my panic attacks last for about an hour or so. I shake uncontrollably, nausea, dizzy, palpitations and pvc,and sometimes diarrhea. its not quick for me.
The hyperventilation was very hard for me.... but I did it and I'm not crying I'm not scared. It's uncomfortable but it showed how strong our minds our. I will keeping trying
I've had a panic disorder for more than twenty years. It has stopped me from traveling, going out with friends, basically robbed me of the soul and spirit I once had. it has gotten the best of me and I'm so tired of losing friends and relationships because of it.
My panic attacks lasted a long time, days or fast heartbeats, not being able to sleep more than three hours at a time, even to the point where I had to have a safe person to go out with.
This is gold dust. I'm taken aback by the quality and expertise here. It's an honour that you share such high caliber technique and information for free, a lot of us can't afford private therapy and this is by any measure in a completely different league to what most receive in public sector sessions. This really helped me out and I'm sure I'll be coming back to it lots.
Thank you so much!!! I'm actually a psychologist who suffers from panic disorder and mixed depression and as a clinician am always looking for interventions that work. Unfortunately, I've fallen victim to avoidance by cancelling appointments or skipping dinner but I am determined lately due to the severity of the panic and how it has negatively impacted my life. I can't wait to start practicing my exposure and thought restructuring right away!!! thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Thanks a million for posting this. I had a full blown anxiety attack for the first time a few weeks ago. I thought I was dying. I passed out twice and was taken by ambulance to the hospital because the people around me thought I was having a heart attack or some other unknown medical problem. I had a second one just today (not anywhere near that bad) and the information in this video has helped me a lot already.
Thank you for this. I've starting facing my attacks and just remembering it will pass which has reduced my fear. Last night I had a full blow attack at 1st I stood up and paced for a minute then I said no to the racing thoughts. I asked God to help but couldn't overthink it so I just trusted he heard me. I had trouble sleeping so I thought work will be rough since I'm so tired I couldn't let it win though. I laid back down and stared watching your video and it reminded me that this will pass. When the words scrolled across the screen I related so well and begin to calm down. I assume the whole thing lasted 10 minutes then I felt such a calm, like a release of good feeling. Next thing I knew I was calm and fell off to sleep before the video ended. I didn't take a pill I just faced and felt a release from the fear. Thank you for doing this just to help people.
My panic attacks usually happen when I’m left alone. I hate not being around someone i love. Like my mom, sister, or boyfriend. I have to be around them or at some point I’m going to have a panic attack.
As a person who gets anxiety everyday this is one of the videos that i actually agree with, thank you so much Dr. Becky for this, I will definitely try it!! Greetings from a Syrian student in Istanbul much love
I get it from over thinking, takeing my thoughts the wrong way..like thinking someone doesn't like me any more..fact is their tired of social media, messenger..face book..jumping to negative conclusions, causes depression..im getting rid of mine slowly,,working out helps
I get panic attacks when im asleep which wake me up. When this happens i cant be reasoned with and think im going to die. i have called the emergencies now twice and it seems like i have no control because they occur when im asleep. Im going to practise what you ask and see how i go. Thank you !
question: everything you said hit the nail on head for me until the "don't try to do something to make panic stop, symptoms go away in 5-15 minutes on their own if just sit with them". The first attack that set off what i consider the beginning of my panic disorder lasted 4 hours. the two following it were a couple hours. the feeling of unreality and disconnect was unbearable. it was like i was on drugs. The only reason they are anything less than a half hour now is because i "do stuff to make them stop". i HAVE to get up and leave the area the panic started in, breathe deeply, i immediately get outside and go for walk, and start listening to or reading something to distract my brain, always starting with a video or blog about panic attacks to confirm for myself that its not real, and because its less scary and isolating when i see others with same experience. Then i can watch and read other things unrelated. i have to stay outside though. I can tell when I am ready to go back by how I'm feeling. If I don't do these things, or I cut this ritual short and try to go back too soon and just blow it off like "hey the symptoms will go away on their own I'm ok ", they come-back with a vengeance and I will have a waves of several panic attacks that will last for hours. so in this case am i still doing the wrong thing by getting up and doing things to make it stop? And if so, I'm not sure what the alternative is because I can't handle several hour long the panic attacks.
