Do you suffer from panic attacks? Psychiatrist Dr. Domenick Sportelli, who shares he too deals with panic attacks, joins The Doctors to discuss how to possibly prevent the attacks in three easy ways without taking medication.
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If you've never had a panic attack, it feels like you're on the edge of death.
I’m having one rn
There's nothing worse. Except for developing panic disorder
@@inkey2 I'm sad to say that I totally agree with you
@@inkey2 drinking alcohol excessively helps ALOT though
@@inkey2 how old are you
I used to suffer from horrifically severe panic attacks and tried everything to stop them. Slow breathing, visualization, environmental focusing etc. Nothing helped. Then, once during an extremely intense panic attack, I farted. It made me laugh. After I laughed I noticed my body starting to calm itself a bit. This led to the attack slowly subsiding then eventually coming to an end. I realized that my genuine laughter must have sent a signal to my brain that I wasn't THAT panicked. Since then, whenever I've felt a panic attack coming on, I go on KZhead via my phone and listen to fart videos. It's worked like a charm. FYI: this is a true story, I'm not trying to be funny.
Thats so funny
Lol! I will pass that advice on to my 16 year old nephew.
This I can do! I'll have to try it next time I have an attack!
Amazing👌👌
😂😂😂 best advise I've ever heard.
I suffered severe panic attack 15 years ago as a teenage. Spent my whole life fighting this very panic attacks. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with ADHD. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
100% agree I used to have Psychosis and paranoid thoughts like "people thinking about me talking about me etc. Very odd behavior after getting off Adderall from 7-16. Antidepressants at 18-29. 31 now. I took way to much, but took about 20g of Gold caps (Psilocybin containing mushroom) I analyzed my entire life. The emotions that came out helped me understand behavior etc more. Wont ever need to do it again because I'm happy and contempt forever, but I wish more people did this to alter their perception of reality. Would help with healing much trauma
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Honestly it’s hard to live with anxiety
It so is i suffer so bad i cry and it make everything better comments on this help better than the video😂
@@fanatasiastordahl382 Hope you are doing well
i’m struggling so much right now. i’ve had the worst week of my life (in terms of anxiety).
Fr can’t even drink coffee anymore 🤦🏻♂️ , fuck love
@@hereyes783 bro since my 2nd panic attack I stopped drinking anything related to caffeine and it feels somehow better
I just need a long hug and for someone to tell me they love me.
ElHandi 18.7 me too
@@sewlybutsurely also here
*virtual hug* i love u
I love you
Hope you are better
Listening to everyone's stories helps so much bc u realize ur not gonna die and that ur not the only one who experiences them
Yep exactly. This video gave me anxiety but reading the comments and how people helped calm the severe and mild anxiety attacks, it really does help and let’s me know that I’m not the only one
i agree it’s so soothing and it makes me a little emotional lol i’m just glad i’m not being dramatic and it’s a common thing
Exactly I have a panic attack also
That's the thing... You ARE going to die... We all are. It's shit like just being hyperaware of reality that make me anxious all the time. It started about a year ago. I was nearing 35 and started seeing myself age for the first time in my life. I looked the exact same from age 14 to 34. Then I aged like 10 years in 2. Coming to realize I actually was getting older. As well have not done crap with my life has made my mental health get out of control. I joke it's a mid life crisis... But honestly I kinda think it is...
@@ronprice1819 you’ll be fine bro jus trust Im god and trust me that you’ll be okay and get thru it 🙏🏽
We all in this together guys. Let's stay strong 🙏🏼😔💪🏼
🤝
I swear to God I just had a severe panic attack in front of my friends. I threw up twice and I couldn’t keep it together. Felt like dying. I am beyond embarrassed and ashamed of myself rn. Panic attacks are a real thing. More awareness is an absolute must.
Man, I feel for you. It's not your fault, though! People should be ashamed of bad things they did, not of stuff they can't help and for which they suffer so much, already.
Reading the comments actually helping me alil with my anxiety ,knowing I’m not the only one feeling this way
I was just thinking about that man
Same
😐even me we are same dear
Same
I thought i'm the only one who suffered
Forcing myself to breathe slowly works for me! That and remember you will NOT lose control, you aren't going insane. YOU are in control! Love all you people!
Love you too bro 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you so much
Love you too brother
Thank You good health for everyone 🙏
thank you, i needed to hear this.
I was diagnosed having panic attacks and anxiety disorder Been on medications for a year I tried almost everything to fight this illness But what makes me feel better now is that whenever the attack is coming I just embrace it,and telling myself that everything is ok,and that I am okay, Then suddenly just like magic,I feel really good Nowadays, I seldom have panicked attacks But what is more important is that now I know how to deal with it "You,too my friend will be okay.Just tell your mind that you are not in danger,that it's just a false alarm." Stay blessed and happy everyone
you’re a very strong person, keep your head high. I pray all things will go good for you💕
Thank you 🥲
I used to know how to deal with it and now my I'm struggling again. I went years without one and now I'm triggered by restaurants and crowds.
Wait medication didnt help?
I use to get them Early in the morning. The best is to get out of bed immediately... And make myself a coffee
During a panic attack I always think “I know what this is and I know it will pass”. It works for me..
Same ,chewing ice helps
I had one at a restaurant yesterday. It’s extremely awkward to be on a date and expected to be charming, witty and fun but you basically feel like you’re about to throw up and need to run out of the restaurant.
I’m sure I’m not the only one that is in constant fear of having another. My panic attacks feel like I’m going to pass out at any given second, and my heart races! It’s difficult to even think let alone take deep breaths.
Same with me man
you're not alone
Same! Once I had a doctorate appointment and I was put threw situations which spiked my anxitey and then they had to do blood work that's when my anxitey spiked to the max it was something i was trying so hard to conceal I'm sure if i was showing itd look like i was having a episode of smthn but in the end me trying to conceal it was a bad idea becuase my body completely shut down and i passed out and the doctors had to come in and help me regains consciousness
You aren't alone my friend.
Unfortunately, I do pass out most of the time. Stay strong
Listening to this is making me have a panic attack
OMG yes, the same thing happened to me, lol.
Oh my god theres a whole community of us lol
Nusaiba Muha 🤣🤣🤣
Lmaoooo I swear!! I thought it was just me.. I’m like breathe!
