by Hannah, 14

As soon as I got back from holiday I started having bad panic attacks. They were horrible. I used to have bad ones everyday.

Everyone suggested different things. I did most of them but I didn’t really want to take any tablets. But with help from my parents, brothers, sister, grandparents, teachers, school nurse and friends I’m only having about two a week now, and last week I was on work experience in a nursery and I only had a small one all week!!

They are now getting a lot better. But if anyone has a panic attack just relax and chill before it gets worse and you have them quite often.

For more help and information:

Please contact your GP who can refer you to a psychologist or your local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.

The charity Mind has lots of good information. They also have a helpline on 0845 766 0163.

Check out the National Phobics Society website.

The No Panic charity supports people with panic attacks and will also be able to help.

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