In the hospital bed rn watching this and I feel so much better I might lose my job because of panic attacks but honestly I don't care my health is more important people don't understand how hard this is because I know I am tuff it takes tuff people to go through this shit
Chris Bigman I have been having panic attacks for over 20 years... I can’t drive on the interstate.. wide open spaces bring them on. I can’t sit in a restaurant unless they sit me in a corner with nobody behind me. I totally understand how you feel. I know it’s frustrating when people don’t understand. My family thinks I’m stupid.. they say just don’t think about.. it makes me so angry.
Once you eliminate the fear and stop reacting to the panic attack with anything but calm and teaching your brain you are alright....anxiety loses it's power against you. The fear is what gives anxiety it's power....like "IT" the clown :) Love your podcast and been listening for a while but first comment.
Haha how awesome, I've just wrote a comment like this because it's very similar to what happens in IT. The more we fear the fear, the more powerful the anxiety and panic grows. This is why reassuring people that panic and anxiety sensations and thoughts are not dangerous. Allowing the panic and anxiety to be without fighting it or wishing it were gone is also KEY. Thanks for your comment :)
Hey Bro! So I finally STOPPED googling 'chest pain', 'breathlessness', 'dizziness' ETC and started googling how to tackle my anxiety. I'm an anxiety veteran, it's been my right hand man for as long as I can remember. I suffered crippling health anxiety for about 5 years from the age of 13, almost always focused on the same thing - neurological disease...classic, hey? I replaced that with social anxiety, paranoia etc. So whilst I wasn't panicking about why my fingers were tingling, I turned into this overthinker that read into every detail or catastrophised everything I experienced, 'this plane is gonna crash', 'I'm gonna lose my job', 'my fiancé is gonna leave me'. I coped 'okay' with that for a while - at least I didn't have an undiagnosed neurological disease! It peaked and troughed but all in all, I got about my life. Guess what reared its ugly head 2 months ago - the hold hypochondriac in me. The last 3 months had been pretty shit, everything got a little too much - I had my first panic attack in YEARS. Half an hour later I'm in the back of an ambulance with a 12 lead ECG. They told me I was fine and I believed them. I went home to bed, and my symptoms persisted. Not the full pelt of panic, but the twinges, the breathlessness, the dizziness. Coming and going day after day. Sometimes I felt nothing, I was totally symptomless - but subconsciously that hamster wheel kept on spinning and spinning. The symptoms would appear and the panic would ensue. Am I dying or am I losing my mind? After 3 trips to A&E (ER to you), I went to my GP. I got a prescription for anti-depressants and somePropanolol for the palpitations. I left with some reassurance. I'm not ill, I'm just anxious! You know the drill, after a few days, was back to square one. Back to the GP. Hey, guess what? I got another anti-depressant but this time I got a CBT referral (but the NHS can take FOREVER). I never took the anti-depressants, the side effects sounded terrifying enough! My mum recommended me St. John's Wort - and I can say they've taken the edge off it. I start CBT tomorrow, in the mean time I've been having some privately paid psychotherapy. It's kinda helping - but talking about my childhood/parenting doesn't change much. Anyway - the point of this message? I guess it's good to chat to someone whose been through it, and ACTUALLY understands this horrendous, indescribable, bullshit that we face. But more so to know that you, it would seem, made it out the other side. I'd been having that cotton wool brain, foggy, (I think they call it derealization) for most of today. Stupidly I downed a cappuccino thinking it would take me out of it. Bad idea. I had a full on meltdown, palps, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, 'SHIT THIS IS IT IM GONNA DIE'. Instead of symptom checking on google, I typed 'CBT for health anxiety' on to TH-cam and you came up first. Two hours in and I've not called an ambulance. I'm making progress I guess. Tomorrow I've got a GP appt. I'm still not convinced this is entirely anxiety - what's new? I suppose it's a step back. But for tonight at least I'm staying put at home, working thru your videos. It's genuinely so good to know you came out of it. I am so hopeful I'll be there one day too.
Same boat as you. Tried recently to lower my dosage of sertraline, bad idea, if anxiety is a mini boss in an mmorpg game, this anxiety was a world boss. Got back on my dosage and doing good but still having panic. Im convinced i will have this for the rest of my life. I love these videos though; i would love a video from Dennis for when we are actually having an attack.
Hope it’s been a good year for you! I’ve been a lifer with this. Currently it’s “omg I’m a 34 year old spinster who will die scared broke and alone, it’s too late,I’m a leftover failure with no more chances” it’s been very loud and the idea of doing ANYTHING productive for myself wakes the beast. I’ve had years with this and years without. I just need to remember that even if I have one good day for the rest of my life ahead of me, that’s one more than if I give up. I feel safer hearing your stories and knowing I’m not permanently broken, or alone in this.
Stop fighting against the attacks and let them be, helped me a lot. Had a few thousands serious attacks for 7 years, nearly 2 years ago now, and no serious attack as the extremely strong “thoughts” are less strong and wont last long. When i have strong thoughts now i dont feel the “energy” running through my body anymore, which was “setting the alarm” to have a attack for the event which i choosed (unconsious) myself. So you might not be consious of getting them, “like they come out of nowhere”, but you set the alarm yourself each time already. Once you feel those energy’s and accept it you will experience less strong attacks as time passes. Still feel some anxiety but luckily nomore attacks. They are truly Horrible! Hope you all be cured from this disaster soon! Dont fight them as you will loose!!
I usually have panic attacks while driving. I commute 1 hour in hwy 70 to I-30 to work, and 1 hour back. Panic is hard to manage when you're behind the wheel, which is dangerous, which instills even more fear, then lightheadedness, then atrial fibrillation, then I feel like I'm having a stroke and heart attack, I'm dying, and eventually my muscles lock up and I pull over and pass out. I have only been hospitalized once for a severe episode where I temporarily lost mobility due to an extreme oxygen content in my blood, causing intense shivering and sweating for 2 hours. They did a 6 second EKG and found nothing wrong with my heart. I showed symptoms of a focal aware seizure, but it was all psychosomatically induced by a snowball effect of fear. My advice if you cannot control anxiety: stay away from caffeine and sodas.
Jonathan Arpan yes same thing literally happened to me 5mins ago it was at a very high level I’m in this stage of “ breathing through it “ I’m calming down rn but still have the I have to burp sensation .. and talking myself through it and then I run to videos of ppl how can relate and it calms me down . It’s so crazy . Cause then when I can’t let the burp out I feel like I feel it in my heart and then boom I go to thinking something is wrong with my heart etc
I wasn’t able to get on an elevator for 6 years because I was scared of being trapped in one. One day I said screw this, I went to the local hospital building that’s 6 stories tall and I got on an elevator and went up and down over and over hoping It would get stuck, it didn’t. That day I made reservations for Vegas with my wife and kids at Cesars Palace way up high in the hotel, it’s something I’ve been wanting to do with my family but my fear kept me from doing it, we had the best time ever! I’m also afraid of dying and there’s no avoiding it, so I’m not wasting anymore time worrying about something I can’t control. I’m gonna live everyday making myself and my family happy! Face your fears people and live life. God bless all
Biggest laugh I had yesterday. My favorite psychiatrist and I were talking about the various mechanisms for mental illness. I said I would rather just live in oblivion. He said, “stupid people don’t get mentally ill. Be proud you’re here.” It caught me off guard, and I laughed until I almost cried. Progress. 😊
I am on healing process but still I am very panicky and anxious sometimes. I know the symptoms I know its panic attack but i fail to control my heart and mind and my symptoms. We will come over warriors
I thought i was getting better but its back. Thank you, I never thought NOT to run when im grounding myself. The first thing i do when i feel it coming is say "i have to go outside!" Then i dont talk anymore for awhile because im exhausted 😢
I agree! i've only started experiencing this this month! im usually an anxious person but when it happened, it hit me like a fckn bus! I seriously thought i was going to die! Today i had it again during my 3 year marriage anniversary dinner and i had to leave the place. My triggers is when im in a restaurant, eating. So im going to try and not eat in a restaurant for a while to see how i am. Ugh, i hate this so much!!!!! I miss my life before I started having these panic attacks. I broke down earlier because im so sick of it and miss the old me. I hope my life can go back to better than normal again 😢
@@jordynnicole4842 Awwh, i'm sorry you have to go through this! it does suck!!!!! i think back like wow, i miss the times when my life was NORMAL. nothing triggering me or sending me spiraling. its depressing. sending love, peace and healing your way!!!!
Dennis thank you so much. Not only has your program helped me get my life back, I recommended your program to my moms best friend. She has had anxiety for her entire life and it escalated in her 50's she was in a dark place and her success story has been so emotional. ( I think you know who I am talking about!) I just cant thank you enough and so grateful for all that you do.
Im 44 and just started getting attacks within the last year. Scares me to death. I just went to the hospital for the first time about a week ago. I thought something was seriously medically wrong but the doctor explained to me what was happening. But now I'm watching your video trying to learn how to cope. I feel one coming on as I type this, I feel the headache and rapid heartbeat coming on.
