I know there's like a million meditation apps now. Which one actually helped you guys? I get panic attacks sometimes and the breathing exercises seem to help in the moment but I want something I can use regularly before they happen.
Insight Timer's free tier is solid, Calm's paid is better but costs more. For panic attacks specifically though, I'd look into Headspace's SOS session - it's shorter and more direct than the breathing exercises.
Insight Timer has way more free content if cost matters. Calm's ui is nicer but you're paying for that. For panic specifically, try their emergency sessions - those are designed for when it's actually happening not just daily practice.
I use Calm but mostly because I got a deal. Honest take: the breathing exercises help in the moment like you said, but the real shift came from actually talking to a therapist about what triggers the panic. apps are bandaids.
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haven't used either but my doc recommended just doing 4-7-8 breathing (breathe in 4, hold 7, out 8) when panic starts. free, works, no app needed. might be worth trying before dropping money?