Panic attack

User6383

Hi,
It's me Anayah
I've not messaged alot on here, but rn I'm having a panic attack, the world feels so weird for me. My heart is skipping and I feel really dizzy idk what it is.

Lucy_21

Close your eyes and breathe in for five hold for five out for five and if it helps listen to calming music, this helps me with mine, hope you’re alright

User6383

Thank you Lucy. I'm feeling much better now I was really frightened last evening. I felt like I was gonna die. ❤️

Lucy_21

Yeah they do feel like that which does suck and I know it’s hard at the time but you just need to remember they do end eventually. I’m glad it helped and your welcome, happy to help

Katie

Hey there Anayah / @User6383

This sounds like a really scary thing to experience and I can hear how frightened you was. I'm sending you hugs Did you have anyone with you whilst you was having a panic attack who was able to help you at all?

I also wondered if anything in particular triggered this panic attack, and how often they happen to you? I'm glad to hear you're feeling better now and please know you're not alone in experiencing this. You've done so well to reach out to our community whilst you was going through this and we're here if you want to talk.

I've popped a few apps down below you might find useful to help you manage anxiety that are all tailored for young people:

Chill Panda is an NHS app that has breathing exercises, yoga sessions, exercises and calming games to help you with anxiety. You can download it on the Apple app store, Google Play app store and can even download it on the Nintendo Switch. To find out more information go to www.chillpanda.co.uk

Sorted: Mental Health is an NHS approved app that has a range of audio programmes designed to increase your wellbeing and resilience to stress. It incorporates breathing, positive reappraisal and visualisation techniques to help you manage the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety. To find out more you can visit https://www.feelinggood.app/ or download the app from the Apple or Android app stores.

MindShift CBT is a free app designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety. It uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety. The app is available for download from Google Play the and Apple app store. For more information and to download the app go to https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/

User6383

Hi
Thank you so much for the information. I think it was because I was overthinking about school. Im feeling much better it was a shock because I've had fewer panic attacks and this just happened. I will definitely use the app thanks 🩷

ellie2000

@User6383 hi
A good app is 'lightning bug' which has nature sounds
And 'finch' which is like a therapist. Wen u grow the self care penguin grows

ellie2000

If ur having panic attacks. U could do grounding techniques. Where u put ur feet on the ground sit straight and look for 5 colours, 5 smells 5 things u hear,

User6383

Hi @ellie2000
Thank you for the information I will definitely use it!

eylah

hey sending you so many hugs! howre you today? have the panic attacks calmed down for you? im sry to hear you thought you was going to die it sounds so scary. have you got any distractions etc that you could turn to when your having a panic attack? sending hugs to you 🫶🏻❤️ i recently found the box breathing technique i posted it on the forum if that might be helpful? it helps me when im having a panic attack. ❤️

User6383

Hi @eylah I'm feeling much better today thank you but I have this sickness bug which is soo annoying. I will definitely try the box breathing when I need it.