Said no one ever with real issues. Try having a severe physical disease. THEN you will experience what helpless really means. When alþ you can think of is survive you dont even have time to worry about how you feel. Its irrelevent.
@@ThornyRoseV I have had both mental and physical issues and I have also seen it in my family and both are horrible so don't try to bring down what people with mental issues feel
The worst part for me is that I clench my teeth too hard. I got into the habit of grabbing a blanket, towel, or clothes to bite when I feel one coming on, but that only hurts more, so I'm never sure what to do.
I have just experience a Panic attacks that has left me wasted, it has stayed for 20 minutes that gave me heart palpitations and very bad lightheaded, dizziness and confusion followed by overwhelming FEAR
In bed, 30mins in, slowly falling to a calm sleep of rest.. BAM, eyes wide awake, hearts racing, chest is tight, sweating, breathing is hard, I am dying. Stand up, rush to another room... Talk to myself, you did that before you're ok calm down.... Slowly relax.... It's 3am, I'm tired, i wish I was sleeping like everybody else.
same thing for me, no matter what way I position myself just have that bad urge to jump from the bed and wonder the hallways a bit then calm down and repeat only a few hours later.
I had a panic attack today & I felt like I was going to die . I had to call the ambulance . These are no joke! Praying for everyone that has experienced this ! GOD bless you guys ❤️
I was hospitalized for an attack as well... I felt like I couldn't catch my breath, heart beating so dam fast, freaking out, and I believed I was going to die... I thought of my parents coming home and finding me dead and that's when I said I'm not going to go out like this and I called an ambulance. I was convinced my throat was closing and i kept telling the nurse, she did nothing...I was released a couple hours later...
Mee too ..i got half panic attack today..i bear it to pass out and so scary..sweating all over the body..but still i bear it then it goes away..soo scary..i thought i had heart attack 😣😣😣
As a person who suffered many years of panic attacks, in the end, the only cure is you. Trust yourself, forgive yourself, be kind to yourself, give yourself the time and space you need. You will get better, trust me.
Raindrop, Positive attitude is good but practicals are needed. If physical health is affected visit a psychologist. To feel better reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. When taking a walk, at office, in school, when reading, before sleep etc observe your breath sensations. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes and prayers. Senior Counsellor.
I would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to all who have responded to me and given suggestions. It is sincerely appreciated!!! Wishing all of you the best!!! Ginny
The worst feeling to me is the beat of my heart going so hard and fast. It’s like your suffering a heart attack… and that generates you a constantly obssesion with the beat of your heart at every moment…
At a constant I am checking my pulse on my neck, horrible feeling sometimes feel like I can’t feel it or am not going to feel it beating which makes me feel like I’m so terrified. Keep going guys you’ll get through this i know im going to can’t let this control me anymore!
As a kid I was always under the impression that people that had to leave the room due to anxiety and panic attacks were just 'Weak willed' or overreacting, now that I've experienced such symptoms, I would never wish this kind of thing on anybody. It legitimately feels like you're dying when in the throes of an attack.
J Girl that makes perfect sense. I have extremely bad panic attacks, and although I’d hate for someone else to experience it, i just want them to understand we can’t control it and how the symptoms are not just an over exaggeration.
I know, I did too. When I was 12 I had my first panic attack on a road trip out of nowhere, and i felt so scared I threw up three times. I’ve had them ever since, but you know kids, they make fun of anything they can, so if I ever had to miss class or exit the room for a while, they would ridicule me when I came back, so I tried to brush them aside and pretend like I was fine. I didn’t really have an understanding of them, and the first time it happened with my parents in the car, they didn’t think anything was wrong and thought it was triggered by hypoglycemia, so I thought it was just something that “happened”, kind of like catching a cold. I just want more people to understand.
When I was younger I stumbled across a lot of useful online resources that helped me understand things like panic attacks, but if I hadn't known, I'd probably have a lot of assumptions about it too
I'm really sorry for you guys, but this really helps me to keep going, knowing that others suffer the same terrible disorder. Good luck to you all. God bless.
Panic attacks are really tough to deal with, and people who experience them should be aware of how much strength it actually takes to get through it. Mental health issues should never be mistaken for weakness, in fact, it is an experience that only undeniably strong people can go through. Whoever is reading this, if you are experiencing panic attacks, try to invest yourself as much as you can into understanding the physiological, scientific side of it. It is incredibly important since by understanding it, you are taking away the power it has over you! I wish you all the best, and keep going! You are incredibly strong!
I also don’t know why this is making me tear up but thank you. I’ve been learning how to cope with my anxiety for over a year now and forget that I’ve grown so much more resilient.
When you have a panic attack, I feel like the best way to calm it is to have someone who hugs you strongly in his arms until it’s gone. You desperately need the reassurance that everything is alright and that there’s nothing to be scared of.
I totally agree with you that a hug can give so much comfort in many situations, but during a panic attack my body already feels like a corset that is squashing my lungs and brain and being touched (even a hand on my shoulder) makes it feel so much worse.
I wish that where true with me. I'm total opposite. I've had people just put there hand on my back and I feel it makes my panic attack worse! Idk why but when I'm panicking I want to be left alone!
It’s hard when your having a panic attack and people tell u to just relax and look annoyed .If only they knew what it actually feels like ,to all those who have gone through it Ik its not easy and can be a scary thing ❤️
I have a few close friends who are struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, and as someone who never went through one im really trying to understand how it feels. I trying to be as much supportive as i can and actually be there for them, but honestly? When the time comes i dont really know what to do. Can you please help me? As someone who experienced panic attacks, what would comfort you, or just something that you wish someone would have done? Thanks in advance
@@edendvor it depends on the person. I feel better if I can hold someone's hand while other people will feel better if you just talk to them and reassure them that they re alright. Since not everyone that experiences a panic attack is ok with touching, I think it s better if you just talk to them a little, tell them that it will pass and they are going to be ok. Honestly, the fact that you re there, with them, it might just be enough because a panic attack is worse when you re alone.
My last big panic attack was like that at work my boss comes in and tells me oh just calm down and get over it... Mind you my boss is also a Registered Nurse like me and if any of the staff had said that to one of our residents we would have had strips torn off us
From my experience of panic attacks, I can tell you that they are on a spectrum. Usually, my triggers are thinking about anything that could mean the loss of my life, or a rush to the hospital. Chest pains, seeing a new spot on my skin, thinking that my headache is something much worse. Depending on how anxious I get, my panic attacks range from my legs uncontrollably quivering to my vision going dark. I’m still battling my demons, But I really hope that one day all of us who go through this come out the other end.
For me I start creating different scenarios where I'm in a vulnerable spot or being humiliated by people. I had my first panic attack during an online class when they asked me something I should've known and the fact that people were observing me not knowing made me so nervous I shut down my computer and the panic attack started and it only got worse when one of the assholes there texted me right away demanding me to return to class. I said I didn't have good connection and threw the phone trying to calm myself as I was alone in my house. Thankfully it took me minutes to calm down and not hours like some people. I remember focusing my attention on the objects on my room and trying to remind myself that I'm safe and people's opinions don't matter.
To all those watching this video for their mental health, in case no one tells you today, just know you’re not alone (a lot of us are here for the same reasons) and you’re doing an amazing job getting on top of your mental health. And you should be proud of yourself for doing so. I hope you have an amazing day, and know we’re all here with you :)
I've been in therapy for months now. Panic attack, ptsd, ocd, ADHD, anxiety, depression, you name it. I finally realised something. These aren't my diseases. These are my body's coping mechanisms. The last time was in the verge of my panic attack. I told my racing heart "I realise you are fighting to keep me out of danger, thanks for protecting me alll these years. Iam safe now." IT WORKED. I am no expert. But it this helps someone, even one person, I would be really happy.
It literally feels like I’m dying, i get so scared and fearful that I feel like I’m going to die. I really wish this would stop. It happens over some of the smallest things sometimes.
That's normal! you just need to learn how to control it, figure out what you NEED to do when it happens, sometimes you can't always 'prevent' it from happening at all, figure out what your body needs during that time such as maybe a distraction? maybe fresh air? maybe just to be alone and not around people? anything, and the (feeling like your dying) may pass at some point.
*I was severely traumatized years ago as a teenage, got diagnosed with OCD. Spent my whole life fighting OCD. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my husband recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean, never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.*
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
Yes *Mr.Luccas024* ..Mushrooms are very medicinal. This is why anybody familiar with psilocybin and any other kind of fungi will tell you, "They are alive." They have a very ancient wisdom. To my experience, all mushrooms have always said, "Pay attention to your life. How you think, how you feel, and what will you do with the information that you always knew, but now are seeing in this point of view." This is why mushrooms are so respected in tribal cultures. This mental health treatment works for me too. Half micro doses do the trick for me. At least a few days at a time with lengthy time in between. Never addictive. Thank you for sharing this point!
I feel like a lot of people overuse the phrase "panic attack." As someone who goes through panic attacks quite often, it's sometimes hurtful to see people over exaggerating their emotions by comparing them to the scary experience that a panic attack gives you, and then laugh about it. idk, i just hope people can understand what it's like so that they dont affect others who go through the struggle.
hello, i'm mel..first i wanna thank you so much for sharing because this helped me feel less alone as most of the time people don't understand what i'm feeling🥺 and i truly wish you nothing but the best. second, i was wondering if I could post your story (anonymously ofc) on my instagram page where i use my platform to raise awareness and help people feel less alone💜
@@melissadirectioner23 im so glad it helped you! i hope you are doing okay and continue to understand that there are people around you who care and can relate. and yes, of course you can post it- i hope it helps others in the future! :)))
@@oliviakwon4042 정말 마음씨 좋은 분이시네요.. 혹시 저좀 도와주실수 있나요? 저는 일단 공황장애나 그런 건 없고... 전에 조금 어릴 때 저런 비슷한 경험이 한 번 있었는데 그다음부턴 아예 그 일도 잊고 이 증상도 모른채 살아왔습니다 근데 며칠 전에 인터넷에서 이 증상을 알게 되었어요, 그리고 저는 제가 공황장애가 없는 정상인인걸 알고 있으면서도 만약 혹시 제게도 나중에 이런 공황발작이 일어날까 너무 두렵습니다.. 뭔가 이 생각을 하면 할수록 제게도 공황발작이 일어날 확률이 높아지는 것 같고.. 며칠 전부터 계속 불안하고 너무 무서워요.. 진짜 이러다 보면 공황장애 걸리나요? 자세히 설명해주세요.. 제가 그리고 나이가 지금도 좀 어린 편이라 걱정이 그냥 많은건가 싶기도 하고..
너무 많이 생각하지 마세요 ~ 공황 발작은 흔하지 만 상황에 대처하는 방법을 아는 것이 중요합니다. 저에게는 공황 발작이 뭔지도 몰랐습니다. 하지만 증상을 조사한 결과 불안 함을 발견했습니다. 공황 발작이 발생하면 호흡이 어려워 지므로 크고 천천히 호흡하는 것이 좋습니다.그러나 공황 발작은 완전히 정상이며, 숨을 쉬고 눈을 감는 것이 두렵다면 이해해야합니다. 더 많은 스트레스로 이어질 것이기 때문에 그것에 대해 너무 많이 생각해서는 안됩니다. 도움이 되었기를 바라며 더 궁금한 점이 있으면 알려주세요!
I’ll never forget being rushed to the hospital at 2am, convinced it was a heart attack, only to find out I was perfectly fine. I didn’t realize it was a panic attack until years later
omg I was about to go to the hospital because I thought about having a heart attack too :(( my hands and feet are numb and I feel like I'm going to pass out :(( We can get through this!!
I went to the hospital 5 days ago because of my first ever panic attack i thought i was literally dying because i had a conginetal heart disease back then when i was a child, rushed to the emergency room, the doctor checked my oxygen saturation and it was normal but my heart was beating so freaking fast. Now i literally felt like a disabled person because of the fear of panic attack, i cant even workout anymore which keeps me from anxiety and depression, i used to lift heavy (120kg deadlifts etc) now i get random terror doing 5kg curls with dumbbells.. i really want to go back to normal..
I was going through a similar situation: I thought I had an asthma attack, I couldn't breathe, my limbs went numb, I couldn't move and couldn't speak. My sister called an ambulance, and when they came they said that there were no signs of an asthma attack, although I was diagnosed with asthma when I was a teenager. I am now questioning, were all my so-called "asthma attacks" were in reality panic attacks? It's scary and confusing.
@@sonoopark9167 im questioning the same thing rn (in my case about my conginetal heary disease) im still scared that it might be a real heart problem but the whole symptoms are 95% more accurate to panic attacks because i didnt feel any chest pain just very rapid heart beats,shaky hands+legs and the excessive sweating. I really want to get my heart checked but i currently didnt have any money because im unemployed :(
I wasn’t sent to the hospital, but in high school I once had such a bad panic attack in a movie theater and went catatonic. The mall security was convinced I was on drugs even though I tried to explain that I have an anxiety disorder. I then didn’t go to a movie in a theater for years. Luckily I eventually beat the fear of them. They are so scary and even now that I know what they are and how my body reacts during them, they still terrify me.
Anyone who's feeling constantly anxious, stressed and like it's the end of the world, i'm here with you, i believe in you and everything will be okay in the end! You are not alone.
Thanks, how long do you think it will take to cure, I had panic attack a month ago but I am having anxiety attacks almost every day multiple times since three months I'm crippled to the point that I can't go out alone. I carry food and water in my backpack and always have to go out with some company to handle my panic and anxiety attacks
@@sachinbhoi5727 I still suffer with anxiety over it and experience anxiety when I’m in social situations. I know what I’m about to say may sound difficult and hard, but you need to re-train your brain to show that there is no danger. The whole point of anxiety is because of our thought process and what we do that leads to an anxiety attack. One of the best things my therapist told me is that I should not forget that I am in control of my own body, not my anxiety. As debilitating as they are, and the sheer embarrassment that comes with the thought of having one in public is something that you have to re-work on. I’m a student currently on my placement year at university which means I have to be up and out of the house pretty much all day, surrounded by people. One strategy that I have taught myself is that if I cannot see any danger, then why am I panicking? So whenever you feel like you are going into this ‘panic state’, look around, do you see a lion? Do you see an attacker? Tell your thoughts this, there is no lion, there is no danger, so there is no reason to panic. It is hard because it feels like our body’s are automated to panic, but I can guarantee you that this eases your thought process. Have you also spoken about any medication or made an appointment with your GP? Medication and a few skills can help your mind re-programme anxiety. I’m also not going to lie to you, I still experience anxiety very often, but I have pretty much got the panic side of things under control. It is hard, it is debilitating and it is embarrassing, but allow yourself to be okay with this. Allow yourself to experience all of this and know that this is just a small part of your life. I hope I have gave you some support, from one anxiety sufferer to another. No matter what, you will be okay.
@@MrJayjase thank you for your wonderful explanation, it feels better to know that I'm not alone. I feel dizzy and i feel like maybe I have low blood sugar and I'll faint. So I have been misdiagnosing it with physical problem like hypoglycemia or lung disease or heart diseases, because I feel breathlessness and dizziness. Is it common to feel lightheaded many times a day in anxiety?
@@MrJayjase thanks again for your reply, it's great knowing that you have managed to the extend that it no longer cripples your life. It is motivating for me
Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
I'm so very happy for you mate, Psilocybin is absolutely amazing, the way it shows you things, the way it teaches you things. I can not believe our world and our people shows less interest about it's helpfulness to humanity. It's love. The mushrooms heals people by showing the truth, it would be so beneficial for so many people, especially politicians and the rich who have lost their way and every other persons out there.
One time I had a panic attack while driving. My one hand went completely numb that I couldn’t even grip the steering wheel, I was so scared. You are not alone, we all got this.
Same :( once the police man stopped my car and talked to me and after that i had a panic all the way to my house, my house was far and there was a big traffic in the streets I don’t know how i got home that day I didn’t drive for many days after that but right now it’s all good and thinking about it there was literally no reason to have it it just happened
Hi Skylar, the trigger of my frequent panic attacks started with a panic attack while driving back in 2014. I remember my face going cold and slowly getting lightheaded and almost losing consciousness. I’ve just returned from the emergency department after having one of the worst panic attacks since. I’m glad I’m not alone in this.
I’m new to this, but I now realize that I may have had anxiety for a long time and just coped. This past month, I’ve had so much stress. I had my first panic attack just this past week when I was driving, I had to pull over. I thought I was having a heart attack. I felt nauseous, couldn’t breath, and my face was tingly, was about to pass out. I went to the doctor and I’m getting treatment.
Same, I find it so hard driving now. Specially driving out my comfort zone. For me it starts from my feet then works it way up my body like a wave. I had a panic attack to day! Still feel terrible
Does anyone else experience panic attacks that last all day everyday? You get a couple of hours of relief but there's this constant pit of anxiety in your stomach,running through your veins. You feel like you're living in 3rd person or a dream,you have no control of your body anymore and nothing and no one matters?
literally months ago i was like this.....but im all good now.....these past days I have been having some panic attacks and im scared i will be how I was months ago......
I think what sucks most about panic attacks is that you can't make the level of 'pain' any lesser even if you've had multiple. You just get better at recognizing that it's happening.
Can we not just appreciate the artwork and how much effort they put into each of their videos? It's amazing how fast and how articulate each of their videos are. You're doing great TED-Ed!
