Immediate measures in case of a panic attack

• sweating • tremor • feeling choking • nodule in the throat, unable to breathe • chest pain / discomfort • abdominal discomfort • dizziness, states of mind • objects and people around the patient seem unreal . Often, panic attack is accompanied by panic disorder with the presence of sad feelings, similar to depression. • Breathing exercises are very important and useful in such moments for the person in question. They contribute to better oxygenation of the brain and pacify the patient. Thus, it takes a long breath, holds the air in the lungs one to two seconds and then slowly expires, all this for at least three minutes. One of the commonly applied methods is the use of a bag.

For 2-3 minutes, breathe in a paper bag so as to prevent hyper-oxygenation caused by the signal misinterpreted by the brain to require more oxygen to cope with the danger. Breathing exercises can also be combined with the tension of the muscles to the inspiration and the sudden relaxation at the expiration. • It is intended to calm the person as quickly as possible. • The patient will be seated in the sitting position; . • Relieve muscles from the upper back, cheeks and wrists, discussing and trying to calm down the person in question.

• It is very important for someone to talk to the patient, to tell him everything, so that his attention is distracted, thus overcoming the panic attack. When panic attacks are repeated, it is advisable for the person to undergo a treatment that consists of. The psychologist will succeed in identifying the cause and eliminating it. In some situations, the patient will be prescribed antidepressants. Also, it is forbidden, energizing, and stressful situations must be well managed.

Meals are also not indicated late at night, but two to three hours before sleep. Rest is very important, and the patient is advised to observe the eight hours of sleep per night. .