Nusaiba Muha haha I feel your pain
I always feel like I’m dying when I have them, please tell me I’m not the only one
same thing to me,i get stressed so i feel like im dying or i might die....
Same!!
Your not the only one. I also have that too
I get mad shortness of breath and I always think ima die from suffocating
Same 😔 only praying and hugs from my kids makes me feel better. Also sleepy time tea and some Motrin 800 makes me feel better specially if I wake up at night.
In my 37 years of panic attacks, I have never dealt with them UNTIL this year. It scares the living daylights out of me and the worst has been when it happens during driving. I start fearing that I am gonna die if I pass out and drive off the road. Thanks for this!
Jeff, Surprised --you need medication. How are you now? To feel better reduce negative thoughts. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. When taking a walk, at office, in college, when reading, before sleep etc observe your breath sensations. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.
You look so smart, and so good guy , I hope that this will never happen to you , good people don't deserve this
Been here myself - happens a lot to me in the car
Aww man 😢 this is me this is how my panic attacks first started it sucks 😢
I had the same problem in traffic. Then I freak out if I’m in traffic and I can’t merge over , total melt down. Since then I have switched jobs to something closer to home to avoid traffic. Doing ok so far . Mind distraction works , or also turning on the a/c in your car . The cold air on my face worked for me.
Something that people under emphasize is the amount of adrenaline that rockets through the body and makes you feel out of control and desperate for the attack to stop.
Than you Therapy and dimwits like this that have never suffered them selves and just went to school and act like they understand piss me off he doesnt have the slightest idea
Scares me so bad
I was having my blood work done. I started getting an attack and at first I thought it was just my ADHD acting up but then I felt the absolute fear and I almost pulled my arm away from the nurse and the needle. There is something so very real about that moment when you almost do something you KNOW is stupid and crazy, but feels like the only way you can escape the situation.
@@Samuel-ku1qb yeah I can totally relate I'm only 14 I was at a doctors appointment they needed to do blood work on me to see if I had low iron which I did in the end and I was already going threw alot of anxitey so once I saw the blood being drawn out of me I tried to hold it together first I felt very sick then I started going cold and queezy then I went in a cold sweat and was shaking visibly and once the doctor was done I quite litterally slumped over and passed out and I was out of it for like 30 seconds ever since then passing out has been a mechanism for my body to stop panic attacks which can be very dangerous
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 😢
Easier said than done...
True but his tips really do help at least for me
Look into Wonderbro and Dr Claire Weekes.
SDLivin truth! :(
One, can not put my head in water in panic state. Two is I also sit down but sometimes it to late to slow the attack down and have to ride that wave upward to a hour. Third, I start rub my arms like you mentions which I did not realize until a family started noting sign that a major attack was coming like it or not before the other physical activity start which are exhausting. How do you deal with server panic attacks as compared to g.a.d? (G.A.D is general aniexty disorder)
Rae Holt I certainly agree with you,it’s so horrible feeling,Xanax helping but little,I hope one day it’s gone and never return again
After suffering for 10 years I've had thousands of horrific panic attacks where i thought this was my last moments. NOTHING ever happens it always calms down guys. You can totally over come panic attacks. I admire this doctor he truly knows what he's talking about. Why ??? He has been through it and you can tell. Very informative video.
All it takes for me to feel beyter is "your ok" "theres nothing wrong with you" from my mom and a hug and kiss from my mom
Pro tip on panic attacks. Don’t try to soothe it per this video. By resisting, it’ll get worse (what you resist will persist). First of all, they’re completely harmless. Secondly, you need to ask for more. More panic! Dare it to! By doing so, you don’t fear them anymore. A panic attack is a fear of fear. That’s what keeps them alive and makes them stronger. You need to WANT them to happen! The more the better! Quickly you’ll see they’re really nothing to be scared of (it’s the exact same feeling as after you’ve sprinted for a few minutes, physiologically it’s the same). This is the quickest way to cure them, and this is the only cure for panic attacks. Research Dr Claire Weekes.
At first your comment sounds stupid but really it's exactly what helps them but doesn't cure them. I got over mine by forcing myself into situations and places where I knew they'd occur. Like the mall. Being around that many people, far away from my safe place was terrifying. But after a few trips, I can walk around the mall for hours. I still get panic attacks but I'm 98% better than I used to be. I've noticed over the years that my stomach has a lot to do with it. If I get trapped gas, panic attack is surely to follow. Stress causes them too.. So I do limit my interactions with family and friends and situations that could cause stress but you can do it without drugs or therapy. It's possible. I was bed-ridden and house bound for a year. Now I have a job. I'm on the PTA board, I shop, I drive and even drive my family on vacations out of state. I just bring a familiar which is my blanket. Yes, I'm 37 with a blankie but you got to do what you got to do..
That absolutely would not hurt for me in fact it would inflate the situation.
I wouldn't say they are completely harmless. Mine get to the point where my legs become stiff and numb ( I can't walk) and my hands also go numb to the point where I can't hold or pick up things. I have to sit on my hands to keep them from shaking. There also is the mental side effects so I'm not me for at least an hour. So depending on where I'm at things can go bad. I have no choice but to take medication.
@@kristincollins5468 I'm glad you're managing your anxiety and panic. Exposure therapy is key to overcoming panic. Little by little everyday day courageously chip away and try to minimize the monster that's in our head.
@@kristincollins5468 THANKS
I get overwhelming, terrifying, uncontrollable feelings of panic that come on unexpectedly out of the blue, and feel that I must immediately get away from wherever I am. During the episodes my body feels hot, feels like I can't breathe like I'm going to suffocate or being smothered, and feel claustrophobic as if everything is closing in on me. It's HORRIBLE and can make me cry just talking about it!! I often want to hurry outside and escape to big open spaces and feel like I need to be around people/friends to help calm me or I will freak out. It's a sudden feeling of I've got to get out right now, get away, run for my life. Even talking about it in this comment can cause anxiety. Seems to happen more often when I'm tired and haven't slept well, but not always. It just happened when I was about to get my hair cut, I know it sounds ridiculous. I sat in the chair. She wrapped a warm towel completely around my neck and put the covering over me that keeps the hair off. I suddenly got hot and like I couldn't breathe and I had to get out. I excused myself to the bathroom, where I tried to collect my thoughts and rubbed cold water all over my body under my clothes, tried talking myself down. The episodes can happen anywhere anytime, even when I'm relaxed. During an attack I try to focus on happy things and breathe deeply, but it's very hard, almost impossible, to calm down, at least for awhile. I wonder if anyone else experiences something similar and how they cope. My heart goes out to anyone who suffers from these.