I describe a Panic attacks as “you’re watching a car about to crash and you see it about to hit but it never does and you caught in a repeat of that moment over and over”
This is literally what goes on in my mind during one, it's mostly in my mind that it occurs and not so much physiological symptoms. It's crazy feels like Iam about to loose my mind. Thank you for articulating it so beautifully. Sending love and light everybody.
And the worst thing is the feeling of "i am in that car". I experienced panic attack during driving mostly and seriously it's freak me out that i think I'm about to die in car accident
I had my first panic attack and it was such a scary experience. I couldn’t control my body my hands were cramped and i felt like i would die any second… i am sympathetic towards anyone who experience such attacks :(
S imran, Take some action. Vist a psychologist if needed. Reduce negative thoughts. Avoid watching negative news channels and tv shows. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Day or night before sleep sit or lie down and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a daily habit to have a relaxed life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
I couldn't control my body either. I was lying on the kitchen floor, telling myself I had to feed the dog but my heart was pounding so fast and I couldn't stand. My therapist taught me strategies to focus on when I get anxiety, so feeding the dog was suppose to distract me. Couldn't get up or move my body
Fr me it’s a month for now after s panic attack sometimes I still feel scary and feeling like will I get the panic attack again..😢😢 plss someone can say you have experienced this before and how many days it took to be ok fr u???
@@abdulhakam7203 i had my fist panicked attack more then 3 weeks ago and I still wake up every morning really anxious that I am going to have another one. For a whole week i was really paranoid and couldn’t get up from bed in fear that I will panic again. I’ve always struggled with anxiety but you just have to be confident that even if you do have another panic attack it will pass eventually and u will be ok. I hope u find reassurance and comfort in knowing your not the only one going through this.
Panic Attacks are some of the worst things a human can experience. I've had only one, but it was so horrifying that I genuinely get shivers when thinking of it. The fear of getting one again has terrified me to the point that I will do everything I can to avoid it.
Hey! i hope you are feeling better.. I was the exact same, my anxiety always stopped me doing normal things, i used to be terrified of even going to school, that was the worst. However overtime i got used to it and just when i was about to leave school i didn't wanna go, you'll get used to it.
I’m currently going through the same. In 14 and it’s my sophomore year and I’m having panic attacks every morning before school and often have them throughout the school day . I hate living like this it’s horrific .
@@rew6445 i've finally found another teenager going through this. im 14 and a freshman this year and ever since a panic attack like a month ago, i've been scared of having them and everywhere i go i get scared im gonna have another one and end up having them. it's even worse because i have social anxiety :(
Getting a panic attack for no reason is such scary experience. Sometimes I would sit down and play on my PC until I feel a sudden rush on my heart out of nowhere and began having intrusive thoughts of death, heart attack, etc. When I first have it, the attack lasted almost two hours and I began having anxiety about my body, eventually leading me to lose weight to avoid possible future panic attacks. Apparently, I still do, but only less frequent than before. Don't worry guys, panic attack is just the mind playing tricks to give you adrenaline without reason (unless there isn't one). As long as you're young and healthy, there's nothing to worry about. Edit: I know losing weight isn’t much of a solution to avoiding panic attacks, but as long as the heart is healthy enough to know that getting a panic attack is just a temporary occurrence and will not damage your heart. Panic attack is just triggered haywire mentality
Fr bruh I was just watching TV and mine happened outta no where I was breathing fast and nonstop crying I also couldn't stop thinking about death and this 1 chick I like it was all bad.
Living with panic attacks on a daily...I have had them back to back due to a lot of trauma in my life and raising son's with AUTISM & SEIZURES FOR 28 YEARS AS A single MOM with no SUPPORT.. AT ALL
After my first panic attack, I was terrified of having another one, which ironically is probably what made them more frequent. Thank you for mentioning that, since I’ve never seen or heard it in other panic attack resources.
I had my very first panic attack today and I can honestly say it was the most terrifying thing I have ever experienced. I was in the middle of a presentation in history. Before the presentation I could already feel my heart beating really fast and I was nauseous. When I got up there, I delivered the beginning of the presentation okay, but then I started stuttering which made me get really nervous because I thought I had gotten over my stutter when I was younger, and then I felt like I couldn’t breathe and had to stop speaking and it was absolutely terrifying because I felt like I was about to dye and literally everyone was just staring at me and the room was silent. I walked over to the teacher to ask him to go outside but I couldn’t get any words out, but thankfully he understood and motioned towards the door for me to leave. Tonight, I just had another panic attack because i was thinking about how terrifying it was and that’s why I’m watching this video now because I had my first two panic attacks of my life within the same day. The first one was probably the scarier one though because I had no idea what was happening to me and I was in front of my entire history class!!
Had my very first panic attack today, can’t really describe the feelings. It’s so hard to put it in words. Definitely thought that I’m gonna die today. Few thoughts and scary imaginations that not really connected to each other came at the same time, voices here and there, tried to distract myself but failed, don’t really know how to describe my heart condition at that time, almost wanting to scream and let it all out but somehow it stopped. Honestly, never thought that I ever gonna experienced a panic attack. Worst feelings ever.
I’m watching this right after my panic attack. This is the 2nd one I’ve ever gotten in my life and it was just a week ago that I had my 1st one. I don’t know why this is happening, I don’t really suffer from any ptsd issues, I do struggle with social anxiety and depression but I have for awhile now but it never triggered panic attacks, I’m so confused! It was genuinely the most terrifying thing ever. What makes it so scary is when you don’t realize you’re having a panic attack and you genuinely feel like you’re dying and that’s what I thought was happening! My throat felt like it was closing up and no matter what I did and how much I paced around my room the feeling wouldn’t go away! I thought I was just gonna pass out and die right that second. I got so scared I even called my mom and told her I need to go to the hospital if I make it through the night because I genuinely thought my heart was failing. (I’m sorry for typing this much it’s just i’m not used to this and I just really need advice from people who struggle w/ this way more than me and what to do if it happens again) like even mid way typing this it made my body feel tingly and faint.. *edit:* Thank y’all so much for all of your advice and sharing your experiences! These have truly been such a comfort to me and it felt so good to know I’m not alone. I haven’t experienced a major panick attack since last month and it’s felt amazing! I’ve been bettering my mental and physical health to all extents in making sure the attacks don’t become a frequent issue and it’s been doing wonders! To anyone who feels helpless or like they’re going crazy I know this may not be of comfort but you really aren’t alone. It’s a very horrifying experience to deal with on your own so please reach out to anyone for guidance. Make sure that you aren’t consuming a lot of sugar because hat can also spike anxiety really bad which was one of my main issues and drugs/alcohol is definitely not the answer because it can increase your symptoms which was another major issue for me. I know PTSD and chronic anxiety issues can also be a cause and those are harder to deal with so please make sure if it’s affecting your ability to function you see someone immediately. I wish nothing but the best for you all and I’m so sorry for anyone who has to experience this, it’s truly the worst. May god bless you and bring peace in your life 💗
Hi Melody. As someone who has suffered with a panic disorder for a few years now, I feel like I can share a top or two with you that will hopefully help you a little. If you have another one, don't pace around your room! This won't help at all. Your heart rate was already probably elevated which is a perfectly normal symptom of a panic attack. Rushing around will only increase that further and make you feel even more uncomfortable. Instead, just sit sit down and concentrate on your breathing. But don't take big gulps of air. Just concentrate on breathing as normal as possible, but you can also take a few long inhales through your nose and and then breath out slowly. This will help settle your heart rate a little bit. Also, remind yourself that you've already experienced this and you were just fine soon after, that it passed. It's always really unpleasant but it doesn't last forever. If you have someone around, be it parents, a brother or sister, or a boyfriend, ask them to talk to you while you're sitting, to perhaps ask you random questions. This will trick your brain into being distracted and not focusing completely on the attack. If you're alone then put watch a video on your phone or read an article you find interested, which again will be a distraction. No matter how many you have, they are always worrisome and a bit scary for anybody. But the above are definitely things that will help you to see the attack through a little more comfortably and/or lessen it's duration. 😊
@@OhTylerB Thank you so much, this really helped! The pacing was definitely making my symptoms a lot worse but the breathing techniques have been life savers! I still have this lingering feeling of anxiety even after but I’ve just been trying to distract my brain from falling off the deep end
@@melmorriss When they happen I think the most important thing is to constantly remind yourself that you know what it is, anxiety, and that it's nothing you haven't got through before. During them it's so easy to have lots of negative thoughts which will only prolong the duration and worsen the symptoms.
I dont need to explain the devastation we go through when having a panic attack. I have reasoned that two things may cause a panic. 1. Anxiety/depression and 2. physiological symptoms. In the video, there was a connection made to an event, memory, object or situation that can increase the significance of the panic episode. Yesterday, Christmas, while driving to visit family I began to feel anxiety. Than all of a sudden my car's transmission was acting weird and sent my anxiety through the roof into the sky. This was probably my 5th experience in my life. However, each time I have had them there was one thing I did that significantly helped me get through them. Essentially, I put my self in a cold environment and let my body stay in one place but shiver due to the temperature. This has helped me stay connected with my body and focus on the cold elements and not the episode itself. Typically, they last 10-20 minutes. I hope that you can find peace and understanding through your experiences. Being easy on yourself is instrumental in helping you through them
I've only ever had 2 panic attacks in my life, but I remember them so vividly that I feel sorry for anyone that has chronic panic attacks. Just the feeling of hyperventilating but you feel like you're suffocating while the room spins and your heart is trying to keep up for no reason is possibly one of the worst feelings in the world. I also hate just feeling anxious randomly, sometimes for the whole day.
I've had my worst case of a panic attack a few weeks ago before one of my papers and I didn't want to watch this video... But I did... And I haven't been able to put into words what I felt but it was exactly what you said. It replayed in my head so vividly while I read your comment and it kind of validated what I felt... So thank you
@@lisa-marie9099 hey how are you feeling now I just want to know And yesterday I got my first panic attack yesterday and it was a feeling I would like to never had it was caused because yesterday I was about to had fight with a wannabe thug or worse he was being a very unlikable guy and when he started to do this kinda stuff to me I was like 'man just stop this bullsh*t' and after that the guy just lost his mind and was pushing me and then also started to push him and the fight was about to happen but my friend calm the situation and still that guy was like 'come on b*tch fight me' but I didn't say anything and at last told him bro sorry I was really angry and told him to go away and he was like okay and my friends told me to ignore him because if not then he will be like 'Who is the boss' and then I had my coaching class for maths and on boy I wasn't able to concentrate at all I didn't know at first but then I understood I was having a panic attack my heart beat was off the chart my hands got numb I became really dehydrated and I was feeling like I was in a dream but luckily after 30 minutes it was slowly fading and after sometime everything was fine but my teacher notice that and asked me what happened but obviously I told him about my other problems and then I was feeling good about what he told me and I went to home use social media for a while and slept And now it is still morning but I am kinda scared while writing this on what is about to happen next hope everything will be fine 😣 My life is a complete mess now
@@zonunsanga7046 I'm good.... The days after my first panic attack were kinda with like a constant anxiety and a sinking feeling.. But then slowly it kinda just went back to normal.... What worked for me is kinda getting my off it.. Off what caused the panic attack and the acknowledgement of like, yes I had a panic attack but I'll be fine.. Don't think about it too much.... Try avoiding that guy if his presence is so toxic that it leads you to having a panic attack and you know your friends are there for... That should comfort you a little... You're not alone
i think i just had my first one. I felt light headed all day and i have addison disease, i went into the centrum and felt dizzy and light headed so i was scared i would get an addison crisis ( a crisis which can led to coma, created by severe stress or trauma/injury) then suddenly my hart started beating very hard and i felt extreme light headed and i lost the feeling in my legs and thought i was going to die/pass out, after i was very tired. Is this an panic attack?
Whenever I'm having one I come here to this video and read the comments and it goes away. Could be because we are all here sympathizing and being kind strangers to each other, or it could be my logical brain is being accessed in order to read your experiences here. Either way you're not alone and your experiences have personally helped me overcome at LEAST four panic attacks. Thank you all so much. ❤
I suffer with Panic Disorder from my teen's. I'm 36 years old now. I started to cry viewing this video. The clarity of the information was the key point for me to be able to view it to the end. Including the comment on how it's difficult to learn about panic attacks. Thank you a lot! 🎗️💛
My panic attacks started when I was 19 yrs old. I'm now 25. And this video had tears rolling my face. I'm so glad people are talking about panic attacks now
We're in this together guys. We will go through it together. We have to keep in mind that We're human and these ups and downs that we go through is only temporary and there are ways we can learn to manage such emotions and be more in the present. Much love to each and everyone of you. You are not alone ❤️
@@ultimatebishoujo29 Take some action. Vist a psychologist if needed. Reduce negative thoughts. Avoid watching negative news channels and tv shows. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Day or night before sleep sit or lie down and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a daily habit to have a relaxed life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
My solution to a panic attack may be unconventional. I have had several in my life and my cure is to accept and acknowledge that I am having a panic attack. I will tell myself "Oh, this is a panic attack, just let it in and get it over with". My panic attacks last a couple seconds this way with no aftermath. I hope this helps someone!
That’s very good advice, same i also try to distract myself from the thing that cause the panic if there is any i listen to music and think of something else while closing my eyes till i get a bit dizzy or sleepy it really calms me down & if i sleep after that it’s gonna disappear completely
@@homeofjuve9191 I’m so sorry :( listen panics don’t last that long i think this is considered as Anxiety disorder and if it is that sever you need a medical treatment so i think it’s better to consult a psychiatrist/therapist in this But anyway you can also benefit from little life style changes like cutting of caffeine (it triggers anxiety) walking few minutes outside having healthy diet doing some exercise maybe also for the thoughts try to either write it down and write a possible solution for each issue i found that helpful or simply distract urself from all this thinking by watching a good series or music I think talking about it to someone close would help too
A similar method worked for me too! I used to get at least 3 panic attacks per month, and there was a point where I realized, you know what -- every time this happens, nothing actually *harms* me; there is no pain. I think to myself, "This is just a feeling." It was the first step to lessening the intensity and frequency of them. I also found that deep breathing ASAP when my first rush of nerves comes in can prevent a panic attack from being full force.
I have been dealing with this for 30 plus years. It’s a living nightmare. You literally have to get through each and every one . Unless you have gone through it yourself, please don’t tell someone your fine, or get over it. That person cannot control it no matter how hard they try.
My wife had her second panic attack on the beach with my family, we called the lifeguards but all they could do was give her some ice packs to cool her down citing the issue was heat exhaustion. It was the scariest moments in both our lives. But it was also her last attack. Being there for someone who is having an attack is crucial, It's the same with a bad LSD trip; they think they are dying, you need to be there to anchor them and tell them they are going to be ok. This experience will pass, you will be alright.
How good of you to be there for her. As a wife who suffers from anxiety, I appreciate my husband so much when he does whatever he can to calm me down. Keep it up
For me it felt like I wasn't getting any oxygen no matter how much I breathed. I was completely convinced I was suffocating to death and I was about to die. Once I realized it was strange I hadn't passed out, I realized that I HAD to have been receiving oxygen. Suddenly the feeling went away in minutes. Maybe this line of reasoning could help somebody else out too
Same. I actually carry a finger pulse oximeter (yup, like at doctors office) just to reassure myself I'm getting oxygen, because otherwise I fell like I'm suffocating to death.
Yeah I feel the exact same. I had 2 panic attacks and both was my head thinking that my breath is not getting oxygen without any reason since my breath was heavy asf. Sufocatting experience.
As someone who would have up to 5 panic attacks a day let me tell you how it feels. It’s like you are literally seconds away from death and nothing can make that feel any less real. Meanwhile feeling like you’re going crazy and having to try to hide it from anyone around you, especially if it happens in public. Then when it’s finally over you’re so exhausted you feel like you’ve been hit by a truck.
I just had a panic attack today. It felt like I had so much energy that I couldn’t feel comfortable, I couldn’t take deep breaths, I felt lightheaded. Started to sweat & shake
I had one yesterday for the first time ever and that's exactly what's it's like I was so scared that I couldn't cry until it was over because I was with friends and I felt so tired
I'm here to educate myself after hurling my stomach three times during my first panic attack. I had friends who had experienced it before and came to help me out. To those who have gone through this so many times, I'm proud of your braveness and strength. As my friends told me afterwards, everyone has something that scares them or makes them anxious. It's not abnormal to react this way. It's just your body doing what it needs to. You are not a burden or a freak. You are lovely.
I had severe panic attacks for 6 months, where I literally felt like I was gonna die. I believed it was triggered from stress stockpiled since my youth. At first I had a lot of trouble stabilizing myself and I would breakdown and go to the emergency couple times thinking I was going to die. After learning what it was I had to convince myself that the symptoms: Breathlessness, dizziness, loss of appetite, heart rate out of control, stomachache, palpitations, impending sense of doom; that these were all imbalanced chemical reactions from my brain. It wasn't easy. Like almost everyone I fear death, but after many sleepless nights, I almost embraced it, I just didn't care anymore. My faith in God helped tremendously through prayer. It would help take my mind from only focusing on the symptoms which would make me panic even worse. My advice is when you get bad episodes; convince yourself that you are not dying, but that you are experience a chemical imbalance from your brain that will pass. And also distract yourself or divert your attention from the symptoms to anything else; for me it was prayer or confiding in a friend or family member. If you do these things you may eventually be cured from panic disorder. I thank God im cured from this disease when there are people out there that have been living with it for years.
hello, i'm mel..first i wanna thank you so much for sharing because this helped me feel less alone as most of the time people don't understand what i'm feeling🥺 and i truly wish you nothing but the best. second, i was wondering if I could post your story (anonymously ofc) on my instagram page where i use my platform to raise awareness and help people feel less alone💜
Damn 6 months is long glad you're cured! I cope up with mine through thinking of an object and describing its physical aspects and thinking all the things I know about that object. For example think about a dog. Well, a dog has four legs, varies in color, has different breeds, some are small and some are large, etc.. The list goes on and on. Then you eventually get distracted lol.