Riding the wave, this advice has always resonated with me. Saying to ourselves that there is no threat and just allowing the panic and anxiety to wash over us. Surrendering to every thought and sensation that pops up. Great advice Dennis :)
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I have suffered with anxiety and panic attacks for almost a year now and I felt like there was no way out or asking myself am I gonna live like this forever.. I felt hopeless until one day I got tired of it to where I felt a panic attack coming, and I used these steps you talked about, almost immediately I felt better and day after day these ugly feelings and thoughts got weaker and weaker and eventually faded away. I no longer feel fatigue, lightheaded, dizzy, have blurry vision, and headaches are gone! It was too good to be true I started crying tears of joy. When you ever start to feel anxiety or panic happening people, just tell yourself you’re gonna feel better in about 10-15 minutes after it’s gone :D
My breathing is shallow and small breaths. I move fast and make quick movements. I stopped moving quick and started breathing slower and deeper and it helps:-)!
Honestly, God bless you! I'm 28 and have been suffering from SEVERE panic disorder since I'm 18. It's beyond annoying, exhausting, embarrassing, and just fucking TERRIFYING! Over the past 10 years with a lot of trial and era with different medications, what feels like 100 different therapists, and a lot of different coping skills, I am finally starting to get some sort of control over my panic attacks! Every day is a struggle but, I don't fear them half as much as I use to anymore. And trust me, if I can get through this, ANYONE can! I found this video SOOOO helpful. Thank you so much and good luck to everyone! XOXO
I am so fucking happy that I discovered your channel! I have suffered from Generalized Anxiety all my life, I am 52 now. I am a singer/songwriter, musician, visual artist and writer. During my 30's-40's, I began suffering from severe panic attacks and insomnia. I was self-medicating with speed, alcohol and eventually heroin! I was diagnosed with EDNOS, PTSD and OCD along with Bi-Polar disorder and Panic Disorder and was prescribed Effexor XR for about 12 years. I have been clean from my passed discrepancies for about 8 years now. After 12 years of Effexor XR, I literally was so dumbed down that I stopped writing music and I really couldn't ,make my Arte'. So 4 years ago, I stopped my meds cold turkey and took my mind back! It was absolutely ARDUOUS but I began writing what will now be my eighth album! During this same junction I entered menopause and suddenly I re-entered the cycle of panic attacks ,yet again! Scary heart-palpatations cause me to be afraid even during my daily workouts now! It is debiltatiing! I am in the midst of writing my double album...unfortunately, I am experiencing Nocturnal Anxiety Attacks and daily Panic...I DO NOT WANT TO BE ON DAILY MEDS AS THEY CAUSE ME TO NOT BE ABLE TO FUCTION AS AN ARTIST...I hope that you can give me some guidance! ^..^
My God...6 years...you are amazing. I am barely going on year 1. I lost my job I cant do things alone. Sometimes I freak out about just breathing. I cant drive alone. I was certain it would kill me...until I found your channel. My worst night was a day ago, but since then I am meditating and using alot of the techniques you have talked about. I decided enough was enough and needed to change alot of things. I have a long road ahead of me...wish me luck.
I am always shaky and my brain always is telling me it's low sugar. But I do have a.severe anxiety disorder that includes health anxiety General anxiety and panic attacks
See but I don't feel like I'm going to die, I just feel total terror. Like there is a killer in the room scared inside of my body. And it's always in the mornings. And I feel feelings of it throughout the whole morning and then an attack happens. I know when it's going to hit. They feel like Dejavu panic terror. Scary dejavu
Very useful tips on how to get through a panic attack. I like the magic circle concept. That's something that gives us a sense that we are safe and everything is okay, no matter where we are or what situation we are in
I do the same things, when I have a panic attack. I call someone close and have them talk me through it. I also run to get to a safe place and it does make the symptoms worse in the long run. I use avoidance as well which I know is not helping. I have been watching your videos and you have been so helpful. You are educating me as to why it happens and what to do which is a much better way to help cope. I have learned all the tools over the years but nothing seemed to be working. I had been to counseling for years and years. The "why" was never taught to me. Thank you so much Dennis ❤️
I was having a horrible panic attack and I got in the hot shower and it stopped. Just an idea for anyone looking for immediate relief. Its obviously not a cure all but it's an idea. I stumbled across this video looking for relief and he has excellent suggestions.
+Bridget Fabrizio: is your husbands family really cultural? do you guys have italian food at his family get- togethers. Pasta and lasangna every thanks giving and christmas for me! My family is of central italian origin in tuscany. My italian grandfather had light blue eyes. Is your husband more of a germanic looking italian or a more olive skinned one like most are?
Ray Hoop he's my soon to be ex husband actually but I'll be keeping the name due to our daughter. But he's now close with him mom's side who isn't italian so no big italian dinners sadly cause italian is my favorite food. But he has the light blue eyes and dark skin!
Thanks for this video Dennis. Did you know youre the only person that actually addresses panic disorder and panic attacks? Wasnt able to find anyone else that tries go tackle this directly. I try to listen to one of your videos at least once a day. Im adding your techniques to my toolbox and it's easier to recall them when im in full panic mode.
To me he is right . I've started looking at what is happening during my panic attack and how I got there . By analyzing it instead of running my attacks are shorter and less frequent.
Love your videos. One thing I tend to do differently is rather than treating anxiety like an enemy (Daffy Duck) and tell it that it doesn’t deserve respect anymore, I actually talk to it like an overprotective friend and thank it for trying to help, but assuring it that there is no emergency and it can back off.
Wow thanks Dennis! This is a game changer! We always study about what to do when you have panic attacks. But this opened my mind to a lot ofbthings specially deep breathing while having panics.
7 hours ago I had a panic attack in the middle of downtown Austin. I ran threw the middle of an intersection and ended up breaking down in a very populated area in the middle of the sidewalk. The police showed up.. This is the most useful video Ive come across. thank you, now I can pull my head out of my ass.
I'm glad I found this video. Helped a little. Had me wanting to end it all. Never thought like that before, Cant drive or barley talk. Shaking. Just getting worst. At least he told me about the breathing. Think I made it worst. I can't Thank you enough for the information.
I agree! i've only started experiencing this this month! im usually an anxious person but when it happened, it hit me like a fckn bus! I seriously thought i was going to die! Today i had it again during my 3 year marriage anniversary dinner and i had to leave the place. My triggers is when im in a restaurant, eating. So im going to try and not eat in a restaurant for a while to see how i am. Ugh, i hate this so much!!!!! I miss my life before I started having these panic attacks. I broke down earlier because im so sick of it and miss the old me. I hope my life can go back to better than normal again 😢
I have a chronic dizziness condition and it's every day for the past 6 months and it's also 24/7. And when i get worse I get very anxious and start crying and I know it makes it worse but I get so scared.. And also makes me feel depressed.
Dennis Thank you so much I don't think you understand how much you helped me I can honestly relate to everything you have said and I will take tips.I think the thing that scared me the most was the fact that I never knew what was wrong with me and I always felt I was alone and no one around me never really understood what was happening with me but now I guess I feel a bit more comfortabale in a way since I know I' m not alone and I am not the only person in the world going through this. Thank you very much Dennis :)
My panic attacks come in the middle of the night. I'll wake up shaking uncontrollably and unable to speak. It generally subsides in 5 to 10 min. My instinct is to pace around the house because of the amount of energy I have while this is happening. I can not sit still. I takes me hours to get over it, which generally means no sleep, which in turn affects my job the next day. It's a crazy cycle.
1. curiosity --> shit it's panic 2. negative automatic thought : shit i'm losing control, i'm dying, i must give up 3. confort solution : calling a friend or whatever 4. running away, avoid INSTEAD DO THIS 1. NOT taking deep breath, only slow breathing 2sec inhaling 2 sec exhaling 2. grounding : 3 things you can see, 3 things you can hear, 3 things you can feel 3. stay where you are while grounding 4. ride the wave of sensations 5. magic circle
I come back to these all the time. Even though i can basically quote you. I was healed for so long then suddenly it strikes again. Because i didnt put in the work needed when it was a small snowball now i need to stop this big heavy thing with all its momentum but im not worried because i know ive did it before thanks to you and i will do it again. This isnt anything i havent already been through. Thank you Dennis you have not only helped me youve helped my children as well.
I'm going to do my absolute best at this starting tomorrow! Mark this day I will no longer run from my anxiety! Thank you so much for sharing this information with us! Time to get my life back! It starts now! (well after I go back to sleep since it's in th middle of the night and the only reason I'm awake is cause I kept flowing towards a panic attack every time I laid back down in bed. Going back now and I'm gonna stay there no matter what)
@@alxnn69 ended up getting on Lexapro. Was the only thing that worked in the end but it did work well. Been mostly anxiety and panic attack free for the last 3 years.
The thing that makes my condition worsen when the attacks happen, is that i literally start feeling faint, weak , turn pale skin and i hardly ever can feel my heart beat on my chest to begin with, but its more of a heart stopped feeling. Tends to make my body numb as well. Getting up and walking does help and i like to use the bathroom as a coping mechanism where I can throw a splash of water on my face, and breathe focusing on the faucet. Im new to these severe attacks as of a couple months. Ive had anxiety for years but was more of a pacing around shaking. Much worse now.
