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Panic Attacks

Ride the wave — it will pass.

You are safe

A panic attack feels terrifying, but it cannot hurt you. Your body is flooded with adrenaline that has nowhere to go. It will peak within a few minutes and pass.

During an attack

Try not to fight it. Instead, anchor yourself.

  • Place one hand on your chest, one on your belly.
  • Breathe out longer than you breathe in.
  • Look around and name 5 things you can see.
  • Remind yourself: this is a wave. It will pass.

After

Be very gentle with yourself. Rest. Drink water. Eat something. Panic attacks are exhausting — treat yourself the way you would treat a friend.