I recently had a panic attack, an anxiety attack. And I still feel bad about it. I really wanted to go to the bathroom even though I didn’t want to, my hands were shaking I couldn’t hold a pen, I felt very cold and my heart was about to burst. I thought if I didn’t control me, I might die of a heart attack. An anxiety attack is not a game, it is not an option for mockery, mental illnesses are real. That day that attack controlled my life at a very important time for me, I feel ashamed, frustrated, sad and disappointed in myself that I couldn’t relax soon. That attack controlled a lot of time of my mind and body, because of that attack I lost very important time on an exam and now I’m at risk of being suspended. I really want people reading this to help if they know friends in this situation, don’t mock, please. Let’s be empathetic. And the people who suffer this I want to give them a lot of encouragement and they are not alone, we must be stronger and not feel bad.
When I have panic attacks 😞 they cause me to be restless I find myself moving from one room to another, going in the bathroom doing nothing, fear of death overwhelms me, shaking hands, confusion, racing heartbeat, feeling cold and hot at the same time 😭😭😭😭😭😭 oh GOD ALMIGHTY please Come through for all of us here who are suffering from panic attacks and Anxiety disorders, LORD JESUS CHRIST we need you more than anything else 🙏🙏🙏🙏 . Hear our cries of desperation oh GOD ALMIGHTY 🙏
I’ve told my friends to tell me “it’s going to end” whenever I have a panic attack around them, because while i’m having it, i really feel like it will last forever and it feels like hours that will never pass. It’s scary and I feel like I’m going to die every single time, especially when my hands go numb, no matter how many times I survive it and I know that I won’t die.
I have been having panic attacks for the last 3 months. I am slowly learning how to calm myself, to live in the moment without worrying the future and really just trying to relax. To be kind to myself. But man....when the panic comes, it feels like you are about to die. Its so hard to feel that "it will pass".
You know what's sad is that after reading so many comments here, I realized that most of us started having anxiety/panic attack when COVID-19 pandemic started. It's sad that we may not suffer with the virus but our mental health will definitely ruin us. But here we are almost 2 years of this pandemic and we're still fighting and trying to get through the day. We are not alone. We are here in this comment section for a reason. To tell each other that we're going through the same thing and we are strong to face these challenges everyday. I hope everyone gets better. Don't give up. Trust yourself! Everything is gonna be okay! This pandemic and our mental health is going to be part of our past one day!
I read an article about the Covid isolation causing an uprise on panic attacks and anxiety in younger adults all over the world, it’s insane to think about the whole world shifting into something new and we were not prepared for it, it’s so comforting to know that people are going through the same thing and I hope those people can read from this and it helps in the same way
I have had panic attacks in the past and now they returned. When I have a panic attack my worst fear is that i'll faint or go crazy, my legs are shaking , feel absolutely terrified and afraid even of myself, something like dissociation ,like not being in my own body. I have panic disorder and agoraphobia. 10 days ago I started taking new medications and I have more confidence in myself that I can handle it somehow. I'm slowly trying to expose myself, going outside alone, walking my dog alone and even waiting for the elevator to arrive which also causes me to have an attack.
right., Elite striker, the attackers are in panic mode. Many well-off people still projecting the fear of poverty, always monopolizing resources, or often, an excuse for power, the imagined rivalry a source of personal loss, materially, a threat to status, or misguided envy.. Goetthe reminds me, '' That once you begin to understand your enemies, you begin to love them .'' That is the rub that chaffs society, and causes the blistering in all aspects of society. Calm, reasonable, healthy people do not snap at family or in public. An urge to 'push buttons', make insinuating remarks, and unfair and illogical biased comments happens to some nice, confused, unwell people. The friendship of these nice people are teetering on the tip of an imperfect pedestal. Willing, if not eager to a accept that the enemy or rival are real, they clump together. Lately, this common phenomena in society is termed 'negative drift'. Having been party to, unwilling witness to, and subject to the clumping of negative drift, a self-reviewing person, will become well aware of the pitfalls and remorseful feelings associated with negative drift. Unclear and shadowed, a lessening respect falls on the unpopular, shaming the uninvited, a lesser rated family member, a people or neighbouring nation, classmate, co-worker, and on and on, THE HUMAN CONDITION.is easily improved when we do not cast blame, finding answers within ourselves.What people say is not as transparent as the consequences of their actions. Love is our intangible bond, Anger is the destroyer.. An aware and calm person will not respond to their provocations nor instigate at a later time. PEACE, MY WORLD!. spiderballetgalaxy@gmail.com
This video did a really good job at explaining panic attacks. I used to suffer from extremely severe Panic disorder. Where an attack would last for hours and it would go on for days and I would require observation in hospital. But I’ve gotten significantly better and I think it was a form of CBT that I applied myself using ancient eastern philosophies. Like detaching myself from my body, mind, ego, sense of identity, my past and expectations of the future and my idea of good and bad. I don’t know if these techniques will help anyone else but it certainly helped me. I’m very grateful. I know the struggle is very real and very painful. For those suffering please stay strong and know that you are loved. Peace
It's so great to see a comment section like this, it makes it feel real that panic attacks aren't a lonely thing, to share the experiences I've felt where I think i'm dying, It's something that is hard to share unless someone else has been through it. It's awful, the only perk is you meet a community of people like you. If anyone wants to talk I live in Manchester, UK.
I'm in Nairobi Kenya living alone and it gets worse everyday man. I struggle with feelings of breathlessness, numbness, lightheadedness and of impending doom all the time.
@@aneeshshrestha8048 oh I am not from Nepal but ik Nepali very well And I had 3 panic attacks I am having one right now too 🥺❤️ It's feels soo badddd 😭✋🏻
I was terrifying when I had a panic attack. I immediately called my mom on my phone and we had a conversation and it helped A LOT. Whenever you have it, call someone.
This helps but I wouldn't advise this so easily... Because what happens to you when you get the next panic attack and don't have a phone? This is just a way to condition yourself with HAVING TO HAVE a phone every second of every day for the rest of your life. I know because I made this habit myself and then I drove into an area with no service. :) Guess what happened once I saw I can't call anyone. I had a panic attack just out of fear of having one because I couldn't use my phone. So now you can understand how conditioning yourself with other things will only make things worse for you. Some people condition themselves with having to have water everywhere they go, some with relaxation pills/sedatives, some with having a phone, and some (I was here too) can't do anything without having another person right next to them wherever they go.
once I had a panic attack on the street because of an incident and I was on the verge of collapsing when I decided to call my mom. she was busy at the moment and she didn't have time to listen to me. she hung up before I could say anything. my throat was dry and I was shaking. next second, I collapsed on the street. that was the day I stopped relying on people for most things including my mom. I decided that calling wasn't an option. next time I had a panic attack, it was because something major had just happened and I was afraid that I would panic and I wouldn't have anyone to call. I wish that I had thought of something else beforehand so that this wouldn't have happened. I am telling you this with the hope you don't experience anything similar. I am no one to say whether you can or can't call your. mom or anyone else, but please have something else to rely on just in case. be safe. have a good day!
“If you are depressed you are living in the past if you are anxious you are living in the future, if you are at peace, you are living in the present.” -Lao Tzu
Not always if you can be depressed about your present life for example your mom or family member could be really sick you or you could be living in a really bad neighbourhood and having financial difficulties
Right now i m having a panic attack and also I'm able to smile through it. Have a great day guys Thank god its over. Feeling more confident to face the next one. 😊
I had a severe panic attack in June. It’s September now and everyday I’m still working through the psychological trauma. For the first two weeks afterwards I couldn’t leave my house, and just being awake felt overwhelming and miserable. Anxiety attacks, depersonalization, disassociation, it’s been months of wading through what feels like psychological warfare, but I’m finally getting to a place where my life is starting to feel like my life again. It’s nice to know others have gone through this. So if you’re out there thinking you’re going crazy, or you’re depressed because it feels like you’re life will be miserable and never the same - I’m here for you, and happy to talk anytime.
You don’t have to answer if you don’t want too but how does depersonalisation disorder feel when you experience it (only if you do). I’m trying to find out how to describe it but I can’t for some reason. Nothing feels real.
@@Laylaa33 Hey, I don't mind answering at all. I think it's likely a little different for everyone experiencing it, but for me it was like living in a dream, where nothing had substance. It was like the world around me just wasn't REAL anymore. I'd be looking at a wall, or a cup, or a flower, or anything, and my brain would go "Okay, you can see it... but you're not actually touching it or engaging with it... is it actually there? Is it real? And if I never engage with it... does it matter if it exists or not, because in my reality, it won't." It was the feeling of being in my room alone, and thinking that nothing outside of those four walls legitimately existed. It was hearing my own voice and finding that it sounded weird, and different. It was getting a text and wondering if the person sending it was actually there - or just stepping into reality for the moment in which they engaged with me. It was washing a dish and questioning why and how I got to that moment. It was losing my belief in history (as a concept). It was hearing someone talk and waiting to respond, while wondering it they were truly as alive/conscious as me. It was my stomach turning constantly and all day because every thought I had involved the feeling like I was distancing myself from the sane, "normal" person I was, and turning into this new, paranoid, crazy, detached person. It's never being completely relaxed. It's the weirdest, scariest thing, is all I can really say. It's like waking up in a different life. It's like spending your entire day devoted to figuring out what's wrong with reality. It's just this voice in your head going "SOMETHING'S WRONG. SOMETHING'S NOT RIGHT. LIFE IS WRONG. THIS ISN'T YOUR LIFE," constantly and without end 24/7. It makes you question every minute detail of your life that typically your brain just allowed you to ignore. That said, with enough time, you start to build a tolerance to the fear. Thoughts that were once so terrifying and stomach turning have less punch the ten thousandth time you think them. I also found it helpful to cling to my own sanity. Despite having all these wild existential thoughts and feeling like I didn't belong in reality, there was a part of my brain going "Dude. It's just a thought. Relax. You had a panic attack, you didn't step out of reality. You can still talk to people, make jokes, work out, go to work, play music, experience new things. You're alive and you KNOW it. Regardless of your thoughts." I think that when depersonalization/disassociation happens, people get this profound worry that they'll never be able to experience joy again. I remember thinking 'if I can never be happy or joyful or carefree again, is life worth living?' If every moment of my life is filtered through the lens of 'nothing's real, nothing matters', then what's the point? I thought about this at least a hundred times a day during my attack, and I'd say now I'm down to thinking about it only a couple times a day - and the staying power is slowly ebbing away. I think at the end of the day, it's important to remember that depersonalization can't actually hurt you unless you let it. Once you get the fear under control, and accept the fact that 'okay, this is happening to me and it sucks... but I can still live my life," things will start to get better. Once enough time passes, and you're able to finally capture that moment of feeling like yourself again, or even better, have a brief reprieve from remembering about your depersonalization - that's when hope really kicks in. But it's important to get to that moment naturally, and not try to force it. Otherwise you fall into a cycle of despair, and the thought-loop never breaks. Anyways, hope this answer wasn't too long, and with any luck, maybe it even helps.
Thank you so much for the response. I truly appreciate it. I experience depersonalisation disorder so I just wanted to know how another person would experience/handle it. I always tell myself this feeling will never last and that makes me see the light at the end of the tunnel (this happens once a month for a week for me and then it goes away) I wish you all the best in life and stay safe❤️much love.
I still remember one of the first few panic attacks I had vividly; the rapid breathing, numbness all over my body, dizziness, had me frantically looking for something to keep me sane but my mind refused which let me to panic even more. left me terrified for months. it could be frustrating, especially if it happens out of the blue and all you could do is wish for it to go away quickly. but one thing id like to point out is always remember to forgive yourself. never ever blame yourself for something that's out of your control. times like these you just have to be your own hero, become someone who loves you and treats you with the outmost respect. I promise you your days will get better. the stars and I are all cheering for you.
the first time I had a panic attack I 100% thought I was going to die on the way to the hospital. It was the most terrifying feeling and I thought the nurse was joking when she said I was just having a panic attack.
I had my first panic attack today in the shower. I was there listening to music and the next on the ground. The room felt like it was getting smaller, I couldn’t hear anything, my heart starting pounding, and I couldn’t breathe through my nose anymore. The air was getting thinner, so I just ran out of the bathroom. I told my mom but she isn’t really worried about it🤷🏾♀️. Anxiety was probably what caused it. I’ve been having anxiety about dying since January 😃
2020, pandemic, losing my dearest grandma in front of my eyes, and then the panic attack just happened out of nowhere. For a while i thought i was going to die, but doctor said i was completely fine and healthy. Seeing everyone here have the same attacks as i am makes me feel like me and you are not alone and i know that i can go through it, and you too.
I actually have a full medical exam as well blood, ecg etc...and all perfectly normal. Mine triggers when I have acid reflux...but panic attack is miserable indeed..😭
I have the same panic attack, my grandfather passed away 7 years ago in march and i havent got over it, its hard but its getting better over years, we go throught this together♡
3 years ago I was going through anxiety disorder, for an entire year I was massively suffering on a daily basis and I even thought about ending this altogether. But fortunately I identified my problem and got treatment. Even now I feel happy that I don't have it anymore. I just want to say to all of you who are suffering, just hang in there, get treatment and try to interact with friends and family every day, happy conversation happy moments will help you physiologically and treatment will help you massively as well.
I'm so glad you got better, and that therapy helps so many people. I'm putting all my hope in the fact that I might get some help once I leave home. For now unfortunately, It's hard to try to interact with family everyday when they're one of the reasons I'm feeling unwell, and also with friends since they all left for college. I was supposed to finally leave home and have a space of my own but I have to stay even closer to my parents because of covid... I literally feel like I'm running out of air to breathe. I forgot to mention, unfortunately my parents aren't really interested in my mental health as I was able to struggle enough to get in a good college, and have ignored my repetetive beggings to go see a specialist so I'll just have to handle things for now...
Oh wow that's great man! I'm very proud of you. I struggle with an anxiety disorder and get it often but I haven't gotten treatment. I'm only 13 after all... I think I should just wait a bit to see what happens because of the hormone changes. But I'm very proud of you and you did the right thing! Great job:)
Used to have panic attacks that would last all night, 5-10 times a month. With anxiety medicine, distractions, lifestyle changes, and time (this is a big one, it took a year to even accept that having a panic attack wouldn’t actually kill me, even if it felt like it) I’ve been able to only have a full fledge panic attack once or twice a year. It feels like it will never end, that there’s no solution, and that you will always and forever suffer this. That’s just not true. I’m proof, that it does get better 💕 hang in there, learn to distract ur mind from the thoughts that got u into the panic attack, bend ur mind to not think those thoughts. U will fail many times, and even sometimes I fail, but it’s so much better now. I still fight nightly, but the fight is so easy sometimes I forget I’m fighting:)
You give me hope, Sarah... I've been going through severe anxiety and panic attacks lately, just had a very terrible panic attack yesterday and a moderate one today, been battling... Sometimes I've even felt like it will never get better and I will eventually die or become insane with this anxiety, but you give me and others hope... Thank you so much prayers your way 🙏🙇♂️💖
Damn,I suffer everyday since September. I have mild anxiety. And thinking about little things makes me have a panic attack. My goodness,I mean I sometimes question myself that what's wrong with me?! But still. Everyday is like just wake up and fight your panic attacks. Everyday feels like I am gonna die,but in the end I make it till the day,just to wake up tomorrow and feel the same. No matter how much I remain positive results into negative. First my anxiety wasn't this intense,now it got worst,literally worst.... Gosh,now i give up,and i never pray to God for healing my anxiety,idk if God is ever listening to me.
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Thank you, Sarah ❤️ I was very ill a few years ago and was also experiencing that level of a panic disorder through it, but after my treatment back then it was nearly gone. Now it came back again and I don’t know what is making it so bad ad if it only is my fear of the fear and how I felt back then. But I got through it back then and I will get through it again. Everything will be alright ❤️
From someone with anxiety,here some tips to stop a panic attack: The “Five things you can see” thing works pretty well. Try it for sure. If you have some gum or even better,a mint,pop one in your mouth. Focus on the sharp,refreshing flavor and not the fear. If tears start coming,and you get that annoying ache in your throat and you KNOW stuff is about to go down,hold your breath,count to 5 think of your favorite song,curl your tounge,tap your toes. Do anything to stimulate your hands,feet and senses reason: activating all of your senses and body parts will give you many things to focus on and not the fear. Unless you get sensory issues in which case…. Get up and take a couple laps around the area. Srry if that’s bad advice I don’t really get sensory overload so don’t know much about it. And those are things that worked on me. Everyone develops they’re own ways to stop panic attacks in the end of the day tho I suppose
Absolutely agree. Distraction. Doesn’t matter what it is, any object works. I will tell myself “look at that tree. Look at the leaves and the detail in them. I wonder how many branches there are” and continue to distract the mind until my body is able to come back to baseline. I have had to do this many a time on an airplane where the panic attack was almost “stop the plane” level.
