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Panic

We all panic sometimes - generally when we're in a frightening situation.  panic_1.jpg
If you're having panic-attacks, it's likely that you can't find a reason for your panic and it's as if the feeling has come out of nowhere.
You may not be able to find any connection at all between the panic-attack and the situation in which it has happened.

You may well be in an ordinary, everyday, situation but your mind and body are reacting as if they are in a situation which is life-threatening.
You may even feel you are having a heart-attack.

Panic attacks can arise out of stress and anxiety. At some point you may want to explore with someone what may be the underlying cause of these for you. Until you know about that, t
here are some self-help leaflets around to help you support yourself. This may be all you need at the moment. A good one is the one below, which can be downloaded and printed off for your own use. 

These leaflets are available to download or copy in their entirety.
They were written by staff from Newcastle, North Tyneside & Northumberland NHS Tust The authors should be fully acknowledged in any reproduction and changes must not be made without their permission.


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 Panic self-help leaflet

 The Leaflet covers:
  • What is a panic attack?
  • Understanding panic - what causes it and what keeps it going?
  • What causes panic attacks to begin?
  • What keeps panic attacks going?
  • Can panic attacks really harm me?
  • What techniques can help me cope with and reduce panic attacks?