Stop having panic attacks: beginner's step by step guide
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- Stop having panic attacks now through exposure therapy, creating coping skills, and using grounding skills.
Topics discussed:
0:28 - What are panic attacks and why am I experiencing them?
2:18 - What does exposure therapy for panic attacks look like?
8:06 - What are effective coping skills for panic attack?
13:14 - What are grounding skills for depersonalization and derealization?
16:57 - What do I do if this doesn't help me?
17:36 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Weekly Challenge
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it’s crazy how many of us are suffering from anxiety.. i want everyone to know that you’re not alone. THIS MOMENT OF WORRY WILL NOT LAST FOREVER.
Thank you, I'm currently having a panic attack and this calmed me down a bit
i really hope so.... 😢
Tq bro
@@alinaelena7335 me too, that's the reason why I am at this video!
@@slowfade7664 me to i feel like im gonna die
Been sufferring from panic attacks for about a year now. Started crying because of this video. Seeing videos like this just makes me feel seen. Knowing that there are other people who feel like me.
Yeah same. It was very comforting to know that so many other people feel the same way we do. I recently developed a chronic panic disorder and it’s been so difficult to the point where I can’t even leave me house. I feel so disconnected from reality sometimes which can also cause me to get panic attacks. It’s like a never ending cycle. This video helped me ground myself. We’ve been through a lot so at the end of the day, I hope we come out of these experiences stronger. Wishing you the best
Sending prayers to all who experienced anxiety, panic attacks and depression I’m one of the many. God be with us all.
same guys...almost failed at my exams because of panic attacks..we will get through this hold tight!
@@mjos6957 Amen! 🙏🏼
Same i been having them right before graduation and now its like once a week. My dad thinks i do drugs with the “neighborhood kids” which are good people. I dont do drugs or anything bad i just eat bad and that might be why im experiencing panic attacks.
most people in the comment section came Either during or after a panic attack , i just had one it sucks
For some reason I know I’m having a panic attack, yet I convince myself that I’m going to die
Fatima, Take some action. Meditation heals anxiety and panic attacks as it reprogrammes the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes twice a day. You can sit on a chair and do it. Give a slight observation on your incoming -outgoing breath. Read the benefits of the above meditation on Google search. Negative thoughts will reduce. Be determined. Make meditation a daily habit to change your life. Shyaaam Sir, Mentor
Fatima, There is a solution to every problem in life if we desire. Meditation heals anxiety as it reprogrames the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes if possible twice a day. You can sit on a chair or on the ground and do it. Inhale-exhale slowly and feel the relaxation flowing through your mind and body. Negative thoughts will reduce. Do meditation with feeling and passion to enjoy life. Shyaaam Sir-Mentor-Counselor.
@@ben5966 There is a solution to every problem in life if we desire. Meditation heals anxiety as it reprogrames the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes if possible twice a day. You can sit on a chair or on the ground and do it. Inhale-exhale slowly and feel the relaxation flowing through your mind and body. Negative thoughts will reduce. Do meditation with feeling and passion to enjoy life. Shyaaam Sir-Mentor-Counselor.
@@ben5966 SAME
I’m having panic attacks too mostly everyday. Even now before Christmas. I always feel like I’m gonna have a heart attack and die. It really is hard to relax while it’s happening and I’m hoping every one of us get over this.
Joshua i have been going through the same thing brother
I too same
@@PodThought You will get used to it
Me currently. Have you spoke with a cardiologist?
Me and i get hella anxiety with it
My wife is having panic attacks. I am trying to learn how to help her. Thank you.
Yea this is hard for Significant other if you don’t have them because my wife doesn’t have them and she doesn’t understand but also I feel very comfortable when I’m with her and safe and if you let her know that she is safe and that may help her a little more
She’s lucky you’re trying to help her meanwhile my husband tells me I’m overthinking things like always 😂
Please do. She needs your help. I know how it feels like because I am having a panic attack right now.
@@norisemilianavarro2224 my kids tell me that I shouldn't be scared, that everything is all right. If it were that easy, I would be panic attack free.
@@edithdlp8045 awwww sweetheart you will overcome this don’t give up!! Your kids are strong determination is the key! Don’t let your kids see you like this all the time through time they might become insecure or go through the same. I know it’s hard it’s really hard but with God is possible I did it when I came to Jesus I promise you he’s the Way!!! He helped me and he will help you when you open your heart to him!
don’t worry guys, you’re gonna be ok. if i can get though one so will you :)
aw tysm :)
hi.. uhm how? 🥺
i needed that.🥺
@@maricrisespina2507 try to challenge it. think of it that you want it
Thanks! Been suffering for MANY years. Medication helps.
When I have anxiety attacks I have a hard time breathing and feels like I’m dying.
I mostly afraid of losing control of my mind hurting myself and death
It does feel like, but you have to follow his advice one step at a time and become the best person that you wanted to be❤️👍
Same here...i really dont like this feeling.
same
Me too. I have one right now. I hope it passes soon. It's very scary. I have been in the ER 5 tines this year alone and they always tell me after taking a blood me that I am ok. I always leave feeling that they are not capable. And the hospital bill is also very scarry
I have panic attacks over nothing. Random moments through out the day. Sometimes lasting all day.
Me too man you’re not alone. Just a random thought or memory can set me on a path of panic and racing anxiety for hours sometimes. Drugs make it exponentially worse so I don’t do them anymore not even weed or alcohol
@@irishdylan1993 drugs is what triggered mine in the first place, and I've not touched them since (25 years and counting).
I know how u feel I got anxiety 10 years ago on medication but 6 months ago had an anxiety attack which was on and off all day and haven't been back to normal since trying to do mediation and exercise but still have really bad days im so tired of being tired and anxious
Same ..