Hi Maria, Really sorry to hear about this. Would you like to chat with one of our therapists? We can provide a free 15 minute call with one of our therapists for some support with this. If you would like to book in please email info@privatetherapyclinic, and provide your full name, contact number and email address. We hope this helps. Kind Regards, Jade Psychological Practitioner Private Therapy Clinic
this video helped me out so much, I had anxiety for years, now its totally manageable, the saying don't look in, look out really resonated with me, thank you
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my TH-cam channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤
Thats the hardest part, to be able to change those thoughts i found its a lot easier to change the negative thoughts by learning how to not care as much about dying i found it eased the anxiety during a panic attack a bit enough to be able to try and think straight in order to swap those negative thoughts with positive
congratulations!!! in a very clear and short way you explain what we need to deal with panic attacks. Ive been practicing....very helpful. Best regards from colombia.
can I ask you a question ? ... do you have symptoms such as vomiting so bad, collapsing , and being unconscious for short period of time? cuz in this video there is no such these symptoms..and i have them besides few symptoms of she said..
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you so much for taking the time to do such a thorough, reassuring video. It's like doing a video CBT session with you. I appreciate your time, care and expertise. It is a go-to for me when anxiety escalates into panic and I must say, I have felt a significant change. Thanks again!
I would really like to thank all those Catholic nuns who beat, threatened and humiliated me from 1960 to 1966. Thanks for getting the ball rolling on my on life of panic
Typical psychotherapist approach I've encountered. Just think hard enough and it'll go away. It's fine. I know full well exactly what's going on when I have an attack, I can push it down but it'll come out at the end of the day or week. I don't think I'm dying, I'm smart enough to rationalise it but it doesn't make it go away...solution?
stephanie1w1 you have to ask for more. Right at the peak of your symptoms, ask your body to give you even worse symptoms, while you rationalize that they won't kill you. That will cause your body to consume all the epinefrine available and eventually the symptoms will disappear.
stephanie1w1 im having same issue. i KNOW its a panic attack and I'm not dying. but mine can last for several hours if i don't do my ritual to make them stop. just sitting with it isn't an option for me. it's ubearable for that long.
I agree. This is the kind of thing they always say. I know exactly what is happening, but it still happens anyway. I can tell myself that I'm safe, there's no danger, etc. but I still feel like I'm dying. Also, yes a panic a panic attack only lasts a few minutes but if it's recurring panic attacks they can keep coming and coming for hours.
In addition to these tried and true suggestions so well explained by Dr Spelman, one should be sure that they have eliminated a medical disorder of being hypersensitive to CO2. CO2 is very high in closed in places like stores, classrooms, airplanes and other vehicles. Not just 2 or 3 percent higher than fresh air, but 100 to 600% higher! It does not bother normal persons. Many university studies have documented producing panic attacks in those who suffer from panic attacks by breathing just 5% CO2 for a few minutes. CO2 can trigger what appear to be panic attacks. There are now inexpensive cheap safe hand held CO2 filters that help such persons, like Bcalm. This medical device can be helpful to persons who are trying to attain relief from therapy but are discouraged by breakthrough attacks triggered by high CO2 in closed in environments.
Thank you, thank you , thank you! This is by far the best video I have ever watched regarding this subject. I already feel so much better, and I am confident by using this information and techniques that I will kick anxiety right in the ass!
I'm going to practice doing the hyper-ventilation techniques. I tried, but after 10 seconds I felt dizzy and scared. This video was helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for such material, I had panic attacks and no one could understand what I was going through including myself, I had been avoiding panic triggers and deregisterd this semester. Now I feel so good/great after I saw this, thank you Dr.
Does the same advice you give for facing that fear of going on a train or whatever makes other people get triggered applies if your fear is the fear of panic attacks themselves and nothing else? Because I've tackled all my problems because I thought they were what caused the panic attacks but I quickly realized that it's the fear of having them all the time makes me have them all the time. I just wanna know how to stop being afraid of panic attacks.
This was touching..thank you for your time... My problem is over thinking situations.. I over think and come up with all these things in my head.. I posted this comment because I was extremely desperate..I was having many panic attacks a day.. And severely sleep deprived... I still have the problem but I've started doing meditation and breathing exercises to retrain my mind..I see progress in just these two weeks I've started.. I also try doing those things that I fear... it's easier said than done but it's necessary if I want my life back. Everything you explained in this video is extremely true and helpful... I thank you :)
I'm in the same boat. the only thing that frightens me and keeps me anxious is the fear of having another panic attack. people often talk about situational panic attacks, but I'd like to know how to desensitize myself for my particular problem.
Kimberly Persaud that's the last part of the cycle, the fear of having a new panic attack. In order to overcome that fear, you have to learn that the symptoms that you experience in a panic attack are very uncomfortable, but they are not going to kill you.