This is a better description of a panic attack than any professionals have ever given. If I am awakened in the night, this will happen to me. If I hear certain music, it will happen. It is not primarily a physical thing--it is a mental thing, so no amount of relaxing, "grounding," massaging, distracting, or reasoning stops it. My CBT instructor gave me the best advice. He said that the chemistry that gives you the feelings cannot be sustained and will run itself out. Keep this in mind. The attack will not last. Keeping this thought is the closest I've ever come to relief during an attack. I recently started taking a supplement of 5-MTHF 1mg, which I saw somewhere was recommended for panic attacks. I have not had an attack since I started taking it about a month ago. I have also eliminated sugar from my diet and started intermittent fasting and MCT oil, so it could be a nutritional thing, though panic attacks can be caused also by mitral valve prolapse syndrome, which is a metabolic problem. So all this points to a nutritional solution, in my opinion. I hope you try this and reply if it works for you.
@@marybachmann Thanks for the comment and advice. I'm sorry you've experienced this!! It's so very bad and can be terrifying. I'll look into the 5-MTHF. Sounds interesting. Eliminating sugar for me would be extremely difficult, but I've heard this before and that it can have huge benefits to the mind and body. I don't doubt it, but I'm addicted to it big time. I'll have to make myself stop. I have fibromyalgia, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, untreated sleep apnea, allergies, and serious sinus/breathing problems. Good nutrition is said to help most of these conditions. I'm willing to change whatever I must to stop the panic attacks and physical pain. Thank you!
@@garypierce996 I have a bunch of autoimmune problems and I am addicted to sugar, too. I was eating a pint of ice cream each night or a box of shortbread cookies, in addition to all the other places it's hidden, like sauces/soups and stuff. But the intermittent fasting REALLY helps with that. I drink coffee with cream and MTC oil until afternoon and eat only between 1 PM and 8. Then some herbal tea to sip on at night. After about 40 years of ice cream, I don't crave it anymore! Good luck to you!
@@marybachmann Thank you!
@@monicaramirez7270 lol It sounds a little funny, but... No, I never noticed that. That usually means your microbiome is working on something though, right? That could be something nutritional...
Just had my 5th panic attack yesterday, felt like i was gonna die, like someone or something choking my throat and my chest felt so tight. My first time was when I’m driving, thank God I was able to stop the vehicle safely.
Honestly this whole comment section has been nothing but great currently felt like my life was coming to an end and my life was going to be different but after hearing all these amazing stories from all of yall i can say i feel a bit better for my situation and thank you alot guys…its wierd how we came together and helped each other out may all y’all have a great year for 2022 ❤️
Yes this comment section has started to make me feel better as well and I’ve been having one for hours
Yea bro keep your head up we in this and we still here🙏🏼
Exactly till now I felt I am alone in this , but now feel much better that so many people are trying to get better like me
The only thing that calms down my attacks is crying
Lam_90 Albar me too
@@hallielord9194 but u have a nother solution can we talk
Then cry them out, love
It makes me cry for no reasons but i do feel better. The light headedness, i hate it
me too I cry through it 😢
When I have a panic attack, my head feels compressed, I instantly feel a rush of fear and adrenaline surging through my body, then my heart starts beating and I literally lose my breath, start feeling sick hyperventilation starts, my legs go numb, my mouth and face goes tingly, sometimes I even pass out, panic attacks are so underestimated, I had to leave work because of them and they dont seem to be getting better 😔you're not alone guys
Keep praying and fighting bro your not alone
Me too.
You may have to go on disability
The more I concentrate on my breathing or the slower I try to breathe, the harder it gets to actually BREATHE😔
This happens to me too. I find that just letting my body breathe at whatever rate it's doing it (during panic very fast) and just focusing on the air being cold on the inhale and warm on the exhale through my nose calms me.
@@williamkelly2463 Concentrating on your breathing (if it's your breathing that's causing the panic) is going to make it a hundred times worse. Sorry, old thread....but....I bet we're all still breathing although we all think our next breath with be our last! God bless.
I believe I would RATHER be running from a saber tooth tiger!
Thank you for a great comment. You really just helped me calm down. Next time I panic I will try and remember how hard i laughed when reading this. And how true it is.
Haha same here. I'd rather go through anything else but a panic attack.
Same because at least I’ll know what the fuck is causing panic in the first place lmao.
@@AlondrajNunez A panic attack isn't harmful . In fact the symptoms of a panic attack is to save you. When having one some blood from your extremities will go to the major muscles to give you added strength. This helps you if you're being attacked by someone or something. Because blood is drained from your hands and feet you could feel like your going to be paralyzed. Your eyes will dilate helping you to see a little better in the dark. But if you have a Panic attack in the daytime you might have blurry vision because of pupil dilation. .
Really, I feel the same way
Tips start at 2:42.
thank you
You smart ass
@@haydon2283 shes a smartass for giving us the time to the only part of the video that we actually came for?
thanX
Thank you
For all of you going through panic attacks. Iam so sorry. I have been dealing with them for a little over 16 years. On and off my Prozac which has helped me tremendously( never be ashamed of turning to medication if you have to) it has now been 2 years since I been off my medication and I get one every once in awhile but I have started doing breathing exercises and cut back on caffeine. So when I feel an attack coming on I breathe and before I know it its gone. It never turns into a full blown attack. Mine used to be so bad that I would get them 3-4 times a day, couldn't eat, couldn't sleep and I wouldn't leave my house. Hang in there, it does get better eventually. It's hard I know!!! But always rememebr these things can't kill you and you can control it. ❤
i’m currently going thru this i’m having 3 to 4 times n i can’t eat or sleep in thinking abt taking pills for it. do u recommend it?
It does. I wish people wouldn't rubbish medication all the time. I have been on medication for panic disorder for 20+ years. Saved my life. I'm not happy being on meds but, hey, if they keep me safe and well then why would I stop them? There is no continuous mental health support n the UK at the moment. 4 sessions and you're sent off.
