Panic attacks

Do you suffer from sudden anxiety, racing heart, shortness of breath or dizziness?

Panic attacks can be frightening, but they are treatable. In my counseling room in Zurich, I will support you with professional help in dealing with your panic attacks.
 

What you can do about panic attacks:

• Stay calm: Remind yourself that the panic attack will pass.

• Control your breathing: Breathe in and out slowly and deeply into your stomach.

• Mindfulness: Focus on your surroundings and distract yourself.

• Seek help: Talk to family members or a psychologist.
   

How I can support you:

• Cause investigation: Together we will find out what triggers your panic attacks.

• Anxiety management: You will learn proven methods to deal with anxiety.

• Thought patterns: We analyze negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones.

• Stress management: You will learn techniques for stress reduction and relaxation.

Together we will develop strategies to help you overcome your panic attacks and regain a better quality of life.
 

Panic attack symptoms

Typical symptoms of a panic attack:

• Physical symptoms:

  • racing heart, palpitations

  • shortness of breath, feeling of suffocation

  • dizziness, lightheadedness

  • trembling, sweating

  • nausea, abdominal pain

  • chest pain, tightness in the chest

• Psychological symptoms:

  • Intense fear, panic

  • fear of death, fear of losing control

  • feeling of unreality

  • Derealization (environment seems strange)

  • Depersonalization (feeling alien to oneself)

Important:

• Panic attacks occur suddenly and reach their peak within a few minutes.

• The symptoms are very intense and can be extremely frightening.

• Panic attacks are not dangerous, but they severely affect the quality of life.

 

Overcoming panic attacks

Panic attacks can be frightening, but you are not alone! In my counseling room in Zurich, I offer you professional support and effective methods to overcome your panic attacks.

What you can expect:

• A safe space: Here you can talk openly about your fears and worries.

• Understanding support: I listen to you and help you to better understand your panic attacks.

• Individual solutions: Together we develop strategies that suit you.

• New perspectives: You learn to perceive and deal with your fear differently.

• Strengthening your resources: I activate your inner strengths and find ways to achieve more serenity and joy in life.