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- Dig into the science of what triggers panic attacks, how to recognize them, and the available treatments for panic disorder.
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Countless poets and writers have tried to put words to the experience of a panic attack- a sensation so overwhelming, many people mistake it for a heart attack, stroke, or other life-threatening crisis. Studies suggest that almost a third of us will experience at least one panic attack in our lives. So what exactly is a panic attack, and can we prevent them? Cindy J. Aaronson investigates.
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"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
@@ThornyRoseV
Real soldiers have had both, and I've heard people say that they would rather lose an arm to feel happy and sane just one more time.
You've never been physically nor emotionally injured. You are naught but a child.
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.
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?
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
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 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
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.
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.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years.
With so much anxiety Not until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatmentPsilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean.
Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms
Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episodeenough to start working on my mental health
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Germany. Really need
He's Reid_myco
The shroom experience stands as my most remarkable journey, an awe-inspiring encounter that left an indelible mark of amazement.
He’s on insta?
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
"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
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.
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.
😷🤕😫
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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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
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.
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
“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
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
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.
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. 😊
@@iTylerHimself 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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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!!
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 ❤️
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 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
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 ❤
A message to those that come here due to panic attacks or anxiety.
I used to have panic attacks every day. I couldn’t leave the house.
They ended for me when i learned a teaching from from Mingyur Rinpoche the Buddhist Monk. The secret is to not run. Dont try to make it go away. Trying to escape or avoid panic is the very thing that keeps it alive. Meditation and relaxation videos like these are great BUT, if you are using it in order to escape panic or anxiety then it will simply keep it alive in the long term. The way out is to truly accept how you feel in the moment, allow your thoughts, allow the sensations and recognise that it is uncomfortable but not dangerous. At first your mind will tell you you can’t, but it is a lie, then you will try to accept only to attempt to make them go away, which also does not work as it isnt really acceptance. Then finally all you have left is to truly accept it. And If you can learn to truly accept then you will be free. The first stage is you will no longer be afraid of it. Then the symptoms will fade until they disappear completely. It works, and it works for everyone I promise! Sincerely hope you conquer them too.
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Thank you for this!! I stopped panicking and learned to live with it and I feel a lot better now.
@@jemjem783 Ahh that's brilliant! I'm so happy to hear this. Keep up the fantastic work. Always come back to acceptance. It the doorway through it :)))
I had anxiety and panic attacks and many uncomfortable symptoms for 2 months now and I started taking medication, I will try next time I get a panic attack to look me straight in the eyes in the mirror and think to myself "This feeling sucks, but it cant and will not kill me. I am not afraid of it". I hope it will help. Also, did you have health anxiety? Did you take meds? I am afraid I might not be able to stop taking them after months of use
@@eduard_8808 I am currently on medication right now but stopped it when I learned that anxiety is just in my head and I have the power to control it. The meds didn’t help me, my mindset did. I wish you overcome this 😊
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
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 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 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.
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'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..
I just had one about 30 minutes ago. I never understood what a panic attack was and referred to being really stressed as a panic attack. Well I truly understand what it is now. I felt my mind lose control and taken over by fear. It was very gradual but hit me full force very soon after. Felt like I was going to die or thought I was a danger to myself? I don’t know where it came from I really don’t.
Often there is something that triggers it , (like someone disappointing you) that you wouldn't normally think would tip you off.... ❤❤❤❤❤
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 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!!!
The brain handing a paper bag to the heart to help overcoming hyperventilation is pure gold
I know!!!
Writing this while having my 2nd panic attack. I actually felt stronger and focused after my first one. The best way to deal with it is to live through it I believe
what caused your attack?