I have the. Same. As u. And it's like a month. Now. For me❤️❤️. Do I still. Have to face it. More!?
@@aimeemacdn may I ask what meds you take
I was on lexapro for a couple of yrs..but the SSD's were horrible and putting a strain on my marriage...went of of it 2 yrs ago ...had a panic attack this morning and thought it was the end...looks like i need to get back on my meds
I have a panic attack disorder/OCD. The OCD started when I was very young, (about 7 years old) and the panic attacks started when I was about 18. (I’m 21 now.) I remember my first panic attack being breathing related. I was focusing to much on how I was breathing, and it started to feel as though I was breathing manually instead of instinctually. Suddenly my mind made me believe I was going to stop breathing, so it went into panic mode. I COULDNT BREATH. I started rocking myself, and trying everything in my power to ignore this feeling. (Note to self: never ignore panic symptoms, address them) NOTHING HELPED. At the time I didn’t know anything about panic attacks, so I thought I was having some serious health problem. I felt extremely dizzy, and sick to my stomach. The room was spinning, and my fingers and feet cramped up and went numb. It felt like I wasn’t in control of my body, or anything around me. How could I forget the heart flutters in my chest? Felt like someone kept knocking on my chest like it was made of wood. Finally I grounded myself with the help of my family, and some water. OH, a fan blowing on me also really helped. After 3 years of dealing with this anxiety, I’m STILL scared of encountering another one of those panic attacks. The thought of it happening in public terrifies me. It got to the point where I couldn’t eat anymore. I was scared of things in food that could cause heart attacks or any health problem, so I started starving myself! You know how hard it is to find foods with little to no sugar?? NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. I went from 155lbs, down to 118lbs in 3 months. It was not good for me at all. Basically, I was lying to myself. I kept telling myself “it’s gotta be the caffeine, or the sugar.. maybe if I cut it all out I’ll be okay!” Nope. I was wrong. Less sugar and caffeine definitely helps, but I don’t recommend completely cutting it cold turkey. Anyways, 3 years down the road I still experience anxiety, after trying everything. I’ve tried therapy, medication, breathing techniques, and so much more. I can’t wait for the day where I find that thing that does help and I can be free from worry. I wish you all luck on this journey, you’re not alone.
I recently had a panic attack and the quickest way I calmed down was to remind myself, "I'm having a panic attack. I'm having a panic attack. I'm having a panic attack." Telling myself that I was undergoing a physical event calmed myself down quick. That sentence reminded myself that there was no threat, no danger, nothing to fear. I just had a weird feeling in my body and I had to remind myself why it was happening. My body was just fucking with me.
You can also say “I am safe” and “nothing bad will actually happen” the brain can send wrong signals and it doesn’t mean that there really has to be something wrong
Thanks man I’ve tried this saying that and this is only a stupid panic attack and it will pass, I’m strong and healthy
Thank you so much
I fell the same way
I keep telling myself "haha stupid brain messing with me, get out of my head now" but honestly denial makes it harder for me...i should try accepting im under an attack next time..hopefully there's not a next time...
Put your feet on the ground. My legs go numb when I'm having a panic attack.
A ok good I’m glad I’m not the only one
My whole body goes numb like I’ve had local anaesthetic all over and I feel completely detached from my body, would love to know if anyone else experienced that
Yep. I've had that. It's the flight or fight response.
A Thank you, makes me feel less scared about it x
yep. Just need to work on not getting to that point. It's a very tough road to overcome anxiety and the responses that come with it but its doable.
Had my first ever panic attack 2 days ago. Went for a wellness check and out of nowhere my heart is racing. I sat in the waiting room trying to drink water and calm my nerves.. the feeling got so bad I had to tell the nurse I needed help immediately. The doctor came to check my pressure and the whole time checking on me I thought that was my last day here. I instantly went into fear thinking about my child, not wanting to be gone so soon. The doctor ensured me it’s probably an anxiety attack.. they sent me to the ER, they ran tests on me and everything came out fine. I’m gonna try ashwagandha supplements hopefully it helps. But yes the feeling is frightening but I will overcome this. We will all get through this.
You got this trust, I been suffering from it for a year now I do get upset I still get them but everytime I come back stronger and stronger.
I know that feeling all too well. That’s how it feels every time. It’s truly hard to understand jf you haven’t experienced it. Phew
I think im having one right now, like im on the brink of death. Its so scary. I felt like i was gonna faint and still be aware of everything around me. Anyone have any advice? Or even facts about it.
Talking to my doctor about it definitely gave me relief. For me, getting tests done that ruled out other conditions gave me relief that it was my anxiety even though it’s still a scary feeling. I started drinking beet juice and eating raw garlic , sometimes eating mixed nuts would help, they help with calming the body and keeping blood pressure low.
@@Minig0lf yeah, i think its passed now. Its still lingering tho. Educating myself on the symptoms, and how to help relieved me alot because i knew it would pass. My god, what a horrible feeling. I felt like i was on the bring of death and i was losing control and my sanity. Reading your comment and everyone elses comments helped so much. Im gonna quit drinking and vaping. Although they might not have been the causes, they need heighten the symptoms. Thank you, btw. I really appreciated it :)
To save you the time from watching Tip 1: slow deep breaths (take deep breaths for 5 secs and breathe out for 2 secs) Tip 2:Dunk your head on cold water Tip 3: wrist arm technique (grab your elbows and drag your hands along your forearms down to your wrist)
Trying this now just had my most severe anxiety attack and the worst of it passed but I’m still feeling off and shaky and just can’t seem to calm down afterwards. Pray for me pls.
The shakes always last longer after the panic attack for me too. The usually subside after a little but definitely last longer even after I have calmed my panic.
When you get up in age (73/80) these panic attacks are royal bitch. Is it true illness or ? These beasts mimic true psych disorders. Go into a fact based mode: did the ER really consult with my doctor etc. Having a real medical problem then segueing into a panic attack, oh land. Drs don’t really know which way to go. Being human, they can prescribe the wrong psych meds etc. sometimes the meds worsen the condition etc. Best advice? TOT - tincture of time. Oh, and patience. Blessings to you and all of us who deal with this the best way we can.
