“Is it normal to cry during a panic attack?”

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Psychiatrist Questions Panic Attack

“Is it normal to cry during a panic attack?”

My friend always cries when she has a panic attack. Is that normal to do? Or does she need help?

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**Dr. Phyllis Heffner** Adolescent Psychiatrist Columbia, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Phyllis Heffner Adolescent Psychiatrist Columbia, MD

It is common with panic attacks. She needs help to address the reasons for the panic attacks and hopefully reduce or eliminate them.

**Mrs. Carmen Sivila Bruno** Adolescent Psychiatrist Miami, FL · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Carmen Sivila Bruno Adolescent Psychiatrist Miami, FL

Put your mouth in a paper bag and breathe slowly and deeply. Make your mind blank.