I also add. That every day now consists of tight inflamed chest. Soreness and just struggling to breath nornally again. It's so dumb that all I want to do now a days is do everything without a weird fight for air. I want it to be normal again
You can tell Daffy whatever you want, because once he starts quacking, you can't stand it. I've been telling this stuff to myself for years and still cannot stand panic attacks, it's literally pain from within! Like the last repetition from the exercise when you hit failure, you want to drop the barbell, but can't, you just have to keep holding it! THIS is how a panic attack feels like to me!
I suffer from both anxiety and panic attacks and worst of all the fatal heart disease Cardiomyopathy which is what my dad died from and I've had one or two heart attacks in the past 5 yrs so I know the difference between attacks but that doesn't do anything to stop them unfortunately.
Jason Thrush did you go and get tested for it or how did you know? Cause I constantly feel like I’m having a heart attack but I went to go get my heart checked 2 times and they said it was good
Hi! I’ve been having anxiety and panic attack from last few months suddenly in the morning, while sleeping, I get up at any odd hour 2,3,4 at night, that time nothing helps. It all started when I started studying astrology for myself and my kids in which I read was bad future for all of us and reading that from now on I will be going through anxiety and panic throughout my life . Not been able to come out of those thoughts can’t forget what I read. Ok throughout the day after morning but those hours when I suddenly get up any time of the night, my body fully healed up with all the scary, negative thoughts about my kids and family ,pounding my head .i loose my control and worry how to stop myself from hurting myself . I feel helpless. I do some of the things you tell but will try more . Thanks
hey there. Does anyone have a difficult time working out? As soon as i get to breathing hard and am in between sets or running around the basketball court, i begin to get this feeling of tightness in my throat. Once that sets in, i begin obsessing over what i feel like is labored breathing, and the feelings and thoughts of death or not being able to breathe take over. Just a little background, i was taken to the ER from the gym about 9 years ago during my first "official" panic attack.
biggquis I know exactly what you mean. I had the same experience. I hated the physical symptoms when I worked out. But I had gained weight and was very tired. It wasn't pretty to me. And I hated how I looked and felt. Finally, I just decided enough. I began exercising for 5 minutes every other day. Nothing strenuous, just simple exercises. Then gradually I worked my way up and today I now exercise for an hour and a half. I do it every day now. Exercising mimicks panick attack symptoms. Nothing is wrong, you just have to realize and day I'm safe in this space... I'm exercising and my body is just accommodating my exercise regimen so i can have the best workout.
biggquis I too was rushed to the ER after going to a run. After already (recently) suffering. Panic attack, the symkptomz of t he heart rate going up, sweating, and breathing hard... reminded me about panic symptoms so it freaked me out. Essentially I caused it myself. But boy, working out after that incident was very difficult. "That Anxiety Guy" (not this guy) has a good video on anxiety and exercise. TH-cam it (there's part 1 and part 2)
This video was extremely helpful and made my panic attack go away while listening. It really is a mind thing. I've been suffering from mild ones since September, but they grew severe during Thanksgiving week and I ended up at the ER and taking propanolol which only made my heart rate slow yet adding more uncomfortable side effects. I spent days worrying about what to eat and think, which only kept triggering more anxiety. I even feared nighttime because my mind would automatically pray and hope for decent sleep, which again only triggered panic symptoms. This video helped me to fully calm down and I truly appreciate it. Thank you so much.
Hello Renee. I read ur post and I can relate. I just started having panic attacks lately. Any words of encouragement. I’m to the point I’m crying for no reason. I’m a 37 year male and for me to admit that it’s hard lol.
You have truly helped me the past two weeks I’ve been a wreck and these past 2 days I’ve watched some of your videos and they’ve helped me so much god bless you
I have blurred vision all the time it makes me feel like I'm not able to see correctly but I had my eyes checked a year or so ago and they were healthy and fine I was told it was just the effects of anxiety. So how do you get over that or fix it?
I had a dentist appointment today the last couple days been thinking about it trying not to so got ready went to the office sat in parking for awhile and was thinking of leaving but talked myself into staying went in lady at front checked me in had to wait about 45 minutes got called into the room i was on edge she checked my b / p it was high she said felax she will be back i tried to sit but could not i had to leave told the lady up front she was nice said ok went home a couple hours later felt better was that anxiety or panic or are they the same Thankyou !!!
Thank you! This video is helping more then any information I've researched. Everyone always says deep breathing but that always made me feel worse. I am struggling with panic driven high blood pressure. At home I am in normal range but as soon as I have to have my BP taken it goes off the chart. I am trying to avoid BP medicine which that in of itself is giving me anxiety thinking about it and as soon as the BP cuff now comes out I start to go into panic mode. Trying to get off this stuck mentality.
Buy a bp machine from Costco or amazon and take ur bp 3 times per day, until it's such a common thing that it's like pouring a glass of water. You could even just watch your favorite show with it on your arm.
feel so identified with you when you said, it's the one that going to get me? my life is a hell because of it.. but at the same time it suffers made me stronger person
Do you get hypertension whilst having a panic attack? That's what scares me the most! It gets 16to10, but fortunately (till now) after the attack goes away then tension (blood pressure) goes back at its normal.
Dude I wish you were my roommate or something. I have been super bad the last few weeks with my anxiety. I've had anxiety for years but last month I was able to go to the gym and go hang out with small groups of friends... now I can't even work out for more then 20 minutes or even go swimming with my brother without constant panic.. I've watched some of your videos and they are helping me a little bit though
Thank you Dennis. Thank you for that brilliant advice DO NOT deep breathe I would want to add “but REBREATHE “ Rebreathe into paper bag or even mask 😷. Rebreathing prevents carbon di oxide wash out caused by hyperventilating and helps ride the wave. Don’t overdo it but use this only till you feel the worse has passed. You can breathe fresh air afterwards.
This is a very helpful video. I have had frequent panic attacks for several years and I thought deep breathing would make the panic attack go away faster. But from now on, I will start following the tips you talked about.
Thank you! I've had moderate to severe anxiety problems for 9 years and your videos have made me start taking action to overcome my anxiety. I've already noticed a lot of improvement over the past 2 weeks since I've been using the information and tips from your videos. Thank you for great content.
I had an arguement with my boyfriend. I got so mad I felt like I couldn't breathe. I called 911 .They told me I was having a panic attack.I was not able to breathe , felt weak and dizzy, my heart was beating very fast I thought I was getting a heart attack.My health is #1 He just lost a good woman. My health comes 1 st.
Maria Serrano Priorities. Getting the energy vampires out of your life means a more precious and valuable life for you. Love the progress over anxiety. ❤️
I had one out the blue I was sitting down minding my own, and then my body got hot and tingling, then I started hyperventilating, and my eyes got wide open I started sweaty I felt like I wanted to run my heart was pounding hard I was so nervous I was crying I called 911 and went to the hospital my blood pressure was High my breathing was 32 breaths per second I was given a sedative, I could not calm down on my own then it would calm down then a few mins later come right back..
Thank you so much. Had my first anxious since watching your videos. I feel better today then I did yesterday just knowing I was able to react differently. I didn't run. I chose to be a warrior. Great feeling. Thank you so much. Looking forward to my future.
I had my first panic attack on an operating table getting eye surgery and being told not to move while having the shake. They were re-attaching my retina. Then I had the worst panic attack going in waves over 4 days with little breaks. I had developed Hashimoto (My medicine was too strong and I had lost lots of weight). Today - I am fine! I found you need to get out of your head - I like to be really cold and focus on the feeling of cold on my skin and I use a fan to blow on me as well. And yes RIDE the wave! Just see a doctor if your weight changes and you take medicine as they can have that side effect.
Hi when I have panic attacks I can't run away seems like I have to stay just as you say and expierance the jelly legs and generally have to pee. Just don't know what to do....
First time 2007 panic attack I called 911 because I couldn’t stop heavy breathing and heart palpitations. I thought I was going to die. Now I get smaller panic attacks almost every day.
I have several panic atacks in last year trigerr is stress and wrong desicions ,i lost my job i not have girl long time because its horrible town in i live a want to change my very unlucky life i start to teach drive lessons but fall twice and give up because that make me nervous and i lose my confidence because i surronded with wrong people please help me.
Ι have to face the experience of panic attacks with no sleep...and i have to face the problem with collagen loss in 22 years old.. This sucks... Its completelly awful.. I have panic attacks everyday and i changed.. I saw this in mirror. What can i do? I have no silence..
Well deep breathing has worked for me. In fact the last time I had a panic attack was 5 months ago. There's nothing that has helped me more than breathing in with the belly for 4 seconds, holding it for 12 seconds and releasing it for 8 seconds.
I went to the ER for this thinking it was a heart attack.....they looked at me crazy and told me to stop drinking and smoking weed....they laughed at me in the ER.....they truly did no lie. They pointed and laughed so sad
For me it’s airplanes. I am claustrophobic. I start having panic attacks and anxiety leading up to the trip and getting on the airplane is just pure hell for me. I usually drink alchohol before I get on. It helps to calm me enough to make the trip. I will try your tips next week as I travel to Hawaii.