Same here as of this morning...still got the shakes 8 hrs later
Best advice.. Don't fight panic, go with it. Best wishes everyone.
Just go crazy i guess.
Ye,I hope ur doing well
I worry alot about my health every few day i feel like i have a disease and when i do i have a panic attack i start sweating i feel numb on my hands my heart race and then I believe that i am having a heart attack.. it is the worst I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy.. it’s really hard
100% same.
I'd describe what I have as anxiety attacks rather than panic attacks judging from the comments. The racing heart is the worst and scariest symptom. A couple of things that you can do. First get an ECG done, which will probably reassure you that your heart is OK (yes I know that may take a bit of courage). Second, get a prescription for alpha or beta blockers. They're normally given to people with high blood pressure but they do reduce a high pulse to a normal level in about half an hour, and a schoolfriend who is now a psychiatrist for the NHS sometimes prescribes them for panic attacks. I always carry a couple with me, though try and sit out an anxiety attack first. Hope you're feeling better than you did when you wrote your comment.
@@jackalexander209 thank you for your advice, and I did all kind of tests for my heart I even took the 24 hours monitor device and everything was normal, however I keep thinking that the doctor did a mistake.. my doctor gave me another advice and said I probably need a therapy.. so I think I will go to therapy.. thanks for the comment :) it's nice to hear other peoples opinion
@@spidergirl939 Good to hear that your heart is OK - it sounds unlikely that the doctor would be incorrect. When I had an ECG, I was given my own copy of the graph and could see for myself how regular everything was. Anyway, look after yourself and good luck with therapy.
I've found out over the years that if I feel a panic attack coming on, I'll get up and do something, *anything,* to distract myself. Focusing on a task distracts me. Counting backwards, saying the alphabet, is a distraction too. Our thoughts have a lot to do with it. I pray that this helps even one person. You are loved, cared for, and wanted by someone, even if you're not aware of it. 🙏💗
That’s a good way to stop them fortunately what I’m anxious about can’t be ignored..
@@spamrisk3118 unfortunately, some of the things causing me anxiety cannot be ignored either. You're not alone in that. I'm still trying to figure out how to deal with that.
Just my two cents, slow deep breaths in my personal experience caused me to become mild to extremely numb as well as brought on dizziness during panic attacks. I felt that a lack of oxygen wasn’t the problem as much as the hyperventilating leading to the over-expelling of carbon dioxide. I began practicing taking short conscious breaths, mainly a focus on 2 seconds in and 2 seconds out which normalized my levels of carbon dioxide in the blood, which made me less prone to attacks. Hope this helps some people out there, much love.
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I don’t think this guy has ever had a real panic attack. 🤦🏼♂️
The only time he panics is when he hasn't had a new woman in 3 days - to him it's a dry spell.
I swear i cant stand doctors or psychologists that pretend like they understand like no stupid u went to school to make yourself think you understand but u have not the slightest idea
Photo Bob feels so Scripted
cold shower helps me get out of the panic cycle. That, deep breathing and play mini golf on the internet. Ive become quite good. Just a little help when you think you are dying and are all alone. Takes the edge off for me.
Excatly...total faker
Wanted to say thank you so much. I was having a huge panic attack randomly while driving and I pulled over and find this video. The massaging the arms from elbow to wrist was what calmed me down, thank you
The hard thing about a panic attack is actually believing that there is nothing wrong. I had my first panic attack a few days ago, and it was absolutely terrifying. It felt as though I was at the brink of death. Everything was fine like every day life, and then boom. Out of nowhere heart palpitations. It came on so fast I couldn't wrap my head around what was happening. Before I know it my mom was on the phone with 911, and I was lying on the bed completely paralyzed, with my heart beating faster than I ever thought was possible. It was almost impossible to udder the simplest words out of my mouth. I could feel my eyes thumping to the beat of my heart, and I was 100% sure that something had happened where I was experiencing cardiac arrest, and I surely was going to passing away that night. With that being said, what helped me out of that attack was the calm, cool, and collected voice of the EMTs asking me questions that brought me outside the thoughts of certain doom. They asked my name, my birth date. What I had for dinner, what I did over the summer ect. They told me to control my breathing, and as soon as I slow it down my heart rate will stop to drop, and I'll be able to move again. The EMTs that day gained my full trust. Thank God for those professionals. They truly make a difference.
The first panic attack is always the worst. It's good to know you are better:)
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Thank you.....
iiCrystal13 you rock!
I used to have constant panic attacks a few months ago. I was however able to treat it with natural methods. Learn how I did it here: PanicFree.club
Thank you.. cause the beginning was stressing me out.
Take your shoes off what if we arent at home ????? Just take it off??? At work on the train in the bus?? WHILE DRIVING?
awesome, i'll make sure to remember to do one of these next time i feel like i'm dying.
Mark Ching And it works with you?
Yeah, remember caressing your wrists while thinking you're going to die 🤦♀️ Those tips may be useful for anxiety attacks but not for panic. I hope you find something that works for you tho ❤️
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 😢
@@olanajeeb9586 no
I just had my first panic attack the other day and I actually thought I was going to die
It really does feel like u are dyin when u have 1
Yes it really does and you feel like no one can save you from it. I’ve been having them since I was 12 and and I’m 30.
I think I’ve had 3 now🥲
@@thepanperson215 don’t worry you’ll be ok.
@@myckalaross8973 I know,but ty❤️
Those that have had a panic attack know that it’s not as easy as it sounds to do these “calm yourself” exercises. In fact, even if you have had a panic attack before, the current one feels like something new, feels like death.
Yess i feel like every next time im having different death bro...
Yes how powerful is the mind , imagine all this energy, if we can use it for happiness, unfortunately it is wasted in illusion...
I really wish is was that easy. I can never get them in check. Then I'm sick for the next 2 or 3 days after. Don't get me started on the ones that happen in the middle of the nite for no reason.
That sounds like low blood sugar...
@Allan Bennett me too. But now in addicted.uggg
I said the exact same thing
Me too. Just wosh God would just take it away sigh
I just awoke out of my sleep due to one and found this video 😮
Dunking my head in water would make me panic more!!!
@Josh Matthews I'm fr..being underwater triggers me..I have a fear of drowning..but I can see where it would be funny..I'm like "is that really supposed to help"
it still works for me when I just put my hands under cold running water.