It's true... I'd be lying if I said it isn't difficult..but it is.. but it's a lot better than when I first started... don't let the fear of anxiety overtake you.. it's all in your head and entirely up to you..those thoughts you have are just thoughts...don't pay any attention to them... the same goes for emotions..just let them pass Be mindful. Wish you all the best❤
Kimberly Persaud One thing that might help ( I KNOW it's extremely difficult, as I am a panic attack sufferer myself) is to accept it. Let it happen and hold on for dear life. Imagine you are in the middle of a tornado.....everything is chaotic, but see yourself in the eye grounded, and accepting the feeling. The more we try to avoid the attack, the worse it becomes. Do it little by little. Sometimes it will work and other times it won't. Accept and build from that. It's the fear of the fear that gets us.
thanks becky , great cognitive therapy techniques, absolutely love your work 😊 training the subconscious to identify a non threat via identifying panic attacks as a non threat and understanding the nature of the symptoms and how and why they arise are effective ways to deal with the panic onset symptoms, you're truly experienced and we all thank you for your long and strenuous and dedicated hard work in becoming a cognitive therapist/ psychologist, your efforts are making a positive impact on many 😊
Excellent piece on panic attacks Becky. Thank you for doing what you do and creating awareness. Would love to have you on the anxiety guy podcast show one day :)
+ The Anxiety Guy I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about how to overcome panic attacks and anxiety try Tarbetti Fearless Tutor ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my m8 got cool success with it.
Thanks for the Video! Excuse me for butting in, I would love your opinion. Have you tried - Patlarny Priceless minutes Principle (just google it)? It is a smashing one off guide for curing panic attacks minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate got great success with it.
Thanks for the Video clip! Apologies for the intrusion, I would love your thoughts. Have you tried - Patlarny Priceless minutes Principle (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for curing panic attacks minus the headache. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my friend Sam got excellent results with it.
Great video content! Forgive me for chiming in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Patlarny Priceless minutes Principle (just google it)? It is a good one off guide for curing panic attacks minus the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my work buddy at very last got cool success with it.
Hi Dr Becky, I found this very interesting and as I suffer from panic disorder I will try these exercises, as I really need to stop feeling this way, it has a negative effect on my life.
Exposure therapy seems risky for treating driving panic attacks, especially on freeways where many experience it the most. Anxious drivers may be more attentive but acute panic symptoms eclipse that small benefit during an attack.
You are truly wonderful. Its absolutely works wonders. I followed what you said exactly and the panic attack ended. Wish you did private online counselling sessions. Regardless, thankyou so much for sharing this information.
Thank you for putting out this information Dr Becky, I have found CBT to be one of the better solutions for most of my anxiety issues but it's very difficult to get a full working solution unless you have experienced these issues, for me someone who has "overcome" panic attacks are simply those who no longer experience full blown attacks
I constantly have these bad butterflies in my chest and stomach ! So basically what you saying is , there is no cure for that , you just have to cope with the symptoms for the rest of your life !?
Basically she is saying you have to stop fearing the attacks in order for them to stop. The more you fear the feelings and run away from what is triggering the attacks, the more those attacks will happen. Face your fears and they will no longer have the power they do over you.
I had panic attack and OCD depression, everything is good now ,thanks to God Jesus Christ , people there suffering read the bible and repent of your sins , and anxiety is gone.. Is not hard ..
Go figure! I'm an Uber and Lyft driver and I have somehow developed a fear of driving. Now I'm having to make myself get out a drive for a few minutes.
Manu Mathew i was driving 3 times. i escaped, drove home from way to beach and learned i should hav continued on the trip, even w the sick stomach, etc. i wish u the best.
This is very common, start off slow and dont pressure yourself, worked with my experience. Ask God to take your worries and anxieties away. I had health anxiety that made me panic a lot and transferred on to my driving. I went to the doctor to make sure I am physically well. That is the best thing you can do in my opinion.
I had the same experience twice when i was driving on the highway i felt i was gonna faint and i started shaking! I couldnt breath, but i have been able to survive and still drive! We have to face our fears is the only way! Best wishes!
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Yes, these techniques bring relief, but if you stop there you haven't treated the source of the anxiety. It's then likely to cause other symptoms that are more difficult to treat, such as weird autoimmune illnesses that few doctors will know are caused by the same problem that the anxiety was an attempt to solve. Anxiety is rarely a disorder, instead it's a sensible instinctive response to growing up in danger. Pia Mellody was already explaining this 25 years ago. Look her up, and on my channel there's the example of what was causing my resistant anxiety, plus more useful information.
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Also, the visible symptoms of anxiety are only a small part of it. by stopping at the symptoms, you’re not getting the huge increase in clarity of mind that can result when a person’s attention is no longer busy being anxious. I know this from personal experience, reducing my anxiety by healing the roots of it has allowed me to get a whole new perspective on life and on what I want from it, it helped me switch to doing work I couldn’t imagine how to do, it helped me improve my relationships, it’s just fantastic. Wouldn’t you love to get the same? It’s possible, and the anxiety is showing the way towards achieving this, so let’s not just erase it!
