How do I deal with Panic Attacks when my friends and family just think I'm being dramatic?
Korlix44
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Dec 22, 2015
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I would try to explain to them what its like to have a panic attack. Then if they still don't understand just move on, sometimes some people don't need to know what your going through they may not want to understand and that's okay.
Anonymous
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Feb 22, 2016
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Try a few breathing exercises and try something that will calm you down. It usually helps me when no one is listening during attacks.
Anonymous
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Jul 12, 2016
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Express the emotions you are feeling to them. Have them understand that this is real and you are not being dramatic.
aspacedoggo
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Apr 25, 2017
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Personally, I think the problem lies with them and not you in this case but we can't control how others react to thing, only how we react. Try to get to a comfortable, private location, this should allow you the space and quiet to focus on things like your breathing and not how those friends and family are being judgmental about your panic attacks.
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