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Maria is a 20-year-old student experiencing panic attacks characterized by intense fear and physical symptoms like a racing heart and shortness of breath. Panic attacks are not something she can control easily, and her family should support her by staying calm and reassuring her of her safety. Techniques like Progressive Muscle Relaxation can help Maria manage her symptoms and reduce the frequency of her panic attacks.

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Maria is a 20-year-old student experiencing panic attacks characterized by intense fear and physical symptoms like a racing heart and shortness of breath. Panic attacks are not something she can control easily, and her family should support her by staying calm and reassuring her of her safety. Techniques like Progressive Muscle Relaxation can help Maria manage her symptoms and reduce the frequency of her panic attacks.

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SCENARIO:

Maria is a 20-year-old student who experiences sudden episodes of


intense fear. Her heart races, she feels short of breath, and she
worries that something terrible will happen. These episodes occur
unexpectedly, even when she’s not in a stressful situation. Maria’s
family doesn’t understand what’s happening and often tells her to
“just calm down.”
PSYCHO EDUCATION: EXPLAINING PANIC
ATTACKS
To Maria:
• “Maria, what you’re experiencing is called a panic attack. It’s a sudden rush of fear that feels
overwhelming, but it’s not dangerous. Your body is reacting as if there’s a threat, even when there isn’t
one. This is why your heart races, you feel breathless, and your body feels out of control.”

To Maria’s Family:
• “Panic attacks are not something Maria can simply ‘snap out of.’ They are a part of how her body
responds to stress or anxiety. It’s important to support her by staying calm and reminding her that she’s
safe.”

Reassurance:
• “With the right techniques and support, Maria can learn to manage her panic attacks and reduce their
frequency.”
Stress Management Technique: Progressive
Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

Explaining PMR:
• “This technique helps relax your body and reduce the physical symptoms of panic
attacks. By tensing and relaxing each muscle group, your body learns to let go of tension.”
Steps:
1. Find a quiet place to sit or lie down.
2. Start with your feet. Tense the muscles in your feet for 5 seconds, then release and feel
them relax.
3. Move to your legs, stomach, hands, arms, shoulders, and face—tensing and relaxing
each area one at a time.
4. Focus on the feeling of relaxation spreading through your body.

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