Panic Attacks — When Your Body Speaks for You

You’re sitting on the bus, at work, or even at home.

It seems like nothing has happened — but suddenly everything inside you breaks loose: your heart starts racing, breathing becomes shallow, and one thought spins in your head — “I’m going to die.”

Your hands go cold, the world narrows, and it feels like you’re losing control.

A few minutes later, the wave passes.

But then another fear appears — “What if it happens again?”

And you start avoiding everything that might trigger it: stores, public transport, meetings… even your own thoughts.

What Really Happens During a Panic Attack

A panic attack is not “going crazy” and not a sign of weakness.

It’s a signal from your body, a cry from deep inside that says, “I can’t hold this tension any longer.”

Our brain’s main goal is to protect us.

When it perceives something as dangerous — even if it’s not — it triggers the “fight or flight” response.

Stress hormones flood the body: the heart beats faster, breathing speeds up, blood rushes to the muscles.

The problem is that during a panic attack, there is no real danger — but your body reacts as if there is.

Why It Happens

The reasons behind panic attacks are always individual, but they often hide behind:

  • Accumulated emotional tension — when you’ve been “holding yourself together” for too long;
  • Excessive responsibility — when you never allow yourself to fail;
  • Unspoken fears, guilt, or pain — that the body is trying to release;
  • Or traumatic experiences that were never fully processed.

“I can’t control this anymore…”

Many of my clients say these exact words.

And that’s where healing begins.

Because a panic attack is not an ending — it’s the beginning of an honest dialogue with yourself.

In therapy, we learn to:

  • Recognize the first signals of anxiety;
  • Understand what triggers the panic;
  • Regain control through breathing and grounding techniques;
  • And slowly rebuild trust in yourself and your body.

You Are Not Alone

If you’re reading this and you recognize yourself — please know: this can be healed.

Anxiety doesn’t make you “weak” or “broken.”

It simply asks you to listen — “Please, take care of me.”

You deserve peace.

And I can help you find your way back to it — step by step, in a safe space where you will be heard and understood.

If you feel ready to take that first step, message me:

“I want peace.”

Together, we’ll begin your path toward a life without fear — where your body becomes your ally again.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, Counselor and Psychologist
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, Counselor and Psychologist

My name is Halyna. I have been working as a psychologist, sexologist, and family therapist for 7 years.

I hold a Master's degree in Psychology and continuously advance my qualifications through regular trainings, intervisions, and supervisions. I work with evidence-based methods that are widely used around the world, such as Positive Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

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I hold a Master's degree in Psychology and continuously advance my qualifications through regular trainings, intervisions, and supervisions. I work with evidence-based methods that are widely used around the world, such as Positive Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

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