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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Having A Panic Attack?

Hi, my name is Ali and my mum and brother just left to go to the hospital. My brother was experiencing short of breath, vibrations and kramping in his arms. He was panicing violently and screaming to the top of his lungs. Once he calmed down a little bit, My mum and i had to rub his hands and arms to unkramp them. What could this be?
Mon, 8 Dec 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Panic attacks always happen due to underlying anxiety. Therefore you must address the underlying anxiety first. Please understand anxiety and related problems. Once you understand your anxiety, you will be able to keep yourself away from panic creating situations. Therapy always starts with avoiding such situations along with coping techniques when forced to be in such situations. Start slowly, progress gradually, attain neatly. I sincerely feel that your brother should consult a psychiatrist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Having A Panic Attack?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Panic attacks always happen due to underlying anxiety. Therefore you must address the underlying anxiety first. Please understand anxiety and related problems. Once you understand your anxiety, you will be able to keep yourself away from panic creating situations. Therapy always starts with avoiding such situations along with coping techniques when forced to be in such situations. Start slowly, progress gradually, attain neatly. I sincerely feel that your brother should consult a psychiatrist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.