@@kaciewaite4203 me too. I feel so bad about it
The dizziness, fear, feeling like you’re in a different realm and that you’re either going to pass out or die. The waves of heat coming over you and the tingling fingers, beating heart omg I just have had enough of this. I would rather just be gone than have to experience this any more. I feel so awful for anyone going through this but at the same time, so comforted knowing that it’s not just me.
This all shall pass, think of the people who loves you, your life is worth living. I just had one attack an hour ago, i had my nephew right beside me, since his adorable face just makes me happy, i tried to distract myself from the panic attack and it worked.
same here had enough don't want to be here x t
You're not alone in this... we're all in the same boat
I hope you feel much better 🙏🏼
Same here
Anxiety and panic are a temporary feeling. Just take deep breaths and your body will do the rest. These feelings can’t last forever, it’s impossible. Eventually the happy hormones will take effect and calm you down. Y’all got this!
Your words made me feel confident and better... thank you
Your right thank you for the encouragement :)
Thank you :)
That’s nice man but I have had mine for 4 years off and on now . I’m on medication for it . I’m slowly getting better . But it can last longer than ppl think .
8 months later and I’m crying
My daughter has been experiencing these attacks as well. First she says that she feels like there’s something wrong with her heart, and then it’s as though there’s a ‘cloud inside her head’ and that she’s not breathing nearly enough. If she doesn’t get it under control by then, her body starts to tremble. Sometimes, instead of trembling, she says that she feels like her blood is vibrating. We’ve been to the ER 3 times with her already and every time the results are 💯 % normal- oxygen levels, heart rate, blood pressure etc.
It happened again tonight. We found this video and it calmed her down and saved us from another trip to the hospital.
Our thoughts and prayers for everyone else who has had to go through this. May God be with you
Itd be great if more people could start being respectful of panic attacks. They're real. The amount of times I got mocked for panic attacks in school was so so hard and humiliating.
Yes they are real I've had so many people tell me it's all in my head but the feeling of fear and physical symptoms that go along with it are very real, those people were bullies
I found out today how scary they are. Felt like saying my goodbyes when I caught a bit of breath. I had no reason to have a panic attack other than the fact I couldn't breath!
My panic attacks make me feel like I’m not myself almost outta body scary I can’t get a grip on reality almost
Same!! Edge of insanity almost feels like😩
omg same, it’s scary.. f’d up feeling. 😭
It feels like your soul is out and looking to.your won body
Those are the worst
Sounds like derealization/depersonalization common w panic attacks
I'm afraid of a heart attack. I'm afraid of death from that heart attack. I'm afraid of there will be no one to save me. I'm afraid of leaving my family behind from death.
if you think about Jesus and his love we can be safe and no worry
I have the same fear almost everyday
@@yakove Great comment and true🙏👊!!
I mostly have my panic attacks at night when I’m in bed and I can’t stand it because I can’t stay still when I have anxiety/panic attacks I have to get up and walk around or something because if not my whole body feels funny and I feel like passing out ☹️ it’s so draining because it last for hours 😫
Nina Marie saaame! feeling like that right now
I'm so sorry. If you haven't already, try and meditate and/or breathe deeply before going to bed. Also, maybe rearrange your room and bed so that your mind doesnt associate it with panic anymore.
Same 😭😭😭😭😭I’m having a attack now it’s been like this for hours just got home now In bed and feel like vomitting
I used to struggle with panic attacks but not anymore. The same thing used to happen to me, I would get up almost every night and had that strange feeling in my chest and an intense fear for no reason. I decided to read Bible verses against fear and anxiety and listen to worship songs and the fear would immediately go away. I started praying and fighting fear with strong faith and I don't struggle with panic attacks anymore.
this is me rn
I hope y’all make it out. This anxiety is no joke man. If you’re having trouble in life, I hope you all be blessed man 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you so much. I hope you be blessed too.
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Afraid I will have a heart attack
Afraid I will die
Afraid of the ambulance coming to my rescue
Can relate 😔
i can relate thats me rn so scary
Can realte
You’ve perfectly explained my experience. I literally need to be alone and away from everybody and everything and absolutely DO NOT ASK ME IF IM OK . For some reason that makes it worse
me rightnow :(
What helps me with panic disorder is when I feel the panic attack coming on, in my mind I skip 2 hours ahead and think how good I will feel when Its done, cause I've had about 1000 of them and I know I'm ganna be just fine😊
Have you ever fainted ? That’s what I’m scared of
Just had a panic attack...everything seemed fine and normal; I went to sleep and ten minutes later I woke up feeling all of the symptoms stated in the video. I’ve only had a handful of these and man it is terrifying. Thank you for the informative video.
Same I was just lying down then boom 💥 my panic attack hits me
Me too now
JDez Official, Meditation heals anxiety as it reprogrammes the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes if possible twice a day. You can sit on a chair and do it. Read about the benefits of this meditation on Google. Inhale and exhale slowly and feel your body relax. Negative thoughts will reduce. Shyaaam Sir, Mentor. Make meditation a daily habit.
@@mikewill7611 There is a solution to every problem in life if we desire. Meditation heals anxiety as it reprogrames the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes if possible twice a day. You can sit on a chair or on the ground and do it. Inhale-exhale slowly and feel the relaxation flowing through your mind and body. Negative thoughts will reduce. Do meditation with feeling and passion to enjoy life. Shyaaam Sir-Mentor-Counselor.
@@mikewill7611 Meditation reduces anxiety and panic attacks as it reprogrammes the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes twice a day. You can sit on a chair and do it. Give a slight observation on your incoming -outgoing breath. Read the benefits of the above meditation on Google search. Negative thoughts will reduce. Be determined. Make meditation a daily habit to change your life. Shyaaam Sir, Mentor
I have one or two panic attacks everyday. I don’t understand why, I feel something weird or fluttery in my chest and then boom. We’re off. And then I can’t stop thinking there’s everything wrong with me. And mostly it’s my heart. I hate living like this
Same thing doing with me ..
