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Panic attacks
I've been married to my husband a year. I have a lot of health problems. My husband has autism and dyspraxia. He has started having panic attacks where he thinks he can't breath. I don't know what to do or what help he can get. He also gets confused easily and gets muddled up with simple tasks. Is there any help or support he can receive because I asked the doctor and they said there nothing.
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He can't seem to breath in to be able to do those exercises.
Does your husband suffer at all from anxiety? Your GP should at least be able to make a referral to a mental health specialist who may be able to offer guidance and help understand what's triggering them.
If you haven't already, it might also be worth reading MIND's page on panic attacks, or referring to the NHS page.
I'd also agree with @debbiedo49. Even when he's not having panic attacks, it may help to make a habit of practising the breathing techniques as it's often difficult to remember and feel able to use these techniques in the midst of a panic attack.
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