CBT Panic Attacks

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic Attacks can be extremely effective method to recover from disorder forever-- and yes, it is possible! In this video, I am going over a framework you can use to stop panic attacks forever.
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☀️☀️CHAPTERS☀️☀️
0:00 Symptoms of Panic Attacks
3:14 CBT for Panic Attacks
5:22 Panic Triggered by A Thought (example)
8:47 Panic Triggered by Physical Feelings (example)
14:53 Behavioral Interventions
20:58 Cognitive Interventions
22:47 Rewire Your Brain Webinar

[@MiliMehta]

Please make video on agoraphobia with panic attacks. And also driving Anxiety and panic attacks.

[@Nancy-sf2pl]

Yes I struggle with these too and it’s ruining my life 😔

[@Jess-zm5xt]

I have the exact same thing. I’m so sorry you’re feeling that but I’m relieved to not be alone in this. If y’all want we should make a support group where we can talk. I know that may sound weird but being isolated is the worst. Let me know if you’re for that.

[@theunquietmindpodcast]

@Jess -zm5xt I would LOVE to start a support group!!! Can I message you. Maybe others reading this will want to as well! I’m struggling and it’s literally taking over my daily life. A huge portion of my day is spent trying various techniques to calm myself and stop the spiral. I have a therapist who is fantastic but I only get to see her once a week. It would be awesome to speak in a group setting. We can support one another.

[@aquilinaciamacco2410]

Thank You for taking the time to create and share the valuable and helpful content of your channel. These videos have brought me much comfort and healing and helped me see why CAFFEINE consumption was contributing to my anxiety.

[@oshelewis2890]

There’s so much value in the information shared on all of your videos but this one is definitely one of my top faves!! As an LPC, I love how you communicate the importance of consistency and practice and no quick fixes.

[@soniasalvadore9986]

Listening to suzy's anecdote I feel like I am listening to my story.. thank you so much for this video

[@fdemetrius490]

1000likes. I did EMDR for childhood trauma and it worked. I am from Greece.

[@zianawind2970]

My Panic and Anxiety attacks where (still but I’m growing) insane. I see it’s part of what drove me to alcoholism.. not because I’m a terrible careless person but I JUST Wanted Something to calm my brain and nerves down. It’s taken a lot to learn not to drink.( I drank 10 years daily straight basically it was the only way I had at the time to.. basically exist at the moment)Exercising, vitamins, meditation.. but I just had to accept I have a fragile nervous system and have to take care of it My nerves, arms legs face back Brain, would start burning and I would be in pain angry and afraid at the same time when things really panicked me. I had to many traumas through life so it ended adding up.. I would punch walls or hit my own head against the wall(I know crazy but I’m sure I’m not the only one) because the nervous burning everywhere would get so intense, it would take around 72 hours to recuperate my nerves hands brain to feel soothed again. Learning through videos about what symptoms other people have and how the nerves brain chemicals work has helped take distance from my crisis steps and strengthen my inner peace. I am funny enough a Super peaceful person inside.. yet woof I’ve really had to learn to take care of myself.. PD yeah neither alcohol nor meds are an answer at all it’s best to put in the effort and learn all about natural supplements and techniques. Peace be with you.. I mean it Peace be with you No One deserves to suffer, we are all just looking for healthy joy and peace.. just declutter your mind and keep growing

[@lucyl6425]

I just found your channel and I struggle with panic. I have been at a point of avoidance in most days won’t push myself to go anywhere. I do go outdoors though, and sometimes it helps with the strong anxiety feeling but then sometimes being outdoors doesn’t help and I feel overwhelmed. I’m not sure if it’s an aging thing or just part of where my brain is at this time but I feel like the word overwhelmed describes, most of my day. I do have some health challenges and I wonder if it all is more than I can physically and emotionally handle. I am finding it really difficult to feel joy and excitement now. Your outlook gives me hope!

[@sue8370]

Have you tried gardening, being outside in nature? I find it's my haven for feeling at ease and also redirecting my thoughts. Also keeping my vitamins and minerals in mind. I started anxiety with low vitamins, minerals because of Coeliac disease. I'm over 60 and it pays to have Iron and B12 checked by doctor for myself, absorption can be an issue as we age.

[@lucyl6425]

@@sue8370 thank you for the suggestions I appreciate it. Gardening brought me enormous joy at one time. However, age crept up and at 75 years old with a few health issues it is very hard for me to weed and bend over. I need help with lifting bags of soil, planting flowers etc. I do have three large pots that I can sit at in my walker and plant in. But it’s a little bit frustrating I don’t know what to plant anymore because just when the plants start to look so pretty the deer are hungry and everything is gone. For many years I have created most arts and crafts it saved my sanity. Now it feels a bit overwhelming. I have two cats and they are soothing for me, plus they love so I do enjoy them.

[@user-rc2xs5ti2w]

The healthy humans are having panic attacks at this period.

[@early-years-edu]

Amazing explanation of all the things in this video so easy to related to the things .❤

[@dutchhustler]

Thank you so much for making your channel ❤

[@jessicabooy3627]

Thank you for your post. Its really helpful hearing what you said. It brings hope to me. I was hoping you could do a video on separation anxiety disorders in adults. ❤

[@irambler4791]

Can you please make a video on panic attacks while driving? I was rear ended and my truck was totaled and I was injured. I can’t drive over 50 MPH without having an attack and the feeling like I’m going to lose control of my vehicle. It is debilitating and has made my world very small.

