Having A PANIC ATTACK LIVE (and how i try to fix them hopefully)

[@EdGarnham]

Hey Dan. I'm a psychologist and a huge fan so this is free. Thoughts are totally connected to feelings. You spotted the link which is a good step. It also flows the other way, so feelings (irrational wistful gusts that they are) can then prompt a negative bias to your thoughts. This then leads to a vice versa spiraling situation with one feeding the other. Your body awareness is all a part of this too as if you don't feel good that will also blend into the mix. You know that it's a flight, fight etc response you're getting and it does turn off the rational centres of your brain (cortex) making you hypervigilant etc. I want you to know this is all normal. From tiny mammals up to big dumb apes like us. Don't panic more about panicking if you know what I mean. Keep learning. You are getting a better awareness of it all. Know your enemy as they say. Movement helps as it dulls the response (your are flighting/reducing cortisol) I also believe you mentioned you may have ADHD? In my experience, this creates a fertile breeding ground for anxiety if you know what I mean. You think a lot about all sorts of things, really fast, and this can quickly turn negative 'on a dime' I expect and then spiral on. Catch yourself doing it and know this is part of it. The 'hyperactivity' is one of the things that makes you so watchable, creative and hilarious. The mind wandering is the negative thought fuel though sometimes. It's a journey dude and once again, all very normal. Thank you for sharing too.

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

Believe in yourselves and eachother. Never give up and stay as positive as possible

[@aleceriksson1108]

Regardless of how you feel in this moment, you do an incredible job bringing good vibes to the internet and when the vibes are off, being really human, thoughtful, and vulnerable about it which is how more folks should be. Hope this isn't too weird and parasocial.

[@fittyleben9680]

Dan I went through it for years before I understood my panic disorder. It can still surprise me and it’s hell on earth. Thank you for putting this out there man.

[@FsAir54]

I had my first panic attack about 9 months ago. My trigger is when I’m in a social setting or even just trying to get a haircut and feeling trapped. My hands start to sweat and I feel my heart beat in my chest, this will instantly cause fear that I can feel throughout my entire body. At this point it’s too late and the panic attack has a grip over me. my symptoms are exactly as you describe, its truly an out of body experience. The thing that has helped the most is communicating with your friends and family and even co-workers. People have been surprisingly understanding and this is what gets me through it. If you have any questions about my situation or what I’ve been doing to get better feel free to reach out. Take one day at a time, you’re not alone.

[@u02jgc9]

I have this too and what really helped (and surprised) me is realizing this is a form of agoraphobia. I thought of agoraphobia as being afraid of going outside your house, but it's also the fear of experiencing a panic attack/anxiety in a situation you can't easily leave from. Therapist gave me a great book that helped tremendously: Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic: Workbook (Treatments That Work). I was hooked immediately because every page seemed to describe exactly how I felt i.e. I felt understood. Maybe it'd help you.

[@chrisworkout7968]

That is so interesting about having anxiety getting your haircut, I’m the exact same way. Consciously I know that if I needed to leave I could get up and leave, but when you’re in the chair with that apron over you I feel trapped and that tends to trigger anxiety. Same thing at the dentist but exponentially worse. That then creates another problem of healthcare avoidance due to anxiety which can cause small issues to become bigger issues simply because I’m afraid to go to the doctor. I’m in a PhD program doing my dissertation on anxiety sensitivity and healthcare avoidance, so your comment was intriguing and helpful. Thanks!!

[@FsAir54]

@@u02jgc9 I will definitely look into that book, thanks for sharing. I've read a little about agoraphobia and it covers a lot of what I experience.

[@FsAir54]

@@chrisworkout7968 I'm Glade sharing my experience with you has helped. As you know there's so much more to it, but this is all I was able to share. I just feel lucky to have the people in my life who help me through these hard times. My therapist told me a lot of people have no one.

[@QuantumAssassin]

I had them for years after getting home from Iraq and it is terrifying. I'm sorry you have to go through this bud and I will pray for you.

[@erickfelipe]

so for you is well deserved

[@Cambist]

I don't think anyone deserves panic attacks.

[@WHO-DAT-GUY]

@@erickfelipewack

[@pauliewalnuts5241]

​@@erickfelipe what's your problem?

[@erickfelipe]

@@pauliewalnuts5241 I'm super well. unlike people who invade other people's countries to spread the "peace" that no one asked for.

[@HERNANDEZ36999]

I go through the same thing man. I quit drinking caffeine cause it's almost like a trigger for me. I quit drinking alcohol also cause when I'd have a hangover it made me feel so anxious and sometimes would set me off with a panic attack. I always feel like I'm going through a psychotic episode and I'll have the most negative random images and thoughts run through my head. It's even harder telling my wife how i feel cause she always just thinks I'm overthinking and need to "just calm down" but it's not that easy and she just doesn't understand how it feels. I know how you feel and I really hope you overcome all of this man.

[@SNIPES936]

I suffer from panic disorder since I was 24 till now at 41. I understand everything you're saying. You're not alone. We're all here for you. But once you're in it, there is truly nothing anyone can say that helps. Just know you're stronger than most folks. You go through this sooo many times but you survive. That in itself is amazing. Good luck brother.

[@jilo860]

youre a strong man to bear yourself like this, i hope it helps. one thing that helped me with my anxiety and panick attacks was to remind myself its an incorrect chemical response in my head, and its not real. try to find a way to step out of it, stop everything and focus on something small

[@sebastiansullivan4770]

This is an amazing intersection of my own interests. Skateboarding and mental health. Keep doing you, man.

[@gargarbinks1972]

Chronic panic attacks suck. I changed my diet and it really helped. Good luck man

[@YeOldeFatBadger]

Hope you're feeling better. I used to suffer with panic attacks & treatement resistant depression, after yrs on various medications from the doctors I eventually tried psychedelic treatment & now been 10yrs medication free & haven't had an attack since.

[@DTMinimax]

Unbelievable bravery! I’m 60 and skated parks in Florida in the late 70’s. I watch your channel because you are unapologetically you! What an awesome video, raw, painful, but real. I’m sure there are already, and will be many more people who will benefit from this video. I know I intend to share it. Thank you for sharing Dan, I’m glad this can be part of your process and you’re strong enough to work through it. When you skate, you’re free, and I really enjoy watching it!

[@fran6_belanger]

Thanks to open up and share so much with us Dan. I'm all with you!

[@Vynsent]

Dan the man! Much respect for putting this out there for those who can understand what it's like to deal with Panic and Anxiety. I've had severe bouts with it, starting in my late teens. It had gotten so bad at certain points, I would fear to leave my home or even go to work most days, because the only place I felt "safe" was in my room. The disassociating feelings, thumping heart rate, you name it. It became a daily struggle for me. Depending on how severe your condition is, I would definitely look into a small dose of Benzo's to use in emergency situations. I keep one on me everywhere I go, and just knowing it's there keeps me at bay in most situations. I also recommend drinking some cold water or even taking a cold shower in really severe panic. Sometimes the cold water will shock you out of those racing thoughts, and kind of take your attention away from the spiral. Combining that with some slow, controlled breaths can usually bring me out of a bad one, but I definitely understand what you're going through my guy. It's one of those things that can make a person feel so stupid and alone when going through it, but it's much more common than you would think! We've all got our stressors and things that are weighing on our minds. Sometimes when it all builds up, it can come out in the form of panic. But anyways, thank you again for being one of the most upstanding creators on this platform, and wishing you the best for the future! God bless, my friend

[@commandZee]

A few years after a close friend's death, I started getting very similar attacks to what you described when I was 23, I'm turning 49 next month. Sometimes I still get a "small" one, but episodes are years apart now. A brief period of professional therapy with a psychologist helped me a lot but it also took years of trial and error to learn to manage my condition holistically. IMO, "leaning into it" is great advice, both for the immediate treatment and as a philosophical approach to your disorder's life long management. I totally agree with your missing leg analogy, you can't deny or pray it away. Merry Christmas and thanks Dan you do great things with this channel!

[@reportedstolen3603]

Be easy brotha. I know this takes a toll on you

[@tylerdurden109]

I would explain how I also have panic attacks but you pretty much captured everything that I’ve experienced so well and honest. Took me a long time to conquer. Had my first one in highschool in front of my crush lol. Self acceptance is the answer. After years of being tormented by it I finally got fed up when I was at a friends house and just said “fine I’m gonna die” it just stopped and I started laughing. Honestly taught me how to let go in life and just accept my situation. Love you Dan.

[@FutureFire1992]

we are with u every step of the way , you help us out and we help you! hope your feeling better ,thanks for keeping us updated

[@averyarabosa9413]

Hey Dan, I've had struggles with these in the past. Something that helped me a LOT is this grounding technique: Count 5 things you can see, 4 you can feel, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste. It sounds silly but it absolutely helps me ground myself and distract from the panic response my body is having, maybe it will help you too. Wishing you all the best

[@justinvollrath7171]

Ive had panic attacks alot over the years and have hospitalized myself out of fear of dying. Ive also had some where you feel like you lose your mind.. if that makes sense, everything is wonky and your not all there. Good for you for being able to vlog a panic attack, my last one i had a donair right before my panic attack and i thought the food was poisoned and i was going to die... Very stange condition that i totally understand. Ride the wave and everyrhing will be okay, hard to understand when your going through it but its true. Worst part is the panic attack hangover the next day or two. I takes a toll on the body and mind.

[@XAndrewMillerX]

Love and solidarity Dan. Thanks for sharing something so personal. You are making a difference ❤

[@alexb3577]

Thanks for making this video Dan! I have been struggling with anxiety for a long time and just started taking sertraline as well. It’s a little too early to know the benefits but overall i think I’ve had less panic attacks and feel less worried in general. For me calming down after a panic attack is very difficult. Everything can be fine and I know it is, but I feel so tired like I have to lay down afterwards.

[@u02jgc9]

Dan, I've known three people with Lyme's disease. One guy had zero history of panic attacks and started experiencing them immediately, but as the top comment psychologist said, it's probably fueled by how you feel. Likewise, I've known a woman with debilitating fatigue. I would help her with her farm. Oddest part of this, is she hired a health coach who had Lyme disease for a long time and was now "cured". The health coach said a hallucinogenic trip cured her of Lyme disease. The woman I helped with on the farm wasn't ready to try that yet, but from a sample size of one standpoint it is interesting. Lastly, I've felt similarly to you. Different infection, but not feeling well for long periods. I wrote this in another comment, but once a therapist helped me realize I had a form of agoraphobia, the treatment was far more effective. Agoraphobia isn't just the fear of leaving your house - it's the fear of panic in a social setting or anxious feelings about all the terrible things that could happen when you're in a situation you can't easily leave from e.g. what if I have a heart attack in this mall and embarrass myself by collapsing, or what if I have a panic attack while out to eat with friends and have to leave - man that'd be awful. This book helped me a ton: Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic: Workbook (Treatments That Work). Maybe it'd help you too.

[@klg9239]

I’ve had this feeling 24/7/365 for over 13 years. Good luck. ✌️

[@steelhaulingdc3604]

Hate to see it bro. Just know it's normal for a lot of people. You are not alone and I had them years ago. Thankfully it's been years maybe a decade since my last one. Your body is stronger than you know. Trust God has you. Edit- I had to start focusing on something else as soon as I felt it start.

[@steelhaulingdc3604]

Ps -I started forcing my thoughts on other things. Sometimes I'd lay down and do it or Sometimes start doing something else forcing my mind to focus.

[@johnrohrbaugh7217]

Just catching this this evening, hope you're feeling better and have yourself a Merry Christmas, Dan. This is honestly very cool of you to document this vulnerable feeling for others.

[@vanZombie-i7n]

✊️ Thank you Dan for being so open & share your thoughts!

[@jedimasterham2]

I deal with extreme hypersensitivity to sound and noise, so my body often panics in sensory environments. It causes your brain to dissociate somewhat, which is a means of protecting your body and brain. Used to be an MHT, and was hit in the head by a psych patient a few years ago, and now dealing with side effects.

[@jesselira8096]

Being completely real, those Vietnamese coffees are like 3 energy drinks in one. Hang in there Dan, you are the best!! I watch daily and you are a great help with my routine and not feeling alone. Take care of yourself, it gets better!

[@stjepangojko1884]

Its interesting to me that my panic attacks stopped after I started skating again after 16 years.

[@shannonhaley9126]

Find a happy thought or memory when you are not having an attack. Recite it in your head just like you do the shitty thoughts during an attack. Replace the shitty thoughts with the happy thoughts and memories. I think it's called living in the moment. We can't control or change our past. We can guide our present selfs to better futures. Dan, I'm glad you share your goods and bars. Think of a good mantra, ie like the birds and bees, leaves and trees, I am free. Repeat it during your attacks. It helped/helps me get through my daymares. Much love brother

[@kuglepen64]

I get panic attacks too. They started quite late in my life, and they pile on top of all the other shirt that I have have to deal with. My panic gives me a ‘mental tunnel vision’. Know this, know that this is happening. Force yourself to do some (other) activity. Cleaning, cooking, walking, sleeping, playing music. Something you can do. Best of luck, we love you Dan.

[@ddurb34]

Merry Xmas D! I also suffer from anxiety and I know the best thing that I can do when I'm having it is take deep slow breaths. That usually takes care of it till the next round

[@JeffBryski]

Yeah Man they suck but usually when I focus on them they get worse… I definitely feel the same way when they happen… Stay positive and out of your head! Happy Holidays!!! 🤙🏻

[@A-track89]

Hope you're feeling better after this bout of attacks and can enjoy your Christmas day Dan. Appreciate all the hard work you do 👍

[@EstefanioCosta-z8z]

You are a good man, you Will be fine, just hang on there, what and who you love, think about them when you feel it coming.

[@BlkAndyTV]

from shared experience know that you got this brother theres not a comforting word in the world that can secure that peace but ears are here for your outlet brother rest good man

[@pauliewalnuts5241]

Nothing but love and respect for you Dan ❤

[@Wh33lsofFortune]

Doug's nightmare on Jumbo St! I can't believe that you mentioned that episode in this video😂 Hope you have a better day man.

[@shazmunchdylbertoid]

thanks for posting this, especially around Christmas ❤️

[@Gabriella_Maria_Craviotto]

Hi Dan! Hope you've been good, I have similar feelings before. It is very scary feeling but I find that being around trusted caring people can help. Or just going to my favorite place, and being in nature. Watching the waves at the ocean is the best. Let's go skating some time, I'm back home in SB,CA!!!

[@richardbrewis436]

You gotta pull it together, brother! Remember there's: No Fear! It's personal, I've been going through something here too. Thanks for the post, Dan Corrigan. Rad. to be following ur channel.

[@markellevest9225]

hey dan i love you man used to have them all the time an u explained it rlly well just seems u cant get rid of the fears that cause them,an when its happening you feel those fears are closing in on you idk how you feel about God but nothin worked for me other than just praying an admitting you cant do it alone no ones meant to be alone try an pray man even if you dont know how just pray ask for what u need an ill pray for you as well god bless merry Christmas

[@Time-Shepherd.]

Thank you so much for so bravely sharing your experiences for the benefit of others ❤️🙏

[@TheAnimeist]

You are not alone. Stay strong.

[@Thomasanderson421]

Hey Dan, merry Christmas bro. From my history of panic attacks what I realized worked best for me is just moving around. Go for a walk or exercise. Try to drain your adrenal gland. Can't stay. Stay safe take care of yourself

[@christopherespinoza-darnel8514]

I had devasting panic attacks for years. They got to the point where I quit my job, couldn't drive, and reclused myself away from society for a couple years. I would have multiple a day and everytime, whether it was from having a heart attack, colon cancer, brain aneurysm, lungs collapsing, etc, I thought I was dying. In one year I went to the ER 11 times with 2 of those times being by ambulance. I knew a panic attack was coming because ALL noises would get loud, Id get tunnel vision, my heart would "hurt", my face & arms would tingle/go numb, and everytime I would freak out. It got to the point were I lost weight and developed shingles (which is insanely rare for young people unless they have autoimmune issues, cancer, or dangerous levels of stress) because how much stress my body was going through from having panic attacks and thinking I was dying. This may sound weird but I haven't had a single panic attack in 2 years now and what helped me was learning to not care, invite the panic attacks on with a smile, and pretend like Im mentally willing to fight & laugh in my panic attacks face. I literally learned to punk my panic attacks out of my existence and now, I don't think I'll ever have one again. Hope you give it a try because it will 100% work. Also, Im not scared anymore and my mind knows it.

[@jrmarsha9]

I second this. Works for me too

[@kiltysalter2966]

Merry Christmas, Shagger! Gave my 4yo daughter her first complete today, and she’s fully stoked. Can’t wait to go and get in the way of everyone down the local. Also, Vietnamese coffee rules. Strong and sweet though. Hope ya feeling better by the time you read this.

[@Jleon1983]

Thanks man this really helped me. Not to see you go through this, it hurt me to see this way and made me cry actually. But I know exactly what you are going through. I haven't really witnessed someone going through it like this. Sorry man and I hope you find some reprieve. Love you. I also have a heart condition called supra ventricular tachycardia which I had an operation for when I was 21. Even though it's better it doesn't change the fact after. It's a tough one. ❤

[@itoobe]

I’ve had them. You’re not crazy Dan. Mine were always very amorphous (if that’s the right word) as to the cause. I’ve had them coupled with insomnia where my brain is tricking me that sleep=death. I feel for you. I pace like hell too. Now that I have an Apple Watch, I can take an EKG to show me it’s not heart related. I’ve called 911 more than once when it was bad.