Yes, I totally understand and get this too
This helped me. I don't have panic attack every day, but when I don it usually helps me. When u have a panic attack try to breathe and when you calm dow a little bit ask yourself a question: Am I in any life danger situation? You are probably not and then you will calm down.
I also have panic attacks everyday it’s so scary it messes with my vision like nothing is right and I’m gunna just die! Have you ever felt this may I ask
@@shanejohnson800 anything can happen when u got panic attack.., bur 99% of that isn't real, it's just in your mind. Try not to think about it to much and it will pass, that's how i managed to control myself a little bit
having chronic panic attacks, it is great to hear someone who is educated on the matter talking about it and how to cope. this video is finally something other than "just breathe" or "it's just your brain, there's nothing to worry about". it's nice that other people are aware that this feels very real to us who suffer
Hey guys, I’m with you, this week I started dealing with HORRIBLE anxiety attacks. I just had the worst one yesterday night. The worst part of it is that when even when I’m not having them, I’m always constantly worried and in fear, like THE WHOLE FREAKING DAY. Not only that but just like you guys, I feel like there is something wrong with my heart, with my brain, breathing, etc... I even feel as if I were actually having the worst physical symptoms. And the worst is that I just moved to a foreign country and I just started learning to speak the language. What’s good is that I checked my health before coming and everything turned fine. These anxiety attacks are just horrible. Please send support, I won’t stop fighting until I get through it!
Wishing you a strength to survive that and get through that feelings ❤️
We will win bro,don’t worry…❤
I am in the exact same boat. Been dealing with them for about a week now. They make me feel like the anxiety will never go away. I also must fight this though. Strength against it is the only option. I want so badly to be my old self. But dealing with new problems is what it means to be human. And after this we will be stronger.
@@tristan2116 ONLY ONE RULE BRO. DONT GIVE UP❤️
I imagine my panic as a giant wolf or monster. As we learn to fight against it by using therapy and/or medication, as well as exercises like breath work and others mentioned in this video, we can shrink the monster/wolf down over time. Eventually we will have mastery of the fear, and it will be like a small puppy who has occasional temper tantrums. Visualize your fear during a panic attack, and imagine, as you do your breath work or other exercises, that you are shrinking the fear (wolf/monster) down into a simple puppy.
My worst anxiety symptoms..
- Depersonalization
- Feelings of impending doom
- Heart twitches, Palpitations
- Heaviness in chest
- Tunnel vision
- Getting scared of the smallest bodily sensations
I always think if i lay on my left it'll trigger a heart palpitation or i'll crush my heart. I always think i have heart, liver or lung disease :(((((((
Anxiety unlocks so much different levels and having to unlink triggers and rewire our brain, it sucks.
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Omg i have the exact same thing happening to me now. I always think my heart is going to stop beating and I have to move and run so it doesn’t stop. I feel like I’m getting crazy
Me too they are scary but glad to hear we share some similar symptoms and it gives some relief im not the only one and that we will be fine!
Me too!! Currently in the ER now
@@awsomekrys just take b12+magnesium shot for 2 months once a week you will be fine
Crazy how reading the comments and seeing others feel almost exact similar f’d up symptoms from their anxiety as me helps so much. My heart races, get clammy, feels like I’m bout to die but it just never comes but still feels like it’s bout to happen
Me too
here's a story of my journey with panic attacks, I had a really bad panic attack where I convinced myself that I was dying and my heart was going to stop, my hands started getting pins and needles and then all of a sudden my kidneys felt the same thing and my upper body and then my whole body went tingly and sort of numb, and my neck was so tense that it felt like a magnet was pulling me into the seat, I was in the car and my dad was driving, I was supposed to go to my friends house, now we were rushing to the hospital. We got to the hospital and what helped me calm down was talking, I called my friend, I started trying to move my arms and find a sense of comfort in what I was feeling even though I was completely uncomfortable everywhere, I talked about all of my concerns with the doctor there, and I found comfort in the fact he was certain that I wasn't having heart issues or anything and it was a panic attack. after the panic attack happened for the first time it was a bit of a journey to overcome it, I kept getting anxiety where I couldn't stop shaking whenever I would experience something that felt similar, or thinking about what happened, I didn't want to stop living my life though, so I kept going places I would normally go, like work, travel on the bus 3 hours to the city most of my friends live at on weekends, at first everything felt scary, a lot of "what if's" would rush through my mind, I became scared of going on the bus in fear of a panic attack, and I did have a panic attack on the bus where I couldn't stop shaking, but it wasn't at the same level as the first one I had and I was able to get through it, I tried thinking of things that comforted me, like the calm vibrations of the bus on the highway, watching movies didn't work this time, I don't remember listening to music, but what helped me was knowing that i was on the right track to home and that this was the perfect place for it to happen because its warm and I have a seat I had an hour left on the bus to sit with those feelings and get rid of them, so I kept exposing myself to the bus and everything, and it came to the point where I didn't feel anxious at all to do these tasks I was originally afraid of, but what really ended up helping me the most was going to the gym because I had developed a fear of my heart beating fast, and the gym desensitized me from that sensation, so I am a strong believer in desensitizing yourself definitely try it if your struggling, grounding techniques help too, whenever I feel panic adrenaline now, I count down from five and think about something positive and it never escalates to more than that, but yeah overall it feels like im overcoming this, it happened 3 months ago and the past month ive been doing great so don't give up you will be fine, and remember to observe the world like when you were a toddler whenever you start to feel anxious, and back when panic thoughts and anxiety never existed and you were exited about everything.
anyone else dont want to exercise tho and move to fast while having high anxiety because it feels like you will die or the exercise makes it even harder to breathe???
