Sort of. Similar in that babies can become overwhelmed by their emotions and cannot regulate them (calm down without support), just as a panic attack is utterly overwhelming and feels almost impossible to get yourself out of. But for babies, it's normal. They are coming to terms with the world. Separation, strangers, change, strong sensory experiences and feelings of tiredness, illness and hunger... it's all big and new and at times very frightening.
You can help by just being there and breathing as if you were coming out of a panic state yourself. Deep, slow, diaphragm breaths and a low-toned, soothing voice. She will draw her calm from you... eventually!
As Lady Neon and Santosha are saying, it’s a normal, developmental stage. Babies are not designed to be alone - they need their mother or another care giver. they need help from you to calm down and lear the world is a safe place. What do you do when she is like this? It’s OK to hold her while she sleeps or pop her in bed with you so she know you are right there for her. Babies that are held close grow up to be more confident adults.
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