A panic attack arrives fast, and the physical intensity of it, the racing heart, the shortness of breath, the sense that something terrible is about to happen, can make the experience genuinely terrifying. One of the most disorienting parts is not knowing what set it off, which can lead to avoiding more and more situations out of fear that another one might happen.
Understanding your own pattern is a key part of managing panic. In sessions, you will work to identify what is happening in your body and mind in the lead-up to an attack, challenge the thoughts that amplify the fear response, and practise techniques like controlled breathing and grounding that help you move through a wave of panic rather than being swept away by it. Over time, the goal is to reduce both the frequency and the fear of the attacks themselves.