I think you are doing a great thing here trying to help others with anxiety💞. I hate to be a critic, but my anxiety is like life or death. I cannot focus on these techniques when I feel like no matter what, I would rather lose my job, I would rather lose everything, and I would almost break the law to get away from the situation. My anxiety is ferocious along with my PTSD from serving in the USAF. How, besides medication, can I ever be normal again?
very good tips. nice. what also works is getting someone to give you a locational. its a process where someone tells you to locate one by one objects in the surrondings. it basically help to extrovert your attention from inside to outside.
Everyone's different and reacts different and needs different coping mechanisms. Deep breathing helped me take my mind off the actual panic attack and to help me slow my heart rate down which was the main reason why I couldn't pull myself out of the panic attack because my heart was racing so hard and fast which made me panic even more so the actual deep breathing would help me pull myself out of the panic attack and slow my heart rate down so don't say to people don't do deep breathing! Because it definitely helped me!
This world will never change During a panic attack, an individual hyperventilates. Hyperventilation happens when an individual’s breathing rate increases rapidly and deeply. In turn, a person actually breathes out more air than they breathe in. This lowers the amount of carbon dioxide in the body, in turn causing blood vessels to get smaller. Small blood vessels cause the common hyperventilation side effects of dizziness, tingling in the hands and feet, even a loss of consciousness (source). In short, deep breathing mimics hyperventilation by causing an individual to breathe out more than they breathe in. Breathing is an incredibly powerful tool. Oxygen is part of our life force, so maintaining a healthy equilibrium in the breathing process is important. For some, deep breathing exercises are a great way to approach breath training. Do be advised that for others, deep breathing is not effective. As with all therapy modalities, find what works and stick with it. ❤️
To be honest I dont understand the thing u said lol🤣🤣🤣. But for me as a survivor in panic attack I started to give attention to my symptoms. I just always said to my self I dont want ER bills anymore. Im not sick Im not gonna die. So I just sit there and listening to affirmation about anxiety. And just relax!
Thank you so much I have all your videos downloaded they are so helpful because my anxiety just got worst and I started taking medication which is not helping but when I watch your videos I just feel so relaxed
Great video. It was very helpful for me. I just had a panic attack and I feel much calmer at the moment. I will definitely watch the rest of your videos.
Thank you so much for this video I had my second panic attack in the library and I thought leaving the library and running away would help but it made things worse
I have had anxiety disorders on and off since 2013 when my friend passed. But, it usually goes into hiding after about 2 months, for a while. On and off all the time. I guess it's because I am not dealing with the route cause. But, anyway, I had a massive panic attack about 7 weeks ago. The ambulance was called to my home and of course, it was because I swore I was having a heart attack. The paramedic said no, he's actually very healthy (I'm a weightlifter) and he has a very good heart. So, I began to calm down. After a week I was normal again and I ended up going on the lash with friends - bad idea! Next day it was all happening again, only this time I couldn't breathe and my chest pain and heart-racing were through the roof. 6-7 weeks on, my quality of life has been very poor. But the last week or so, I've learned to accept my symptoms for what they are: just symptoms of anxiety. Nothing else. Sure, my heart flutters still the odd time and my chest hurts occasionally, but I continue on with my day when they happen as nothing happened. It's almost like the symptoms are talking to each other saying, ''hey, he isn't afraid of us anymore, let's bounce''. That's the stage I'm at. I have setbacks as everyone does - so that's also not an issue much either, because I'm aware they're going to happen. So thanks to your channel and Doctor Harry Barry (check him out) - I can see the light. I'm headed toward it, but I'm not quite there yet. But one thing I do know is, I'll get there eventually. THANK YOU!
I'm in the same boat. I workout a lot and periodically, my workouts will make me more anxious when normally it's exercise that makes me feel calm and collected. I once drove to Walgreens during a panic attack to buy a blood sugar monitor. I had convinced myself that I was hypoglycemic. I tested my blood sugar in the parking lot while still hyperventilating and dizzy and... completely normal blood sugar. Adrenaline just causes some scary symptoms I guess.
@@chrisduncan3943 Absolutely my friend. Reading back at this comment from myself even, mqkes me sad. I'm 100% now and have never been better. Best shapecof my life. I get heart palpitations still the odd time but instead of freaking out I say "fuck it, it's just adrenaline". How are you feeling now may I ask? Because, ultimately, given you've been given the all clear from a doctor, there only thoughts. That's it. All they are, are thoughts. Don't be worried. Keep working out. Releasing those endorphins are absolutely grear for your mind. Meditate at night in bed. Listen to waves crashing against the rocks. I still do. I'm out cold in 15mins when before I was an insomniac. Let me know how you are and I'll try to help.
@@michaelbradley2702 that is great that you've recovered. There is a phone app and a book called DARE that was a game changer for me. It even has a Harry Barry interview on the app, so it's that same type of acceptance of symptoms and paradoxically they go away. I had chronic upper back pain at one point, and it simply disappeared when my anxiety got better too. And all it took was to simply stop fighting the body sensations and let them happen. It was the resistance causing the anxiety and adrenaline surges. I still get them somewhat but I just let them happen and don't fight them and they quickly pass. I never would have believed at one point that the solution could be so simple and counterintuitive, but it absolutely was.
I work at a hospital. I was fine at first. Then I started having attacks. Chest pain. Led to worry now it’s full blown attacks. I get a nervous shakey feeling in solar plexus region and then my body over heats. And after the pains attack goes away I still have a burning sensation in my body plus I’m super shakey. Woke up shakey a couple times. Is that normal?
Your video is great. I have had severe anxiety and panic attacks for nearly 12 years. It's all started with losing my dad to cancer and two abusive marriages. I take medicine for it but I really want to get off the medication and take back my life. If u have any suggestions please let me know.
Alone with your explanations as into the origins of anxeity and the mental work suggested by you people who suffering from anxiety disorders with or without panic attacks can not heal period. Physical symptoms associated with panic or anxeity disorders require numerous methods of treatment . For those who healed or those who are on advanced healing stage your material is very useful .
In the hospital bed rn watching this and I feel so much better I might lose my job because of panic attacks but honestly I don't care my health is more important people don't understand how hard this is because I know I am tuff it takes tuff people to go through this shit
Much love Chris I've been there, and this channel provides the tools I used to overcome.
Chris I'm going through the exact same thing
Trust me I know... Started having them about a month ago. I feel your pain stranger. Hang in there
mad love and respect i deal with them and it's scary as fuck im having one as I type this
Chris Bigman I have been having panic attacks for over 20 years... I can’t drive on the interstate.. wide open spaces bring them on. I can’t sit in a restaurant unless they sit me in a corner with nobody behind me. I totally understand how you feel. I know it’s frustrating when people don’t understand. My family thinks I’m stupid.. they say just don’t think about.. it makes me so angry.
Once you eliminate the fear and stop reacting to the panic attack with anything but calm and teaching your brain you are alright....anxiety loses it's power against you. The fear is what gives anxiety it's power....like "IT" the clown :) Love your podcast and been listening for a while but first comment.
Andrew Bartlett Much love Andrew and great inspirational words for others ❤️🙏
Haha how awesome, I've just wrote a comment like this because it's very similar to what happens in IT. The more we fear the fear, the more powerful the anxiety and panic grows. This is why reassuring people that panic and anxiety sensations and thoughts are not dangerous. Allowing the panic and anxiety to be without fighting it or wishing it were gone is also KEY. Thanks for your comment :)
Cool my brain is like : you will die
I'm like : i am fine
My brain :but you WILL die
Me: OK boomer
Proceeds to not sleep the entire night
@@ilyaa643 Boom! Boss!!! You're in control!
How do you do that tho?
Hey Bro! So I finally STOPPED googling 'chest pain', 'breathlessness', 'dizziness' ETC and started googling how to tackle my anxiety. I'm an anxiety veteran, it's been my right hand man for as long as I can remember. I suffered crippling health anxiety for about 5 years from the age of 13, almost always focused on the same thing - neurological disease...classic, hey? I replaced that with social anxiety, paranoia etc. So whilst I wasn't panicking about why my fingers were tingling, I turned into this overthinker that read into every detail or catastrophised everything I experienced, 'this plane is gonna crash', 'I'm gonna lose my job', 'my fiancé is gonna leave me'. I coped 'okay' with that for a while - at least I didn't have an undiagnosed neurological disease! It peaked and troughed but all in all, I got about my life. Guess what reared its ugly head 2 months ago - the hold hypochondriac in me. The last 3 months had been pretty shit, everything got a little too much - I had my first panic attack in YEARS. Half an hour later I'm in the back of an ambulance with a 12 lead ECG. They told me I was fine and I believed them. I went home to bed, and my symptoms persisted. Not the full pelt of panic, but the twinges, the breathlessness, the dizziness. Coming and going day after day. Sometimes I felt nothing, I was totally symptomless - but subconsciously that hamster wheel kept on spinning and spinning. The symptoms would appear and the panic would ensue. Am I dying or am I losing my mind? After 3 trips to A&E (ER to you), I went to my GP. I got a prescription for anti-depressants and somePropanolol for the palpitations. I left with some reassurance. I'm not ill, I'm just anxious! You know the drill, after a few days, was back to square one. Back to the GP. Hey, guess what? I got another anti-depressant but this time I got a CBT referral (but the NHS can take FOREVER). I never took the anti-depressants, the side effects sounded terrifying enough! My mum recommended me St. John's Wort - and I can say they've taken the edge off it. I start CBT tomorrow, in the mean time I've been having some privately paid psychotherapy. It's kinda helping - but talking about my childhood/parenting doesn't change much. Anyway - the point of this message? I guess it's good to chat to someone whose been through it, and ACTUALLY understands this horrendous, indescribable, bullshit that we face. But more so to know that you, it would seem, made it out the other side. I'd been having that cotton wool brain, foggy, (I think they call it derealization) for most of today. Stupidly I downed a cappuccino thinking it would take me out of it. Bad idea. I had a full on meltdown, palps, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, 'SHIT THIS IS IT IM GONNA DIE'. Instead of symptom checking on google, I typed 'CBT for health anxiety' on to TH-cam and you came up first. Two hours in and I've not called an ambulance. I'm making progress I guess. Tomorrow I've got a GP appt. I'm still not convinced this is entirely anxiety - what's new? I suppose it's a step back. But for tonight at least I'm staying put at home, working thru your videos. It's genuinely so good to know you came out of it. I am so hopeful I'll be there one day too.