@Linuxx There are many components to treating panic attacks at home. One plan I discovered that successfully combines these is the Trevs panic fixer (google it if you're interested) definately the best blueprint that I've seen. look at the extraordinary information .
It’s talking/laughing for me. It’s like I feel like I can’t breathe and doing that will take me over the edge and make me pass out.
marianella ramirez does it work? I e has anxiety since late 2007 but lately been having it a lot more lately having trouble sleeping lately too which doesn’t help either which I know make it worse, doc said that too but the one key is to remind yourself you’re not going to die even though it feels like it. I’ve been in a lot these past 6 months cause of fear of corona, most of my friends has it got over it, my families older so that’s a fear I don’t want to get them sick. Been off and on for years first couple were the worst getting full blown every day until I got zanax which I rarely take because I don’t want to be dependent on. I m on metoprolol which is a heart beat makes your heart beat a little slower, it helps a little but vs a bad attack nothing helps. Zanax calms the body but other night took like 4 hours for my heart to slow down. Other days I feel anxious or have small bouts of faster heart beat then slower then fast etc until I feel super sleepy and sometimes even then ever lay down and you feel tired yet your heart is tense?
Only thing that remotely helps besides sometimes Xanax but talking to my best friend but he has a little girl, he’s patient but I feel bad bothering him even though he says I can always call and if he can’t pick up he calls back ASAP. He tells me he loses sleep sometimes like yesterday he got like two hours sleep due to his daughter waking him up but he goes to work sanitation’s a stressful job he gets palpitations sometimes lifting heavy pails, he’s fine. So he tells and reassures me it’ll be fine, you won’t die you’ve beaten anxiety attacks before, you’ll do it again. He’s really helpful, sometimes I get palpitations so it’s scary. I was also born with a heart defect Atrial septal defect hold in the heart but it’s nearly closed up, it’s so tiny I just get Ecos done every few years just to keep an eye on it for safe measure but all my past docs cardiologist or regular said anxiety has nothing to do with that and it’s so small I can live a whole life with it.
But always in the back of my mind oh could it be that, I worry about the future and such. Figured if I talk to other people like you guys who’ve dealt with it because I’ve noticed people who don’t have anxiety don’t get it as well as those who’ve gone thru it. I’ll try anything, I was also on Prozac for years but weaned myself off it months ago. Maybe I should go back on it, I just didn’t want to be dependent on that messing my brain chemistry forever know what I mean when I can do it myself, but this year that’s been very difficult with everything going on but my main worry is the virus. Cause hadn’t had a bad attack in years since March and then few days ago where it took me 4 hours to calm my heart down. Any help or advice is welcome and I hope everyone else here is ok and able to conquer it because right now of late I feel like it’s beating me.😔
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Thank you so very much, my friend. You have no idea how these help us. And you're doing it for free. Wish more people are like you.
@movie lo mejor how are u now?
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interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for how to cure panic attacks at home try Loctavan Amazing Simple Stress Strategy (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.
Yeah
Then tell me it
*don't know if it's a panic attack or my 150th time dying* 😅😭
😂
For real
Thank you for this comment 😂 I try to say this same thing to myself every time I have a panic attack... (every morning) 😒🤦🏼♀️
Really scary
Ok this one made me laugh like crazy in the middle of my attack 😂 thank you for this
it feels like I've been having a on a off panic attack for 2 days straight.
its beacause your worrying about having more it used to happen for ages with me but i get them now and then no
''You can't outthink a panic attack.'' So true!
My friend is a doctor he taught me that when having a panic simply hold your breath and breathe deep and slow. It's a problem with too much oxygen in the body so if having a panic attack CONTROL your breathing. It feels like you might die but if you breathe deep and slow it's beneficial
Thank you so much. I’ve been suffering from anxiety attacks/ panic disorders for about 3 months now and it’s been really hard. No one really understands what I’m going through but you made things so much clear.
Are you feeling any better?
Same here God bless💥💥💕💕
Yea once you realize no matter how much you stress nothing ever really happens helps take the power out of it
Hi! I recommend you watch videos of psychologist izzet güllü on youtube. Thousands of people cured their panic, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders by only watching his videos. He wrote a book too “you are not sick” . You can search as “healing- izzet güllü” on youtube. I hope it will help you. And sorry for my bad english, though. 😅
I completely understand what you’re going through. You’re not alone.
Thank you for bringing this content to the world!
Been struggling for nearly a year now. Ever since my dad got poorly it's been pretty daily where ill convince myself I'm going to die. I've done that much research about heart attacks and strokes that the left side of my body goes numb. That's how powerful the brain is. It's truly terrifying and I just want it to be over. We've just all got to keep on going for the people around us and videos like this really do help. We've got each other keep going guys love you.
I have the same exact fears, it’s almost a daily occurrence now, my left arm will just feel totally numb and now I know that it’s just my brain, it doesn’t stop it from going numb but I try to ignore it because I know if I panic, I’ll just end up in the ER and after hours of waiting they’ll just come back and tell me it was panic
@@briannakenealy3766 yup I've had ambulance out a couple of times now. So difficult and scary. Hope you feel better soon
Ahh literally wrote my own story. Fk the day each of us opened any internet research about possible heart attacks. Checking out my pulse every few minutes for almost a year..Fingers crossed you feel better buddy!
@@IMOMENTOI Thank you❤️
Everybody! You're not alone. Lets look at it in a positive way. There's people out there with deadly disease. We have the solution. I had panic disorder and it was horrible. Without medication im here smiling and living life. Especially since a panic attack will not take your beautiful life away.
How did you overcome your panic disorder ?