You really have to convince yourself that it is normal and you are prefectly healthy
This is day 2 in improving my life cause I got another panic attack at work (May 16, 2023) and decided to go to the doctor that day. I'm calm, but my heart is still pounding. I knew it was another panic attack episode and I don't want to go on like this anymore, my fear of losing control is still present. After an hour of waiting, the doctor assessed me and told him about my symptoms, that my vision starts to get blurry, heart is pounding, and the feeling of fainting. My blood pressure is normal but my heartbeat is 120+ and I'm only sitting. I told him I have an interview later that day and I can't miss it so he prescribed me a medication called Alprazolam and I took it before the interview and it helped a lot but I don't want to depend on that medication. Doctor also told me to practice breathing exercises and do cardio! Today, I went on a jog in Els hall park tryna get better then I just thought of 'what if it happens again?' 'I'm alone and no one knows me when I need emergency' then my vision started to get blurry and I stopped walking and slowed my pace to sit in the nearest bench. Closing eyes can help a lot because it's giving me fear when my vision is blurry. I decided to go home and learn more about panic attacks that's why I'm typing it here now hahaha. I hope y'all are safe. We can make it!
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Thank you for sharing but please, if something works for you…share it with me. I can’t keep going on like this anymore…
How are you now?
@@ZakFrost_Edhey .. I am fine now... I have controlled it....
@@ZakFrost_Eddonot think about it more..... Use to write diary everyday.... When you feel panic, remember that it goes away. And play games when negative thought come..... Meditate daily 2 times.....and take meds . I also take meds.. Now i got much relief
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’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.
I suffer from panic attacks daily, I tried to reach out to my family to help me go to the doctor because I was already suffering so much that I started crying when I watched the video, but instead of helping me, my family made fun of me and said I was crazy and that it was because of ghosts... I was feeling ashamed The extreme from telling others I had this problem every night, and I started to get insomnia because of this thing. I'm exhausted. I don't know what to do. I am very afraid of staying in this state for a long time…. ANYONE HELP ME PLEASE
I Will Pray for you. I know Christ can help you
Your not alone buddy.
I need you to know its a difficult road. you will get better. and you need to find a therapist. for me the first step is realizing you're about to have one and then prevent it. distract yourself. you will get better. I promise. I also take Zoloft. it helps I recommend a low dose. speak to your doctor and realize that when your about to have one is that you will be okay. and nothing bad will happen to you. I genuinely believe in you.
It gets better I promise , I had the same thing happen to me two years ok. Best thing to do is do the things that make you scared, I got inside my dark closet since I am scared of the dark. It was so scary but it made me realize I still survived it
See a doctor for some medications that are meant to reduce panic attacks. They can really work well. Some are daily medications and some are to be taken when the panic attack starts. You can have both on hand, of course. So see a doctor and ignore your family, they have no idea.
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!!!
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
About a year ago, I had a random panic attack (I was 11-12 then) when I was giving food out to at a park along with other school members. I was so scared, I thought I was going to pass out. I had started acting weird (or maybe I just thought that) so it probably made it worse. I had just watched this video days before I got the panic attack, so in the middle of my panic attack, I knew what was going on. Because of that, I just waited it out and that was not fun. (Even though I probably should have told someone about this to be sure I was OK, I was a bit shy to tell anyone.) I am really thankful for this video so the panic attack didn't become worse. God bless everyone who had a panic attack experience, they are not fun at all.
I had my first panic attack a few days ago and watching that it happens to a lot more people makes me feel like I’m not alone
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.
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 used to get panic attacks. I took medicines, did therapy etc. But what worked for me is saying “I DON’T CARE”. I don’t care for so called growth, I don’t care about others’ expectations. A therapist told me “Nothing/nobody is more important than my well-being”. Humans are not simple animals. One needs to learn to understand things from a little distance. I tell my son not to bring a person into his life. A pet is ok.
I thought I knew what a panic attack was until I had one in a movie theater recently. It was absolutely terrifying. I’ve suffered from anxiety for as long as I can remember and have had anxiety attacks I thought were panic attacks until I had a real one. Damn it was crazy. I hope not to have that ever again
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
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
Psychedelic are just an amazing discovery. Is quite fascinating how effective they are for depression and stress disorder. Really saved my life.
