My friend yesterday had a panick attack and she was like getting out of breath and also she got a bit dizzy. What can I do if this will happen again? Thank you
2007-07-09 02:49:18 · 4 answers · asked by machoe 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
When someone has a panic attack the best thing to do is first check and see exactly whats going on. You realized she got very out of breath and dizzy. For both things, have her sit down (try in a quiet place) or a bench or something else if your in public. Try having her breathe in and out slowly and deeply. you really dont want her to breathe to hard or too fast. that can lead to fainting. for the dizzyness, give her some water and tell her to drink it in small sips. normally, my main symptoms in an attack are sick to my stomach, dizzy, breathing heavily, head ache, and shaking. if she ever has any of those, give her some advil or ibprophin. those should help at the least with her head. Try and figure out what exactly is bothering her and try and soothe her mind about whatever it is. keep her thinking positive about it instead of thinking negative. Sometimes if you have someone breathe in and out of a paper bag to sometimes that works. especially for hypervenalating. good luck and thats great that you are being such a good friend. :-) If they persist, there is always medicine she could get from her doctor.
2007-07-09 03:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her sit down, close her eyes and take long, deep breaths.
Sips of water can usually help... Keeping her calm is the main issue. If you're out in a busy public place, try to get her to somewhere quiet that she can sit down.
If this turns to be a constant problem, she may want to see her physician regarding maybe getting a prescription for Ativan to help when these attacks hit.
2007-07-09 02:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by Mom2Boyzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just stay with her and be calm. Panic attacks are self limiting, they are caused by a release of adrenaline from the brain, and adrenaline is a very short acting hormone, 15 to 20 minutes maximum. You might encourage her to relax and wait for it to pass because it will.
2007-07-09 02:52:36 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them it will end soon, and to take deep breaths and let them out slowly. other than that, what can you do?
2007-07-09 02:52:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