Managing Anxiety
Anxiety Self Help Workbook
This workbook was produced to help students manage their own anxiety. Please click the link below to download the workbook.
Managing Panic
Panic attacks are a type of fear response. They're an exaggeration of your body's normal response to danger, stress or excitement. Please find further information below and some methods on how to manage them,
What does a panic attack feel like?
a racing heartbeat
feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded
feeling that you're losing control
sweating, trembling or shaking
shortness of breath or breathing very quickly
a tingling in your fingers or lips
feeling sick (nausea)
A panic attack usually lasts 5 to 30 minutes. They can be frightening, but they're not dangerous and should not harm you.
What to do if I am having a panic attack?
Focus on your breathing - Click Here for breathing exercises
Try and ground yourself - Click Here for grounding techniques
What to do if someone else is having a panic attack?
Stay Calm
Do not leave the person alone
Try and distract them by talking about calm, relaxing things.
Help them with breathing and grounding (see above).
Check in with them the next day to see how they feel.
Remind them it is normal and that there are places to get help.