Please does anyone know where I can get them ? I put so much on my plate and it really affects my stress and anxiety levels , I would love to try shrooms
@@oliviaadelaide2432I was having this constant, unbearable anxiety because of university stress. Not until I came across dr.mile, a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly
Psychedelic are just an amazing discovery. Is quite fascinating how effective they are for depression and stress disorder. Really saved my life.
@@marieliaava5091Please how do I contact him?
Is he on Instagram?
I have been diagnosed with this and some social anxiety sprinkled on top.
What a treat.
I also have had only 2 panic attacks that I so vividly remember all the details of the event. I’m at the point in my life right now where when I think about how good it’s been having not had one, just that thought alone makes me feel like I might jinks myself into having one just because I think it’s just the calm before the storm. Even feeling calm triggers it! So now when I feel them coming on I go straight to TH-cam and search panic attacks and go straight to the comments! Because all the comments are priceless! Just the feeling of knowing that there are others out there that feel the same way is the most valuable form of treatment. Scroll, scroll and scroll on to all the comments! Even open all the sub-comments! Usually I NEVER do that, I never have time to do that!every single one I read always put me at ease and makes me feel safe and at peace because I’m not alone! So Thankyou ALL🙏🏼
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Thank you for sharing sending love and blessings your way ❤
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.
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
This comment section is so informative and wholesome. Just a bunch of strangers connecting through a similar traumatising experience and giving each other advice. ❤
I have panic attacks and agoraphobia and will do anything to avoid my next attack
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
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
Talking about the panic attack i had recently..it was terrible..
It occurred to me while I was surrounded by a whole bunch of people..i started to run out of breath and i was hyperventilating..but still felt breathless..then in the next minutes i lost sensation in my feet and was screaming my lungs out to my myself..my chest went stiff..then i was almost about to collapse that i got help from my sister..i was taken back to my classroom where i cried and cried more then i wasn't even able to put off my glasses and my hands weren't able to fold..
It was the most terrible experience of my life..i hate to even play it back in my mind but i decided to write it down so it could help someone out there..
Thank you..have a good day 😄
Had a similar experience with mine, but I felt lucky there was a person who experienced a similar thing so they knew how to take care of me. Thank you so much for sharing
@@stefaniamocan that's sweet, i did have help from my sister the whole day i was at my school and was taken good care of the whole day.. rushed to seek a professional help the day after.
Thank you for sharing Stefania ☺️
being told that i had a panic disorder and that i was almost always in a fight or fight state made everything make sense. i always thought i just had random migraines for no reason and random chest pains but now i know how to make it stop for a while. this thanksgiving, I’ll visit my fathers grave for the first time in a long while
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
"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
I've been dealing with panic attacks a whole lot, especially as of lately, ever since I had heat stroke.
When my mother was pregnant for me, she would take anxiety pills. She couldn't stop because it would kill me, but in result I now suffer from very high anxiety.
Lately, I've been dealing with anxiety every single night. It would be because my room is too warm, I feel hungry, I feel thirsty, I start thinking about someone, etc. And it makes it so I can't sleep. Normally it will take me about an hour to fall asleep after a panic attack, but that would land me falling asleep about 2am.
I had a panic attack today in my college
Means my tr shouted me I started crying
Inbetween when I was crying suddenly I started breathing fast 😭😭
Hello, would u like to talk? I’m having similar problems
Today again i had a panic attack i knew i wasn't gonna die but still it was terrifying
Who didn't actually experience it never know how terrifying it can get
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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
I have been going through it. Its been 2yrs since my last attack and it’s been a big let down to experience it once again just wanting to vent and let anyone reading this know we will get through this its going to be ok (hugs) ❤
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?