Hi there, thank you for your comment, we can provide skype sessions also. Would you like to book in for a free 15 minute call back with one of our therapists?
I feel like all of that is happening to me for about 2weeks straight!:( I been in the emergency room but doctors say I'm completely fine..I'm confused :(scared
David Rivera it comes and goes..Just gotta learn to deal with it..try to ignore it n take deep breaths wen u feel it coming .. I feel like I'm better but wen I think about it is wen it gets worst
Rund Rihan maybe go get checked just in case, I would suggest iv scan and have your blood checked then just tell them about your symptoms and see what else they might want to do with you
Very good tips in your video and I am trying them out on a daily basis. I have been struggling with panic attachs for almost 20 years. I was put on antidepressive medications quite early without therapy, but over time i started going to several kinds of therapy. This summer i decided to stop with all medications in agreement with doctor, since the medications has lost its effect more and more. Do you believe there is a negative long time effect by using anti depressive medications for such a long time? I try to use the techniques several times a day but my life seems very hard. Thank you for a very interesting video Sincerly Stian
Can you explain what heat palpitations feel like? As my palpitations have missed beets and heart flutters 20 to 30 times a day Evert day. I'm told this is natural and that they are harmless yet they give me an instant response to all parts of my body. Please help me to under stand that this in normal, please. Desperate! I know this is a late question (2018) but a response may be helpful. This has been going on for over 30 years.
Also focusing outward is a good stategy but what about people with derealization or depersonilization i struggle with depersonilization daily but its at an all time high during a panic attack so focusing outward provokes me more anxietyso my only defense mechanism is to close my eyes and hold on for dear life
iv had them for 5 years and there so bad I get shaky and get sick and sometimes I throw up I do fill like I can't see but I can see just fine I fill like I'm dieing cuz my heart races and I cry a lot but I don't know y I'm getting them I just get scared all the sudden. I do take meds but there not helping keep them away. I have not left the house in 4 mouths I can't even walk my dog any more or check the mail can't even get in a car.
Brief panic attacks? Passing quickly? Anyone ever have a brief quick panic attack that lasts hours and hours???
my panic attacks last for about an hour or so. I shake uncontrollably, nausea, dizzy, palpitations and pvc,and sometimes diarrhea. its not quick for me.
The hyperventilation was very hard for me.... but I did it and I'm not crying I'm not scared. It's uncomfortable but it showed how strong our minds our. I will keeping trying
I've had a panic disorder for more than twenty years. It has stopped me from traveling, going out with friends, basically robbed me of the soul and spirit I once had. it has gotten the best of me and I'm so tired of losing friends and relationships because of it.
My panic attacks lasted a long time, days or fast heartbeats, not being able to sleep more than three hours at a time, even to the point where I had to have a safe person to go out with.
Deanna, how did it eventually resolve?
Deanna Demers that’s not a panic attack. That’s general anxiety.
What did you do to overcome them? Please provide some tips if you have some.
Almost sounds like paranoia with delusional episodes...I mislabeled many of my conditions for years.
This is gold dust. I'm taken aback by the quality and expertise here. It's an honour that you share such high caliber technique and information for free, a lot of us can't afford private therapy and this is by any measure in a completely different league to what most receive in public sector sessions.
This really helped me out and I'm sure I'll be coming back to it lots.
Thank you so much!!! I'm actually a psychologist who suffers from panic disorder and mixed depression and as a clinician am always looking for interventions that work. Unfortunately, I've fallen victim to avoidance by cancelling appointments or skipping dinner but I am determined lately due to the severity of the panic and how it has negatively impacted my life. I can't wait to start practicing my exposure and thought restructuring right away!!! thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Thanks a million for posting this. I had a full blown anxiety attack for the first time a few weeks ago. I thought I was dying. I passed out twice and was taken by ambulance to the hospital because the people around me thought I was having a heart attack or some other unknown medical problem. I had a second one just today (not anywhere near that bad) and the information in this video has helped me a lot already.
just listening to the video takes my mind off the panic attack.
Thank you for this. I've starting facing my attacks and just remembering it will pass which has reduced my fear. Last night I had a full blow attack at 1st I stood up and paced for a minute then I said no to the racing thoughts. I asked God to help but couldn't overthink it so I just trusted he heard me. I had trouble sleeping so I thought work will be rough since I'm so tired I couldn't let it win though. I laid back down and stared watching your video and it reminded me that this will pass. When the words scrolled across the screen I related so well and begin to calm down. I assume the whole thing lasted 10 minutes then I felt such a calm, like a release of good feeling. Next thing I knew I was calm and fell off to sleep before the video ended. I didn't take a pill I just faced and felt a release from the fear. Thank you for doing this just to help people.
