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Mental Health Support

Rhiannon12866

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3. You did the right thing, reaching out to DU

Reply to Jamastiene (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2020, 12:14 AM

Apr 2020

That's one blessings of this site, we're always here 24/7. I suffered from severe panic attacks when I was in my 20s. One thing I was told to do was to breathe into a small paper bag - which really did seem to help. I carried one with me in my purse for years. I'm sure that there are services you can look up if you have a phone book, but a this hour DU is the best idea. Just remember to breathe. That's what I tell myself when I feel panic coming on since I often realize that I'm holding my breath.

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Are there any 24 hour phone numbers a person can call if they are not suicidal, but [View all] Jamastiene Apr 2020 OP

Some states/cities have 211 lines for people who need all kinds of help and resources. Liberty Belle Apr 2020 #1

Breathe Rorey Apr 2020 #2

You did the right thing, reaching out to DU Rhiannon12866 Apr 2020 #3

I know how it feels vercetti2021 Apr 2020 #4

There is the Panic Attack Hotline mecherosegarden Apr 2020 #5

Civilian and military pbmus Apr 2020 #6

Suicide hot lines are there to talk people down Warpy Apr 2020 #7

Jamastiene, please check in when you can. irisblue Apr 2020 #8