A panic attack can be terrifying if you've ever scuba dived. Panic attacks are dangerous. It can result in you holding your breath, hyperventilating, and squandering your air supply. You'll lose your vision and make poor decisions. Even worse, you might drown in the ocean, where compressed air can cause your blood to change.
Scuba diving panic attack treatment
Scuba diving panic attacks can be treated by learning how to recognize the triggers. Panic can result in injury as a diver becomes unable to think clearly or control their actions. Their only focus is to get to the surface. Their actions are unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Panic, a physiological response to severe stresses, can impair a person's ability to control their actions or pay attention to the surroundings. This can lead to dangerous behavior, and can even result in death.
There are many things that can be done once panic attacks start to subside. Divers need to be aware of the surrounding and learn to communicate.
Scuba diving panic attacks signs
You can check if your buddy is calm and relaxed when you're scuba diving. It could be an indication of panic if your buddy stares blankly at you and can't make eye contact. Ask your diver to get up if they seem to be suffering from panic attacks.
A panicked diver must be calmed down and reassured. The diver must not run over the side of the dive as this could further complicate the situation and put the diver at risk. It's also important to avoid triggering the attack by latching on to him or her. This could cause the diver to lose control of their air supply and become immobile. You should not attempt to calm the diver. Instead, you should keep your distance and get the diver out of the water as quickly as possible.
Many reasons can lead to panic attacks while scubadiving. Panic attacks may also be caused by alcohol and caffeine sensitivities. Additionally, caffeine or alcohol can increase the risk of having an attack, so it's important to limit these substances before diving.
Divers can distract themselves from worrying about panic attacks by making observations
Observations can help you to avoid panic attacks. Rapid breathing and an increase of carbon dioxide in the body are two signs that panic attacks cause. Your brain responds quickly to an increase of carbon dioxide by emitting stress hormones. This signaling your heart, lungs and heart to work harder. However, this action can reduce your supply of oxygen. If you feel panic attacks coming on, take steps to lessen the severity.
If panic attacks are imminent, focus on familiar physical sensations, such as water on the skin and the dive watch. Swim shallower and ascend at a safe, slow pace if possible. This can help you push through the panic and continue the dive.