My panic attacks usually happen when I’m left alone. I hate not being around someone i love. Like my mom, sister, or boyfriend. I have to be around them or at some point I’m going to have a panic attack.
As a person who gets anxiety everyday this is one of the videos that i actually agree with, thank you so much Dr. Becky for this, I will definitely try it!! Greetings from a Syrian student in Istanbul much love
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I've been studying top treatment for panic attacks and found a great website at Trevs Panic Fixer (google it if you're interested)
I like Doc Becky's diction, demeanor, poise, voice and energy. Calming
I get it from over thinking, takeing my thoughts the wrong way..like thinking someone doesn't like me any more..fact is their tired of social media, messenger..face book..jumping to negative conclusions, causes depression..im getting rid of mine slowly,,working out helps
I have strange symptoms. I almost never have the rapid heartbeat but my arms and face feel like theyre not there.
I get panic attacks when im asleep which wake me up. When this happens i cant be reasoned with and think im going to die. i have called the emergencies now twice and it seems like i have no control because they occur when im asleep. Im going to practise what you ask and see how i go. Thank you !
question:
everything you said hit the nail on head for me until the "don't try to do something to make panic stop, symptoms go away in 5-15 minutes on their own if just sit with them".
The first attack that set off what i consider the beginning of my panic disorder lasted 4 hours.
the two following it were a couple hours. the feeling of unreality and disconnect was unbearable. it was like i was on drugs.
The only reason they are anything less than a half hour now is because i "do stuff to make them stop". i HAVE to get up and leave the area the panic started in, breathe deeply, i immediately get outside and go for walk, and start listening to or reading something to distract my brain, always starting with a video or blog about panic attacks to confirm for myself that its not real, and because its less scary and isolating when i see others with same experience. Then i can watch and read other things unrelated. i have to stay outside though.
I can tell when I am ready to go back by how I'm feeling. If I don't do these things, or I cut this ritual short and try to go back too soon and just blow it off like "hey the symptoms will go away on their own I'm ok ", they come-back with a vengeance and I will have a waves of several panic attacks that will last for hours.
so in this case am i still doing the wrong thing by getting up and doing things to make it stop? And if so, I'm not sure what the alternative is because I can't handle several hour long the panic attacks.
I never have panic attacks which are 5 or ten mins .it's like I am in a all day panic attack
Hi Maria,
Really sorry to hear about this.
Would you like to chat with one of our therapists? We can provide a free 15 minute call with one of our therapists for some support with this.
If you would like to book in please email info@privatetherapyclinic, and provide your full name, contact number and email address.
We hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
Jade
Psychological Practitioner
Private Therapy Clinic
this video helped me out so much, I had anxiety for years, now its totally manageable, the saying don't look in, look out really resonated with me, thank you
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my TH-cam channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤
Thats the hardest part, to be able to change those thoughts i found its a lot easier to change the negative thoughts by learning how to not care as much about dying i found it eased the anxiety during a panic attack a bit enough to be able to try and think straight in order to swap those negative thoughts with positive
I love plain English language, easy to understand and comprehend. Good Job!
All i can say is may GOD RICHLY BLESS U 😘😘😘😍
congratulations!!! in a very clear and short way you explain what we need to deal with panic attacks. Ive been practicing....very helpful. Best regards from colombia.
OMG, i just walked outside in the dark on my own! just for 3 minutes but i did it!
Well done. We hope you found this video helpful :)
I have panic attacks every day I been having them for 20 years I will try this thanks
can I ask you a question ? ... do you have symptoms such as vomiting so bad, collapsing , and being unconscious for short period of time? cuz in this video there is no such these symptoms..and i have them besides few symptoms of she said..
Rund Rihan I've had these
symptoms you describe its so scary
No, that could be an indication of something more serious, maybe blood sugar problems. You should consult a physician.
Any update on your results?
This is mind opening, thank you Dr. You've changed my life.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you so much for taking the time to do such a thorough, reassuring video. It's like doing a video CBT session with you. I appreciate your time, care and expertise. It is a go-to for me when anxiety escalates into panic and I must say, I have felt a significant change. Thanks again!
Hi Jamie,
Thank you for your comment.
We are glad you found this video informative.
I would really like to thank all those Catholic nuns who beat, threatened and humiliated me from 1960 to 1966.
Thanks for getting the ball rolling on my on life of panic
sorry to hear that hopefully your life has and will get better and easier :)
sorry to hear what you suffered.
find them. track them down and confront them.
OMG! Same here. Just shift the time frame from 1980 to 1990.
