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How can you help someone calm down during a panic attack?

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Dr. Marc Zimmermann answered

Be supportive: Panic attacks can be very frightening. By being supportive and helping promote calmness one can help impact the problem. Promoting/coaching deep breathing is often very helpful.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 1/27/2015

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