These are the tips I learned along the way, too! With sensory anxiety there are fidget toys, crossing your legs or arms, EFT tapping, breathing exercises, sound-cancelling headphones.....I've had crazy misophonia episodes that brought me into panic attacks but also knowing your triggers and ways to remove yourself if/when possible has been the best help to me so far
Really wish distractions worked for me... When I had one of my worst attacks, I could see and pay attention to nothing. I was told later on that I was slapped and didn't react at all to it TwT.
Wow this comment made me feel like I wasn’t crazy for the first time. Had a major trigger 4 months ago and ever since I have been feeling like this every hour of every day. Some days I feel like I will never get better, but this comment made me feel a bit better :) Thank you
I feel so sad reading the comments and see how it's so common. I've never heard, see, nor experience panic attacks (and I'm tremendously grateful!!), panic attacks are extremely rare in my place. I hope noone have to ever go through this :'((( I wish you all well! ♥️♥️♥️
Ive been struggling with severe panic attacks for years and ive recently quit my job, avoided school completely and rarely went outside.knowing everyone else here is going through something similar or has overcame it is really comforting and i'm starting to work up the courage to ask for help
I’m at work ready to call my general doctor so I can get referred to a psychiatrist due to previous experiences with depression that I’m now starting re experience due to panic attacks I’m having every morning and I got this video for recommended right now. I don’t believe in signs but this was too much a coincidence to not post about lol. Can’t tell anyone else about it though.
That’s God my friend... even if you don’t believe in Jesus.. he loves you.. and knows what we need .. Prayer is the first stop in order to help with this horrific disease.. I tell you the truth.. you know as well as I do.. will try anything to take it away because it’s so bad..!!! I’ll say a prayer for you.. your not alone.. I wrote a comment on my panic attack experiences .. check it out.. it will help..
It's really calming to know I'm not alone in this. I am 2 years panic attack free this August and now I often try to understand what made them stop. I used to have them so often, they were so scary, I hated having them in front of people because they kept talking to me but their voices were muffled so I couldn't understand what they were saying; my legs went numb, I was nauseous, heart went crazy, couldn't breathe... I remember one time I had a really big one which lasted for 4 hours and it happened on my birthday, kept thinking oh well, at least my grave stone will have the same dates lol. My last panic attack happened 1 day before I travelled to Austria with my mom to see her friends (I love mom, but she can be a bit chaotic!) I felt like the plane, the bus rides, the train - all needed me to be responsible, which made me have the first panic attack where I actually considered calling an ambulance. The whole journey I drew squares in my head, inhaled for 4 seconds, exhaled for 4 seconds, held my breath, listened to music so as not to hear the world around me. When we got there, I met my mom's friend, whose daughter had two small boys. They spoke German, I spoke English, so we couldn't really understand each other, but somehow that was okay. I remember drawing a hot air balloon for one of the boys and feeling a panic attack coming, then he came and said the German word for sun, which turned into laughter and us trying to mimic the sun. The feeling of unease went away. On the same day, we went down a path leading to a small body of water; the way down was quite steep, and a small kitten was following us. While everyone was happy, I was constantly anxious about the kitten falling off the hill, so I tried to guide her. The background faded, it was just me and this slippery kitten. At one point, I got angry, I didn't want to be responsible for her, so I just gave her to my mom telling her to look after her, that I can't deal with it. She said fiiiine, and then left her on a little bridge over the water, so the kitten almost fell. I rushed to get her, and I managed, which felt so odd. You know that feeling where you're pretty sure you can never save, only be saved? I knew this was a job I needed to do, nobody shared my sense of responsibility for this kitten, just like nobody seemed to share my uneasiness. And I guided her the whole way up again, where her owners said she always does this, going up and down that hill... I suppose I'm sharing this just to kindly say that it gets easier, somehow through things you don't expect. If mid-panic it doesn't feel like it, it will change. You will change! I think seeing innocence in the world, realising responsibility is needed but not meant to be perfect are good things to carry with you. That day, my panic attacks just stopped. I hope one day they stop for you too. I'm not sure if they'll come back, but if they do, I'll just draw squares in my head and mutter the German word for sun.
Thanks for sharing your lovely story with us. I have this problem for two weeks, and honestly it sucks, can’t sleep, can’t eat well, can’t breath, always worry 😣
@@homeofjuve9191 I'm really sorry you're going through this, I know it's rough... And thank you for taking the time to read this! I would suggest you tried yoga if you haven't before, I started a while ago and it's really calming, it grounds you! Practising makes me worry less, and in my experience, breathing techniques are really helpful. I also have the problem with food, family dinners are a bit awkward! I drink a lot of chamomile tea and it balances my appetite slightly, maybe that works for you too? Just know it always passes. You're safe. Sending hugs your way! :)
While i was reading your comment i was having a panic attack for two hours, i felt chocked and i kept throwing up and my heart wouldn’t stop beating like as if it was racing. I watched Videos and read article and tried to meditate just to make it stop but none of it worked. But reading this story worked like magic and now I’m writing this comment i got calm and my breathing is stable again and i stopped shaking!!! Thank u so so so so much for telling this inspiring story of yours, i’ll always remember this if i had it again *hopefully this is the last time 🤞🏻* Also I’d remember sonne as a way of relaxation :) 🤍 Thank u so much for help me without trying! 🥺
I just had a panic attack this morning and rushed to find a video to help me calm down. Panic attacks are not fun at all. You almost feel like you are having a heart attack and it’s a very scary thing. To anyone who needs reassurance, you will overcome this. Stay strong and persevere. Just remind yourself that everything will work out and there is nothing to be afraid of. You got this!
I experienced panic attack one time without even knowing that it was a panic attack. It was the first time that I ever experienced it. Such a horrible moment, I didn't know what to do. Now I believe that PANIC ATTACK should be a common knowledge because you'll never know when it will happen and who will experience it. I wish I had known this before
@@KrillixKai yea panic attacks has phases.Theres no way you could have a panic attack in 2 seconds.The start of it can last up to 5 minutes. You probably just had a heart skip.
As someone who suffers several panic attacks it’s reassuring to know what i can do, and seeing the comments who go through the same things, it feels like im not alone
You are not alone! I just recently went through this experience and this is by far awful, i would never wish this upon anyone. But I do want to say that the times i am not feeling this way I would never take those moments for granted. Praying for you, praying that things get better! You got this!
I just recently had my first panic attack and it was so frightening to experience. I was just laying down in bed on my phone and suddenly my heart felt funny, I got up and panicked and felt out of control asking myself what was going on. I paced back and forth and upstairs and downstairs wondering if it was in my mind, then I felt light and dizzy like I had to lay down and I started to shake.. I was crying a bit and got my mom. She held me and I slept in her room for the night. Today is the next morning and I can breathe better but I don’t like the feeling of my heart being heavy. I think it’s part of the recovery after since you breathed in so much oxygen. I hope that anyone going through this cleanses their mind and heals well. We got this….❤
I had anxiety during 2020, but I was lucky enough to have such incredible, supportive, amazing friends and family who let me talk to them and comforted me through it all. Now it's almost 2022, and my anxiety is gone! Of course, I might get a little more nervous about something than other people will, but I'm still young, so there was enough time to do something about it. I had a total of only two panic attacks during that time, and both times I was extremely scared of dying. I thought I was going to die and those thoughts wouldn't leave my mind. So I started to take care of myself. Every time I looked in the mirror I'd think nice things about myself and what I saw in the reflection. I remember when the attacks happened, I'd always think "This too, shall pass" and start to feel a little better. I think both times my attacks happened it was because of a lack of sleep. The first time it happened I had no idea what was going on so I locked myself in the bathroom and texted my friend about what was happening, and he comforted me through it. The second time it was a smaller attack and wasn't as scary because I knew what to do and knew what was going on this time, but either way it's still a fright. My attacks didn't last the whole day, only for a few minutes or a little longer, but I would still be a bit shaken up for the rest of the day. You all are so strong, and I believe in you. I made it, so I have no doubt that you all will too. I'm forever grateful to everyone who helped me with my anxiety, so I want to help people with theirs in return. I'm the mom/therapist friend, so if any of you ever want to talk, I'm here💜Stay strong!
May i know your if you have ig account so that i can also dm you and ask for advices about panic/anxiety attacks because i experience it everyday i hope you'll read this
There the worst nocturnal panic attacks, they wake you up from your sleep with a racing heart and your whole body is shaking you feel like your going to die and you feel out of control over everything 😔
I've been having panic attacks for 3 days now... It isn't a nice experience and my muscles are now twitching caused by the adrenaline or cortisol. I searched up why it does this and google literally just said I have ALS, arthritis, and tetanus... It worsened after that
I dream that I'm drowning, wake up in terror, stay that way. I feel claustrophobic and want take pod all my clothes and run outside. My teeth clench and my knees are weak. I'm managing with music in my head phones, lots of water, warm clothes and slow walking in my garden.
I will just be sitting then out of no where I get very aware of my heart and get light headed… like I’m passing out. I hate that feeling. Like I feel like my life is slipping away… like “here it is”, it has gotten worse this past week. I just try breathing. But trying to act normal around everyone while ur freaking out and think ur dying inside, hiding it. I try watching videos, TikTok’s, etc. we are all here for the same reason, trying to calm ourselves, to get better. I wish u all love and positivity , ur not alone 💗
“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” ― Marcus Aurelius
Knowing that we all going through this makes me feel I’m not crazy after all .I couldn’t explain to people how I felt especially to my Hispanic parents so reading all this makes me feel I’m going to be okay and I hope you all do to and we can hopefully find some type of happy and calm .
@@user-ww7iz5fm7k I was having a panic attack and my parents just watched me and asked tons of questions which made it worse and decided to calm me down after an hour and a half. To this day they still do nothing
@@cheesepizza3544 it sounds like your parents might be a be a bit toxic. I also notice your user name "I am confused", which is a very telling sign you might be a victim of narcissism of some kind. Look it up. Because if that's the case, you could find the true source of your anxiety and there are techniques like grey rock that can help you a great deal. Best of luck! I hope I'm wrong though.
what panic attack feel like? me : it feels like having a heart attack, but it isn't a heart attack. well, basically it just feels like you're infront of death's door
@@kimjong-un6047 if u have pill for calm your anxiety then take it, or perhaps you can distract your mind, shifting focus to something else, breath! Also I'm just going to tell you that you're okay, you're breathing fine
"The worst wars are the ones that only exist in our heads"
Said no one ever with real issues. Try having a severe physical disease. THEN you will experience what helpless really means. When alþ you can think of is survive you dont even have time to worry about how you feel. Its irrelevent.
@@ThornyRoseV I have had both mental and physical issues and I have also seen it in my family and both are horrible so don't try to bring down what people with mental issues feel
I agree.
Accurate
That's right
The worst part for me is the sinking, dizzy feeling that makes me feel like im about to pass out and lose control over my body. It's horrible.
The worst part for me is that I clench my teeth too hard. I got into the habit of grabbing a blanket, towel, or clothes to bite when I feel one coming on, but that only hurts more, so I'm never sure what to do.
For me too. I am afraid to lose consciousness and think about the worst scenario
@@KrillixKai +100000I I also have this habit. And also clenching teeth
Same with me and also the feeling of puking too which I have a fear of puking so it’s so worse
My mom just had one of these a few minutes ago
I feel like panic attacks are something you can’t describe or put into words
I agree! It's worst then childbirth!
My panic attacks feel like impending doom; like I’m going to die.
@@Heather_b. same sometimes it's even worse
I have just experience a Panic attacks that has left me wasted, it has stayed for 20 minutes that gave me heart palpitations and very bad lightheaded, dizziness and confusion followed by overwhelming FEAR
That feeling when someone taps your shoulder in a dark alleyway at night but make it happen 600x in a minute
Panic attacks feel like your soul wants to leave your body but you are fighting so hard to stay conscious. It’s absolutely terrifying.
Exactly..... But it usually end up with vomiting is it so ?
Same feeling 😐
Ik and doctors get annoyed they say just calm down
same feeling i lose consiousness
@@sheetalsoni7037 do you feel chest tightness? Do you have any stomach related issues too?
This comment section lowkey makes me feel like home. It’s reassuring to see that there’s other people going through it too and you’re not alone.
Same
Sameee
Yh
More power to you
I feel you. Like I feel bad other people go through this but relieved im not alone
In bed, 30mins in, slowly falling to a calm sleep of rest.. BAM, eyes wide awake, hearts racing, chest is tight, sweating, breathing is hard, I am dying. Stand up, rush to another room... Talk to myself, you did that before you're ok calm down.... Slowly relax.... It's 3am, I'm tired, i wish I was sleeping like everybody else.
Same things happened with me
same thing for me, no matter what way I position myself just have that bad urge to jump from the bed and wonder the hallways a bit then calm down and repeat only a few hours later.
SAME THING HAPPEND TO ME
This is me right now. God help us
It might be sleep apnea. I find that if I elevate my head and shoulders I can breathe better while I'm sleeping
"Sometimes panicking hurts more than the thing you are panicking over"
― OdieTheGreat
ngl i thought u quoted from Odd1sOut
Mee
Who is OdieTheGreat?
@@Imperator_Chrysalis small-ish TH-camr and twitch streamer
@prabath Hemachandra the video says one day old
I had a panic attack today & I felt like I was going to die . I had to call the ambulance . These are no joke! Praying for everyone that has experienced this ! GOD bless you guys ❤️
Yeah they're no joke ikr
They're awful.
I was hospitalized for an attack as well... I felt like I couldn't catch my breath, heart beating so dam fast, freaking out, and I believed I was going to die... I thought of my parents coming home and finding me dead and that's when I said I'm not going to go out like this and I called an ambulance. I was convinced my throat was closing and i kept telling the nurse, she did nothing...I was released a couple hours later...
Mee too ..i got half panic attack today..i bear it to pass out and so scary..sweating all over the body..but still i bear it then it goes away..soo scary..i thought i had heart attack 😣😣😣
It happened to me 3 times in a day
I’m tired and my life it’s so Rubbish
As a person who suffered many years of panic attacks, in the end, the only cure is you. Trust yourself, forgive yourself, be kind to yourself, give yourself the time and space you need. You will get better, trust me.
Raindrop, Positive attitude is good but practicals are needed. If physical health is affected visit a psychologist. To feel better reduce negative thoughts with a simple practice. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. When taking a walk, at office, in school, when reading, before sleep etc observe your breath sensations. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes and prayers. Senior Counsellor.
I would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to all who have responded to me and given suggestions. It is sincerely appreciated!!! Wishing all of you the best!!! Ginny
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Thank you for useful idea❤
thank u i need to hear this
The worst feeling to me is the beat of my heart going so hard and fast. It’s like your suffering a heart attack… and that generates you a constantly obssesion with the beat of your heart at every moment…
And now im always touching my chest to feel the beat
@@marychenzamora3229 I am also 🤕🤕I also gone throw panic attack 2 month ago
At a constant I am checking my pulse on my neck, horrible feeling sometimes feel like I can’t feel it or am not going to feel it beating which makes me feel like I’m so terrified. Keep going guys you’ll get through this i know im going to can’t let this control me anymore!
@@jesserogers1485 same 😣
I can't feel my body
As a kid I was always under the impression that people that had to leave the room due to anxiety and panic attacks were just 'Weak willed' or overreacting, now that I've experienced such symptoms, I would never wish this kind of thing on anybody. It legitimately feels like you're dying when in the throes of an attack.
I used to be the same way. Now they're crippling. I wish more people understood them, but I dont wish them on anyone, if that makes sense
J Girl that makes perfect sense. I have extremely bad panic attacks, and although I’d hate for someone else to experience it, i just want them to understand we can’t control it and how the symptoms are not just an over exaggeration.
I know, I did too. When I was 12 I had my first panic attack on a road trip out of nowhere, and i felt so scared I threw up three times. I’ve had them ever since, but you know kids, they make fun of anything they can, so if I ever had to miss class or exit the room for a while, they would ridicule me when I came back, so I tried to brush them aside and pretend like I was fine. I didn’t really have an understanding of them, and the first time it happened with my parents in the car, they didn’t think anything was wrong and thought it was triggered by hypoglycemia, so I thought it was just something that “happened”, kind of like catching a cold. I just want more people to understand.
When I was younger I stumbled across a lot of useful online resources that helped me understand things like panic attacks, but if I hadn't known, I'd probably have a lot of assumptions about it too
Afterwards I think about all the breathing exercises I could have done to stop it but in the moment its just so hard to think straight.
having panick attacks during sleep is the worst I hope it won't happen again
You could also have sleep apnea
I started feeling anxious while watching this for some reason.
Same tho the animations for me were creepy haha
Omg me too. :(
I have panic attacks daily and ya this gave me anxiety XD
me too it had a lot to do with the disturbing images/ a person i n a box a snake wrapped around it was so uncomfortable to watch
The images and music are terrible
people always say a panic attack peaks within 10minutes blah blah blah.. my panic attacks can last for hours!
S bro me too so scary
mine too 😥
My too
Me too
I'm really sorry for you guys, but this really helps me to keep going, knowing that others suffer the same terrible disorder. Good luck to you all. God bless.
“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality”
― Seneca
That's true
or as OdieTheGreat put it, "Sometimes panicking hurts more than the thing you are panicking over"
@@Donut-Eater I am using that quote from now on
There couldn't be a more proper explanation of the reason why humans "suffer".
@Walt Aistir so true
Panic attacks are really tough to deal with, and people who experience them should be aware of how much strength it actually takes to get through it. Mental health issues should never be mistaken for weakness, in fact, it is an experience that only undeniably strong people can go through. Whoever is reading this, if you are experiencing panic attacks, try to invest yourself as much as you can into understanding the physiological, scientific side of it. It is incredibly important since by understanding it, you are taking away the power it has over you! I wish you all the best, and keep going! You are incredibly strong!
