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Autism and Panic attacks

MarkoG

Hi everyone, 

I am new here, I have not been diagnosed but have been told I probably most likely have autism. I am looking for advice, I have been experiencing panic attacks with no real triggers and nothing seems to help it, im usually too far into the attack to use breathing techniques and these can last for 4 hours.

Does anyone suffer similar or have any recommendations what could help

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  • Hi MarkoG,

    Welcome to the community, many members of the community do not have a formal diagnosis so you are not on your own and very welcome to be here! 

    I am sorry to hear about your panic attacks, it sounds very challenging especially as you can't identify what is triggering them and how to help them. I can see the community has already posted some really helpful replies but I thought I would share our advice and guidance on Anxiety there are some really helpful tips on how to manage anxiety. 

    It may also be worth taking a look at this page on Panic attacks | Mental health problems | Mind

    One thing that has helped me when breathing techniques do not work is to use grounding exercises: Grounding exercises | NHS inform

    I hope some of this helps. Please keep reaching out to the community, it is really great to have you here.

    Best wishes,

    Olivia Mod

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  • Hi MarkoG,

    Welcome to the community, many members of the community do not have a formal diagnosis so you are not on your own and very welcome to be here! 

    I am sorry to hear about your panic attacks, it sounds very challenging especially as you can't identify what is triggering them and how to help them. I can see the community has already posted some really helpful replies but I thought I would share our advice and guidance on Anxiety there are some really helpful tips on how to manage anxiety. 

    It may also be worth taking a look at this page on Panic attacks | Mental health problems | Mind

    One thing that has helped me when breathing techniques do not work is to use grounding exercises: Grounding exercises | NHS inform

    I hope some of this helps. Please keep reaching out to the community, it is really great to have you here.

    Best wishes,

    Olivia Mod

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