Are panic attacks normal? I feel like I'm going crazy.
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Updated: Sep 10, 2018
brightLight57
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Sep 24, 2015
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Yes, panic attacks are normal. The easiest thing to do is sit quietly and try to breathe. When I have one, putting my head between my knees and sitting silently helps the best.
Laena
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Sep 25, 2015
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Panic attacks are normal and incredibly common. It absolutely feels like you are going crazy when you are having one, but you're not! You are not going to die from the panic attack, and it will pass. If you find yourself having panic attacks frequently, consider making an appointment with your doctor!
ListeningOak
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Sep 26, 2015
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Panic attacks are normal and to be expected occasionally but they're not something we have to resign ourselves to, we can always learn better coping mechanisms that help us stop them before they even begin.
Casscass
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Sep 26, 2015
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Panic attacks are normal in life. Its part of being human! If you feel that its something you want help with you could go to your doctor about it and ask them for advice or help.
Hope that helps!
Musicislife
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Sep 27, 2015
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Panic attacks can be completely normal. Try to take deep breathes and focus on something physical in the room. It will help
catsandcoffee17
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Oct 21, 2015
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Yes they are, it's normal to have panick attacks anyway you should talk to a professional consselour and ask for help
Anonymous
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Oct 22, 2015
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I've experienced that before and I think it's not normal. :( if you want, you can seek help from a therapist or if you aren't comfortable, you can speak with a trusted friend/ family member about it. Also, I try to avoid panic attacks by making myself calm whenever I can feel it coming. It is triggered by a situation actually..
Anonymous
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Oct 22, 2015
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According to psychology there's a wide range of different types of panic attacks and different triggers. It is normal for the brain to trigger such things depending on what type of panic attack you're experiencing.
TheOnewhoListens09
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Oct 23, 2015
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Panic attacks ARE normal. Everyone has ever had a panic attacks. The most important is to calm down, take a deep breath and try to continue in your work.
poofinessence
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Oct 23, 2015
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Yes and no. Panic attacks are normal for people who experience panic attacks :) But they are not "normal" for people with no mental health concerns. I totally understand how they would make you feel crazy, though. They can be very scary as they're happening! But panic attacks don't make you "crazy." A lot of times, they can be quite manageable with medication, and you can learn ways how to calm yourself down. They really suck when we're going through them, but there is a lot you can do to try and prevent them! :)
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