JMorales927 Stand up everyday with a smile. Continue do to the things you like doing. I use to feel a horrible chest pressure and I use to feel pins and needles near my heart. The symptoms stopped me from being myself. I lost my job left school, terrorized of death. But one day stood up faced my fears. And even though I felt "sick" I ignored the symptoms. When you begin having a panic attack please breath in through your nose slowly then out your mouth. Slowly it'll go away. Then you'll realize it does no harm. No danger. Bad things don't last forever. I promise 🙏🏻
It’s comforting to know I’m not the only one who suffers from depression anxiety and panic attacks. It’s so exhausting and tiring and it’s good to know there are people who understand what you’re going through. I hope we all get better soon ❤
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Ive never had mental health issues in my life until a couple days ago (had a real bad reaction to an edible) and ive felt so alone until now it’s assuring knowing im not the only one
@@rc9145You’re not alone.. Edibles caused mine also.. I pray we get through it 🙏
@@rc9145hello, how are you doing now?
Have you ever explored psychotherapy?
You need not be alone
You said it perfectly, I hope we all get better soon
When I have them I’m afraid my heart will stop, throat will close , stop breathing die etc
Like you under water
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same feeling :(((
Ua re still alive
Any update??
Watching this and reading these comments is so helpful. I struggle with panic attacks and anxiety quite often. Thanks for the video and anyone who reads this comment has my sympathy and I hope you find peace in knowing others struggle too and we can all beat it.
You described perfectly what I felt, I experienced 2 panic attacks this month never had them before and I want to thank you for the típs I will practice them.
Jess, You need to take some action. Meditation heals anxiety and panic attacks as it reprogrammes the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes twice a day. You can sit on a chair and do it. Give a slight observation on your incoming -outgoing breath. Read the benefits of the above meditation on Google search. Negative thoughts will reduce. Feel relaxation going through your body and mind. Make meditation a daily habit to change your life. Shyaaam Sir, Mentor
@Light4you I am not afraid of death but suffering and pain. That is why I have been in the ER 5 times this year alone and had on right now. The only thing that kept me home was the fact that they always take blood and money. And after several hours later they tell me I am all right, which I am clearly not, they should have psychological help at the ER.
@@edithdlp8045 exactly they don’t care and it’s scary asf
@@edithdlp8045 uy hi I
If people have difficulty breathing I recommend a fan, idk if it’s a physiological thing but it helps me
How to use this
That helps me too
I breathe with my ac in the car
I just had a panic attack for the first time ever while I was on a long car ride a bit ago. I headed home but was super thankful for my friend who has been through this. I called him and he helped calm me down and reassured me that I wasn’t dying because I felt like I was. He started describing symptoms that I was feeling (numbness in the hands/feet/face which scared me the most and a lot of others)I finally made it home and now I feel a lot better and the numbness is almost completely gone. I never thought I’d go through this. It is a really scary feeling. This video is really informative and I appreciate it a lot. So thank you. Thank you more than you know.
Proz, You need to take some action. Meditation heals anxiety and panic attacks as it reprogrammes the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes twice a day. You can sit on a chair and do it. Observe your incoming -outgoing breath. Read the benefits of the above meditation on Google search. Negative thoughts will reduce. Feel relaxation going through your body and mind. Make meditation a daily habit to change your life. Shyaaam Sir, Mentor
Feel not alone having this I feel better just when read comments
And yet i am stressed while i read the comments
My anxiety is usually worsen by loud noises & living in the city makes it really difficult. I become extremely annoyed & feel like I'm going to go insane if I don't have peace. Doing things repeatively (tapping my hands against something) helps me feel somewhat distracted. Incredibly helpful video though! Thank you, dr!
Having lived in NYC for almost 10 years I totally get it. NYC felt like a constant assault on my senses and staying vigilant when I was outside just seemed like a necessary way to be in the city. I wonder if other distraction skills might help? You might want to look up the DBT “distracts with accept” skill and see if that could help.
Evelyn, You need to take some action. Accept some noise as a apart of life. Meditation heals anxiety and panic attacks as it reprogrammes the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes twice a day. You can sit on a chair and do it. Observe your incoming -outgoing breath. Read the benefits of the above meditation on Google search. Negative thoughts will reduce. Feel relaxation going through your body and mind. Make meditation a daily habit to change your life. Shyaaam Sir, Mentor
Even i have this sound anxiety..i cannot bear the noise of my neighbours cabin slamming or wardrobe slamming..i get anxious with those slamming sounds..pls help
I’m a server with social anxiety, social situations are VERY daunting for me. I try to forget the times I left parties or events in uncontrollable tears, or hiding in the bathroom at family gatherings from people I use to be so close to. Serving has taught me how to talk even with weight of anxiety on my shoulders. Something surprisingly helpful! I learned I can still socialize normally with my heart beating out of my chest, instead I turn it into excitement. The good thing is it allows you to put yourself in more uncomfortable situations which in turn will lower your anxiety over time.
I am having panic attacks post breakup and post moms Covid situation, it’s just been horrible for a while now. I wake up with the fear that somethings gonna end somethings gonna get out of hand. I will lose everything. I won’t pass my exams and the list goes endless. I hope I get over this soon. Inshallah it will pass by stay strong y’all
Had one last night for the first time. The lasting anxiety it’s left me won’t go away. It’s kind of left me in this depressed state. I know it’s temporary but it was one of the worst experiences ive ever had. Completely lost control over my emotions and this dread washed over me so suddenly. I’m sure I’m just describing what everyone else feels but typing this out helps me rationalize it. Me thinking about myself losing control and freaking out only worsened the feeling as well. I was scared I was going to hurt myself or others in the future and knowing I am capable of that was terrifying. I’m never usually like this, I never really get scared when I think of those things but last night in particular made me lose it. I know this will pass but I truly empathize with people who suffer from these.
Thank you so much for these videos. I have debilitating panic attacks and anxiety. I almost always vomit during a panic attack and keep vomiting all night long until about 5 AM. My panic attacks usually happen at night when I'm trying to go to sleep. My biggest fear is vomiting!!!
