Does anyone get panic attacks after the breakup?

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as the title, I feel like I got some panic attacks over the last 3 days. We broke up 3 days ago. Just to ask if anyone experience this and what to do to help?

Last updated on:2025-10-13T07:54:23+05:30

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Dipssi
Dipssi 5 mths ago

have you noticed what triggers them the most? like certain memories, messages, or just the sudden thought of them?

DriftBuzz277
DriftBuzz277 5 mths ago

I think just the thoughts of them. A future I envisioned that's gone. I guess it's a part of grieving

RinokaD
RinokaD 5 mths ago

try to breathe slow and ground yourself. small routines, short walks, or journaling your thoughts helped me calm down when panic hit.

othegoat
othegoat 5 mths ago

i went through panic attacks for the first week after my breakup too, my chest felt tight and i couldn’t breathe sometimes. it’s awful but it does get easier

WildSun457
WildSun457 5 mths ago

Not full panic attacks but high anxiety specially when something i see triggers me.
I’m not sleeping well, I don’t get hungry, it’s hard to focus on work. but I think it’s part of the grieving process.
to go through this I still go to do exercise, I still go to work, I write everything that’s on my mind, I listen to positive music. and also breathing exercises

BoboBun192
BoboBun192 5 mths ago

this reply of yours helped me. me too trying to do the same. new member in the break up gang since yesterday

WildSun457
WildSun457 5 mths ago

@BoboBun192 sending a big virtual hug 🫂

SweetStar745
SweetStar745 5 mths ago

i had sleepless nights, barely ate. what i did was searching techniques that'll help. it's best to talk to someone about it, dont bottle up your feelings, it makes it worse, trust me. feel all the emotions you feel, dont hold them back. there will be days where things are completely okay and there will be days where you feel like you can't get through it. what you tell yourself, is what you become. give all your worries to God.

DriftBuzz277
DriftBuzz277 5 mths ago

thank you. I think I'm still in denial but hopefully things will get better