Category Archives: anxiety

Blogbites: Do you know how to support someone when they are upset?

Do you know how to support someone when they are upset? Sometimes we say things to stop someone crying, thinking that if the stop crying they will feel better. In therapy I often sit with clients when they are upset, encouraging them to feel their sadness. Often years of tears have built up, resulting inContinue reading “Blogbites: Do you know how to support someone when they are upset?”

Panic (part 2); Helping someone experiencing a panic attack

This grounding exercise can be helpful if you are with someone who is experiencing a panic attack. Along with helping them understand the physiological aspects of their panic attack this grounding exercise encourages them to pay attention to their surroundings and evaluate if there is a threat by naming out loud; 5️⃣ Five things youContinue reading “Panic (part 2); Helping someone experiencing a panic attack”

Panic; what is happening to me?

Everyone experiences anxiety and panic at different times, these are common responses to stressful or dangerous situations. However, for someone who experiences panic attacks the feelings of anxiety, panic or stress can occur regularly and at any time, often for no apparent reason. Why do panic attacks happen? Biologically , when our bodies perceive aContinue reading “Panic; what is happening to me?”