My biggest fear is also vomiting and nausea almost always occurs whenever I have a panic attack so it only makes it much much worse. I hope you’re doing better, you’re not alone :) if you’ve arrived on some miracle solution or way to deal with the phobia let me know!
Pls..take some melatonin so u will be relaxed ..and ...
keep on sleeping ..Panic is all in ir mind fight it by PRAISING GOD ..U ARE HERE BY PURPOSE .I AM EXPERIENCI G PANIC ATTACKS TOO ..BUT
.I COMBAT IT WITH GOD'S SPIRIT AND PRAYERS
From the bottom of my heart I love you man. I just had my first panic attack days ago and haven't stopped since. U make me feel calmer although they don't stop. I love u man thank-you. May god be with u my brother
It means a lot to me that this video helped you in some way. Thank you for your kind comment!
Wow, thanks a lot, seriously I honestly thought I was dying, and when I tell my family about it they just say I'm fine and there is nothing wrong with me so this is the only place I can go so I thank you and everybody in the comment section for making me feel much happier :)
You are definitely not living in this feeling alone! I’m sorry you don’t have that support at home but here we all understand how you feel. I hope you, myself and everyone in the comment section beat this anxiety and panic.
Panic attacks PARALYZE me with fear---of dying by heart attack, suffocating, et.al.It's been an exercise in calming down. Now, I'll MOVE!!! Thank you.
I know this is a bit excessive, but When I am starting to have a panic attack I will have who ever is with me to take to me the emergency room. By the time I get there the attack is subsiding, I end up going home. The idea that I am going somewhere that can help me makes me feel like I will be safe soon.
I always check to see whats the quickest route to an hospital or pharmacy...just in case 🫣
When he said used a drug and had a bad experience with it. That is what has triggered anxiety for me. Never had anxiety quite like this until I stopped smoking weed after a really really bad experience.
I feel you on that
same here
@@tiko4426 glad to know I'm not the only one
@@roccogeisz5694 glad to know I'm not alone ahah
i even stopped smoking ciggarette and drinking alcohol , it was getting me more anxious :))
This as been my situation i hope society is educated about it so that they can stop have myths like "he or she is over reacting"
I was having really bad panic attacks out of nowhere. The thing that helped me the most was to just stop caring about them. Yes, they are uncomfortable but they can’t kill you. You won’t go crazy and it will pass. Just say Bring It On to your fear of panic attacks and trust me it will stop scaring you and you will get rid of them. Facing fear is the only way. Don’t run. Don’t avoid. I am grateful to this channel as well as therapy in a nutshell channel.
If you feel what i feel when you panic you may yearn for love. I’m probably just as desperate for comfort and love as you. Therefore, I love you. I’m happy you exist because I’m happy there are so many people in this world i can share my experience with. Thank you for being here and reading this. I’m very thankful for you. Much love, please take good care of yourself everybody
I feel so much empathy for those experiencing this, especially at this time with so much uncertainty with this pandemic. I suffered a period of intense anxiety and panic attacks and then I discovered gentle slow flow yoga which transformed my life and gave me the coping skills I needed. 🙏
I go through stages in my life when i become under lots of stress, and Ill just completely freak out for months, even years before. Where the panic attacks start to feel so helpless that I think ill never live a normal life again. Want to die because of the discomfort multiple times a day ect. It is ALWAYS me that pulls myself out. This guy is absolutely right! Its all about proving to yourself that your in control, and that what you fear is not valid. I promise you all, your not alone. It DOES get better. There IS hope. You are NOT stuck like this forever. One of my favorite quotes from a movie ever, came from the move Pets 2, when the older dog tells the smaller dog, "the first step to not being afraid is acting like your not afraid".
What is ur present position
Lavender oil really helps me calm down immediately…breathing technique - 4 inhale , 7 hold and 8 exhale… brushing my teeth, Zumba, Yoga and just reminding myself to snap out
I’m on an extremely high dosage (7mg) of clonazepam because of my serious panic attacks (been hospitalized thinking I’m having a heart attack, nothing wrong with me). Thank you for making this. I want to move on from medication and living life naturally again. It is nice to see I’m not the only one with anxiety and panic attacks. Thank you for making this
Does the medication help you ?
Wow 7 of them, thats alot! I only have them after sleep aid kicks in. Lose lose situation if you have to wake up at 3:30 am-4 am.
My favorite coping mechanism is drawing, watching funny movies, watching my favorite show, sleeping, meditating, and playing volleyball. I love doing these things because either they get me active, or they make me put my focus and attention on them. Like drawing, for example, helps my put hard work and keeps my attention span in it so I don’t have to waste my day worrying about if I’m sick or whats going to happen in the future.
When I feel a panic/anxiety attack coming on, I usually go drink a couple cups of ice cold water and at times, I have to get my body temperature down. I may jump in a cold shower or dip in the pool. Once its comed down a little, I start doing stretch and breathing exercises.
This video was more informative than my 6 visits with a CBT
i get every single one of these symptoms - it has led me to the ER multiple times especially for the chest pain/heart palpitations that last days😞 unsure whether it’s actually panic attacks since it lasts so long
I use to get body tremors for 24 hour periods before. Was crazy.
How you doing today?
Last was lasted ten hours for me
has it stopped? if so how did you do it ?
Same. It's all the symptoms that are so scary. It's okay, it happens with a lot of us who have panic attacks. I really hope no one goes through this disease, and everyone who has gone through it- remain strong just like you are, you will get through it one day.
@@qt_bailey7861 I have been getting panic attacks out of no where and it's scary asf but I try to remain calm, I take cbd and then listen neil degrasse tyson or some sort of podcast that intrigues me so I can take my mind off my breathing.