C Riordan Great mindset, keep me updated.
Same boat as you. Tried recently to lower my dosage of sertraline, bad idea, if anxiety is a mini boss in an mmorpg game, this anxiety was a world boss. Got back on my dosage and doing good but still having panic. Im convinced i will have this for the rest of my life. I love these videos though; i would love a video from Dennis for when we are actually having an attack.
April E.M. I'll make sure to add this to the future videos :)
C Riordan PROUD of your testimony!!! Thank YOU!!!!
Hope it’s been a good year for you! I’ve been a lifer with this. Currently it’s “omg I’m a 34 year old spinster who will die scared broke and alone, it’s too late,I’m a leftover failure with no more chances” it’s been very loud and the idea of doing ANYTHING productive for myself wakes the beast. I’ve had years with this and years without. I just need to remember that even if I have one good day for the rest of my life ahead of me, that’s one more than if I give up. I feel safer hearing your stories and knowing I’m not permanently broken, or alone in this.
Stop fighting against the attacks and let them be, helped me a lot. Had a few thousands serious attacks for 7 years, nearly 2 years ago now, and no serious attack as the extremely strong “thoughts” are less strong and wont last long. When i have strong thoughts now i dont feel the “energy” running through my body anymore, which was “setting the alarm” to have a attack for the event which i choosed (unconsious) myself. So you might not be consious of getting them, “like they come out of nowhere”, but you set the alarm yourself each time already. Once you feel those energy’s and accept it you will experience less strong attacks as time passes. Still feel some anxiety but luckily nomore attacks. They are truly Horrible! Hope you all be cured from this disaster soon! Dont fight them as you will loose!!
I usually have panic attacks while driving. I commute 1 hour in hwy 70 to I-30 to work, and 1 hour back. Panic is hard to manage when you're behind the wheel, which is dangerous, which instills even more fear, then lightheadedness, then atrial fibrillation, then I feel like I'm having a stroke and heart attack, I'm dying, and eventually my muscles lock up and I pull over and pass out. I have only been hospitalized once for a severe episode where I temporarily lost mobility due to an extreme oxygen content in my blood, causing intense shivering and sweating for 2 hours. They did a 6 second EKG and found nothing wrong with my heart. I showed symptoms of a focal aware seizure, but it was all psychosomatically induced by a snowball effect of fear.
My advice if you cannot control anxiety: stay away from caffeine and sodas.
I'm 13 and when I get anxiety, I feel like something is stuck in my throat. Thank you so much.
Fat and Annoying walrus this is called globus sensation it's normal with anxiety and is harmless
I feel like I'm getting gas and I'm not able to burp which leads to breathing hard ways sweating numbness etc
Jonathan Arpan yes same thing literally happened to me 5mins ago it was at a very high level I’m in this stage of “ breathing through it “ I’m calming down rn but still have the I have to burp sensation .. and talking myself through it and then I run to videos of ppl how can relate and it calms me down . It’s so crazy . Cause then when I can’t let the burp out I feel like I feel it in my heart and then boom I go to thinking something is wrong with my heart etc
@@nikdashel3357 same with me!
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Yes, I personally have described my panic attacks as riding the wave. They are horrible, yet we press on. PEACE!!!!!!!
I wasn’t able to get on an elevator for 6 years because I was scared of being trapped in one. One day I said screw this, I went to the local hospital building that’s 6 stories tall and I got on an elevator and went up and down over and over hoping It would get stuck, it didn’t. That day I made reservations for Vegas with my wife and kids at Cesars Palace way up high in the hotel, it’s something I’ve been wanting to do with my family but my fear kept me from doing it, we had the best time ever! I’m also afraid of dying and there’s no avoiding it, so I’m not wasting anymore time worrying about something I can’t control. I’m gonna live everyday making myself and my family happy! Face your fears people and live life. God bless all
What about flying? ( Trapped in the plane for x amount of hours)
Biggest laugh I had yesterday. My favorite psychiatrist and I were talking about the various mechanisms for mental illness. I said I would rather just live in oblivion. He said, “stupid people don’t get mentally ill. Be proud you’re here.” It caught me off guard, and I laughed until I almost cried. Progress. 😊
That psychiatrist is a keeper!
I am on healing process but still I am very panicky and anxious sometimes. I know the symptoms I know its panic attack but i fail to control my heart and mind and my symptoms. We will come over warriors
I'm working your program hard Dennis. I'm determined to head in a new direction. Bless you.
I thought i was getting better but its back. Thank you, I never thought NOT to run when im grounding myself. The first thing i do when i feel it coming is say "i have to go outside!" Then i dont talk anymore for awhile because im exhausted 😢
F u
I agree! i've only started experiencing this this month! im usually an anxious person but when it happened, it hit me like a fckn bus! I seriously thought i was going to die! Today i had it again during my 3 year marriage anniversary dinner and i had to leave the place. My triggers is when im in a restaurant, eating. So im going to try and not eat in a restaurant for a while to see how i am. Ugh, i hate this so much!!!!! I miss my life before I started having these panic attacks. I broke down earlier because im so sick of it and miss the old me. I hope my life can go back to better than normal again 😢
Girl same
@@jordynnicole4842 Awwh, i'm sorry you have to go through this! it does suck!!!!! i think back like wow, i miss the times when my life was NORMAL. nothing triggering me or sending me spiraling. its depressing. sending love, peace and healing your way!!!!
Dennis thank you so much. Not only has your program helped me get my life back, I recommended your program to my moms best friend. She has had anxiety for her entire life and it escalated in her 50's she was in a dark place and her success story has been so emotional. ( I think you know who I am talking about!) I just cant thank you enough and so grateful for all that you do.
Forward together Ana grateful the program is helping you find your freedom ❤️
I have seen it in the past with people I work with.
Im 44 and just started getting attacks within the last year. Scares me to death. I just went to the hospital for the first time about a week ago. I thought something was seriously medically wrong but the doctor explained to me what was happening. But now I'm watching your video trying to learn how to cope. I feel one coming on as I type this, I feel the headache and rapid heartbeat coming on.
Riding the wave, this advice has always resonated with me. Saying to ourselves that there is no threat and just allowing the panic and anxiety to wash over us. Surrendering to every thought and sensation that pops up. Great advice Dennis :)
Lawrence Gregory Key phrase yes. ❤️
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I have suffered with anxiety and panic attacks for almost a year now and I felt like there was no way out or asking myself am I gonna live like this forever.. I felt hopeless until one day I got tired of it to where I felt a panic attack coming, and I used these steps you talked about, almost immediately I felt better and day after day these ugly feelings and thoughts got weaker and weaker and eventually faded away. I no longer feel fatigue, lightheaded, dizzy, have blurry vision, and headaches are gone! It was too good to be true I started crying tears of joy. When you ever start to feel anxiety or panic happening people, just tell yourself you’re gonna feel better in about 10-15 minutes after it’s gone :D
Joe The Pro So very welcome.
My breathing is shallow and small breaths. I move fast and make quick movements.
I stopped moving quick and started breathing slower and deeper and it helps:-)!
Michelle Marini Thank you for sharing your personal feedback it always helps others here. ❤️
Honestly, God bless you! I'm 28 and have been suffering from SEVERE panic disorder since I'm 18. It's beyond annoying, exhausting, embarrassing, and just fucking TERRIFYING! Over the past 10 years with a lot of trial and era with different medications, what feels like 100 different therapists, and a lot of different coping skills, I am finally starting to get some sort of control over my panic attacks! Every day is a struggle but, I don't fear them half as much as I use to anymore. And trust me, if I can get through this, ANYONE can! I found this video SOOOO helpful. Thank you so much and good luck to everyone! XOXO
Courtney Marie Welcome to the channel Courtney, very welcome.
Did you overcome it?
Thankyou for typing that. Im new to all this and it's terrifying.