I'm so sorry
Typical psychotherapist approach I've encountered. Just think hard enough and it'll go away. It's fine. I know full well exactly what's going on when I have an attack, I can push it down but it'll come out at the end of the day or week. I don't think I'm dying, I'm smart enough to rationalise it but it doesn't make it go away...solution?
stephanie1w1 you have to ask for more. Right at the peak of your symptoms, ask your body to give you even worse symptoms, while you rationalize that they won't kill you. That will cause your body to consume all the epinefrine available and eventually the symptoms will disappear.
stephanie1w1 im having same issue. i KNOW its a panic attack and I'm not dying. but mine can last for several hours if i don't do my ritual to make them stop. just sitting with it isn't an option for me. it's ubearable for that long.
The solution is to accept it and float thru it.
I agree. This is the kind of thing they always say. I know exactly what is happening, but it still happens anyway. I can tell myself that I'm safe, there's no danger, etc. but I still feel like I'm dying. Also, yes a panic a panic attack only lasts a few minutes but if it's recurring panic attacks they can keep coming and coming for hours.
In addition to these tried and true suggestions so well explained by Dr Spelman, one should be sure that they have eliminated a medical disorder of being hypersensitive to CO2. CO2 is very high in closed in places like stores, classrooms, airplanes and other vehicles. Not just 2 or 3 percent higher than fresh air, but 100 to 600% higher! It does not bother normal persons. Many university studies have documented producing panic attacks in those who suffer from panic attacks by breathing just 5% CO2 for a few minutes. CO2 can trigger what appear to be panic attacks. There are now inexpensive cheap safe hand held CO2 filters that help such persons, like Bcalm. This medical device can be helpful to persons who are trying to attain relief from therapy but are discouraged by breakthrough attacks triggered by high CO2 in closed in environments.
Thank you for the advice. It's great of you to put this out here in such an accessible format :)
Thank you, thank you , thank you! This is by far the best video I have ever watched regarding this subject. I already feel so much better, and I am confident by using this information and techniques that I will kick anxiety right in the ass!
I'm going to practice doing the hyper-ventilation techniques. I tried, but after 10 seconds I felt dizzy and scared. This video was helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for such material, I had panic attacks and no one could understand what I was going through including myself, I had been avoiding panic triggers and deregisterd this semester. Now I feel so good/great after I saw this, thank you Dr.
This information is extremely helpful. I will practice the techniques you suggest. Thank you!
Does the same advice you give for facing that fear of going on a train or whatever makes other people get triggered applies if your fear is the fear of panic attacks themselves and nothing else? Because I've tackled all my problems because I thought they were what caused the panic attacks but I quickly realized that it's the fear of having them all the time makes me have them all the time. I just wanna know how to stop being afraid of panic attacks.
This was touching..thank you for your time...
My problem is over thinking situations.. I over think and come up with all these things in my head..
I posted this comment because I was extremely desperate..I was having many panic attacks a day..
And severely sleep deprived...
I still have the problem but I've started doing meditation and breathing exercises to retrain my mind..I see progress in just these two weeks I've started..
I also try doing those things that I fear... it's easier said than done but it's necessary if I want my life back.
Everything you explained in this video is extremely true and helpful...
I thank you :)
I'm in the same boat. the only thing that frightens me and keeps me anxious is the fear of having another panic attack. people often talk about situational panic attacks, but I'd like to know how to desensitize myself for my particular problem.
Kimberly Persaud that's the last part of the cycle, the fear of having a new panic attack. In order to overcome that fear, you have to learn that the symptoms that you experience in a panic attack are very uncomfortable, but they are not going to kill you.
It's true... I'd be lying if I said it isn't difficult..but it is.. but it's a lot better than when I first started... don't let the fear of anxiety overtake you.. it's all in your head and entirely up to you..those thoughts you have are just thoughts...don't pay any attention to them... the same goes for emotions..just let them pass
Be mindful. Wish you all the best❤
Kimberly Persaud
One thing that might help ( I KNOW it's extremely difficult, as I am a panic attack sufferer myself) is to accept it. Let it happen and hold on for dear life. Imagine you are in the middle of a tornado.....everything is chaotic, but see yourself in the eye grounded, and accepting the feeling. The more we try to avoid the attack, the worse it becomes. Do it little by little. Sometimes it will work and other times it won't. Accept and build from that. It's the fear of the fear that gets us.
Amazing technique....I tried while I was panicking......save this to favorites
thanks becky , great cognitive therapy techniques, absolutely love your work 😊 training the subconscious to identify a non threat via identifying panic attacks as a non threat and understanding the nature of the symptoms and how and why they arise are effective ways to deal with the panic onset symptoms, you're truly experienced and we all thank you for your long and strenuous and dedicated hard work in becoming a cognitive therapist/ psychologist, your efforts are making a positive impact on many 😊
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And i love that you guys do real world work by the way
Excellent piece on panic attacks Becky. Thank you for doing what you do and creating awareness. Would love to have you on the anxiety guy podcast show one day :)
Good info the best info that I have ever had was by following Kevs Control Plan (just google it) - I found it themost incredible method i've tried.