I would literally drown. This is the stupidest tip I've ever heard. This may work when you're having an anxiety attack but when you have a full blown panic attack and hyperventilate, freeze, etc you'll probably gulp that water and choke. This man never had a real panic attack in his life.
@@quitababy89 oof I can see that,I have a fear of Heights,I hate it,and every one says “just do it it’s so simple” and I end up have a -
Yeah, I thought it was a very stupid suggestion!
When I'm having a panic attack I try to close my eyes and recite the alphabet slowly thinking of something beginning with each letter, A.. Apple. B... Ball etc. I know it probably sounds stupid but concentrating on that 99% of the time helps, a few prayers in between and wrap myself in a quilt in bed, feels like a safe place.
When I have a panic attack I can’t sit down and try get comfortable, it just makes it even worse. I try to keep myself busy like do dishes or some sort of housework to keep my mind away from it. Works every time until I forget about it, I recommend trying it for people who also get them.
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This works for me as well. I'm glad I'm not the only one going through this
As someone who has suffered from anxiety and panic disorder for almost 20 years .... I laughed at these. Idk if he's ever actually had a panic attack or not. You literally just have to ride the wave until it's over. The brain is powerful and very hard to stop when it's downspiraling. Just remember you're safe, this has happened before, and it will pass.
Reading this made me feel better
Hannah Wommack, I had the same impression when I listened to him. It was oversimplified and superficial.
This is so good to know… I may have just experienced my first one and had NO clue what I was supposed to do about it
Yep. At some point when you've had so many of them, you learn to not be as fearful. The discomfort is okay and not trying to control it actually makes it pass faster. Dr Harry Barry explains it really well in his books.
Five things you see Four things you hear Three things you can smell Two things that you can touch Repeat until you feel calm or distracted from the panic Someone told me this It didn't work for me but I hope it works for you
I tried to use this to stop my first panic attack but I was so panicked i couldn't remember what to do after 5 things i could see so i just went around my room naming things
@@maks7355 it just depends on the person this may not work on everyone I'm not a professional but this sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't .. When I found about this method I was in your position I couldn't focus on anything. the room would spin my breathing would get really bad and worse case Id throw up and faint from nerves and I would over heat but now what I do is try and focus on my breathing and try and distracting myself either asking a friend to talk about a random subject to take my mind off of it but everyones anxiety works in different ways🤷♀️
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Thank you, I am saving this!
This might work for someone feeling very anxious in general, but a full blown panic attack is probably the worst thing you could experience. It's not distracting your mind from something you think that might happen, you literally feel like you're going to die and feel like you might be having a heart attack or something similar. You get the sensation someone might get when they're having an actual heart attack. For me I had my whole right side go pins and needles, accompanied by a sense of absolute terror. Knowing what it is after the first experience kind of helps manage it a bit, but it's probably the worst feeling ever. The first time if you don't know what it is, feels like you just lost your mind totally. Once you've had that experience it also generates a constant fear that it might happen again. This is where the generalized anxiety kind of gets amplified.
So true. I feel adrenaline too. TERRIFYING
yes I have a fear of water and I force myself to open my eyes in water when I'm having a panick attack which is what causes them anyways. I can't stop and I hate it. I tried to watch this video for realise bit then he stars talking about water and I've just gone and done it again
Exactly..you fear that feeling of it happening again....
So what do you to help yourself out of panic attack ( I’m sorry if I’m not expressing myself correctly)
So many interesting experiences in the comments and I'm grateful that people are sharing them. I honestly had no idea there were so many similar to mine. Good to hear how others cope.
Tip #4 find a good therapist to help identify the source of the anxiety. 💜
Therapist won't stop panic attacks
No they won't but they can give you tips on how to prevent one.
Find Jesus.
problem is......there are "very few" therapists that "specialize" in panic attacks. They just really "don't get it". Their training is minimal in this aspect of human behavior.
Don't fight it.. just breathe in and 'go with it' best way to calm down
Wat do u. Mean by go with it. U know it feels. Like. Dying and I need. More. Explaination
@@5Daggers that spelling was ghetto
Finally! So many have suffered for years, fineally addressing this issue!!
That last one made me cry... why? Like I felt so relaxed I finally could cry after my traumatic panic attack a couple days ago
as a sufferer for 9 years between 2001 and 2010 i feel everyone's pain who goes through this daily. The single hardest thing to battle against when one takes hold. Have faith, it does get better, with time, patience and experience
I mostly get them when im alone so i normally feel better when im communicating with another person. I tried going against the panic attacks but that makes it worse. The best way to get rid of them is to not fear them. Want it to get worse and im sure it wont. Youre over coming your fear of them which makes them go away over time :) im writing this while having one and like i said, i feel better when communicating with others and its 3am so non of my friends are awake lol. I know you can get through it, we'll get through it. Panic attacks cannot hurt you. Good luck
i have severe anxiety and when I have panic attacks, they are horrendus, and i've tried all the techniques and all that, and i felt that nothing helped. BUT when I did the self-messaging thing to myself, I instantly broke down in tears because of how soothing it was, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. :)
When i feel like I'm having a panic attack or if my anxiety just gets a little high I like to be able to have someone to talk to about other things to get my mind off of the anxiety. It helps.
This is true what happened to me. When I was in my early 20s I was sleeping when I had a sudden panic attack, it woke me up and I ran out of my room as if I was in danger. The lights were off and it was pretty dark but somehow I could see the color of my bedroom walls as if the lights were turned on (they looked dimmed actually) as soon as I got out I felt my body get so heavy, I felt very dizzy, I thought I was gonna faint so I leaned against the wall dragging my feet towards the living room where my mom and sister were, it felt like forever and I was crying coz I wanted help and for this horrible feeling of impending doom to stop. I felt like a little child lost and alone. I bust opened the door to the living room, I wanted to ask my mom if she could drive me to the ER but my sister was on the couch nearest to the door. She yelled at me for scaring her and told me “WHAT DO YOU WANT!! STUPID ASS?!?!?” Something clicked in my head and hearing my sister talk annoyed me that my panic attack just stopped. I looked at my sister and I told her “Nothing , I just came to see mom apparently she’s sleeping !!” I went back to my room, and turned on the lights, I didn’t sleep for the rest of the night. Fearing another panic so I just cleaned to keep my mind off it. That was the worst panic attack I had and it took my sister to make me feel “grounded” and annoyed at the same time
I had one panic attack. Once I understood what was happening I haven't had one that bad since. My problem is I feel like I'm in a constant state of anxiety. I'm not afraid of the symptoms, I'm just tired of them, tired and sad. I've been on meds for less than a week, been exercising too, so here's hoping.
how do you feel now?