Hi
As I watch this video what arises in me
are feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness.
I am filled with terror and grief and rage.
I am so fucking happy that I discovered your channel! I have suffered from Generalized Anxiety all my life, I am 52 now. I am a singer/songwriter, musician, visual artist and writer. During my 30's-40's, I began suffering from severe panic attacks and insomnia. I was self-medicating with speed, alcohol and eventually heroin! I was diagnosed with EDNOS, PTSD and OCD along with Bi-Polar disorder and Panic Disorder and was prescribed Effexor XR for about 12 years. I have been clean from my passed discrepancies for about 8 years now. After 12 years of Effexor XR, I literally was so dumbed down that I stopped writing music and I really couldn't ,make my Arte'. So 4 years ago, I stopped my meds cold turkey and took my mind back! It was absolutely ARDUOUS but I began writing what will now be my eighth album! During this same junction I entered menopause and suddenly I re-entered the cycle of panic attacks ,yet again! Scary heart-palpatations cause me to be afraid even during my daily workouts now! It is debiltatiing! I am in the midst of writing my double album...unfortunately, I am experiencing Nocturnal Anxiety Attacks and daily Panic...I DO NOT WANT TO BE ON DAILY MEDS AS THEY CAUSE ME TO NOT BE ABLE TO FUCTION AS AN ARTIST...I hope that you can give me some guidance! ^..^
My God...6 years...you are amazing. I am barely going on year 1. I lost my job I cant do things alone. Sometimes I freak out about just breathing. I cant drive alone. I was certain it would kill me...until I found your channel. My worst night was a day ago, but since then I am meditating and using alot of the techniques you have talked about. I decided enough was enough and needed to change alot of things. I have a long road ahead of me...wish me luck.
Does this happen when you're driving? I get this too? I have to pull over most of the time and wait it out.
I am always shaky and my brain always is telling me it's low sugar. But I do have a.severe anxiety disorder that includes health anxiety General anxiety and panic attacks
hanna trembley I’m sure this channel along with the podcast will help Hanna ❤️
This guy REALLY knows what he talks about. Great comfort just listening to him. Thank you, Dennis.
See but I don't feel like I'm going to die, I just feel total terror. Like there is a killer in the room scared inside of my body. And it's always in the mornings. And I feel feelings of it throughout the whole morning and then an attack happens. I know when it's going to hit. They feel like Dejavu panic terror. Scary dejavu
Very useful tips on how to get through a panic attack. I like the magic circle concept. That's something that gives us a sense that we are safe and everything is okay, no matter where we are or what situation we are in
I do the same things, when I have a panic attack. I call someone close and have them talk me through it. I also run to get to a safe place and it does make the symptoms worse in the long run. I use avoidance as well which I know is not helping. I have been watching your videos and you have been so helpful. You are educating me as to why it happens and what to do which is a much better way to help cope. I have learned all the tools over the years but nothing seemed to be working. I had been to counseling for years and years. The "why" was never taught to me. Thank you so much Dennis ❤️
I was having a horrible panic attack and I got in the hot shower and it stopped. Just an idea for anyone looking for immediate relief. Its obviously not a cure all but it's an idea. I stumbled across this video looking for relief and he has excellent suggestions.
So needed this right now, spot on! I'm feeling better already.
Bridget Fabrizio: I know right! italian power...you are italian right?
Ray Hoop No I'm not italian. I marrieed one lol that's how I got the name but either way... Italian power!!
+Bridget Fabrizio: is your husbands family really cultural? do you guys have italian food at his family get- togethers. Pasta and lasangna every thanks giving and christmas for me! My family is of central italian origin in tuscany. My italian grandfather had light blue eyes. Is your husband more of a germanic looking italian or a more olive skinned one like most are?
Ray Hoop he's my soon to be ex husband actually but I'll be keeping the name due to our daughter. But he's now close with him mom's side who isn't italian so no big italian dinners sadly cause italian is my favorite food. But he has the light blue eyes and dark skin!
Thanks for this video Dennis. Did you know youre the only person that actually addresses panic disorder and panic attacks? Wasnt able to find anyone else that tries go tackle this directly. I try to listen to one of your videos at least once a day. Im adding your techniques to my toolbox and it's easier to recall them when im in full panic mode.
April E.M. So grateful The Channel is helping.
Check out Dr. Harry Barry. He's amazing.
To me he is right . I've started looking at what is happening during my panic attack and how I got there . By analyzing it instead of running my attacks are shorter and less frequent.
Love your videos. One thing I tend to do differently is rather than treating anxiety like an enemy (Daffy Duck) and tell it that it doesn’t deserve respect anymore, I actually talk to it like an overprotective friend and thank it for trying to help, but assuring it that there is no emergency and it can back off.
Wow thanks Dennis! This is a game changer!
We always study about what to do when you have panic attacks. But this opened my mind to a lot ofbthings specially deep breathing while having panics.
7 hours ago I had a panic attack in the middle of downtown Austin. I ran threw the middle of an intersection and ended up breaking down in a very populated area in the middle of the sidewalk. The police showed up.. This is the most useful video Ive come across. thank you, now I can pull my head out of my ass.
ohmy gooogle I’ve been there I understand. This channel and the resources at www.anxietyexit.com will help. ❤️🙏
I'm glad I found this video. Helped a little. Had me wanting to end it all. Never thought like that before, Cant drive or barley talk. Shaking. Just getting worst. At least he told me about the breathing. Think I made it worst. I can't Thank you enough for the information.
I agree! i've only started experiencing this this month! im usually an anxious person but when it happened, it hit me like a fckn bus! I seriously thought i was going to die! Today i had it again during my 3 year marriage anniversary dinner and i had to leave the place. My triggers is when im in a restaurant, eating. So im going to try and not eat in a restaurant for a while to see how i am. Ugh, i hate this so much!!!!! I miss my life before I started having these panic attacks. I broke down earlier because im so sick of it and miss the old me. I hope my life can go back to better than normal again 😢
I have a chronic dizziness condition and it's every day for the past 6 months and it's also 24/7. And when i get worse I get very anxious and start crying and I know it makes it worse but I get so scared.. And also makes me feel depressed.
Sorry to hear that. I hope you get better
Have you had your inner ear checked? Perhaps on a tilt table at the doctor's office.
Dennis Thank you so much I don't think you understand how much you helped me I can honestly relate to everything you have said and I will take tips.I think the thing that scared me the most was the fact that I never knew what was wrong with me and I always felt I was alone and no one around me never really understood what was happening with me but now I guess I feel a bit more comfortabale in a way since I know I' m not alone and I am not the only person in the world going through this. Thank you very much Dennis :)
Thanks for making all these videos. You're one of the best Vloggers on the subject. Working on getting off of medication and your words are helpful.
My panic attacks come in the middle of the night. I'll wake up shaking uncontrollably and unable to speak. It generally subsides in 5 to 10 min.
My instinct is to pace around the house because of the amount of energy I have while this is happening. I can not sit still.
I takes me hours to get over it, which generally means no sleep, which in turn affects my job the next day.
It's a crazy cycle.
1. curiosity --> shit it's panic
2. negative automatic thought : shit i'm losing control, i'm dying, i must give up
3. confort solution : calling a friend or whatever
4. running away, avoid
INSTEAD DO THIS
1. NOT taking deep breath, only slow breathing 2sec inhaling 2 sec exhaling
2. grounding : 3 things you can see, 3 things you can hear, 3 things you can feel
3. stay where you are while grounding
4. ride the wave of sensations
5. magic circle
Wow, amazing! I am new to this channel, and I am so glad I found it! This video was extremely helpful, thank you ever so much! ❤️❤️❤️
I come back to these all the time. Even though i can basically quote you. I was healed for so long then suddenly it strikes again. Because i didnt put in the work needed when it was a small snowball now i need to stop this big heavy thing with all its momentum but im not worried because i know ive did it before thanks to you and i will do it again. This isnt anything i havent already been through. Thank you Dennis you have not only helped me youve helped my children as well.
Panic attacks used to take over my life thank you Dennis for your great program.
Great to hear your progress lately Jill thank you for partaking in the program.
I'm going to do my absolute best at this starting tomorrow! Mark this day I will no longer run from my anxiety! Thank you so much for sharing this information with us! Time to get my life back! It starts now! (well after I go back to sleep since it's in th middle of the night and the only reason I'm awake is cause I kept flowing towards a panic attack every time I laid back down in bed. Going back now and I'm gonna stay there no matter what)
update?
@@alxnn69 ended up getting on Lexapro. Was the only thing that worked in the end but it did work well. Been mostly anxiety and panic attack free for the last 3 years.
The thing that makes my condition worsen when the attacks happen, is that i literally start feeling faint, weak , turn pale skin and i hardly ever can feel my heart beat on my chest to begin with, but its more of a heart stopped feeling. Tends to make my body numb as well. Getting up and walking does help and i like to use the bathroom as a coping mechanism where I can throw a splash of water on my face, and breathe focusing on the faucet. Im new to these severe attacks as of a couple months. Ive had anxiety for years but was more of a pacing around shaking. Much worse now.