Are you still suffering from it?
i dont know why that made me tear up, but thank you. i needed to hear this. sending love.
Thank you so much I needed this ❤️
I also don’t know why this is making me tear up but thank you. I’ve been learning how to cope with my anxiety for over a year now and forget that I’ve grown so much more resilient.
Thanks
I get panic attacks a lot and it's good seeing ted ed explain it soo good
me too
Hope you are doing okay sir
Ayyyyyy same :(
Me too
You're not alone mate,
Me too,
We'll get through it
When you have a panic attack, I feel like the best way to calm it is to have someone who hugs you strongly in his arms until it’s gone. You desperately need the reassurance that everything is alright and that there’s nothing to be scared of.
I totally agree with you that a hug can give so much comfort in many situations, but during a panic attack my body already feels like a corset that is squashing my lungs and brain and being touched (even a hand on my shoulder) makes it feel so much worse.
Very right the movement I hv someone to hug me or live me immediately I become allright .
Omg that's so true
I wish that where true with me. I'm total opposite. I've had people just put there hand on my back and I feel it makes my panic attack worse! Idk why but when I'm panicking I want to be left alone!
Well for me I put on songs including heavy rock just to distract my mind. I don't if this will help you but we gotta go through this together
It’s hard when your having a panic attack and people tell u to just relax and look annoyed .If only they knew what it actually feels like ,to all those who have gone through it Ik its not easy and can be a scary thing ❤️
I have a few close friends who are struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, and as someone who never went through one im really trying to understand how it feels.
I trying to be as much supportive as i can and actually be there for them, but honestly? When the time comes i dont really know what to do.
Can you please help me? As someone who experienced panic attacks, what would comfort you, or just something that you wish someone would have done?
Thanks in advance
@@edendvor it depends on the person. I feel better if I can hold someone's hand while other people will feel better if you just talk to them and reassure them that they re alright.
Since not everyone that experiences a panic attack is ok with touching, I think it s better if you just talk to them a little, tell them that it will pass and they are going to be ok. Honestly, the fact that you re there, with them, it might just be enough because a panic attack is worse when you re alone.
My last big panic attack was like that at work my boss comes in and tells me oh just calm down and get over it... Mind you my boss is also a Registered Nurse like me and if any of the staff had said that to one of our residents we would have had strips torn off us
@@emanuelamaria575 thank you! It really helps
Yes!!!
From my experience of panic attacks, I can tell you that they are on a spectrum. Usually, my triggers are thinking about anything that could mean the loss of my life, or a rush to the hospital. Chest pains, seeing a new spot on my skin, thinking that my headache is something much worse. Depending on how anxious I get, my panic attacks range from my legs uncontrollably quivering to my vision going dark. I’m still battling my demons, But I really hope that one day all of us who go through this come out the other end.
We have the exact same experience! Virtual hug!
I'm glad I'm not the only one
😢 we can overcome it. Share your WhatsApp number pls
For me I start creating different scenarios where I'm in a vulnerable spot or being humiliated by people.
I had my first panic attack during an online class when they asked me something I should've known and the fact that people were observing me not knowing made me so nervous I shut down my computer and the panic attack started and it only got worse when one of the assholes there texted me right away demanding me to return to class. I said I didn't have good connection and threw the phone trying to calm myself as I was alone in my house. Thankfully it took me minutes to calm down and not hours like some people. I remember focusing my attention on the objects on my room and trying to remind myself that I'm safe and people's opinions don't matter.
😷🤕😫
To all those watching this video for their mental health, in case no one tells you today, just know you’re not alone (a lot of us are here for the same reasons) and you’re doing an amazing job getting on top of your mental health. And you should be proud of yourself for doing so. I hope you have an amazing day, and know we’re all here with you :)
Thank you so much I really needed this, you made me cry.
this made me cry
Thank you very much
Thanks
i needed to hear this🥺 made my whole night
I've been in therapy for months now. Panic attack, ptsd, ocd, ADHD, anxiety, depression, you name it.
I finally realised something. These aren't my diseases. These are my body's coping mechanisms.
The last time was in the verge of my panic attack. I told my racing heart "I realise you are fighting to keep me out of danger, thanks for protecting me alll these years. Iam safe now."
IT WORKED.
I am no expert. But it this helps someone, even one person, I would be really happy.
I will definitely use it
Hello so now you're cured of panic attacks??
@@naga_says I have been better since I watched this video🙏thanks to u
It definitely helped. God bless you 🙏
I'll try this, thank you! Been having panic attacks, now nocturnal panic attack for years..
It literally feels like I’m dying, i get so scared and fearful that I feel like I’m going to die. I really wish this would stop. It happens over some of the smallest things sometimes.
That's normal! you just need to learn how to control it, figure out what you NEED to do when it happens, sometimes you can't always 'prevent' it from happening at all, figure out what your body needs during that time such as maybe a distraction? maybe fresh air? maybe just to be alone and not around people? anything, and the (feeling like your dying) may pass at some point.
I took a nap and woke up and for the past 6 hours I have been having a panic attack and it feels like I’m going to die
@@Jackbilecki same dude
I know how it feels😭
Hi how old are you cuz i am a minor but i experiencing this
*I was severely traumatized years ago as a teenage, got diagnosed with OCD. Spent my whole life fighting OCD. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my husband recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean, never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.*
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
Yes *Mr.Luccas024* ..Mushrooms are very medicinal. This is why anybody familiar with psilocybin and any other kind of fungi will tell you, "They are alive." They have a very ancient wisdom. To my experience, all mushrooms have always said, "Pay attention to your life. How you think, how you feel, and what will you do with the information that you always knew, but now are seeing in this point of view." This is why mushrooms are so respected in tribal cultures. This mental health treatment works for me too. Half micro doses do the trick for me. At least a few days at a time with lengthy time in between. Never addictive. Thank you for sharing this point!
How do I reach out to him? Is he on
*What app*
*+151*
I feel like a lot of people overuse the phrase "panic attack." As someone who goes through panic attacks quite often, it's sometimes hurtful to see people over exaggerating their emotions by comparing them to the scary experience that a panic attack gives you, and then laugh about it. idk, i just hope people can understand what it's like so that they dont affect others who go through the struggle.
IFKR SO TRUE
hello, i'm mel..first i wanna thank you so much for sharing because this helped me feel less alone as most of the time people don't understand what i'm feeling🥺 and i truly wish you nothing but the best. second, i was wondering if I could post your story (anonymously ofc) on my instagram page where i use my platform to raise awareness and help people feel less alone💜
@@melissadirectioner23 im so glad it helped you! i hope you are doing okay and continue to understand that there are people around you who care and can relate. and yes, of course you can post it- i hope it helps others in the future! :)))
@@oliviakwon4042 정말 마음씨 좋은 분이시네요.. 혹시 저좀 도와주실수 있나요?
저는 일단 공황장애나 그런 건 없고... 전에 조금 어릴 때 저런 비슷한 경험이 한 번 있었는데
그다음부턴 아예 그 일도 잊고 이 증상도 모른채 살아왔습니다
근데 며칠 전에 인터넷에서 이 증상을 알게 되었어요, 그리고 저는 제가 공황장애가 없는 정상인인걸 알고 있으면서도
만약 혹시 제게도 나중에 이런 공황발작이 일어날까 너무 두렵습니다.. 뭔가 이 생각을 하면 할수록 제게도 공황발작이 일어날 확률이 높아지는 것 같고.. 며칠 전부터 계속 불안하고 너무 무서워요..
진짜 이러다 보면 공황장애 걸리나요? 자세히 설명해주세요.. 제가 그리고 나이가 지금도 좀 어린 편이라 걱정이 그냥 많은건가 싶기도 하고..
너무 많이 생각하지 마세요 ~ 공황 발작은 흔하지 만 상황에 대처하는 방법을 아는 것이 중요합니다. 저에게는 공황 발작이 뭔지도 몰랐습니다. 하지만 증상을 조사한 결과 불안 함을 발견했습니다. 공황 발작이 발생하면 호흡이 어려워 지므로 크고 천천히 호흡하는 것이 좋습니다.그러나 공황 발작은 완전히 정상이며, 숨을 쉬고 눈을 감는 것이 두렵다면 이해해야합니다. 더 많은 스트레스로 이어질 것이기 때문에 그것에 대해 너무 많이 생각해서는 안됩니다. 도움이 되었기를 바라며 더 궁금한 점이 있으면 알려주세요!
I’ll never forget being rushed to the hospital at 2am, convinced it was a heart attack, only to find out I was perfectly fine. I didn’t realize it was a panic attack until years later
omg I was about to go to the hospital because I thought about having a heart attack too :(( my hands and feet are numb and I feel like I'm going to pass out :(( We can get through this!!
I went to the hospital 5 days ago because of my first ever panic attack i thought i was literally dying because i had a conginetal heart disease back then when i was a child, rushed to the emergency room, the doctor checked my oxygen saturation and it was normal but my heart was beating so freaking fast. Now i literally felt like a disabled person because of the fear of panic attack, i cant even workout anymore which keeps me from anxiety and depression, i used to lift heavy (120kg deadlifts etc) now i get random terror doing 5kg curls with dumbbells.. i really want to go back to normal..
I was going through a similar situation: I thought I had an asthma attack, I couldn't breathe, my limbs went numb, I couldn't move and couldn't speak. My sister called an ambulance, and when they came they said that there were no signs of an asthma attack, although I was diagnosed with asthma when I was a teenager. I am now questioning, were all my so-called "asthma attacks" were in reality panic attacks? It's scary and confusing.
@@sonoopark9167 im questioning the same thing rn (in my case about my conginetal heary disease) im still scared that it might be a real heart problem but the whole symptoms are 95% more accurate to panic attacks because i didnt feel any chest pain just very rapid heart beats,shaky hands+legs and the excessive sweating. I really want to get my heart checked but i currently didnt have any money because im unemployed :(
I wasn’t sent to the hospital, but in high school I once had such a bad panic attack in a movie theater and went catatonic. The mall security was convinced I was on drugs even though I tried to explain that I have an anxiety disorder.
I then didn’t go to a movie in a theater for years. Luckily I eventually beat the fear of them.
They are so scary and even now that I know what they are and how my body reacts during them, they still terrify me.
Anyone who's feeling constantly anxious, stressed and like it's the end of the world, i'm here with you, i believe in you and everything will be okay in the end! You are not alone.
Thanks man
Thanks, how long do you think it will take to cure, I had panic attack a month ago but I am having anxiety attacks almost every day multiple times since three months
I'm crippled to the point that I can't go out alone. I carry food and water in my backpack and always have to go out with some company to handle my panic and anxiety attacks
@@sachinbhoi5727 I still suffer with anxiety over it and experience anxiety when I’m in social situations. I know what I’m about to say may sound difficult and hard, but you need to re-train your brain to show that there is no danger. The whole point of anxiety is because of our thought process and what we do that leads to an anxiety attack. One of the best things my therapist told me is that I should not forget that I am in control of my own body, not my anxiety. As debilitating as they are, and the sheer embarrassment that comes with the thought of having one in public is something that you have to re-work on. I’m a student currently on my placement year at university which means I have to be up and out of the house pretty much all day, surrounded by people. One strategy that I have taught myself is that if I cannot see any danger, then why am I panicking? So whenever you feel like you are going into this ‘panic state’, look around, do you see a lion? Do you see an attacker? Tell your thoughts this, there is no lion, there is no danger, so there is no reason to panic. It is hard because it feels like our body’s are automated to panic, but I can guarantee you that this eases your thought process. Have you also spoken about any medication or made an appointment with your GP? Medication and a few skills can help your mind re-programme anxiety. I’m also not going to lie to you, I still experience anxiety very often, but I have pretty much got the panic side of things under control. It is hard, it is debilitating and it is embarrassing, but allow yourself to be okay with this. Allow yourself to experience all of this and know that this is just a small part of your life. I hope I have gave you some support, from one anxiety sufferer to another. No matter what, you will be okay.
@@MrJayjase thank you for your wonderful explanation, it feels better to know that I'm not alone.
I feel dizzy and i feel like maybe I have low blood sugar and I'll faint. So I have been misdiagnosing it with physical problem like hypoglycemia or lung disease or heart diseases, because I feel breathlessness and dizziness.
Is it common to feel lightheaded many times a day in anxiety?
@@MrJayjase thanks again for your reply, it's great knowing that you have managed to the extend that it no longer cripples your life. It is motivating for me
Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
Yes Predroshrooms
I'm so very happy for you mate, Psilocybin is absolutely amazing, the way it shows you things, the way it teaches you things. I can not believe our world and our people shows less interest about it's helpfulness to humanity. It's love. The mushrooms heals people by showing the truth, it would be so beneficial for so many people, especially politicians and the rich who have lost their way and every other persons out there.
Where do I reach this dude? If possible can I find him on Google
One time I had a panic attack while driving. My one hand went completely numb that I couldn’t even grip the steering wheel, I was so scared. You are not alone, we all got this.
Same :( once the police man stopped my car and talked to me and after that i had a panic all the way to my house, my house was far and there was a big traffic in the streets I don’t know how i got home that day I didn’t drive for many days after that but right now it’s all good and thinking about it there was literally no reason to have it it just happened
Same I’m so glad to find out I’m not alone
Hi Skylar, the trigger of my frequent panic attacks started with a panic attack while driving back in 2014. I remember my face going cold and slowly getting lightheaded and almost losing consciousness. I’ve just returned from the emergency department after having one of the worst panic attacks since. I’m glad I’m not alone in this.
I’m new to this, but I now realize that I may have had anxiety for a long time and just coped. This past month, I’ve had so much stress. I had my first panic attack just this past week when I was driving, I had to pull over. I thought I was having a heart attack. I felt nauseous, couldn’t breath, and my face was tingly, was about to pass out. I went to the doctor and I’m getting treatment.
Same, I find it so hard driving now. Specially driving out my comfort zone. For me it starts from my feet then works it way up my body like a wave. I had a panic attack to day! Still feel terrible
Does anyone else experience panic attacks that last all day everyday? You get a couple of hours of relief but there's this constant pit of anxiety in your stomach,running through your veins. You feel like you're living in 3rd person or a dream,you have no control of your body anymore and nothing and no one matters?
happen to me
literally months ago i was like this.....but im all good now.....these past days I have been having some panic attacks and im scared i will be how I was months ago......
or maybe it was an anxiety attacks idk
I get something sorta like this, it feels like dissociation except my brain is racing and freaking out and I cant process anything at all
Me I’ve been experiencing it all day for two days and I have aches and pains in arms and legs
I had a panic attack while watching this, because it's so bloody true that it made me anxious
Hey, same.😬
Poor you my dad has had some. I haven't had one and hopefully never will.
I wish you were wrong, but damn, you are so right!!!
I think what sucks most about panic attacks is that you can't make the level of 'pain' any lesser even if you've had multiple. You just get better at recognizing that it's happening.
Nailed it.
Can we not just appreciate the artwork and how much effort they put into each of their videos? It's amazing how fast and how articulate each of their videos are. You're doing great TED-Ed!
HOW could we not?
Yes
Shut up
@@jigsaw2253 hi
Yeah, well, they’re ted-ed afterall
I describe a Panic attacks as “you’re watching a car about to crash and you see it about to hit but it never does and you caught in a repeat of that moment over and over”
Seems like a good explanation
This is literally what goes on in my mind during one, it's mostly in my mind that it occurs and not so much physiological symptoms. It's crazy feels like Iam about to loose my mind. Thank you for articulating it so beautifully. Sending love and light everybody.
Good explanation 💯💯
Oh my-
And the worst thing is the feeling of "i am in that car". I experienced panic attack during driving mostly and seriously it's freak me out that i think I'm about to die in car accident
I had my first panic attack and it was such a scary experience. I couldn’t control my body my hands were cramped and i felt like i would die any second… i am sympathetic towards anyone who experience such attacks :(
S imran, Take some action. Vist a psychologist if needed. Reduce negative thoughts. Avoid watching negative news channels and tv shows. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Day or night before sleep sit or lie down and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a daily habit to have a relaxed life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
Can I know how many days it took to be ok???🥲
I couldn't control my body either. I was lying on the kitchen floor, telling myself I had to feed the dog but my heart was pounding so fast and I couldn't stand. My therapist taught me strategies to focus on when I get anxiety, so feeding the dog was suppose to distract me. Couldn't get up or move my body
Fr me it’s a month for now after s panic attack sometimes I still feel scary and feeling like will I get the panic attack again..😢😢 plss someone can say you have experienced this before and how many days it took to be ok fr u???
@@abdulhakam7203 i had my fist panicked attack more then 3 weeks ago and I still wake up every morning really anxious that I am going to have another one. For a whole week i was really paranoid and couldn’t get up from bed in fear that I will panic again. I’ve always struggled with anxiety but you just have to be confident that even if you do have another panic attack it will pass eventually and u will be ok. I hope u find reassurance and comfort in knowing your not the only one going through this.
Panic Attacks are some of the worst things a human can experience. I've had only one, but it was so horrifying that I genuinely get shivers when thinking of it. The fear of getting one again has terrified me to the point that I will do everything I can to avoid it.
Panic attacks have held me back all my life. I've lost countless opportunities due to this and it feels like a curse that can never be lifted.