Cbd really helps me
My fear is that my heart stops beating. I don’t know why I have this fear suddenly, but since the first panic attack I’m not the same anymore since 2 months. 😢
It's really hard. But eventually you'll recover control of your life
I feel tightness in my chest and throat, feels like I'm dying, get chills, nausea, and shortness of breathe/hyperventilation. Only specific events trigger my panic attacks.
Same
Same here
Me too even right now
I've been suffering from panic disorder for about 13 years. I'm hoping one day I will be free from this turmoil. I'd love to know what life is like without daily derealization, nervousness, avoidance and fear of dying.
Have you tried taking medication? I heard medication helps a lot with derealization
So great! I am a Columbia alum (high five!) Nurse practitioner working in Neuro and as an RN in psych. I've had panic attacks for 18 years! The more nagging parts are the agoraphobia and anticipatory anxiety! These are GREAT descriptions, coping, grounding...I especially like the explanation of "safety behaviors" versus coping. Agree that the difference can be gray at times! Excellent! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your experience and your feedback!
Let me tell you about scared. Your heart is beating so hard I can feel it through your hands. There’s so much blood and oxygen pumping through your brain it’s like rocket fuel. Right now you could run faster and you can fight harder. You can jump higher than ever in your life and you are so alert it’s like you can slow down time. What’s wrong with scared? Scared is a superpower! Your superpower! There is danger in this room. And guess what? It’s you.
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@@rosesecop8727 hey yeah i know great video clip indeed but I guess you're mixing up between me and the real owner of the channel I think 🤔. But i will most certainly check the formula you talked about it, it seems great.
It’s when it comes out of the blue and catches you. I find the constant negative thoughts build up over weeks, as you’re piling up the “what ifs” then it hits you like a hammer!
Shaking, feeling strange, then the overwhelming feeling and boom!
I don't know really what i should say to u mr ali , today it's my day i guess because for long time i didn't find solution for myself and always think that I'm not normal person but now I'm really happy, and god really loves me ❤
He's into star trek? My guy...
Was having a big one, was about to go to the ER. Yeah, been there, done that, and paid for it, literally.
Just listening to him talk brought me out of it. Thank you, and to all of you in the rough, I'm sending you a hug.
Watch out though, it's a big one! 🤗
Anxiety attacks are quite frightening. Makes me feel abandoned and alone in the whole world. But I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We shall overcome it
I have listen to hundreds of videos over 20 years about anxiety. You explain it so clearly and indept. Thank you
I suffer severe panic/anxiety attacks. What I do is try to think about stopping the negative thoughts, watching something on my phone, pacing and walking around as well as deep breathing. But, because it’s more chemical I wait for it to end. Sometimes it ends or it lasts long. I think it is more like akethesia where I can’t stand still. So, I need to talk to my psychiatrist. Also, I am on Aminophyllin and Medrol which is causing this. I also exercise to help.
My favorite grounding/coping skill is folding origami, helps take my mind off my worry and focus on the present moment.
Love that!
I do this with my receipt after everyone pays, definitely helps but I think it'd be better to let the social anxiety attacks surface
Took me about 5 months, but I learned to get rid of Panic Attacks. I still feel some symptoms, but I can shut it down at will. Now I've been Panic attack free for almost 4 months. What I did? And this was my method, but I let everything out. I didn't try to stop the feeling, I let it attack me all at once and it was scary, but the end result for me realizing that I'm still here, made me realize I'm fine. I know some of y'all feel that you're about to have a heart attack, I still feel that everyday and nothing has happened to me, I simply ignore it.
Recently had an onset of insomnia/anxiety- after not experiencing it for years. It's very comforting to see resources like this 😊.
4 of those symptoms? Man, I've had ALL of them!
Oh, yes! Panic attack can be really scary and unpleasant. Good thing that they are usually not dangerous and can be dealt with! Thanks for this video!
These comments make my eyes water of happiness. Support goes a long way:) we got this
My fav cooping skill is to sit and observe people in a public place while listening to calm indie music. In case I can’t do that I find really relaxing to admire anything, a piece of art ect and reflect about it, it just takes me out of the present moment.
What I love about that is it’s not about escaping but rather focusing!
Wow I'll try that.....I usually have attacks at night tho.
Thank God I found this video. I recently experienced panic attack. I thought I'm dying. I felt worried I might be having depression. By watching this, I somehow feel it's perfectly normal. Thank you!
i had a bad panic attack from thc and i was scared as hell to smoke but i kept smoking and triggering panic attacks until they got less severe bcuz i was scared my heart was beating too fast but i realize now its the thc making me more aware of my body and its completely normal and that works most of the time. Im now doing other things to accelerate my heart rate to kinda stimulate that feeling so im working out and being ok with my body.
Rah Rah, You need to take some action. Meditation heals anxiety and panic attacks as it reprogrammes the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes twice a day. You can sit on a chair and do it. Observe your incoming -outgoing breath. Read the benefits of the above meditation on Google search. Negative thoughts will reduce. Feel relaxation going through your body and mind. Make meditation a daily habit to change your life. Shyaaam Sir, Mentor
This is the first time I’ve ever heard anybody specifically describe how I feel thank you.
Bro I'm doing these exercises everyday thank you.
P.s. my anxiety made me ponder and edit this comment.
This is probably the best video I have seen for panic attacks. Thank you. Mine occur on planes. Not a fear of crashing, but a fear of being trapped and not being able to get out.
You're the man now, Dogg.
Loved the intro.
Thanks buddy! I'm still going to refine it a bit to make it a little shorter but I thought it was important to introduce myself since most of my views come from people searching for this content and don't know me.
Found this video in the middle of a particularly bad panic attack that I couldn't calm using my normal techniques. I had never thought of movement/exercise to help calm an attack as normally my panic attacks make me feel sick and my go to in that situation is to be as still as possible; even just moving my foot really helped to de-escalate the situation!
Stumbling across this video was the best thing, thank you
I looooove this video!
