I’m seeing a psychiatrist in January, but in the meantime, I’m falling apart. I had two panic attacks on Friday, one yesterday, and three today. I’m completely losing touch with reality, and spend every second of the day shaking/shivering as my body tries to go back to “baseline”- except then another attack hits me again out of the blue. I know my triggers, but these aren’t even always happening with triggers. I feel insane. I’ve tried all of the things: breathing exercises, affirmations, dunking my face in ice water, sucking on ice cubes...and it’ll somewhat work, but then another attack will hit me without warning. 

My boyfriend has been home all weekend which has been helpful. The poor guy has been helping me stay grounded and talking me through these attacks (he’s a saint, and I feel awful about putting this on him). He’s back at work all week as of tomorrow, though, and needless to say, I’m fucking terrified of having a panic attack while home alone.

Are there any specific panic attack hotlines available for someone who just needs someone on the other line to help talk them through it? I think I’ve read that you’re meant to call the suicide prevention one and explain that you’re having a panic attack, but some posts were outdated so I’m not sure if that’s still the case. Thank you!

*(P.S- sending lots of calm, “you will be okay, I promise” vibes to everyone in this sub tonight. My hands are shaking, but remember, you’re not alone in this.)*