I also add. That every day now consists of tight inflamed chest. Soreness and just struggling to breath nornally again. It's so dumb that all I want to do now a days is do everything without a weird fight for air. I want it to be normal again
Anxiety at the barber's shop is the real struggle 😅😅😅
I usually get them in the gym after I tire from cardio
Why?
@@horizontoday7874 me too! I feel like I overdid and I might have a heart attack or just die, just gotta know we will be alright!💪
You can tell Daffy whatever you want, because once he starts quacking, you can't stand it. I've been telling this stuff to myself for years and still cannot stand panic attacks, it's literally pain from within! Like the last repetition from the exercise when you hit failure, you want to drop the barbell, but can't, you just have to keep holding it! THIS is how a panic attack feels like to me!
I just heard of you and really need you. I am suffering bad thank you for your videos. You are spot on with my symptoms God Bless You
I suffer from both anxiety and panic attacks and worst of all the fatal heart disease Cardiomyopathy which is what my dad died from and I've had one or two heart attacks in the past 5 yrs so I know the difference between attacks but that doesn't do anything to stop them unfortunately.
Jason Thrush did you go and get tested for it or how did you know? Cause I constantly feel like I’m having a heart attack but I went to go get my heart checked 2 times and they said it was good
Hi! I’ve been having anxiety and panic attack from last few months suddenly in the morning, while sleeping, I get up at any odd hour 2,3,4 at night, that time nothing helps. It all started when I started studying astrology for myself and my kids in which I read was bad future for all of us and reading that from now on I will be going through anxiety and panic throughout my life . Not been able to come out of those thoughts can’t forget what I read. Ok throughout the day after morning but those hours when I suddenly get up any time of the night, my body fully healed up with all the scary, negative thoughts about my kids and family ,pounding my head .i loose my control and worry how to stop myself from hurting myself . I feel helpless. I do some of the things you tell but will try more . Thanks
hey there. Does anyone have a difficult time working out? As soon as i get to breathing hard and am in between sets or running around the basketball court, i begin to get this feeling of tightness in my throat. Once that sets in, i begin obsessing over what i feel like is labored breathing, and the feelings and thoughts of death or not being able to breathe take over. Just a little background, i was taken to the ER from the gym about 9 years ago during my first "official" panic attack.
biggquis I know exactly what you mean. I had the same experience. I hated the physical symptoms when I worked out.
But I had gained weight and was very tired. It wasn't pretty to me. And I hated how I looked and felt.
Finally, I just decided enough. I began exercising for 5 minutes every other day. Nothing strenuous, just simple exercises. Then gradually I worked my way up and today I now exercise for an hour and a half. I do it every day now.
Exercising mimicks panick attack symptoms. Nothing is wrong, you just have to realize and day I'm safe in this space... I'm exercising and my body is just accommodating my exercise regimen so i can have the best workout.
biggquis
I too was rushed to the ER after going to a run. After already (recently) suffering. Panic attack, the symkptomz of t he heart rate going up, sweating, and breathing hard... reminded me about panic symptoms so it freaked me out. Essentially I caused it myself. But boy, working out after that incident was very difficult.
"That Anxiety Guy" (not this guy) has a good video on anxiety and exercise. TH-cam it (there's part 1 and part 2)
S. Zúñiga Same here ! I had a real bad one and was rushed into the ER with a heart rate of 180! After that incident I'm terrified of working out :(
biggquis you should first make sure it's not a health issue.if not a health issue I recommend you to search for workout anxiety
Hey guys same here my work outs now suck because of my anxiety. I'm in a re-entry program and it's embarrassing
Just what I needed to hear!! Thanks so much! You make this world a better place!
Llanes Thank you got your trust. 🙏❤️
This video was extremely helpful and made my panic attack go away while listening. It really is a mind thing. I've been suffering from mild ones since September, but they grew severe during Thanksgiving week and I ended up at the ER and taking propanolol which only made my heart rate slow yet adding more uncomfortable side effects. I spent days worrying about what to eat and think, which only kept triggering more anxiety. I even feared nighttime because my mind would automatically pray and hope for decent sleep, which again only triggered panic symptoms. This video helped me to fully calm down and I truly appreciate it. Thank you so much.
Hello Renee. I read ur post and I can relate. I just started having panic attacks lately. Any words of encouragement. I’m to the point I’m crying for no reason. I’m a 37 year male and for me to admit that it’s hard lol.
Honestly mate i love you. You help me so much and if it was not for you, i might be dead by now. Thankyou so much 💞
the collector Warms my heart, very welcome.
U ok
Thank you so much for minimizing this demon.
Muze Airal 🙏🙏🙏❤️
You have truly helped me the past two weeks I’ve been a wreck and these past 2 days I’ve watched some of your videos and they’ve helped me so much god bless you
Brazysquad 420 Grateful. 🙏❤️
I have blurred vision all the time it makes me feel like I'm not able to see correctly but I had my eyes checked a year or so ago and they were healthy and fine I was told it was just the effects of anxiety. So how do you get over that or fix it?
I had a dentist appointment today the last couple days been thinking about it trying not to so got ready went to the office sat in parking for awhile and was thinking of leaving but talked myself into staying went in lady at front checked me in had to wait about 45 minutes got called into the room i was on edge she checked my b / p it was high she said felax she will be back i tried to sit but could not i had to leave told the lady up front she was nice said ok went home a couple hours later felt better was that anxiety or panic or are they the same Thankyou !!!
Thank you! This video is helping more then any information I've researched. Everyone always says deep breathing but that always made me feel worse. I am struggling with panic driven high blood pressure. At home I am in normal range but as soon as I have to have my BP taken it goes off the chart. I am trying to avoid BP medicine which that in of itself is giving me anxiety thinking about it and as soon as the BP cuff now comes out I start to go into panic mode. Trying to get off this stuck mentality.
Buy a bp machine from Costco or amazon and take ur bp 3 times per day, until it's such a common thing that it's like pouring a glass of water. You could even just watch your favorite show with it on your arm.
feel so identified with you when you said, it's the one that going to get me? my life is a hell because of it.. but at the same time it suffers made me stronger person
Do you get hypertension whilst having a panic attack? That's what scares me the most! It gets 16to10, but fortunately (till now) after the attack goes away then tension (blood pressure) goes back at its normal.
So well explained and confirmed what I've been reading. THANK YOU
Dude I wish you were my roommate or something. I have been super bad the last few weeks with my anxiety. I've had anxiety for years but last month I was able to go to the gym and go hang out with small groups of friends... now I can't even work out for more then 20 minutes or even go swimming with my brother without constant panic.. I've watched some of your videos and they are helping me a little bit though
Brandon Enloe Enjoy the channel Brandon it will give you the mindset and tools needed.
Thank you Dennis.
Thank you for that brilliant advice DO NOT deep breathe
I would want to add “but REBREATHE “
Rebreathe into paper bag or even mask 😷.
Rebreathing prevents carbon di oxide wash out caused by hyperventilating and helps ride the wave. Don’t overdo it but use this only till you feel the worse has passed. You can breathe fresh air afterwards.
This is a very helpful video. I have had frequent panic attacks for several years and I thought deep breathing would make the panic attack go away faster. But from now on, I will start following the tips you talked about.
L J great to have you as a subscriber welcome.
Thank you! I've had moderate to severe anxiety problems for 9 years and your videos have made me start taking action to overcome my anxiety. I've already noticed a lot of improvement over the past 2 weeks since I've been using the information and tips from your videos. Thank you for great content.
I had an arguement with my boyfriend. I got so mad I felt like I couldn't breathe. I called 911 .They told me I was having a panic attack.I was not able to breathe , felt weak and dizzy, my heart was beating very fast
I thought
I was getting a heart attack.My health is #1
He just lost a good woman. My health comes 1 st.
Maria Serrano Priorities. Getting the energy vampires out of your life means a more precious and valuable life for you. Love the progress over anxiety. ❤️
I had one out the blue I was sitting down minding my own, and then my body got hot and tingling, then I started hyperventilating, and my eyes got wide open I started sweaty I felt like I wanted to run my heart was pounding hard I was so nervous I was crying I called 911 and went to the hospital my blood pressure was High my breathing was 32 breaths per second I was given a sedative, I could not calm down on my own then it would calm down then a few mins later come right back..
Simply A SweetHeart anybody updates
Thank you so much. Had my first anxious since watching your videos. I feel better today then I did yesterday just knowing I was able to react differently. I didn't run. I chose to be a warrior. Great feeling. Thank you so much. Looking forward to my future.
Love it.
I had my first panic attack on an operating table getting eye surgery and being told not to move while having the shake. They were re-attaching my retina. Then I had the worst panic attack going in waves over 4 days with little breaks. I had developed Hashimoto (My medicine was too strong and I had lost lots of weight). Today - I am fine! I found you need to get out of your head - I like to be really cold and focus on the feeling of cold on my skin and I use a fan to blow on me as well. And yes RIDE the wave! Just see a doctor if your weight changes and you take medicine as they can have that side effect.
Hold anything tightly for a minute and u feel that, it works
Hi when I have panic attacks I can't run away seems like I have to stay just as you say and expierance the jelly legs and generally have to pee. Just don't know what to do....