Hey! i hope you are feeling better.. I was the exact same, my anxiety always stopped me doing normal things, i used to be terrified of even going to school, that was the worst. However overtime i got used to it and just when i was about to leave school i didn't wanna go, you'll get used to it.
I’m currently going through the same. In 14 and it’s my sophomore year and I’m having panic attacks every morning before school and often have them throughout the school day . I hate living like this it’s horrific .
@@rew6445 i've finally found another teenager going through this. im 14 and a freshman this year and ever since a panic attack like a month ago, i've been scared of having them and everywhere i go i get scared im gonna have another one and end up having them. it's even worse because i have social anxiety :(
Hey you can get through this I know I know you can!
@@rew6445 same but I get used to it after awhile, try to see if your school has a psychiatrist and they can help
Getting a panic attack for no reason is such scary experience. Sometimes I would sit down and play on my PC until I feel a sudden rush on my heart out of nowhere and began having intrusive thoughts of death, heart attack, etc. When I first have it, the attack lasted almost two hours and I began having anxiety about my body, eventually leading me to lose weight to avoid possible future panic attacks. Apparently, I still do, but only less frequent than before. Don't worry guys, panic attack is just the mind playing tricks to give you adrenaline without reason (unless there isn't one). As long as you're young and healthy, there's nothing to worry about.
Edit: I know losing weight isn’t much of a solution to avoiding panic attacks, but as long as the heart is healthy enough to know that getting a panic attack is just a temporary occurrence and will not damage your heart. Panic attack is just triggered haywire mentality
Fr bruh I was just watching TV and mine happened outta no where I was breathing fast and nonstop crying I also couldn't stop thinking about death and this 1 chick I like it was all bad.
Living with panic attacks on a daily...I have had them back to back due to a lot of trauma in my life and raising son's with AUTISM & SEIZURES FOR 28 YEARS AS A single MOM with no SUPPORT.. AT ALL
@@GivenUpHasNoOption thats tough time. I hope u will be normal n ur kid too will be alright
Bro your comment just made me calm down having a panic attack!
So I’m overweight is that why I have them should I excursuses and eating more healthy food
After my first panic attack, I was terrified of having another one, which ironically is probably what made them more frequent. Thank you for mentioning that, since I’ve never seen or heard it in other panic attack resources.
I had my very first panic attack today and I can honestly say it was the most terrifying thing I have ever experienced. I was in the middle of a presentation in history. Before the presentation I could already feel my heart beating really fast and I was nauseous. When I got up there, I delivered the beginning of the presentation okay, but then I started stuttering which made me get really nervous because I thought I had gotten over my stutter when I was younger, and then I felt like I couldn’t breathe and had to stop speaking and it was absolutely terrifying because I felt like I was about to dye and literally everyone was just staring at me and the room was silent. I walked over to the teacher to ask him to go outside but I couldn’t get any words out, but thankfully he understood and motioned towards the door for me to leave. Tonight, I just had another panic attack because i was thinking about how terrifying it was and that’s why I’m watching this video now because I had my first two panic attacks of my life within the same day. The first one was probably the scarier one though because I had no idea what was happening to me and I was in front of my entire history class!!
I had a panic this morning and now I'm having another one it's not funny its bad.
@@NOHANDLE190 am same right now
@@sufiyanahmadazhar4462 who is this
Had my very first panic attack today, can’t really describe the feelings. It’s so hard to put it in words. Definitely thought that I’m gonna die today. Few thoughts and scary imaginations that not really connected to each other came at the same time, voices here and there, tried to distract myself but failed, don’t really know how to describe my heart condition at that time, almost wanting to scream and let it all out but somehow it stopped. Honestly, never thought that I ever gonna experienced a panic attack. Worst feelings ever.
I’m watching this right after my panic attack. This is the 2nd one I’ve ever gotten in my life and it was just a week ago that I had my 1st one. I don’t know why this is happening, I don’t really suffer from any ptsd issues, I do struggle with social anxiety and depression but I have for awhile now but it never triggered panic attacks, I’m so confused! It was genuinely the most terrifying thing ever. What makes it so scary is when you don’t realize you’re having a panic attack and you genuinely feel like you’re dying and that’s what I thought was happening! My throat felt like it was closing up and no matter what I did and how much I paced around my room the feeling wouldn’t go away! I thought I was just gonna pass out and die right that second. I got so scared I even called my mom and told her I need to go to the hospital if I make it through the night because I genuinely thought my heart was failing. (I’m sorry for typing this much it’s just i’m not used to this and I just really need advice from people who struggle w/ this way more than me and what to do if it happens again) like even mid way typing this it made my body feel tingly and faint.. *edit:* Thank y’all so much for all of your advice and sharing your experiences! These have truly been such a comfort to me and it felt so good to know I’m not alone. I haven’t experienced a major panick attack since last month and it’s felt amazing! I’ve been bettering my mental and physical health to all extents in making sure the attacks don’t become a frequent issue and it’s been doing wonders! To anyone who feels helpless or like they’re going crazy I know this may not be of comfort but you really aren’t alone. It’s a very horrifying experience to deal with on your own so please reach out to anyone for guidance. Make sure that you aren’t consuming a lot of sugar because hat can also spike anxiety really bad which was one of my main issues and drugs/alcohol is definitely not the answer because it can increase your symptoms which was another major issue for me. I know PTSD and chronic anxiety issues can also be a cause and those are harder to deal with so please make sure if it’s affecting your ability to function you see someone immediately. I wish nothing but the best for you all and I’m so sorry for anyone who has to experience this, it’s truly the worst. May god bless you and bring peace in your life 💗
Hi Melody. As someone who has suffered with a panic disorder for a few years now, I feel like I can share a top or two with you that will hopefully help you a little. If you have another one, don't pace around your room! This won't help at all. Your heart rate was already probably elevated which is a perfectly normal symptom of a panic attack. Rushing around will only increase that further and make you feel even more uncomfortable. Instead, just sit sit down and concentrate on your breathing. But don't take big gulps of air. Just concentrate on breathing as normal as possible, but you can also take a few long inhales through your nose and and then breath out slowly. This will help settle your heart rate a little bit. Also, remind yourself that you've already experienced this and you were just fine soon after, that it passed. It's always really unpleasant but it doesn't last forever. If you have someone around, be it parents, a brother or sister, or a boyfriend, ask them to talk to you while you're sitting, to perhaps ask you random questions. This will trick your brain into being distracted and not focusing completely on the attack. If you're alone then put watch a video on your phone or read an article you find interested, which again will be a distraction. No matter how many you have, they are always worrisome and a bit scary for anybody. But the above are definitely things that will help you to see the attack through a little more comfortably and/or lessen it's duration. 😊
@@OhTylerB Thank you so much, this really helped! The pacing was definitely making my symptoms a lot worse but the breathing techniques have been life savers! I still have this lingering feeling of anxiety even after but I’ve just been trying to distract my brain from falling off the deep end
@@melmorriss When they happen I think the most important thing is to constantly remind yourself that you know what it is, anxiety, and that it's nothing you haven't got through before. During them it's so easy to have lots of negative thoughts which will only prolong the duration and worsen the symptoms.
this is exactly what’s happening to me ! i hope you are well!!🥺
I dont need to explain the devastation we go through when having a panic attack. I have reasoned that two things may cause a panic. 1. Anxiety/depression and 2. physiological symptoms. In the video, there was a connection made to an event, memory, object or situation that can increase the significance of the panic episode. Yesterday, Christmas, while driving to visit family I began to feel anxiety. Than all of a sudden my car's transmission was acting weird and sent my anxiety through the roof into the sky. This was probably my 5th experience in my life. However, each time I have had them there was one thing I did that significantly helped me get through them. Essentially, I put my self in a cold environment and let my body stay in one place but shiver due to the temperature. This has helped me stay connected with my body and focus on the cold elements and not the episode itself. Typically, they last 10-20 minutes. I hope that you can find peace and understanding through your experiences. Being easy on yourself is instrumental in helping you through them
Me: **literally just chillin in the sofa**
My brain: oh boi it's time to release monstrous amounts of adrenaline
yeah WHY does it do that?
@Walt Aistir A panic attack
Maybe you were watching a horror movie in Netflix and chilling when suddenly a ghost appeared ( in the movie).
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The brain looks so adorable
That's why we must take care of it, at all costs.
Prince Kashyap well said 👏🏾👏🏾
@@PrinceKashyap. mhm
Tatat Tumaob are you watching the brain or watching the video?
@@sciencevd272 lol can't i just say that the brain looks adorable?
I've only ever had 2 panic attacks in my life, but I remember them so vividly that I feel sorry for anyone that has chronic panic attacks. Just the feeling of hyperventilating but you feel like you're suffocating while the room spins and your heart is trying to keep up for no reason is possibly one of the worst feelings in the world. I also hate just feeling anxious randomly, sometimes for the whole day.
I've had my worst case of a panic attack a few weeks ago before one of my papers and I didn't want to watch this video... But I did... And I haven't been able to put into words what I felt but it was exactly what you said. It replayed in my head so vividly while I read your comment and it kind of validated what I felt... So thank you
@@lisa-marie9099 hey how are you feeling now I just want to know
And yesterday I got my first panic attack yesterday and it was a feeling I would like to never had it was caused because yesterday I was about to had fight with a wannabe thug or worse he was being a very unlikable guy and when he started to do this kinda stuff to me I was like 'man just stop this bullsh*t' and after that the guy just lost his mind and was pushing me and then also started to push him and the fight was about to happen but my friend calm the situation and still that guy was like 'come on b*tch fight me' but I didn't say anything and at last told him bro sorry I was really angry and told him to go away and he was like okay and my friends told me to ignore him because if not then he will be like 'Who is the boss' and then I had my coaching class for maths and on boy I wasn't able to concentrate at all I didn't know at first but then I understood I was having a panic attack my heart beat was off the chart my hands got numb I became really dehydrated and I was feeling like I was in a dream but luckily after 30 minutes it was slowly fading and after sometime everything was fine but my teacher notice that and asked me what happened but obviously I told him about my other problems and then I was feeling good about what he told me and I went to home use social media for a while and slept
And now it is still morning but I am kinda scared while writing this on what is about to happen next hope everything will be fine 😣
My life is a complete mess now
@@zonunsanga7046 I'm good.... The days after my first panic attack were kinda with like a constant anxiety and a sinking feeling.. But then slowly it kinda just went back to normal.... What worked for me is kinda getting my off it.. Off what caused the panic attack and the acknowledgement of like, yes I had a panic attack but I'll be fine.. Don't think about it too much.... Try avoiding that guy if his presence is so toxic that it leads you to having a panic attack and you know your friends are there for... That should comfort you a little... You're not alone
@@lisa-marie9099 thank you for replying to me
I would try my best and if everything was fine I will update you again
i think i just had my first one. I felt light headed all day and i have addison disease, i went into the centrum and felt dizzy and light headed so i was scared i would get an addison crisis ( a crisis which can led to coma, created by severe stress or trauma/injury) then suddenly my hart started beating very hard and i felt extreme light headed and i lost the feeling in my legs and thought i was going to die/pass out, after i was very tired. Is this an panic attack?
Whenever I'm having one I come here to this video and read the comments and it goes away. Could be because we are all here sympathizing and being kind strangers to each other, or it could be my logical brain is being accessed in order to read your experiences here. Either way you're not alone and your experiences have personally helped me overcome at LEAST four panic attacks. Thank you all so much. ❤
Same here
Same here
Back here again, you're all so strong and amazing, never forget what we can overcome especially together ❤
I suffer with Panic Disorder from my teen's. I'm 36 years old now. I started to cry viewing this video. The clarity of the information was the key point for me to be able to view it to the end. Including the comment on how it's difficult to learn about panic attacks. Thank you a lot! 🎗️💛
was wondering if anyone else started crying watching this video.
@@F0X yep, a lot.
Yep, right there with you
My panic attacks started when I was 19 yrs old. I'm now 25. And this video had tears rolling my face. I'm so glad people are talking about panic attacks now
Please did it improve over the time?
It is great to see that how this animation justifies the narrators words every second .........
Really great Animator
We're in this together guys. We will go through it together. We have to keep in mind that We're human and these ups and downs that we go through is only temporary and there are ways we can learn to manage such emotions and be more in the present. Much love to each and everyone of you. You are not alone ❤️
Thank you
Somehow this made me cry 😅😂
Thank you ❤❤❤
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😭😭
The brain handing a paper bag to the heart to help overcoming hyperventilation is pure gold
I know!!!
As someone with anxiety, I can appreciate you guys trying to educate people on panic attacks.
Same here
@@ultimatebishoujo29 Take some action. Vist a psychologist if needed. Reduce negative thoughts. Avoid watching negative news channels and tv shows. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Day or night before sleep sit or lie down and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a daily habit to have a relaxed life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
My solution to a panic attack may be unconventional. I have had several in my life and my cure is to accept and acknowledge that I am having a panic attack. I will tell myself "Oh, this is a panic attack, just let it in and get it over with". My panic attacks last a couple seconds this way with no aftermath. I hope this helps someone!
That’s very good advice, same i also try to distract myself from the thing that cause the panic if there is any i listen to music and think of something else while closing my eyes till i get a bit dizzy or sleepy it really calms me down & if i sleep after that it’s gonna disappear completely
but in public tho. all alone it's very scary and no one will help you.
@@homeofjuve9191 I’m so sorry :( listen panics don’t last that long i think this is considered as Anxiety disorder and if it is that sever you need a medical treatment so i think it’s better to consult a psychiatrist/therapist in this
But anyway you can also benefit from little life style changes like cutting of caffeine (it triggers anxiety) walking few minutes outside having healthy diet doing some exercise maybe also for the thoughts try to either write it down and write a possible solution for each issue i found that helpful or simply distract urself from all this thinking by watching a good series or music
I think talking about it to someone close would help too
I really wish that worked for me, even though I recognize it’s a panic attack it still worsens
A similar method worked for me too! I used to get at least 3 panic attacks per month, and there was a point where I realized, you know what -- every time this happens, nothing actually *harms* me; there is no pain. I think to myself, "This is just a feeling." It was the first step to lessening the intensity and frequency of them. I also found that deep breathing ASAP when my first rush of nerves comes in can prevent a panic attack from being full force.
I have been dealing with this for 30 plus years. It’s a living nightmare. You literally have to get through each and every one . Unless you have gone through it yourself, please don’t tell someone your fine, or get over it. That person cannot control it no matter how hard they try.
My wife had her second panic attack on the beach with my family, we called the lifeguards but all they could do was give her some ice packs to cool her down citing the issue was heat exhaustion. It was the scariest moments in both our lives. But it was also her last attack. Being there for someone who is having an attack is crucial, It's the same with a bad LSD trip; they think they are dying, you need to be there to anchor them and tell them they are going to be ok. This experience will pass, you will be alright.
How good of you to be there for her. As a wife who suffers from anxiety, I appreciate my husband so much when he does whatever he can to calm me down. Keep it up
Seriously ice?
This might be inconsiderate of me, but her last attack as in she got better or she passed?
@@yesno8273 no she just hasn't had an attack since, people don't usually die from panic attacks. i can understand the confusion!
@@aloxfoe6378 yep that's all they could do, im not sure what more they could do to help even if you were in a hospital...
For me it felt like I wasn't getting any oxygen no matter how much I breathed. I was completely convinced I was suffocating to death and I was about to die. Once I realized it was strange I hadn't passed out, I realized that I HAD to have been receiving oxygen. Suddenly the feeling went away in minutes. Maybe this line of reasoning could help somebody else out too
Same. I actually carry a finger pulse oximeter (yup, like at doctors office) just to reassure myself I'm getting oxygen, because otherwise I fell like I'm suffocating to death.
Yeah I feel the exact same. I had 2 panic attacks and both was my head thinking that my breath is not getting oxygen without any reason since my breath was heavy asf. Sufocatting experience.
@@13mrservon omg same!! Carrying one is the only way I convince myself I’m alright lol
Same. Just a few minutes ago. What helped was going outside and breathing in some cold fresh air. I felt better almost immediately
the same happened to me at school and at the time i did not know it was a panic attack until i read about the symptoms
As someone who would have up to 5 panic attacks a day let me tell you how it feels. It’s like you are literally seconds away from death and nothing can make that feel any less real. Meanwhile feeling like you’re going crazy and having to try to hide it from anyone around you, especially if it happens in public. Then when it’s finally over you’re so exhausted you feel like you’ve been hit by a truck.
I just had a panic attack today. It felt like I had so much energy that I couldn’t feel comfortable, I couldn’t take deep breaths, I felt lightheaded. Started to sweat & shake
@@filmnationstudios389 same had one today worst feeling ever, i thought i was dead till my friends convinced me i was alive.
@@unimpressed977 Dang
I hope you get better as soon as you can
I had one yesterday for the first time ever and that's exactly what's it's like I was so scared that I couldn't cry until it was over because I was with friends and I felt so tired
I'm here to educate myself after hurling my stomach three times during my first panic attack. I had friends who had experienced it before and came to help me out. To those who have gone through this so many times, I'm proud of your braveness and strength. As my friends told me afterwards, everyone has something that scares them or makes them anxious. It's not abnormal to react this way. It's just your body doing what it needs to. You are not a burden or a freak. You are lovely.
❤
Thank you for your comment! I wish all the best to you ❤
I had severe panic attacks for 6 months, where I literally felt like I was gonna die. I believed it was triggered from stress stockpiled since my youth.
At first I had a lot of trouble stabilizing myself and I would breakdown and go to the emergency couple times thinking I was going to die.