I’ve been on meds for 2 months but you gotta keep fighting always tell yourself that you got a lot to live for that’s what motivates me to keep going everyday
Literally same. Like it’s a constant sort of feeling that I can’t relax ever since
@@tonioruiz8350 how are you feeling
@@cssp7187 how are you feeling
Just reading the comments and watching this uplifting video , made me so relaxed after having a panic attack for 2 hours✨✨✨🌸. Such a release. You can all go through it , believe in your strong well perfectly designed bodies
Same I’ve been having panic attacks for the past 2 days and this is my first time realizing that it was a panic attack cause I always thought that I was having a asthma attack and reading these comments has helped me a lot
I failed a math test today because I got a small panic attack for the first time during the test. I had no idea what was going on and was very scared. It's been about 2 weeks since I watched this video, and the arm technic has seriously helped me. Thank you for making this video.
*imagining my roommate walking in on me dunking my head into the kitchen sink*
My brother just had a panic attack now and I watch this video before I got to his house and I calmed him down yay I feel like the best big sister right now 10 points for me LOL thank you for making this video
I’ve suffered since I was 8 years old with Panic Disorder. I’ve been thru just about everything in the past 49 years of living this way. I will be 57 next month and I suffer every day! Meds didn’t help, biofeedback, CBY, you name it I’ve been thru it. Its a hell of a way to live but I adjusted a long time ago! I feel for each and everyone of you!
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Ok, real tips instead of tell sell advices! Wanna get rid of aniety attacks , do all of this : Quit all added sugars, coffee (caffaine), marihuana, alcohol, sigarettes, or simple carbs. Drink 2,5 litrs water a day, eat fresh foods from mother earth. Exercise everyday on a low speed. Learn to say NO to people, dont worry about small things in life, quit negative thinking and replace with positive thinking, walk straight, dont get angry anymore, practice breathing excercices every day laying on bed, breath trough stomach slowly, only do things YOU like to do, dont worry about death, we all will die some day so enjoy, dump negative people, find positive people, go left instead of always right, play like a child again, dont listen music that make depressed, watch happy movies, dont listen to negative news on internet or television anymore, go out in nature, eat small portions over a whole day, dont eat till full, eat 80% till full, when wake up, laugh (if its fake, doenst matter, brain will believe it one day), make list of things you wanna do this year and do IT. Dont be insecure, your a human like the rest, you are not less then the rest. Dont fight anxiety, you know you wont die, you know what it is after 1000s of attacks. And do not give a fuck what people think, you are the one who is in control, your life, your choices (bad or wrong). Be free, be happy, be who you wanna be.
You just spoke some real truth man
I've been trying to live healthy, and honestly by doing all these things (btw you forgot to sleep 8+ hours a day) you'll be more than healthy and be more positive and enjoy life more! Thanks for this amazing list😊
And PRAY PRAY PRAY 🙏 Stay close to God. I promise he will see u through this and anything.
Thank you so much
When i have a panic attack, i feel as if the world around me is doomed and will end. I feel like i would die that second. And honestly, people with panic attack who worry about death are not suffering from a mental disorder. It’s real. As i explained it, it doesn’t matter how far away it is till i pass away, i just know it’s coming.
Just wanna thank Dr. Domenick Sportelli for the calm explanation!
Reading these comments and knowing there are a ton of people going threw the same thing that I am going threw is so relieving
Being afraid of being afraid. That is spot on. For me and probably only me. It’s all about driving to a location out of my comfort zone. It’s not fair because my life used to be about backpacking the world
I'm constantly worried about my health; every time I feel something slightly abnormal, whether it be a scratchy throat or feeling hot, I think the worst. And this pandemic has only heightened that, especially because I live with a mother who has metastatic breast cancer that's gone into her lungs. So, I fear that I have covid whenever I feel slightly sick, and sometimes it heightens to a panic attack. I take medications but the pandemic has caused me to be more paranoid, making my medications less effective. Watching this, and especially talking about it right now and reading other comments makes me feel one hell of a lot better and much more calm. The moment of laughter and embarrassment you feel when the panic attack is over is one of the best feelings in the world; the feeling that yeah, you are okay, and your fears aren't real, and that you're not going to die...it's something that someone without anxiety disorder may never experience.
Noah this is just like me 😔
I can relate 100%
Gotta love hearing people who have never had a panic attack talk about things that barely help in the middle of a panic attack
i suffer from panic attacks even when i’m not in a situation that makes me scared or nervous.. i’ll literally just be sitting in the car or laying in bed and for no reason it seems like, i start getting anxious and often have panic attacks i wish i could understand it😞 i hate living with this
That is a true panic attack.
I drank 9 beers tonight and i’m watching videos to stop tomorrows attacks.
Man oh man I've never had panic attacks from drinking till recently.
@@wolfzflow5080 i had the worst panic attack of my life from my hangover just last week, never happened like that before, it was terrifying the only things that helped me were giving myself distracting tasks to do like reorganizing things in my room, and also saying over and over again "f*ck this panic attack, give me your worst, you can't hurt me, im gonna be fine and im ordering pizza and ice cream for dinner, so f*ck off" lol no joke, a no b.s. attitude and the promise of good food got me through it lol
As a person whom have panic non stop for over a year, which gave me depression, Agoraphobia, I over came panic attacks, depression, and now I'm back to working a full time job, my tip is to run towards your fears of a panic attack, sure the sensations are scary, but remember like the doctor said is there to protect us. that's why our blood starts pumping, to get ready to fight or flight, when we fight though each sensations we slowly over come the fears of having panic attacks, but when we flight from the fears, we're only feeding more fears into our anxious mind, fears only feed fears, thing about it this way, a bully only picks on people that doesn't want to fight back, so that person try to avoids the bully, but lives in fears because of the bully, but if that decided to stand up against the bully everyday, that bully will see that he/she can no longer put fears into that person he/she is bullying around.
