Mental Health: How To Help Someone Having A Panic Attack
The nutritionist says that water has a calming effect and drinking cold water can trigger the parasympathetic nervous system which keeps the person calm
Panic attacks are characterised by a sudden feeling of fear and anxiety that takes over a person along with chest pain, numbness, and shortness of breath. Panic attacks often occur unexpectedly within minutes and can last for seconds or even hours for some. Such conditions can be overwhelming to deal with and can affect a person's day-to-day life. Panic attacks can be traumatising for the ones going through it but the people around them can help mitigate the suffering of the person by taking the right steps.
According to nutritionist Lovneet Batra, one must know how to react and offer help when someone is experiencing a panic attack. In an Instagram Reel, the nutritionist explains a few tips you can follow to help someone having a panic attack.