panic attacks

[trucker119]

Hey all. One of my best friends is a very stressful guy and doesnt change himself for many years. An now he is in the hospital with panic attack symptoms. He called me and told me and I asked about the amount of work he was doing but he said he would call later cause he didnt want to think about his work. I told him though to call me if he needed anything. What should I do at this point?

[Belgian girl]

didn't know people stay at hospital b/c panic attacks

maybe try medication if it's very heavy

I have panic attacks myself (eventually see several threads of mine) but possibly he will have it more heavy

 

Hmm.. what you shoud do.. well, I understand at least not to talk about work etc.

If it was about me the answer would be to be very alert about how I react so stop in time if reaction is negative or perhaps even when neutral. Show you are there for support/help.

[AnotherBrokenDoll]

Maybe try and distract him from the reasons why his having them at that point. It is important to deal with the issues but at the same time you don't want to trigger another one. Just be there for him is really all you can do. And it will mean alot to him.