After learning what it was I had to convince myself that the symptoms: Breathlessness, dizziness, loss of appetite, heart rate out of control, stomachache, palpitations, impending sense of doom; that these were all imbalanced chemical reactions from my brain. It wasn't easy. Like almost everyone I fear death, but after many sleepless nights, I almost embraced it, I just didn't care anymore. My faith in God helped tremendously through prayer. It would help take my mind from only focusing on the symptoms which would make me panic even worse.
My advice is when you get bad episodes; convince yourself that you are not dying, but that you are experience a chemical imbalance from your brain that will pass. And also distract yourself or divert your attention from the symptoms to anything else; for me it was prayer or confiding in a friend or family member. If you do these things you may eventually be cured from panic disorder.
I thank God im cured from this disease when there are people out there that have been living with it for years.
I thank god your cured of panic disorder as well
Thank you for this
hello, i'm mel..first i wanna thank you so much for sharing because this helped me feel less alone as most of the time people don't understand what i'm feeling🥺 and i truly wish you nothing but the best. second, i was wondering if I could post your story (anonymously ofc) on my instagram page where i use my platform to raise awareness and help people feel less alone💜
@@melissadirectioner23 I don't mind if you share my story.
I would be happy if it could comfort anyone
Damn 6 months is long glad you're cured! I cope up with mine through thinking of an object and describing its physical aspects and thinking all the things I know about that object. For example think about a dog. Well, a dog has four legs, varies in color, has different breeds, some are small and some are large, etc.. The list goes on and on. Then you eventually get distracted lol.
I recently had a panic attack, an anxiety attack. And I still feel bad about it. I really wanted to go to the bathroom even though I didn’t want to, my hands were shaking I couldn’t hold a pen, I felt very cold and my heart was about to burst. I thought if I didn’t control me, I might die of a heart attack. An anxiety attack is not a game, it is not an option for mockery, mental illnesses are real. That day that attack controlled my life at a very important time for me, I feel ashamed, frustrated, sad and disappointed in myself that I couldn’t relax soon. That attack controlled a lot of time of my mind and body, because of that attack I lost very important time on an exam and now I’m at risk of being suspended. I really want people reading this to help if they know friends in this situation, don’t mock, please. Let’s be empathetic. And the people who suffer this I want to give them a lot of encouragement and they are not alone, we must be stronger and not feel bad.
When I have panic attacks 😞 they cause me to be restless I find myself moving from one room to another, going in the bathroom doing nothing, fear of death overwhelms me, shaking hands, confusion, racing heartbeat, feeling cold and hot at the same time 😭😭😭😭😭😭 oh GOD ALMIGHTY please Come through for all of us here who are suffering from panic attacks and Anxiety disorders, LORD JESUS CHRIST we need you more than anything else 🙏🙏🙏🙏 . Hear our cries of desperation oh GOD ALMIGHTY 🙏
I always feel like I’m gonna be sick when I have anxiety attacks. I’m having one rn and I don’t even know how I’m holding my phone rn.
@@jayden.dayyan am having same right now
Same right now
Same o same o
I’ve told my friends to tell me “it’s going to end” whenever I have a panic attack around them, because while i’m having it, i really feel like it will last forever and it feels like hours that will never pass. It’s scary and I feel like I’m going to die every single time, especially when my hands go numb, no matter how many times I survive it and I know that I won’t die.
first time i had it i wanted to die i thought " death would be easier than this right now"
It’s well. It will pass
My hands go entirely numb
Same, I was so scared that it was going to last forever. I made cards that I can use when I have a panic attack so I can remind myself it will pass
It feels like being stuck on a loop or like this is your forever, very scary place, hope your doing better love
I have been having panic attacks for the last 3 months. I am slowly learning how to calm myself, to live in the moment without worrying the future and really just trying to relax. To be kind to myself. But man....when the panic comes, it feels like you are about to die. Its so hard to feel that "it will pass".
"The only thing to cure anxiety is to understand it" true words
The best option 👌
the embarrassment beat my panic attacks, i get lqughet at when i get a penic attack and thats why my brain just tries to stop whats going on
The fact that this video already has 1500 views in the first 5 minutes, makes me wonder about our overall well-being.
Well, I watched it because I subscribed to Ted-Ed and am interested in psychology, not because I actually get panic attacks
Understatement unfortunately 😅
having 12.5 million subs kinda helps
You know what's sad is that after reading so many comments here, I realized that most of us started having anxiety/panic attack when COVID-19 pandemic started. It's sad that we may not suffer with the virus but our mental health will definitely ruin us. But here we are almost 2 years of this pandemic and we're still fighting and trying to get through the day. We are not alone. We are here in this comment section for a reason. To tell each other that we're going through the same thing and we are strong to face these challenges everyday. I hope everyone gets better. Don't give up. Trust yourself! Everything is gonna be okay! This pandemic and our mental health is going to be part of our past one day!
I read an article about the Covid isolation causing an uprise on panic attacks and anxiety in younger adults all over the world, it’s insane to think about the whole world shifting into something new and we were not prepared for it, it’s so comforting to know that people are going through the same thing and I hope those people can read from this and it helps in the same way
🥺💖💗💖
Thank you Sir
even I was absolutely fine with no mental health issues before pandemic.
We’re here ❤️
I have had panic attacks in the past and now they returned. When I have a panic attack my worst fear is that i'll faint or go crazy, my legs are shaking , feel absolutely terrified and afraid even of myself, something like dissociation ,like not being in my own body. I have panic disorder and agoraphobia. 10 days ago I started taking new medications and I have more confidence in myself that I can handle it somehow. I'm slowly trying to expose myself, going outside alone, walking my dog alone and even waiting for the elevator to arrive which also causes me to have an attack.
How are u now I hope u’r getting better ❤️🩹
Who didn't actually experience it never know how terrifying it can get
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while watching this I got the breathless feeling again, and I started crying cos I just didn't wanna go through it again ;( Stay strong everyone!
You too?
Same
Same🥺
me too :(
I suffer from that almost everyday and it has become a normal thing to me
"Everything changed when the panics attacked..."
@Walt Aistir um....dude the air benders died....nothing got better for them....
nice one!
ahahhahaaha the best
I laughed out loud 😂
right., Elite striker, the attackers are in panic mode. Many well-off people still projecting the fear of poverty, always monopolizing resources, or often, an excuse for power, the imagined rivalry a source of personal loss, materially, a threat to status, or misguided envy.. Goetthe reminds me, '' That once you begin to understand your enemies, you begin to love them .'' That is the rub that chaffs society, and causes the blistering in all aspects of society. Calm, reasonable, healthy people do not snap at family or in public. An urge to 'push buttons', make insinuating remarks, and unfair and illogical biased comments happens to some nice, confused, unwell people. The friendship of these nice people are teetering on the tip of an imperfect pedestal. Willing, if not eager to a accept that the enemy or rival are real, they clump together. Lately, this common phenomena in society is termed 'negative drift'. Having been party to, unwilling witness to, and subject to the clumping of negative drift, a self-reviewing person, will become well aware of the pitfalls and remorseful feelings associated with negative drift. Unclear and shadowed, a lessening respect falls on the unpopular, shaming the uninvited, a lesser rated family member, a people or neighbouring nation, classmate, co-worker, and on and on, THE HUMAN CONDITION.is easily improved when we do not cast blame, finding answers within ourselves.What people say is not as transparent as the consequences of their actions. Love is our intangible bond, Anger is the destroyer.. An aware and calm person will not respond to their provocations nor instigate at a later time. PEACE, MY WORLD!. spiderballetgalaxy@gmail.com
This video did a really good job at explaining panic attacks. I used to suffer from extremely severe Panic disorder. Where an attack would last for hours and it would go on for days and I would require observation in hospital. But I’ve gotten significantly better and I think it was a form of CBT that I applied myself using ancient eastern philosophies. Like detaching myself from my body, mind, ego, sense of identity, my past and expectations of the future and my idea of good and bad. I don’t know if these techniques will help anyone else but it certainly helped me. I’m very grateful. I know the struggle is very real and very painful. For those suffering please stay strong and know that you are loved. Peace
It's so great to see a comment section like this, it makes it feel real that panic attacks aren't a lonely thing, to share the experiences I've felt where I think i'm dying, It's something that is hard to share unless someone else has been through it. It's awful, the only perk is you meet a community of people like you. If anyone wants to talk I live in Manchester, UK.
Hey i want to talk to u but i am from nepal
I'm in Nairobi Kenya living alone and it gets worse everyday man. I struggle with feelings of breathlessness, numbness, lightheadedness and of impending doom all the time.
Hi there i would love to speak to you
I live in Los Angeles, I’d be down to talk as well ✨
@@aneeshshrestha8048 oh I am not from Nepal but ik Nepali very well
And I had 3 panic attacks
I am having one right now too 🥺❤️
It's feels soo badddd 😭✋🏻
I was terrifying when I had a panic attack. I immediately called my mom on my phone and we had a conversation and it helped A LOT. Whenever you have it, call someone.
Agreed. Talking to someone can really help.
This helps but I wouldn't advise this so easily... Because what happens to you when you get the next panic attack and don't have a phone? This is just a way to condition yourself with HAVING TO HAVE a phone every second of every day for the rest of your life. I know because I made this habit myself and then I drove into an area with no service. :) Guess what happened once I saw I can't call anyone. I had a panic attack just out of fear of having one because I couldn't use my phone. So now you can understand how conditioning yourself with other things will only make things worse for you. Some people condition themselves with having to have water everywhere they go, some with relaxation pills/sedatives, some with having a phone, and some (I was here too) can't do anything without having another person right next to them wherever they go.
I tried that once when i had one and she didnt answer her phone :(
once I had a panic attack on the street because of an incident and I was on the verge of collapsing when I decided to call my mom. she was busy at the moment and she didn't have time to listen to me. she hung up before I could say anything. my throat was dry and I was shaking. next second, I collapsed on the street. that was the day I stopped relying on people for most things including my mom. I decided that calling wasn't an option. next time I had a panic attack, it was because something major had just happened and I was afraid that I would panic and I wouldn't have anyone to call. I wish that I had thought of something else beforehand so that this wouldn't have happened. I am telling you this with the hope you don't experience anything similar. I am no one to say whether you can or can't call your. mom or anyone else, but please have something else to rely on just in case. be safe. have a good day!
Lemme get your mom's #
“If you are depressed you are living in the past if you are anxious you are living in the future, if you are at peace, you are living in the present.”
-Lao Tzu
Given What the presence is like right now...
Well then im a timetraveler
@@yunioraguilar7289 yeah
But like a mental one
Not always if you can be depressed about your present life for example your mom or family member could be really sick you or you could be living in a really bad neighbourhood and having financial difficulties
Did I also see you in Kurzgesagt videos?!!
It’s horrible that a lot of people feel like this, but I’m glad I’m not alone. I felt like I’ve just been crazy this whole time
Right now i m having a panic attack and also I'm able to smile through it. Have a great day guys
Thank god its over. Feeling more confident to face the next one. 😊
Hi did you recover now can you tell me what did you do😊
Just have courage and u will be fine.
@@RajDas-qg2jn does your heart beat raise everyday?
@@takuro4922 sometimes. It's very common when you have anxiety. So don't worry about it.
@@RajDas-qg2jn thanks it really make me stress even i dont have heart problem
I had a severe panic attack in June. It’s September now and everyday I’m still working through the psychological trauma.
For the first two weeks afterwards I couldn’t leave my house, and just being awake felt overwhelming and miserable. Anxiety attacks, depersonalization, disassociation, it’s been months of wading through what feels like psychological warfare, but I’m finally getting to a place where my life is starting to feel like my life again.
It’s nice to know others have gone through this. So if you’re out there thinking you’re going crazy, or you’re depressed because it feels like you’re life will be miserable and never the same - I’m here for you, and happy to talk anytime.
You don’t have to answer if you don’t want too but how does depersonalisation disorder feel when you experience it (only if you do). I’m trying to find out how to describe it but I can’t for some reason. Nothing feels real.
@@Laylaa33 Hey, I don't mind answering at all.
I think it's likely a little different for everyone experiencing it, but for me it was like living in a dream, where nothing had substance.
It was like the world around me just wasn't REAL anymore. I'd be looking at a wall, or a cup, or a flower, or anything, and my brain would go "Okay, you can see it... but you're not actually touching it or engaging with it... is it actually there? Is it real? And if I never engage with it... does it matter if it exists or not, because in my reality, it won't."
It was the feeling of being in my room alone, and thinking that nothing outside of those four walls legitimately existed. It was hearing my own voice and finding that it sounded weird, and different. It was getting a text and wondering if the person sending it was actually there - or just stepping into reality for the moment in which they engaged with me. It was washing a dish and questioning why and how I got to that moment. It was losing my belief in history (as a concept). It was hearing someone talk and waiting to respond, while wondering it they were truly as alive/conscious as me. It was my stomach turning constantly and all day because every thought I had involved the feeling like I was distancing myself from the sane, "normal" person I was, and turning into this new, paranoid, crazy, detached person. It's never being completely relaxed.
It's the weirdest, scariest thing, is all I can really say. It's like waking up in a different life. It's like spending your entire day devoted to figuring out what's wrong with reality. It's just this voice in your head going "SOMETHING'S WRONG. SOMETHING'S NOT RIGHT. LIFE IS WRONG. THIS ISN'T YOUR LIFE," constantly and without end 24/7. It makes you question every minute detail of your life that typically your brain just allowed you to ignore.
That said, with enough time, you start to build a tolerance to the fear. Thoughts that were once so terrifying and stomach turning have less punch the ten thousandth time you think them. I also found it helpful to cling to my own sanity. Despite having all these wild existential thoughts and feeling like I didn't belong in reality, there was a part of my brain going "Dude. It's just a thought. Relax. You had a panic attack, you didn't step out of reality. You can still talk to people, make jokes, work out, go to work, play music, experience new things. You're alive and you KNOW it. Regardless of your thoughts."
I think that when depersonalization/disassociation happens, people get this profound worry that they'll never be able to experience joy again. I remember thinking 'if I can never be happy or joyful or carefree again, is life worth living?' If every moment of my life is filtered through the lens of 'nothing's real, nothing matters', then what's the point? I thought about this at least a hundred times a day during my attack, and I'd say now I'm down to thinking about it only a couple times a day - and the staying power is slowly ebbing away.
I think at the end of the day, it's important to remember that depersonalization can't actually hurt you unless you let it. Once you get the fear under control, and accept the fact that 'okay, this is happening to me and it sucks... but I can still live my life," things will start to get better. Once enough time passes, and you're able to finally capture that moment of feeling like yourself again, or even better, have a brief reprieve from remembering about your depersonalization - that's when hope really kicks in. But it's important to get to that moment naturally, and not try to force it. Otherwise you fall into a cycle of despair, and the thought-loop never breaks.
Anyways, hope this answer wasn't too long, and with any luck, maybe it even helps.
Thank you so much for the response. I truly appreciate it.
I experience depersonalisation disorder so I just wanted to know how another person would experience/handle it. I always tell myself this feeling will never last and that makes me see the light at the end of the tunnel (this happens once a month for a week for me and then it goes away)
I wish you all the best in life and stay safe❤️much love.
2 years now still have panic attack i lost all my life 🤣🤣
@@TheDylicious77 have you taken any medication? I'm struggling with the panic attacks 2-3 panic attacks a day
i don’t get constant panic attacks but i’ve had a few a few years ago just thinking about panic attacks is almost enough to make me cry
I still remember one of the first few panic attacks I had vividly; the rapid breathing, numbness all over my body, dizziness, had me frantically looking for something to keep me sane but my mind refused which let me to panic even more. left me terrified for months. it could be frustrating, especially if it happens out of the blue and all you could do is wish for it to go away quickly. but one thing id like to point out is always remember to forgive yourself. never ever blame yourself for something that's out of your control. times like these you just have to be your own hero, become someone who loves you and treats you with the outmost respect. I promise you your days will get better. the stars and I are all cheering for you.
Thank you for this. I'd been suffering a lot for a severe panic disorder.In Jesus name, we all be healed.
I love this comment. Thank you ❤
I pray for all of us to heal
the first time I had a panic attack I 100% thought I was going to die on the way to the hospital. It was the most terrifying feeling and I thought the nurse was joking when she said I was just having a panic attack.
I have panic attacks to it's so scary
Silly nurse.
I had a panic attack before it's not fun I thought I was die at first I didn't know what so I called my friend she tould just do some deep breathing
@@NOHANDLE190 scary and when you go to the hospital they know what kind of medicine they should give you and don’t
@@nooralhayat7264 hi can you tell me what things that you do to help you recover from it pls answer i really want your opinion 😊😊
I had my first panic attack today in the shower. I was there listening to music and the next on the ground. The room felt like it was getting smaller, I couldn’t hear anything, my heart starting pounding, and I couldn’t breathe through my nose anymore. The air was getting thinner, so I just ran out of the bathroom. I told my mom but she isn’t really worried about it🤷🏾♀️. Anxiety was probably what caused it. I’ve been having anxiety about dying since January 😃
be stronge
Same
My mom has not been helping either I know she cares but she does not do anything to help
Me
Stay strong, COVID has a lot of us anxious and worried about death
Keep strong everyone, I am rooting for us all! We can get through this just remember there’s always a shining sun above the rainy clouds!!
Reading the comment section makes me feel like I'm being understood and that my feelings are valid.
yes!
2020, pandemic, losing my dearest grandma in front of my eyes, and then the panic attack just happened out of nowhere. For a while i thought i was going to die, but doctor said i was completely fine and healthy. Seeing everyone here have the same attacks as i am makes me feel like me and you are not alone and i know that i can go through it, and you too.