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
"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
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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Thank you all, I’ve suffered from panic attacks for years and it has gotten worse. I am currently having a panic attack right now and trying to get a grip on my mind but it keeps racing to all the bad experiences in my life and the negativity of everything else. I feel like I’m losing my mind and it’s scaring me because no one else around me relates but reading the comments reassured me and brought me back to reality. I start crying and praying because I don’t know how to handle it even to this day but realized that once it’s over, everything is okay and that it’s just all in my head. If you’re having a panic attack right now, first things first, breathe and focus on one thing at a time and keep moving your hands or toes or put a ice cube in my mouth and let it sit there or put it in your hand and watch it melt. Play tic-tac-toe, hangman, puzzles, crosswords, fidget spinner, etc. It will eventually be over with and you’ll feel that relief.
Breathe, you are okay ❤️
Hope you are feeling better now love, be safe 💕
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 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?
Yesterday was the first time I got panic attack. I felt like I was dying i was in a small village in wajir when it happened I was taken to the hospital the doctor said it was panic attack . No one in my village ever heard of it am glad I googled and came to TH-cam to get knowledge. Reading all ur comments helped me more am not by myself. Thank u
I hope you're doing ok!
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One of my friends has panic attacks at school and she just starts crying and crying and crying. Me and another friend of mine try to make her feel better, but we are not professionals obviously so she heads to the guidance counselor and she comes back better but you can tell when it is coming on because she isn’t her normal goofy self! It’s so sad to see her struggling, but she will be stronger than I ever will! 😢
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...
It is great to see that how this animation justifies the narrators words every second .........
Really great Animator
I’m so glad this comment section exists, I thought I was going crazy, It’s been so hard to focus daily and hard to get the 2 times I’ve had a severe panic attack (I was taken to the hospital) where I thought I was dying to get out of my head, it’s emotionally exhausting and its hard to accept that I’m not normal and healing process may be long :( but I’m starting therapy and Im trying to practice mindfulness so hopefully things will get better (if ur going through the same thing just know that anything is curable and you’ll get through this, take it one step at a time, and be patient and kind with yourself ❤️)
I just started getting panic attacks this past year and it’s the worst sense of impending doom ever. I feel a loss of control over my body I hyperventilate and I go numb in my hands and feet. It’s worse than depression or even the flu in my opinion… breathing doesn’t help me but I have been instructed to take an Ativan at these times and that helps. Also, drinking alcohol when the attacks start although it is the most unhealthy way to deal with them. It works for me though…
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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?
“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?!!
Only had a couple in my life but honestly thought I was on my way out both times, you missed one treatment though, exercise, its helped me more than any medication ever did.
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I have lost the ability to feel healthy life. I would never be able to feel the same as before. It’s been 5 years since my first panic attack outraged, and here I am now, I get multiple panics a day.
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’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
The comment section is the reason why I'm watching this, I don't know if having someone with you helps but I would love to help people in this situation. Whether we go through the same experiences or not, you're not alone
I suffer from major psychotic depression and anxiety disorders. I had a panic attack once. It felt like i left my body, my head felt so light and i was gasping for air, my limbs were tightening. I was scared as never before. Since then I've had panic attacks several times but they were not as life threatening as that one but still i had all of the symptoms. I call them anxiety attacks they are really difficult to go through but they are so common that I have learned to live with it. I hope everyone who's going through all this gets better and no longer have to experience these tragic moments.
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.
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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I had my first panic attack this week, followed by two more at the hospital and two more at home. Now I’m getting better cause I know it’s not a life threatening situation.
I’d never thought that would happen to me cause I was just chilling at home doing my everyday activities. My whole body started trembling and I thought I’d die. It’s the worst feeling I’ve ever experienced.
I hope you all know that you’re not alone and that it does get better. We’ll all be fine 🙌🏻♥️
Not fine :'(
@@rodr9768 wanna talk?
I got better for a few months maybe7-8 months then it came back. I am very curious to all people who felt better afterwards, what happened?
what caused your panic????
I m 18 years old boy. I had my first panic attack 4 months ago. But now I m fine. It is first to know why are you panic and root cause of it. Reaching this video is first step to get rid of your panic attacks. I had read comments saying they had panic attack for long but always believe in your self and God. It's all with in you.
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 #
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.