Calm Mind Sessions for Panic Attacks in Dubai
Make sense of panic, then practise what helps
A panic attack can arrive without warning, with a pounding heart, breathlessness, dizziness, tingling or a strong feeling that something terrible is happening. It can be frightening, and some people begin to fear the next one. Dr Fouzia is a consultant family physician who offers Calm Mind Sessions for panic attacks in Dubai. She starts by reviewing whether symptoms need medical assessment, then can help you understand the panic cycle and practise skills for responding to it.
Understand the pattern and practise your response.
What panic can feel like.
People describe panic in different ways. An episode may include physical sensations and fear, followed by worry about having another attack or avoiding a place where one happened.
A racing or pounding heart
Shortness of breath or a feeling of choking
Chest tightness, sweating, shaking or tingling
Dizziness, nausea or feeling detached from yourself
A sudden wave of fear that peaks within minutes
Worry about another attack or avoiding places where one happened
Check symptoms before assuming they are panic.
Panic-like symptoms can overlap with heart, thyroid or breathing problems, and can also be affected by some medicines or caffeine. If this is a first episode, symptoms are new, or you have not had them assessed, Dr Fouzia can review your history and consider appropriate checks before discussing therapy.
Learn the panic cycle and practise new steps.
Sessions are structured and collaborative. You agree goals, learn skills and try exercises between sessions. Your progress is reviewed regularly; the clinician can adjust the plan with you.
Understand how a body sensation, a frightening interpretation and more fear can reinforce one another
Examine thoughts such as ‘I am having a heart attack’ or ‘I will lose control’
Gradually approach sensations or places you have been avoiding, at an agreed pace
Notice safety habits, such as always sitting near an exit, and discuss whether they keep fear going
Practise breathing, grounding and other agreed tools between sessions
When fear of another attack starts to limit you.
A consultation may be useful if you have repeated panic attacks or avoid places and activities because you fear another one. If panic sits alongside health worries or low mood, these can be discussed as part of a wider plan.
Your safety comes first.
Chest pain, pain spreading to the arm or jaw, fainting, or breathlessness that does not settle needs urgent medical assessment. Call 998 for an ambulance for an ambulance in the UAE.
If you may harm yourself or cannot keep yourself safe, seek emergency help now. Call 998 for an ambulance or 999 for police in the UAE, or go to the nearest emergency department.
Frequently asked questions.
Can a panic attack be dangerous?
Panic can feel frightening, and its symptoms can resemble other conditions. A first episode or new or concerning symptoms should be discussed with a doctor.
Is panic the same as anxiety?
They are related. Panic attacks are sudden surges of fear; anxiety is often a longer-lasting state of worry. They can overlap.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies. Your plan can be reviewed with you regularly.
Will I need medicine?
Not necessarily. Dr Fouzia can talk through options with you and will not change any medicine without your agreement.
Take the first step towards understanding your panic.
Talk it through with a doctor who has time to listen.
Information on this site is educational. It does not replace advice from a qualified clinician.
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- Clinic
- Al Borj Medical Center, Dubai
- Consultations
- In person or online
- Hours
- Sun – Thu, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm