Kelsey Darragh is an actress, comedienne, and development partner at BuzzFeed Motion Pictures. One of Darragh’s segments on BuzzFeed is “Married vs. Single,” in which she talks candidly about relationships and women’s sexual liberation.
She’s also been open about having bipolar disorder, extreme panic attacks, and chronic pain.
Darragh’s boyfriend wanted to better understand her anxiety disorder, so she wrote him a list of 15 ways he can help her during a panic attack. She then decided the list would be a big help to others who deal with anxiety and those who love them.
Darragh’s list important because it shines a light on a widely misunderstood mental health issue.
People with panic attacks are often portrayed as overly sensitive and unable to cope with stress. But in reality, panic attacks can come on suddenly and cause people to believe they are in serious, life-threatening situation, even when there is no danger present.
Twitter users are applauding Darragh for sharing practical advice on how to help people struggling with panic disorders.
Darragh also used her list to inspire others to share how they cope with panic attacks.
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