People talk about "panic attacks" liberally, all the time, myself included. Many have said they've had panic attacks because they truly thought they had. But until you experience a true panic attack, it's difficult to discern between those and anxiety attacks. In this episode, Lexi breaks down their experience with a recent panic attack from the feelings in the moment, to the recovery.
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Resources from today's episode:
😠"Do you Know the Difference Between Panic and Anxiety?" by McLean Hospital
😠Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder from the Mayo Clinic
😠"How to deal with panic attacks" from the NHS inform website
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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.
😠Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
😠Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
😠NAMI National Warmlines (text lines and phone lines; not for crisis)
😠RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 (HOPE)
😠LBTQIA+ Support: The Trevor Project
😠Resources for Undocumented Immigrants and Families
😠Mental Health Resources for Black communities
😠Resources for Gun Safety
😠Resources for Reproductive Rights
😠National Eating Disorders Association resources, text NEDA to 741741 for crisis help. Hours for phone and text lines at link
