Reviews of PanicShield - Panic Attack Aid

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List of user reviews and ratings for PanicShield - Panic Attack Aid

Total ratings

4.18 (Rating count: 190)

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Review summary

Users appreciate PanicShield largely for its simple, customizable guided breathing exercises that effectively aid in calming panic attacks and managing overwhelming emotions. The app's quick accessibility and ability to be personalized are also noted as strong points. However, some users report that the breathing exercises can sometimes worsen symptoms like hyperventilation, and others find the exposure therapy features unhelpful. Concerns about user interface design and effectiveness compared to other apps were mentioned, but overall, the app is regarded as a valuable and recommended tool for panic attack aid.

Pros

The guided breathing circle is highly effective in calming panic attacks and is praised for its simplicity and ease of use.
Users appreciate the ability to customize the breathing pace and colors, accommodating individual needs and making the app more user-friendly.
The app is quick to access and does not have complicated setup processes, which is crucial during moments of panic.
Many users find that the app helps them manage overwhelming emotions and physical symptoms like rapid heart rate and difficulty breathing.
The app is recommended as a useful tool for therapy clients and everyday stress relief, showing overall positive impact.

Cons

Some users experience confusion or worsening symptoms like hyperventilation when using the breathing exercises.
The app's exposure therapy parts are considered unhelpful or even counterproductive by some users and their therapists.
There are complaints about the user interface being bad or not intuitive, which can hinder ease of use during panic moments.
A minority of users found other apps more effective for overcoming panic attacks, indicating this app might not work for everyone.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.50

All time rating average: 4.18

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Date	Author	Comment
2024-02-10	Da*****	The breathe circle is the best technique I've used that calms me down when having full blown panic attacks. Very useful app if you suffer panic attacks.
The breathe circle is the best technique I've used that calms me down when having full blown panic attacks. Very useful app if you suffer panic attacks.
2023-10-08	S.*****	I use this after/during panic attacks when I have trouble breathing or slowing down my heart rate.
I use this after/during panic attacks when I have trouble breathing or slowing down my heart rate.
2023-09-25	Ch*****	Really helps when I start to feel overwhelmed with emotions. Good for if you're going through something emotionally taxing, or if you just need to take a break when you're out and about and it gets a bit too noisy
Really helps when I start to feel overwhelmed with emotions. Good for if you're going through something emotionally taxing, or if you just need to take a break when you're out and about and it gets a bit too noisy
2023-03-15	Ha*****	Reallu helpful, especially at school, hoghly recommend. Is cery calming and easy to focus on when in a panic mode
Reallu helpful, especially at school, hoghly recommend. Is cery calming and easy to focus on when in a panic mode
2021-02-22	R.*****	The simple circle for guided breathing is good and being able to get to that part of the app quickly is important. No one wants a complicated or long setup process when they are on the verge of an anxiety or panic attack. Other apps add extra features that are fine for yoga or w/e but utterly ridiculous when you really need it. Anyway good app, it's one of the 1st apps I put on all my devices. Ahh, also I like being able to pre set your own color choice. Strongly recommended.
The simple circle for guided breathing is good and being able to get to that part of the app quickly is important. No one wants a complicated or long setup process when they are on the verge of an anxiety or panic attack. Other apps add extra features that are fine for yoga or w/e but utterly ridiculous when you really need it. Anyway good app, it's one of the 1st apps I put on all my devices. Ahh, also I like being able to pre set your own color choice. Strongly recommended.
2021-01-31	Jo*****	Bad UI and the exposure parts are unhelpful my therapist actually warned me, as this is like taking a pill. There was better Apps that help me much more and for a longer period!
Bad UI and the exposure parts are unhelpful my therapist actually warned me, as this is like taking a pill. There was better Apps that help me much more and for a longer period!
2020-12-15	Pa*****	I've had this app on and off for awhile now and just the breathing alone helps me settle down and feel better
I've had this app on and off for awhile now and just the breathing alone helps me settle down and feel better
2020-08-20	Ka*****	A bit confusing.. kinda put me more towards to hiperventalating then calming me down
A bit confusing.. kinda put me more towards to hiperventalating then calming me down
2020-06-17	Me*****	I had a panic attack while trying to do these exercises and it only made it worse.
I had a panic attack while trying to do these exercises and it only made it worse.
2020-06-10	Kl*****	This is a joke. The one and only app that helps me through panic attacks as well as overcome them is Rootd.
This is a joke. The one and only app that helps me through panic attacks as well as overcome them is Rootd.