Panic attacks in teenagers

[louise1965 10]

I have a 18 year old daughter who suffers with panic attacks does anyone eles have teenagers that suffer with them

[*Peaches* 10]

I used to suffer quite badly with them, not so much now I've had some CBT counselling.

[stressconsul 10]

Panic attacks are not uncommon in teenagers - its a time of great change and many suffer from social anxieties. Talk to your GP about CBT - also plenty of physical exercise will really help as will relaxing exercises such as Tai Chi and Yoga. Learning to breathe deeply can help immensely - there is a relaxation exercise on my website that is based on relaxed breathing. Follow the link below:

[johncocker 10]

I have a 18 year old daughter who suffers with panic attacks does anyone eles have teenagers that suffer with them

 

I had a mate that used to get them,is remedy was to keep some tablets in a special bracelet on his wrist just in case.just knowing he'd got them there seemed to give him more confidence

[duckweed 10]

I don't think its uncommon but think she should seek medical advice. My daughter had similar attacks and they turned out to be something more serious. She is better now but I wished I'd picked up earlier how bad things were.

[Rosa 10]

I used to get a lot of panic attacks when I was that age but grew out of it. At the time I used relaxation cds alot and I would think that now CBT would help. Best of luck and hope she soon overcomes it.

[Gordonb 11]

As many of the above had said go with the CBT even if it means paying for it rather than waiting for the NHS to come up with the sessions.

[louise1965 10]

Thanks everyone for replying she been to gp put her on antidepressants and she waiting for councilling . think she could do with someone to talk to who knows wot she going throu and how she feels, she thinks she only one that suffers from them

[Saffy 10]

A vague memory to me now, but being a teenager is hellish at times. She's very lucky to have an understanding Mum .. and that's a big help, honestly, even though you may not realise it now. x