing (gasped).

Fortunately I was in session with my Psychologist, when this happened (at first) -

She said: "Breathe, stop pushing yourself" "Pause".

Adge

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember22 Jan 2019, 8:14 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

@JPJ - thanks for sharing that. It sounds like you have worked really hard with your son to explore what it is that helps you help him ⭐️ This prompts me to another discussion point I had:

Working together – it might not be available in everyone’s relationship with the person they care for but I wonder, does anyone work with their loved one on their panic attacks? Have you ever discussed them, looked at the triggers or decided on steps to take when it happens? For those that are with us with their own experiences feel free to offer your experiences with others or even what kind of things you would work on with someone wanting to help..

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

JPJContributor22 Jan 2019, 8:14 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

16yr old is often wiped out and sleeps for ages afterwards. Is this common for others?

In response to: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember22 Jan 2019, 8:17 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

I have just remembered Mr Darcy did have a panic attack. I ended up taking him to hospital @Former-Member as he was feeling unwell, said his heart was pounding and he was in pain and distressed. I was worried he was having a heart attack.

All a bit embarrassing, he was put on APs and had trouble in the bedroom department and one evening not long before bedtime and had a panic attack because of 'lack of performance anxiety'. The med was discontinued but it took a long time to wear off and a lot of courage and encouragement for him to engage in intimate activities to see if function had returned.

In response to: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember22 Jan 2019, 8:18 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

@Former-Member I like to look around me and name things around me that I can see. Try to use as many of your senses as possible, ie sight, sound, touch, taste, smell.

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

Shaz51Senior Contributor22 Jan 2019, 8:18 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday //Supporting a loved one through a panic attack // Tues 22 Jan, 7pm AEDT

yes it is @JPJ, My mr shaz was wiped out for the rest of the day xx

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