First time 2007 panic attack I called 911 because I couldn’t stop heavy breathing and heart palpitations. I thought I was going to die. Now I get smaller panic attacks almost every day.
no more running..!! I am more than Anxiety
I have several panic atacks in last year trigerr is stress and wrong desicions ,i lost my job i not have girl long time because its horrible town in i live a want to change my very unlucky life i start to teach drive lessons but fall twice and give up because that make me nervous and i lose my confidence because i surronded with wrong people please help me.
Ι have to face the experience of panic attacks with no sleep...and i have to face the problem with collagen loss in 22 years old.. This sucks... Its completelly awful.. I have panic attacks everyday and i changed.. I saw this in mirror. What can i do?
I have no silence..
Well deep breathing has worked for me. In fact the last time I had a panic attack was 5 months ago. There's nothing that has helped me more than breathing in with the belly for 4 seconds, holding it for 12 seconds and releasing it for 8 seconds.
Great video! I developed such a fear of panic attacks, and I feel dizzy/ lightheaded, would you suggest anythibg for this?
Brenadina: sit down, drink water, close your eyes. it works!
Good advise water k
I went to the ER for this thinking it was a heart attack.....they looked at me crazy and told me to stop drinking and smoking weed....they laughed at me in the ER.....they truly did no lie. They pointed and laughed so sad
This happend to me same feeling
Sorry to hear that. That sucks. Forget them. They're close minded and unhappy. Hope you're going ok
GREAT video, probably the best advice I’ve gotten regarding anxiety. Thank you so much for all you do to help others!
Thanks for the tips I feel safe when I watch ur vidoes
It helps me alot
Dian Riviere Enjoy, looking forward to your anxiety and panic success stories and progress. ❤️
Great advice. Thank you. Your videos, as well as those of Dr. Harry Barry, were a MAJOR game changer for me.
For me it’s airplanes. I am claustrophobic. I start having panic attacks and anxiety leading up to the trip and getting on the airplane is just pure hell for me. I usually drink alchohol before I get on. It helps to calm me enough to make the trip. I will try your tips next week as I travel to Hawaii.
Thank you soo much it helped me see what I was doing wrong ❤️
Very welcome warrior.
I think you are doing a great thing here trying to help others with anxiety💞. I hate to be a critic, but my anxiety is like life or death. I cannot focus on these techniques when I feel like no matter what, I would rather lose my job, I would rather lose everything, and I would almost break the law to get away from the situation. My anxiety is ferocious along with my PTSD from serving in the USAF. How, besides medication, can I ever be normal again?
Why does mine feel like scary terrorizing Dejavu
Thank you so much for making these videos. You are helping so many people
Emilee Wood Very welcome, enjoy. ❤️
I never had the feeling of probably I'm gonna die during my panic attack. So mabye mine is not panic attack? So what is that?
very good tips. nice. what also works is getting someone to give you a locational. its a process where someone tells you to locate one by one objects in the surrondings. it basically help to extrovert your attention from inside to outside.
To me this simple process has helped me in the past. It follow the same concept which you explain in the video about the mindfulness.
Domenico Di Pierro Grounding is definitely a great way to turn from your inner world to your outer world.
Everyone's different and reacts different and needs different coping mechanisms. Deep breathing helped me take my mind off the actual panic attack and to help me slow my heart rate down which was the main reason why I couldn't pull myself out of the panic attack because my heart was racing so hard and fast which made me panic even more so the actual deep breathing would help me pull myself out of the panic attack and slow my heart rate down so don't say to people don't do deep breathing! Because it definitely helped me!
This world will never change During a panic attack, an individual hyperventilates. Hyperventilation happens when an individual’s breathing rate increases rapidly and deeply. In turn, a person actually breathes out more air than they breathe in. This lowers the amount of carbon dioxide in the body, in turn causing blood vessels to get smaller. Small blood vessels cause the common hyperventilation side effects of dizziness, tingling in the hands and feet, even a loss of consciousness (source). In short, deep breathing mimics hyperventilation by causing an individual to breathe out more than they breathe in. Breathing is an incredibly powerful tool. Oxygen is part of our life force, so maintaining a healthy equilibrium in the breathing process is important. For some, deep breathing exercises are a great way to approach breath training. Do be advised that for others, deep breathing is not effective. As with all therapy modalities, find what works and stick with it. ❤️
To be honest I dont understand the thing u said lol🤣🤣🤣. But for me as a survivor in panic attack I started to give attention to my symptoms. I just always said to my self I dont want ER bills anymore. Im not sick Im not gonna die. So I just sit there and listening to affirmation about anxiety. And just relax!
Excellent, as long as it’s working against your anxiety and panic attacks we’re good. :)
Thank you so much I have all your videos downloaded they are so helpful because my anxiety just got worst and I started taking medication which is not helping but when I watch your videos I just feel so relaxed
Reema Dhar Love it you’re so very welcome.
I need help I fear traveling. My life is in the toilet.
Great video. It was very helpful for me. I just had a panic attack and I feel much calmer at the moment. I will definitely watch the rest of your videos.
Kelly H Welcome to the channel Kelly ❤️
Thank you so much for this video I had my second panic attack in the library and I thought leaving the library and running away would help but it made things worse
I have had anxiety disorders on and off since 2013 when my friend passed. But, it usually goes into hiding after about 2 months, for a while. On and off all the time. I guess it's because I am not dealing with the route cause. But, anyway, I had a massive panic attack about 7 weeks ago. The ambulance was called to my home and of course, it was because I swore I was having a heart attack. The paramedic said no, he's actually very healthy (I'm a weightlifter) and he has a very good heart. So, I began to calm down. After a week I was normal again and I ended up going on the lash with friends - bad idea! Next day it was all happening again, only this time I couldn't breathe and my chest pain and heart-racing were through the roof.
6-7 weeks on, my quality of life has been very poor. But the last week or so, I've learned to accept my symptoms for what they are: just symptoms of anxiety. Nothing else. Sure, my heart flutters still the odd time and my chest hurts occasionally, but I continue on with my day when they happen as nothing happened.
It's almost like the symptoms are talking to each other saying, ''hey, he isn't afraid of us anymore, let's bounce''. That's the stage I'm at. I have setbacks as everyone does - so that's also not an issue much either, because I'm aware they're going to happen. So thanks to your channel and Doctor Harry Barry (check him out) - I can see the light. I'm headed toward it, but I'm not quite there yet. But one thing I do know is, I'll get there eventually. THANK YOU!
I'm in the same boat. I workout a lot and periodically, my workouts will make me more anxious when normally it's exercise that makes me feel calm and collected. I once drove to Walgreens during a panic attack to buy a blood sugar monitor. I had convinced myself that I was hypoglycemic. I tested my blood sugar in the parking lot while still hyperventilating and dizzy and... completely normal blood sugar. Adrenaline just causes some scary symptoms I guess.
@@chrisduncan3943 Absolutely my friend. Reading back at this comment from myself even, mqkes me sad. I'm 100% now and have never been better. Best shapecof my life. I get heart palpitations still the odd time but instead of freaking out I say "fuck it, it's just adrenaline".
How are you feeling now may I ask? Because, ultimately, given you've been given the all clear from a doctor, there only thoughts. That's it. All they are, are thoughts. Don't be worried. Keep working out. Releasing those endorphins are absolutely grear for your mind. Meditate at night in bed. Listen to waves crashing against the rocks. I still do. I'm out cold in 15mins when before I was an insomniac. Let me know how you are and I'll try to help.
@@michaelbradley2702 that is great that you've recovered. There is a phone app and a book called DARE that was a game changer for me. It even has a Harry Barry interview on the app, so it's that same type of acceptance of symptoms and paradoxically they go away. I had chronic upper back pain at one point, and it simply disappeared when my anxiety got better too. And all it took was to simply stop fighting the body sensations and let them happen. It was the resistance causing the anxiety and adrenaline surges. I still get them somewhat but I just let them happen and don't fight them and they quickly pass. I never would have believed at one point that the solution could be so simple and counterintuitive, but it absolutely was.
Not fighting what’s going on, while staying calm & not feeding it.
I work at a hospital. I was fine at first. Then I started having attacks. Chest pain. Led to worry now it’s full blown attacks. I get a nervous shakey feeling in solar plexus region and then my body over heats. And after the pains attack goes away I still have a burning sensation in my body plus I’m super shakey. Woke up shakey a couple times. Is that normal?
Another very helpful and informative video. It's really helped after a difficult day today. Thanks.
Ste Howe very welcome
Your video is great. I have had severe anxiety and panic attacks for nearly 12 years. It's all started with losing my dad to cancer and two abusive marriages. I take medicine for it but I really want to get off the medication and take back my life. If u have any suggestions please let me know.
Alone with your explanations as into the origins of anxeity and
the mental work suggested by you people who suffering from
anxiety disorders with or without panic attacks can not heal period.
Physical symptoms associated with panic or anxeity disorders
require numerous methods of treatment . For those who healed
or those who are on advanced healing stage your material
is very useful .
Awesome video!!! Needed this today. As always thanks so much Dennis!!!😄👍