Thanks Jonny
I watched this while having a panic attack, I really needed it
I've tried every medication you can think of even went into the bottle for a while nobody wants to talk to me anymore because of my panic attacks, I used to have a big family and a few best friends I could count on now I have nothing because I feel I'm bad for them, this video helped me through another day thanks for posting.
I only recently experienced my first panic attack. EMT's were called for me, I had never experienced one before but other family members have and that's how I knew I was experiencing one. Then I had my 2nd, and a few days ago my third. I've been looking for all different kinds of techniques to calm myself and prevent it from happening. On top of that, now everything feels off, like I felt fine and normal originally and since my first attack now everything doesn't seem real.
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@@Bluetabz_on_igg If under medIcation reduce to the lowest mg as they are habit forming. How are you now? To feel better reduce negative thoughts. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. When taking a walk, at office, in college, when reading, before sleep etc observe your breath sensations. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.
Maybe it is depersonalization/derealization?
This happened to me when I was around 25 years old. It's called derealization/depersonalization. I've been in that state ever since, sadly. I'm now 41 and still struggle with it. I have found some help in medication and slow, intentional breaths. One thing I've learned about panic attacks is they only get worse the more we get worked up. I know it's next to impossible not to get worked up, but if you can remember that you have felt this way before and the feeling does pass, it helps. I hope you're feeling better now.
@@amberlimbaugh your dp is still there?
The thing that makes my panic attacks go away is distracting myself with something. I just play a game on my phone or read something. I usually get so distracted that it goes away.
Same. Now distractions don’t work anymore 😕
This helped cause i felt like i got shocked out of no where and I started panicking and had a panic attack. Thanks!
Thank you, I've been struggling
Been experiencing this for a week! Specialy at night i will just woke up in my sleep feeling scared and palpitate. Just want to have a normal life!
I suffered really horribly years ago with panic attacks to the point of almost becoming agoraphobic from them, but haven't had one in many years so I know what I'm talking about here. The way I got better was 1.) I first joined a panic disorder group in my area where I learned pretty much everything about them and how to prevent them. 2.) The first thing to learn and do, is, immediately when you find yourself starting to go into that "panic mode" immediately force your mind onto something else in the room/area - it could be counting the tiles on the floor, studying the landscape, etc. One really good thing to do is to get one of those "find a word" puzzles (where you have many letters shown in a square and you have to find the different words noted). 3.) If you tend to get panicky while driving - look at the car in front of you and look at the license plate - - make words out of the letters on the license plate - for instance, the license plate is RTM 123. I think of a category - - "names" I then force myself to think of names that begin with RTU....Ralph, Thomas, Michael. Then do the same thing to the next car and following. 4.) You have to force yourself to go into those situations where you don't feel comfortable - but do this with baby steps. I tended not to like to sit in crowds or audiences. So I, at first would sit at the very end of the aisle of chairs and only for a few minutes, then slowly over time would work myself up to sitting longer and perhaps in the middle of a line of chairs. So do what you fear in baby steps. 5.) The panic attacks, I believe, are caused by "catastrophic thinking" and hyperventilation. The "diversion" tactic (forcing your mind off of your symptoms and onto something in the room or area) is the fastest way to halt them. You will eventually gain confidence in yourself using these techniques, but give yourself time to get over them. You are not crazy. You are simply "catastrophically thinking". Best wishes and God bless you in your journey.
Thank you so much. I really need too hear that. I have very bad panic attacks. God bless you 🙏 ❤
I listened to music, did meditations and taking my shoes off, helped the most. So, simple & interesting
I'm 11 and at the start of June i had a panic attack.I was gonna sleep at almost 2am i think and all of sudden i felt like my heart wasn't working properly,i felt like i was gonna have a heart attack and i was having trouble breathing.I started shaking and i told my mom about it and i thought i was gonna die,but it stopped few minutes later.I went to take a blood test cause at first i didn't know it was a panic attack since i had it at night for no reason.The results said i was healthy and the doctor told me i was healthy.Few days later i had a mini panic attack when i was watching my computer and i quickly went to my mom's room and she calmed me down,she asked me why i was panicing and i told her i was watching something about kidnapping but it didn't scare me that much.I always feel like i'm sweating but it's like a cold sweat,and i even hear my heart in one ear like a wind whenever i go to bed.I still panic and i think i will have a heart attack or my heart isn't working normally,does someone know why i have this?Is it because of my traumatic past or something else?
I have uncontrollable anxiety. 10 panic attacks a day… on a good day. Having one now is why I’m here. Doctors don’t know what is the source and obviously on meds. Literally feels like my throat closes and stops working, lungs almost feel like they forget how to work and add that into a pot of your worst fear (like heights), then stir that pot and don’t forget about the scrabbled thoughts or uncontrollable twitching. To sum it up I feel like I’m getting choked 1,000 feet up looking down from the edge of a cliff I feel stuck on with no way down. It’s so bad.
Just had one at the tag place trying to get a tag for my new truck. Came on all of a sudden, got nauseous, sweating, heart beating fast, ran to the bathroom and threw up. It's only happened once in my life and now again. I calmed myself down and listened to my meditation app and prayed
Thank you for these tips my man
I love his description where he stated that a panic attack is an overreaction to a perceived threat. Your body is physiologically responding to it and that's where all the symptoms come from. Take deep breaths and think positive thoughts as you remind yourself that you're simply having a panic attack and you're not getting a heart attack. Relax and calm down.
Is your name really Cumberbatch? Sometimes I call myself a "Cumberbitch."
Its not easy to relax and calm down while having a TRUE panic attack.
Regarding the breathing exercise, my DBT therapist advises making the exhale last twice as long as the inhale because panic attacks can make us breathe so fast that we can't eliminate carbon dioxide properly, leading to reduced lung capacity. Because of this, she also recommended starting with a low count and going higher until I feel completely calm. I usually start with 3-2-6, then increase the inhale by one second and the exhale by two seconds once 3-2-6 feels easy. I am usually calm by the time I get to 10-2-20.
cellogirl11RW Thanks, sounds smart and effective.
Absolutely true!!
So thank you for this.
5-2-5 Breathing and Forearmwrist technique really helps, TYSM
This actually helped me
Very helpful tips, especially for someone who’s suffered anxiety. 👍