Being supportive friend or family
Anxiety and panic attacks: how to be a supportive friend and whānau. Anxiety is a common condition and it’s normal to experience some anxiety during stressful situations. When anxiety starts to impact our ability to function, or makes us feel unable to cope, or the worry is excessive, it may be time to seek help. Even though I can teach you how to use CBT cognitive behavioural therapy but you still need other help. One common way anxiety can manifest is as panic attacks. Panic attacks are feelings of severe anxiety that typically last between one to ten minutes. The onset and end are often quite sudden. During a panic attack, people often feel that they are about to die or lose control. They may experience physical symptoms like a racing heart or inability to breathe. Panic attacks are not life threatening, but they can feel that way and be very scary for those experiencing them. I know from my own experience. As friends and family/whānau of someone experiencing panic,...