+ The Anxiety Guy I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about how to overcome panic attacks and anxiety try Tarbetti Fearless Tutor ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my m8 got cool success with it.
Thanks for the Video! Excuse me for butting in, I would love your opinion. Have you tried - Patlarny Priceless minutes Principle (just google it)? It is a smashing one off guide for curing panic attacks minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate got great success with it.
Thanks for the Video clip! Apologies for the intrusion, I would love your thoughts. Have you tried - Patlarny Priceless minutes Principle (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for curing panic attacks minus the headache. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my friend Sam got excellent results with it.
Great video content! Forgive me for chiming in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Patlarny Priceless minutes Principle (just google it)? It is a good one off guide for curing panic attacks minus the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my work buddy at very last got cool success with it.
This was so helpful. Thank you for doing this for so many that need help.
Hi Dr Becky, I found this very interesting and as I suffer from panic disorder I will try these exercises, as I really need to stop feeling this way, it has a negative effect on my life.
Thanks a lot . You have given a detailed knowledge about panic attack
Thanks for the help I needed that.
Mindfulness meditation has been shown to help with anxiety and panic attacks.
Very helpful video! Thank you!
You have given me hope...you know so much...Thank you. I somehow wish I could help you out in someway because I'm so grateful.
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Exposure therapy seems risky for treating driving panic attacks, especially on freeways where many experience it the most. Anxious drivers may be more attentive but acute panic symptoms eclipse that small benefit during an attack.
Are they panic attacks if they happen in your sleep?
You are truly wonderful. Its absolutely
works wonders. I followed what you said exactly and the panic attack ended. Wish you did private online counselling sessions. Regardless, thankyou so much for sharing this information.
hi dr becky glad i saw this video i have major panic attacks like i suffer from ptsd and i have 3 major panic attacks daily can u help me
Thank you for trying to help. I feel more positive!☺️
We are pleased you found this video helpful
Thank you Doctor I will surely follow these steps
Sit with the pain and ride it through.
the best vidio i've ever had regarding my panick anxiety disorder very helpfull..
Thank you so much for this video. It's really been helpful for me.
This really helped, thank you :)
it doesn't last a moment with me, more about half an hour to an hour...
Thank you for putting out this information Dr Becky, I have found CBT to be one of the better solutions for most of my anxiety issues but it's very difficult to get a full working solution unless you have experienced these issues, for me someone who has "overcome" panic attacks are simply those who no longer experience full blown attacks
You are amazing. Thank you. By far the best video on anxiety I've seen so far.
Thank you for your comment, we are pleased you found this helpful
Thanks for this vidéo ! It's a very good description of CBT's treatment !
Thanks a lot. Your video was excellent and helpful.
its gud information ..i will try ..suffering badly from.panic attacks
Very well explained. +1 and THANK YOU so much I can't explain.
Ok! Starting my first week now!
Thank you for this. Really helpful.
I constantly have these bad butterflies in my chest and stomach !
So basically what you saying is , there is no cure for that , you just have to cope with the symptoms for the rest of your life !?
Basically she is saying you have to stop fearing the attacks in order for them to stop. The more you fear the feelings and run away from what is triggering the attacks, the more those attacks will happen. Face your fears and they will no longer have the power they do over you.
Aryan A yes
I got same thing
Thank you for your help. You are beatiful person inside and out.
Thanks so much for posting this very informative video! I will try to use these techniques to try to get a handle on my anxiety and panic attacks! :)
thank you so much for this video, its very helpful to overcome my fear
Thanks for this video Jesus Christ has really helped me
This video was extremely helpful
I had panic attack and OCD depression, everything is good now ,thanks to God Jesus Christ , people there suffering read the bible and repent of your sins , and anxiety is gone.. Is not hard ..
it helps me a lot! thankyou so much
Amazing explanation! Thank you so much! Subscribed.
Go figure! I'm an Uber and Lyft driver and I have somehow developed a fear of driving. Now I'm having to make myself get out a drive for a few minutes.
thanks beautiful lady! it really made me feel better!
I had a panic attack while driving , felt like not able to breath or not getting enough oxygen that bring panic attack,
Manu Mathew i was driving 3 times. i escaped, drove home from way to beach and learned i should hav continued on the trip, even w the sick stomach, etc. i wish u the best.