[@mslostnwalmart]

Yes!! Please.

[@sue8370]

That's me too....after feeling faint while driving due to low Iron. Major panic attack that's ruined driving.

[@g3andrea]

This is very important information. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@suzannekenley6503]

I have anxiety for driving 2nd time only local day driver think about driving constantly

[@himanshudani5435]

Barbara. Thank you for posting valuable content. Have you come across anyone who gets panic attacks with little physical exertion like holding up a small child or lifting a bucket for example? I would like to talk to you about a specific condition that even doctors dont know how to diagnose

[@irenevargas1308]

That’s me too. Getting up from bed to going to the bathroom, makes my heart race then chest spasms.

[@grahamfonteyne4792]

Thank you very much Barbara

[@katrijndepuydt1355]

Thank you!

[@prettykoka9507]

Thank you

[@user-mn3wi2id1p]

Thank you!!!

[@darksidetraining9815]

❤thanks for the video Really helps

[@Rhianna2023]

I did the researching because I was convinced Doctors Missed something I saw Specialists did Tests It’s been a Year now I realised I need to stop and I am in fight flight state I had so many different changing symptoms

[@sue8370]

Caffeine,coffee, even tea, is to be avoided if anxious. Interesting about smoking. Like any drug, the ups have downs later. Exercise is an upper without the downer 😊 My panic started with Coeliac Disease. Caused me to have low Iron, which in turn caused lightheady feeling driving. This led to my first panic attack in traffic, stuck in traffic to be specific. 20 years later traffic and traffic lights is still a problem i can't deal with.

[@phyllisboyle1162]

I have Lyme and I’m struggling with agoraphobia. It’s so difficult

[@phyllisboyle1162]

Intrusive thoughts are my biggest issue.

[@yobafox1jason556]

What about the link between trigeminal neuralgia and vagus nerve issues? I have peripheral neuropathy in left arm and left chest muscle. They tense up either causing or worsening my panic. Diagnosed two yr ago with Eustachian tube issues, causing dizziness. Got worse lately too dizzy to be up at all. Causes panic. Tense up. Then boom. The tensing is worsening the nerve and muscle issues. I think my c1, c2, c4 and c7 injuries herniated discs from trauma 20 years ago is pinching my trigeminal nerve bc once last year and many times this year had numbness in face/ jaw and lately nose and throat too. It drives my panic. Talking feels hard in that moment. Digestive issues. Eye problems now where can’t see well and sensitive to light. Who should I go to first for help? Asking my doc for a referral but not sure to what kind of doctor. Thank you💚🙏

[@FarhiaFarah-wg5qe]

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[@SneakySteevy]

It might feel like there is no thoughts but there is one 95%. The other 5% is automatic thoughts.

[@barbietheemuslimah]

My panic last for longer 😢😢😢😢 it’s debilitating

[@mok8280]

Is having the post panic feeling (like around the head and face) for a few hours normal?

[@FarhiaFarah-wg5qe]

Nono ShE 5

[@annaynely]

It is all nice & well that we concentrate on the "usual suspects" coffee etc but Maybe it is about time that humanity goes a little bit deeper. Just maybe... I am not a doctor & would tell ppl to not go to doctors unless they need a surgeon

[@zianawind2970]

I just feel kinda obliged to put in my 2 cents about alcohol for people with anxiety or panic attacks. BEWARE the loop..cuz then you’re Screwed. (Often we start alcohol because it helps not cuz we are bad.. yet alcohol can overwhelm your whole body without you noticing) (I survived really advanced alcoholism yet I insist it’s almost worse than heroin, availability, social acceptance and boy..withdrawals and rebuilding your body) Alcohol calms us down and gives extra energy and “courage” yet… ONLY as Long as you ARE Drinking! That’s perhaps the major downfall with alcohol. I drank a few years straight cuz I had no other knowledge or support at the moment to just live etc.. I quickly found my body and nerves just couldn’t survive without daily alcohol multiple times a day.. it gets really rough really fast.. while you eat less and your vitamins and nutrients keep getting depleted.. and then you’ll be Always Trembling so yeah it’s Hell absolute Hell. Now.. I’m telling you this so you be Wise! Lol not so you have anther panic attack because you like alcohol, we all have different bodies and life circumstances, some balance it.. yet you really should be careful ALWAYS Always Always have other things to calm you down, that is key. Healthy supplements and vitamins and food to calm and strengthen your nerves, peaceful places to be at, exercise, this videos.. etc. I needed to say it cuz soo much of the info I see in this videos reminds me of most of my youth, yet I had no real support or coping skills Except Alcohol.. and everyone around me always drank too so… my feedback loop very fast became always and for everything alcohol.. until I almost died multiple times and it took a lot a lot to find better ways.. yet I have been doing it. Godspeed you all

[@BarbaraHeffernan]

Thank you SO much for sharing this - so important! How wonderful you found recovery ❤️‍🩹