I’ve always had panic attacks since I was 13 (12 years relationship with panic & anxiety haha) but my usual trigger/fear was afraid of vomiting, fainting or having a heart attack. I managed to work on those somehow, I had no attacks for a couple of years, I was able to go back to using public transportation.
Then I moved to London and I met someone who has epilepsy and experienced his seizures on a daily basis (he was a regular customer at the shop where I worked).
Since then my panic attacks came back and now my biggest fear is having a seizure. Sometimes my body starts to shake out of nowhere, my mind is being “loud” and I have even crumps in my body parts and the rest is followed by the classic panic symptoms. I’m gonna try your advices and I really hope it will work, because I’m feeling extra miserable like this.
Thank you for being such an amazing person and sharing your knowledge for completely free for us on TH-cam!❤️
Andrea, You need to take some action. Meditation heals anxiety and panic attacks as it reprogrammes the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes twice a day. You can sit on a chair and do it. Observe your incoming -outgoing breath. Read the benefits of the above meditation on Google search. Negative thoughts will reduce. Feel relaxation going through your body and mind. Make meditation a daily habit to change your life. Shyaaam Sir, Mentor
@@shyaaammeneen63 thank you very much for your response! I’ll have a look on the technique you’ve suggested.
Thank you again. 🙏
Hi Andie I have a very similar fear/phobia as you. Do you have any tips for support? X
Holy crap... I have a fear or throw up and fainting and epilepsy I’m so unbelievably relieved from your comment:( we got this
@@kaiajackson5584 it’s always good to see other people struggling from the same things, isn’t it? :) we’re definitely not alone in this, I meet more and more people with the same fear. We’ve got this ❤️
This video helped me a lot!! I’m 4 weeks into having panic attacks. They started the day a friend of mine died, Feb 5. I’m on BP meds that sometimes make me feel numb or dizzy. Suddenly those feelings have become triggers for panic attacks where I feel like I’m dying. They happen at work, at home, with friends, and at church. This made me feel like I have company in this. In fact, I was having an attack when I watched it and it disappeared as I did 5-4-3-2-1. THANK YOU!
To cope, I ask friends on facebook to send me pictures of their pets. I usually get multiple responses in minutes and it makes me smile and takes my mind off of my panic attack. i also recognize that people love sharing photos of their pets so I don't feel like a burden when I ask.
Also because there arent enough coping mechanisms written down here is something that somewhat helps me:
Hugging something to my front like a backpack or a really big pillow calms me down somewhat even if the anxiety loop won't break
I use to get them when I was 14 years old and 18 years later they all of a sudden came back and it’s so bad. I’m so scared. I start freaking out that I’m gonna lose control and hurt myself or something. My whole body gets chills. It’s crazy asf 😭
Stephaine, You need to take some action. Meditation heals anxiety and panic attacks as it reprogrammes the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes twice a day. You can sit on a chair and do it. Observe your incoming -outgoing breath. Read the benefits of the above meditation on Google search. Negative thoughts will reduce. Feel relaxation going through your body and mind. Make meditation a daily habit to change your life. Shyaaam Sir, Mentor
@@shyaaammeneen63 I’m just seeing this ❤️ thank you so so much! I been having such a hard time. My thoughts go spiraling and my anxiety is at an all time high. I cry so much. I’ve never felt like this. Not even when I was a teenager. This is so new to me and I don’t even know where to begin. I’m definitely gonna google the benefits of that breathing technique. I am willing to try anything to heal.
@@BeautifulSoul819 Meditation is practiced all around the world especially during the pandemic but a strong determination is needed to change your life. Read the benefits of alternate nostril breathing on Google search. After doing it for 5-10 minutes do not get up --continue sitting without moving for around 5 minutes or more --be still and observe the inhalation and exhalation of breath. Sitting in one place without moving itself is life-transforming. Anyway you will lose nothing but gain something. It may take a few days or immediatly but do not stop. Best wishes. Shyaam Sir-Life counselor.
@@BeautifulSoul819 I also suggest to keep yourself active--God does not like self-pity. Develop your mental muscles. When you go for a stroll walk with your head held high.
@@shyaaammeneen63 the universe sent you at the perfect time, thank you so much. I can’t tell you how much I need this. You gave me so much hope. You’re right determination is needed and that’s what I been lacking. I wish I could hug you right now for this.
This guy seems sincere and genuine and a good guy just trying to help others in desperate need. Panic attacks are rough, but I know they are overcomable but sometimes life just gets overwhelming and it can take over again out of knowhere.
I one time had a panic attack so bad I kid you not my whole body literally went numb and my chest felt like an elephant was laying on it. Talk about freaking me out!
My heart truly goes out for all of you. Seeing some of you in the comments who have attacks daily :(. I've only had one attack and I thought I had it bad. You're not alone and we can get through this
Struggled with anxiety attacks since my twins were born. My favorite coping skill is sour hard candy. It helps gives my body something to focus on at the beginning of an attack
I like this one a lot!
I have anxiety all the time and my little panic attacks. It has gotten worse over the years. I remember them in my childhood but didn't know what they were at the time. They have gotten worse lately due to build up of stress, watching shows I know I shouldn't like true crime, even heartfelt ones where missing cases are solved later. The best advice I have for preventing them is try to lower your stress, don't smoke or smoke a little, don't drink or drink very little, you do meditation or listen to calming music, and don't watch shows and news that will trigger anxiety. Prevention is a big part of it. I had one last night and honestly it was so bad, and I didn't feel I was worrying about anything right before it happened. Lack of sleep is another huge one for me it was just before I wanted to fall asleep but then couldn't. I haven't had a full-blown attack like that in a long time. Call someone or talk to someone if this happens just hearing someone else's voice can really also help.
I remember my first panic attack over 6 years ago, it happened out of nowhere I was just ready get out of my car, and bam I felt scared for no reason, then my life changed since then