This is very common, start off slow and dont pressure yourself, worked with my experience. Ask God to take your worries and anxieties away. I had health anxiety that made me panic a lot and transferred on to my driving. I went to the doctor to make sure I am physically well. That is the best thing you can do in my opinion.
I had the same experience twice when i was driving on the highway i felt i was gonna faint and i started shaking! I couldnt breath, but i have been able to survive and still drive! We have to face our fears is the only way! Best wishes!
Yes, these techniques bring relief, but if you stop there you haven't treated the source of the anxiety. It's then likely to cause other symptoms that are more difficult to treat, such as weird autoimmune illnesses that few doctors will know are caused by the same problem that the anxiety was an attempt to solve.
Anxiety is rarely a disorder, instead it's a sensible instinctive response to growing up in danger. Pia Mellody was already explaining this 25 years ago. Look her up, and on my channel there's the example of what was causing my resistant anxiety, plus more useful information.
Also, the visible symptoms of anxiety are only a small part of it. by stopping at the symptoms, you’re not getting the huge increase in clarity of mind that can result when a person’s attention is no longer busy being anxious. I know this from personal experience, reducing my anxiety by healing the roots of it has allowed me to get a whole new perspective on life and on what I want from it, it helped me switch to doing work I couldn’t imagine how to do, it helped me improve my relationships, it’s just fantastic. Wouldn’t you love to get the same? It’s possible, and the anxiety is showing the way towards achieving this, so let’s not just erase it!
Thank you, this helped out!
Love this. Thank you!
Thanks so much
Hi, how do you overcome it if u don't know why your having a panic attack?
Excellent video! Explaining the stages helps to understand the panic attacks better. Thank you for sharing.
you are amazingly expert!
This was so incredibly helpful. I have one question, do you offer private counselling online or does it have to be at your Clinic in London? Thanks!
Hi there, thank you for your comment, we can provide skype sessions also. Would you like to book in for a free 15 minute call back with one of our therapists?
I feel like all of that is happening to me for about 2weeks straight!:( I been in the emergency room but doctors say I'm completely fine..I'm confused :(scared
I been in the emergency room 3 times in 2weeks n dey still say I'm perfectly fine. but I feel like I'm going to die.
David Rivera it comes and goes..Just gotta learn to deal with it..try to ignore it n take deep breaths wen u feel it coming .. I feel like I'm better but wen I think about it is wen it gets worst
Just hard to breath, feel like I'm not getting enough air in my lungs,so I get nervous n panic..just gotta stay calm
Rund Rihan must be some medical problem ..
Rund Rihan maybe go get checked just in case, I would suggest iv scan and have your blood checked then just tell them about your symptoms and see what else they might want to do with you
This video helped me so much, thank you
Great advice, thanks so much.
Very good tips in your video and I am trying them out on a daily basis.
I have been struggling with panic attachs for almost 20 years. I was put on antidepressive medications quite early without therapy, but over time i started going to several kinds of therapy. This summer i decided to stop with all medications in agreement with doctor, since the medications has lost its effect more and more. Do you believe there is a negative long time effect by using anti depressive medications for such a long time? I try to use the techniques several times a day but my life seems very hard.
Thank you for a very interesting video
Sincerly
Stian
Can you explain what heat palpitations feel like? As my palpitations
have missed beets and heart flutters 20 to 30 times a day Evert day. I'm
told this is natural and that they are harmless yet they give me an
instant response to all parts of my body. Please help me to under stand
that this in normal, please. Desperate! I know this is a late question
(2018) but a response may be helpful. This has been going on for over 30
years.
thank you Dr Becky ,it is very helpfull ..you are the Best
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Also focusing outward is a good stategy but what about people with derealization or depersonilization i struggle with depersonilization daily but its at an all time high during a panic attack so focusing outward provokes me more anxietyso my only defense mechanism is to close my eyes and hold on for dear life
THANK you great information
iv had them for 5 years and there so bad I get shaky and get sick and sometimes I throw up I do fill like I can't see but I can see just fine I fill like I'm dieing cuz my heart races and I cry a lot but I don't know y I'm getting them I just get scared all the sudden. I do take meds but there not helping keep them away. I have not left the house in 4 mouths I can't even walk my dog any more or check the mail can't even get in a car.
Same! I haven't left my house in a year now.
Its been 8 mouths now
SAME HERE.
TRY MEDITATION
HELPS SOME
It's gonna be alright, trust me. Just believe in YOU. You're gonna get over this. Just try.
Gimme your email Id. I'm also facing the same. Would like to share with you how I feel.
Thanks Doc, this diffidently helped a lot
thank you for the advice
thank you very much it work well the exercise.
Thank you so much!
Had a problem on public transport for 1.5 years now🙏🏻 than you for this vtideo , it certainly encouraging to go an exposes my self again xx
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