Panic attacks can effect anyone, even pop stars, with Lewis Capaldi recently speaking out about his struggle with them.
In Lewis Capaldi’s recent interview with Rebecca Rudd at Apple Music, he discussed how his mental health issues were a “direct symptom” of his job. Lewis Capaldi said “a few panic attacks” and his Tourettes diagnosis was worth the trade-off for the life of a pop star but if his mental health worsened he would be forced to give up music.
Lewis said: “I’ll take a few panic attacks and my Tourettes and stuff for what’s happening, but if it gets to the point where things get worse mentally and I stop kind of looking after myself in that regard, I think that would be a point where I’d be like, I’m just not going to do this anymore.”
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The star added: “The main reason I got into music was to play live and if I’m struggling to do that ever, I think that’s where I’m in trouble, because otherwise that’s the payoff, that’s the point of doing it."
Being aware of the signs of a panic attack are extremely important. A panic attack is a feeling of sudden and intense anxiety.
The symptoms of a panic attack are not dangerous, but can be very frightening. They can make you feel as though you're having a heart attack, or that you're going to collapse or even die. Most panic attacks last somewhere from five minutes to half an hour.
The NHS state physical symptoms of panic attacks include:
A racing heartbeat
feeling faint
sweating
nausea
chest pain
trembling
hot flushes
chills
shaky limbs
a choking sensation
Dizziness
numbness or pins and needles
a need to go to the toilet
ringing in your ears
a feeling of dread or a fear of dying
a churning stomach
a tingling in your fingers
feeling like you're not connected to your body
Professor Paul Salkovskis, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Applied Science at the University of Bath, says it's important not to let your fear of panic attacks control you. He said: “If you’re having a short, sudden panic attack, it can be helpful to have someone with you, reassuring you that it will pass and the symptoms are nothing to worry about.
"Panic attacks always pass and the symptoms are not a sign of anything harmful happening. Tell yourself that the symptoms you're experiencing are caused by anxiety."
The NHS advises people to see their GP if they’ve been experiencing symptoms of panic disorder.
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