22-01-2019 08:58 PM
22-01-2019 08:58 PM
@Former-Member I initally came looking for tips to help my darling but after reading over above I suspect I have had a few panic attacks myself. Something I have simply put down to worry about my darling. Have not mentioned any of these events to anyone previously as not always but often late at night.
22-01-2019 08:58 PM
22-01-2019 08:58 PM
Thanks so much for sharing that @Adge - I feel like that can really help a lot of carers out there. I know you mentioned that there isn't always someone there to do that for you but I think you are incredibly strong and you are doing so well to acknowledge and share your experiences here tonight!
I think it's interesting to know that there is a lot of internal monologue that can be happening for someone that is having a panic attack and that sometimes helping someone break through the expectations can really help.
22-01-2019 09:03 PM - edited 22-01-2019 09:04 PM
22-01-2019 09:03 PM - edited 22-01-2019 09:04 PM
Hi @oneagleswings - thanks for coming through and sharing!
@Determined glad you found some knowledge that also can help you! It is very easy to often think only of our loved one's but sometimes we can have our own adverse reactions or panic attacks and learning about them for ourselves can help us help others!
It looks like it's that time of the night everyone, so grateful for everyone that has shared tonight. There are some really meaningful take aways from this discussion and everyone has done some really wonderful things to either learn to help themselves or their loved ones which is so encouraging.
I will leave this open for the rest of the evening if you wish to continue chatting ☺️ Keep an eye out for the future blog peice and I will also post it into this topic tuesday when it goes up. Remember for those quotes that we do use, we will be de-identifying you completely (won't use your forum username either) however if you are not comfortable with this just email us at team@saneforums.org within the next day and let us know.
Sweet dreams all!
22-01-2019 09:06 PM
22-01-2019 09:06 PM
Thanks @Former-Member and good evening everyone @oneagleswings @Adge @JPJ @Shaz51 and anyone else I missed.
Sherry 💕
22-01-2019 09:09 PM
22-01-2019 09:09 PM
Sorry had to go out for a short while @Former-Member. With Mr Darcy, gentle reassurance while focussing on the facts, that once the drug wore off things should return to normal and that no one else need know about it (except for pdoc) got him through.
22-01-2019 09:11 PM
22-01-2019 09:11 PM
thanks @Former-Member, which is the best way to help someone who is have=ing a panic attack
22-01-2019 09:16 PM
22-01-2019 09:16 PM
Thanks @Former-Member
Thanks everyone.
I have never thought that through in writing or expressed that in writing before.
It was the useful discussion, & good questions that prompted my self-reflection.
Interacting during discussions like this definitely helps my self-awareness.
Yes @Former-Member You've nailed it - internal monologue (usually negative) is a large part of the problem - & is a major trigger in itself.
There doesn't even have to be an external event (or stressor) to trigger a PA - unhelpful thoughts can trigger a PA (or overwhelm) on their own.
Having someone to "interrupt that pattern" for you - or "interrupting that negative pattern" myself, can make the biggest difference.
That's what can turn the situation around.
Adge
21-02-2019 10:31 AM
21-02-2019 10:31 AM
Thanks to everyone that got involved for this Topic Tuesday - thanks to your wonderful insights we were able to put together a really helpful and insightful blog piece 😊 Check it out here
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