🕊💫
I actually have a full medical exam as well blood, ecg etc...and all perfectly normal. Mine triggers when I have acid reflux...but panic attack is miserable indeed..😭
I have the same panic attack, my grandfather passed away 7 years ago in march and i havent got over it, its hard but its getting better over years, we go throught this together♡
@@zsofiawalk7508 i get panic attack yes because of overdose of cough syrup
What i will do now
3 years ago I was going through anxiety disorder, for an entire year I was massively suffering on a daily basis and I even thought about ending this altogether. But fortunately I identified my problem and got treatment. Even now I feel happy that I don't have it anymore. I just want to say to all of you who are suffering, just hang in there, get treatment and try to interact with friends and family every day, happy conversation happy moments will help you physiologically and treatment will help you massively as well.
I hope you're alright
Stay strong!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I'm so glad you got better, and that therapy helps so many people. I'm putting all my hope in the fact that I might get some help once I leave home. For now unfortunately, It's hard to try to interact with family everyday when they're one of the reasons I'm feeling unwell, and also with friends since they all left for college. I was supposed to finally leave home and have a space of my own but I have to stay even closer to my parents because of covid... I literally feel like I'm running out of air to breathe.
I forgot to mention, unfortunately my parents aren't really interested in my mental health as I was able to struggle enough to get in a good college, and have ignored my repetetive beggings to go see a specialist so I'll just have to handle things for now...
Oh wow that's great man! I'm very proud of you. I struggle with an anxiety disorder and get it often but I haven't gotten treatment. I'm only 13 after all... I think I should just wait a bit to see what happens because of the hormone changes. But I'm very proud of you and you did the right thing! Great job:)
Used to have panic attacks that would last all night, 5-10 times a month. With anxiety medicine, distractions, lifestyle changes, and time (this is a big one, it took a year to even accept that having a panic attack wouldn’t actually kill me, even if it felt like it) I’ve been able to only have a full fledge panic attack once or twice a year. It feels like it will never end, that there’s no solution, and that you will always and forever suffer this. That’s just not true. I’m proof, that it does get better 💕 hang in there, learn to distract ur mind from the thoughts that got u into the panic attack, bend ur mind to not think those thoughts. U will fail many times, and even sometimes I fail, but it’s so much better now. I still fight nightly, but the fight is so easy sometimes I forget I’m fighting:)
👆👆👆 got you covered🍫🍄💊
You give me hope, Sarah... I've been going through severe anxiety and panic attacks lately, just had a very terrible panic attack yesterday and a moderate one today, been battling... Sometimes I've even felt like it will never get better and I will eventually die or become insane with this anxiety, but you give me and others hope... Thank you so much prayers your way 🙏🙇♂️💖
Damn,I suffer everyday since September. I have mild anxiety. And thinking about little things makes me have a panic attack. My goodness,I mean I sometimes question myself that what's wrong with me?! But still. Everyday is like just wake up and fight your panic attacks. Everyday feels like I am gonna die,but in the end I make it till the day,just to wake up tomorrow and feel the same. No matter how much I remain positive results into negative. First my anxiety wasn't this intense,now it got worst,literally worst.... Gosh,now i give up,and i never pray to God for healing my anxiety,idk if God is ever listening to me.
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Thank you, Sarah ❤️ I was very ill a few years ago and was also experiencing that level of a panic disorder through it, but after my treatment back then it was nearly gone. Now it came back again and I don’t know what is making it so bad ad if it only is my fear of the fear and how I felt back then. But I got through it back then and I will get through it again. Everything will be alright ❤️
From someone with anxiety,here some tips to stop a panic attack:
The “Five things you can see” thing works pretty well. Try it for sure.
If you have some gum or even better,a mint,pop one in your mouth. Focus on the sharp,refreshing flavor and not the fear.
If tears start coming,and you get that annoying ache in your throat and you KNOW stuff is about to go down,hold your breath,count to 5 think of your favorite song,curl your tounge,tap your toes. Do anything to stimulate your hands,feet and senses reason: activating all of your senses and body parts will give you many things to focus on and not the fear. Unless you get sensory issues in which case….
Get up and take a couple laps around the area. Srry if that’s bad advice I don’t really get sensory overload so don’t know much about it.
And those are things that worked on me. Everyone develops they’re own ways to stop panic attacks in the end of the day tho I suppose
Absolutely agree. Distraction. Doesn’t matter what it is, any object works. I will tell myself “look at that tree. Look at the leaves and the detail in them. I wonder how many branches there are” and continue to distract the mind until my body is able to come back to baseline. I have had to do this many a time on an airplane where the panic attack was almost “stop the plane” level.
These are the tips I learned along the way, too! With sensory anxiety there are fidget toys, crossing your legs or arms, EFT tapping, breathing exercises, sound-cancelling headphones.....I've had crazy misophonia episodes that brought me into panic attacks but also knowing your triggers and ways to remove yourself if/when possible has been the best help to me so far
These are great advices, I will definitely try the gum one !
For me notifying or count things around me, drink water or move my fingers helps a lot 🙏
Really wish distractions worked for me... When I had one of my worst attacks, I could see and pay attention to nothing. I was told later on that I was slapped and didn't react at all to it TwT.
@@4850m-ve4qj distractions work for me too, tried to do that right now with watching and commenting on TH-cam, a think I normally do not do
Wow this comment made me feel like I wasn’t crazy for the first time. Had a major trigger 4 months ago and ever since I have been feeling like this every hour of every day. Some days I feel like I will never get better, but this comment made me feel a bit better :) Thank you
I can relate
It DOES get better Tommy
I feel so sad reading the comments and see how it's so common. I've never heard, see, nor experience panic attacks (and I'm tremendously grateful!!), panic attacks are extremely rare in my place. I hope noone have to ever go through this :'((( I wish you all well! ♥️♥️♥️
You should be, anxiety is no joke.... one of the worst feelings for sure
Just listening to this gave me worse panic attack thanks alot! I will pray that helps more then anything!
Ive been struggling with severe panic attacks for years and ive recently quit my job, avoided school completely and rarely went outside.knowing everyone else here is going through something similar or has overcame it is really comforting and i'm starting to work up the courage to ask for help
Have you tried medication
@@spicymeatballs2thespicening I did
@@moazkhaled6381 did it make it better or worse
@@spicymeatballs2thespicening plz which one mediciation
@@mohammedd270 sertraline zoloft
I’m at work ready to call my general doctor so I can get referred to a psychiatrist due to previous experiences with depression that I’m now starting re experience due to panic attacks I’m having every morning and I got this video for recommended right now. I don’t believe in signs but this was too much a coincidence to not post about lol. Can’t tell anyone else about it though.
You’re so strong. I wish you all the best in therapy 💙
Synchronicity! You should watch this video as many times as you can and learn something important from it.
That’s God my friend... even if you don’t believe in Jesus.. he loves you.. and knows what we need .. Prayer is the first stop in order to help with this horrific disease.. I tell you the truth.. you know as well as I do.. will try anything to take it away because it’s so bad..!!! I’ll say a prayer for you.. your not alone.. I wrote a comment on my panic attack experiences .. check it out.. it will help..
@@jayrocky9067 I agree. Worst is, I most of the time spend worrying which makes me forget God ☹️
It's really calming to know I'm not alone in this. I am 2 years panic attack free this August and now I often try to understand what made them stop. I used to have them so often, they were so scary, I hated having them in front of people because they kept talking to me but their voices were muffled so I couldn't understand what they were saying; my legs went numb, I was nauseous, heart went crazy, couldn't breathe... I remember one time I had a really big one which lasted for 4 hours and it happened on my birthday, kept thinking oh well, at least my grave stone will have the same dates lol. My last panic attack happened 1 day before I travelled to Austria with my mom to see her friends (I love mom, but she can be a bit chaotic!) I felt like the plane, the bus rides, the train - all needed me to be responsible, which made me have the first panic attack where I actually considered calling an ambulance. The whole journey I drew squares in my head, inhaled for 4 seconds, exhaled for 4 seconds, held my breath, listened to music so as not to hear the world around me. When we got there, I met my mom's friend, whose daughter had two small boys. They spoke German, I spoke English, so we couldn't really understand each other, but somehow that was okay. I remember drawing a hot air balloon for one of the boys and feeling a panic attack coming, then he came and said the German word for sun, which turned into laughter and us trying to mimic the sun. The feeling of unease went away. On the same day, we went down a path leading to a small body of water; the way down was quite steep, and a small kitten was following us. While everyone was happy, I was constantly anxious about the kitten falling off the hill, so I tried to guide her. The background faded, it was just me and this slippery kitten. At one point, I got angry, I didn't want to be responsible for her, so I just gave her to my mom telling her to look after her, that I can't deal with it. She said fiiiine, and then left her on a little bridge over the water, so the kitten almost fell. I rushed to get her, and I managed, which felt so odd. You know that feeling where you're pretty sure you can never save, only be saved? I knew this was a job I needed to do, nobody shared my sense of responsibility for this kitten, just like nobody seemed to share my uneasiness. And I guided her the whole way up again, where her owners said she always does this, going up and down that hill... I suppose I'm sharing this just to kindly say that it gets easier, somehow through things you don't expect. If mid-panic it doesn't feel like it, it will change. You will change! I think seeing innocence in the world, realising responsibility is needed but not meant to be perfect are good things to carry with you. That day, my panic attacks just stopped. I hope one day they stop for you too. I'm not sure if they'll come back, but if they do, I'll just draw squares in my head and mutter the German word for sun.
Thanks for sharing your lovely story with us. I have this problem for two weeks, and honestly it sucks, can’t sleep, can’t eat well, can’t breath, always worry 😣
@@homeofjuve9191 I'm really sorry you're going through this, I know it's rough... And thank you for taking the time to read this! I would suggest you tried yoga if you haven't before, I started a while ago and it's really calming, it grounds you! Practising makes me worry less, and in my experience, breathing techniques are really helpful. I also have the problem with food, family dinners are a bit awkward! I drink a lot of chamomile tea and it balances my appetite slightly, maybe that works for you too? Just know it always passes. You're safe. Sending hugs your way! :)
Sonne....
@@ShellShock11C Sonne :)
While i was reading your comment i was having a panic attack for two hours, i felt chocked and i kept throwing up and my heart wouldn’t stop beating like as if it was racing. I watched Videos and read article and tried to meditate just to make it stop but none of it worked. But reading this story worked like magic and now I’m writing this comment i got calm and my breathing is stable again and i stopped shaking!!! Thank u so so so so much for telling this inspiring story of yours, i’ll always remember this if i had it again *hopefully this is the last time 🤞🏻*
Also I’d remember sonne as a way of relaxation :) 🤍
Thank u so much for help me without trying! 🥺
I just had a panic attack this morning and rushed to find a video to help me calm down. Panic attacks are not fun at all. You almost feel like you are having a heart attack and it’s a very scary thing. To anyone who needs reassurance, you will overcome this. Stay strong and persevere. Just remind yourself that everything will work out and there is nothing to be afraid of. You got this!
What is the vid u watch and make u relax?
I experienced panic attack one time without even knowing that it was a panic attack. It was the first time that I ever experienced it. Such a horrible moment, I didn't know what to do. Now I believe that PANIC ATTACK should be a common knowledge because you'll never know when it will happen and who will experience it. I wish I had known this before
Hi. Could you describe how you feel? Because i have some reason like you , I feel extremely panic suddenly
@@minnasenjanie3956 It became harder for me to breathe, I was crying uncontrollably, my chest hurt and I felt fear for no specific reason
This!!!!
I thought I was going to die. 100% pure terror.
@@mizuhayt how u cure it?
watching this while having panic attack. it's been hours i'm so terrified.
are you doing better?
My attacks literally last 1 or 2 seconds at the longest.
@@KrillixKai Then it’s not a panic attack.
@@KrillixKai yea panic attacks has phases.Theres no way you could have a panic attack in 2 seconds.The start of it can last up to 5 minutes. You probably just had a heart skip.
I was fine and this damn video has given me an attack. It was useless too! Zero help. Zero info.
As someone who suffers several panic attacks it’s reassuring to know what i can do, and seeing the comments who go through the same things, it feels like im not alone
You are not alone! I just recently went through this experience and this is by far awful, i would never wish this upon anyone. But I do want to say that the times i am not feeling this way I would never take those moments for granted. Praying for you, praying that things get better! You got this!
I just recently had my first panic attack and it was so frightening to experience. I was just laying down in bed on my phone and suddenly my heart felt funny, I got up and panicked and felt out of control asking myself what was going on. I paced back and forth and upstairs and downstairs wondering if it was in my mind, then I felt light and dizzy like I had to lay down and I started to shake.. I was crying a bit and got my mom. She held me and I slept in her room for the night. Today is the next morning and I can breathe better but I don’t like the feeling of my heart being heavy. I think it’s part of the recovery after since you breathed in so much oxygen. I hope that anyone going through this cleanses their mind and heals well. We got this….❤
I had anxiety during 2020, but I was lucky enough to have such incredible, supportive, amazing friends and family who let me talk to them and comforted me through it all. Now it's almost 2022, and my anxiety is gone! Of course, I might get a little more nervous about something than other people will, but I'm still young, so there was enough time to do something about it. I had a total of only two panic attacks during that time, and both times I was extremely scared of dying. I thought I was going to die and those thoughts wouldn't leave my mind. So I started to take care of myself. Every time I looked in the mirror I'd think nice things about myself and what I saw in the reflection. I remember when the attacks happened, I'd always think "This too, shall pass" and start to feel a little better. I think both times my attacks happened it was because of a lack of sleep. The first time it happened I had no idea what was going on so I locked myself in the bathroom and texted my friend about what was happening, and he comforted me through it. The second time it was a smaller attack and wasn't as scary because I knew what to do and knew what was going on this time, but either way it's still a fright. My attacks didn't last the whole day, only for a few minutes or a little longer, but I would still be a bit shaken up for the rest of the day. You all are so strong, and I believe in you. I made it, so I have no doubt that you all will too. I'm forever grateful to everyone who helped me with my anxiety, so I want to help people with theirs in return. I'm the mom/therapist friend, so if any of you ever want to talk, I'm here💜Stay strong!
WOW that's great!!!
Can I ask you about something???
What do you do when you get random panic attacks???
How do you calm yourself down???
May i know your if you have ig account so that i can also dm you and ask for advices about panic/anxiety attacks because i experience it everyday i hope you'll read this
Wow that's great! Can I talk?
I am fine
Yoo i always hav this panic attacks every morning and during the day
Me: *finally goes to sleep*
My brain 1 hour later: *EMERGENCY MEETING*
There the worst nocturnal panic attacks, they wake you up from your sleep with a racing heart and your whole body is shaking you feel like your going to die and you feel out of control over everything 😔
@@lionhearttt3540 yup I've had it for 3 or more times lol
I've been having panic attacks for 3 days now... It isn't a nice experience and my muscles are now twitching caused by the adrenaline or cortisol. I searched up why it does this and google literally just said I have ALS, arthritis, and tetanus... It worsened after that
I literally have this every night or multiple times a night
I dream that I'm drowning, wake up in terror, stay that way. I feel claustrophobic and want take pod all my clothes and run outside. My teeth clench and my knees are weak. I'm managing with music in my head phones, lots of water, warm clothes and slow walking in my garden.
I will just be sitting then out of no where I get very aware of my heart and get light headed… like I’m passing out. I hate that feeling. Like I feel like my life is slipping away… like “here it is”, it has gotten worse this past week. I just try breathing. But trying to act normal around everyone while ur freaking out and think ur dying inside, hiding it. I try watching videos, TikTok’s, etc. we are all here for the same reason, trying to calm ourselves, to get better. I wish u all love and positivity , ur not alone 💗
I hope you're doing ok!
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“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.”
― Marcus Aurelius
"Let nothing External make you sad or depressed or invoke any bad feeling. Whatever you feel is a choice of your mind."
Stoicism. 🙏
Sounds good in theory but it’s insanely hard in actual practice
kipepeo That’s true. It’s easier said than done but it should still be attempted.
Knowing that we all going through this makes me feel I’m not crazy after all .I couldn’t explain to people how I felt especially to my Hispanic parents so reading all this makes me feel I’m going to be okay and I hope you all do to and we can hopefully find some type of happy and calm .
@@user-ww7iz5fm7k I was having a panic attack and my parents just watched me and asked tons of questions which made it worse and decided to calm me down after an hour and a half. To this day they still do nothing
@@user-ww7iz5fm7k i hate how something needs to happen so they can believe u ;(
Same. My dad just said I need to eat more, LOL
Same
@@cheesepizza3544 it sounds like your parents might be a be a bit toxic. I also notice your user name "I am confused", which is a very telling sign you might be a victim of narcissism of some kind. Look it up. Because if that's the case, you could find the true source of your anxiety and there are techniques like grey rock that can help you a great deal. Best of luck! I hope I'm wrong though.
what panic attack feel like?
me : it feels like having a heart attack, but it isn't a heart attack. well, basically it just feels like you're infront of death's door
This
This is what I feel just a minute ago, how do I go through this.
@@kimjong-un6047 if u have pill for calm your anxiety then take it, or perhaps you can distract your mind, shifting focus to something else, breath! Also I'm just going to tell you that you're okay, you're breathing fine
Right 😭
@@kimjong-un6047 Just thing that you are not in danger. Keep breathing slowly and try to distract your mind with something else.