What helps you get through a panic attack?

Panic attacks can feel overwhelming — racing heart, breathlessness, a sense that something terrible is happening — even though they pass. People find different strategies helpful, from breathing techniques to grounding exercises to longer-term therapy.

Let’s discuss:

  • What helps you in the moment, and what has helped over the longer term?
  • What do you wish people around you understood about panic?

Please share what’s worked for you rather than giving medical advice to others.

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