Panic attacks involve intense physical symptoms often feeling like a heart attack. Though not dangerous, they're frightening. Herbal calming can support alongside therapy.
Panic attacks involve intense physical symptoms often feeling like a heart attack. Though not dangerous, they're frightening. Herbal calming can support alongside therapy.
Racing heart, chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, trembling, sweating, numbness, feeling of unreality, fear of dying, intense fear.
Rule out cardiac causes first time, frequent panic attacks warrant therapy (CBT highly effective), severe panic disorder needs professional treatment.
Breathing techniques (4-7-8 breathing, paper bag if hyperventilating), grounding techniques, cold water on face, recognize it will pass, avoid triggers when possible.
Kava (short-term acute, watch for hepatotoxicity signs). Passionflower for acute. Lemon Balm calming. Chamomile. Valerian. CBD for acute. Lavender oral or aromatherapy. L-theanine. Magnesium glycinate. Not a substitute for therapy.
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