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I need some information about panic attacks.
My partner moved with me to NY and, at the time of moving,
experienced several attacks of extreme fear.
This has paralyzed her to the extent that she no longer
goes to work, her career is on hold, and she
requires help traveling, if she travels at all.
As well as being incredibly distressing for her,
it's not helping our relationship either.
My question relates to my role in helping her recover
from this. At present I frequently "overlook" the
problem by going everywhere with her and being as
supportive as possible. Am I an "enabler"? Should I
make her "tough it out," or will she just get better?
Dear Reader,
Panic attacks can be absolutely frightening, even disabling. As your partner's support, the situation can start to weigh on your patience and ability to deal with stress, making the relationship more difficult. Learning more about panic attacks, however, can make you more knowledgeable, understanding, and able to help your partner.
Panic attacks can happen out of nowhere, causing sudden, intense discomfort or fear without any obvious reason(s). They begin abruptly, usually reaching their worst within ten minutes, and are accompanied by feelings of danger, death, and a desire to escape.
Sometimes, panic attacks are triggered by important but stressful moments in a person's life. For example, graduating from college, getting married, or moving to New York
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