[@itoobe]

The only silver lining for me is afterwards- I feel great. Like when you finally clear your stomach of bad Thai food.

[@BartholomewHunt87]

Damn I had that once too. I was getting hypnic-jerks every time I would start to fall asleep. literally felt like I was dying every time I would start to fall asleep.

[@peopleschampgarage7869]

I'm on Paroxetine medication, it stopped all together. It started when I turned 40. The sound of the ocean crashing calmed me down to when I thought I was going to die. I wouldn't want that for anyone, hope you get better. I thought about Winchester retirement if I couldn't get it to stop. I am extremely grateful for it to stop with meds.

[@22Kris_Wilson]

Having a panic attack in a hospital parking lot is like doing high, flying circus acts knowing you have the super safest net ever

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

Much love and respect to you and your channel Dan Corrigan. 💯❤️‍🔥🙏🏽

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

Happy holidays legend

[@mrchoptop5482]

I’ve been battling the same thing sorta I thought it was anxiety but now that you are explaining it it’s panic attacks which I did not know be strong brotha find that distraction that makes you happy that’s what I do I’ve had it in the shower as well it was very scary I had to get out. Get with a friend/gf get something to look forward too it’ll go away bro I promise. God bless you you got this we got this!

[@tylerrudd5461]

I have definitely went to the ER and urgent care during a long panic attack. I went on my first one. They did the EKG and all that stuff. I now know what it is and what to expect even though it’s unexpected. Before getting on Buspirsone accidentally I would do the same and want to be close to medical help. I usually got them while just relaxing at home. Rarely got them in public thank goodness. I resonate with everything you’re saying. What a crazy disorder, literally.

[@thebrokenskater]

mom had them. mine started when i was around 19. just recently came to understand them and how nothing bad is happening. howa panic attack is 100% normal and how I cant stay in such a heightened state and to just relax and wait it out. wish my mom knew about this back then.

[@arthurlisi9296]

Nerve damage in my face.. also panic disorder.. but I just stay with it and move my body thru it.. adding chronic illness is another layer to deal with.. I've been critical of you in the past but this connects on a very human level..

[@nucleareggplants]

for me it mostly feels like a heart attack and it's hard to think or talk. one time on a warm day i felt like i was freezing cold. several times i wanted to go to the hospital, but i couldn't move. a lot like sleep paralysis which is super bizarre on it's own. fun stuff!

[@dullbertdough4645]

Dan . I can relate with you 100% . I have suffered from General Anxiety Disorder and panic disorder for over a decade now . Have lost count of amount of panic attacks I've had . I know it is than thousands . I've been on and off different medications . Currently on buspirone , ssri's dont work for me . I set a timer on my phone for 20 mins as a goal and practice deep breathing and distract my self . And yes drink a lot of water through the attack . Then, power through the timer, then when it goes off, i set it for another 15 mins as a goal . Hope that makes sense to you . Just realize you will survive it and accept it's happening . Plus, just a suggestion but you need to quit drinking caffiene drinks or any form of stimulants . I switched to decaf, and the placebo effect wakes me up just as well as caffeine. These things work for me . Hope you find ways to get through your panic attacks easier soon

[@tylerrudd5461]

I was prescribed buspirone randomly for a abdominal pain they thought might have been anxiety. It didn’t fix the pain as it’s unrelated but it got rid of my panic attacks that I had for over a year. Never heard of that medication before but I’m glad they accidentally prescribed it to me. Does it work for you?

[@dullbertdough4645]

​@tylerrudd5461 . I just started taking it 3 weeks ago . So it's still too early to tell . I've been on and off different meds over the last decade . Wasn't taking anything over the last 3 years because I accepted my anxiety and was rarely having panic attacks until I was recently in a car accident and my anxiety spiraled out of control . Had intense panic attacks 2 weeks in a row . Doctors gave me a very small clonazepam prescription so when that ran out switched to cymbalta but only last 8 days on it due extreme side effects . Now on buspirone it seems to be starting to help/ haven't had a panic attack since I started it But I believe i need to increase my dose for it to benefit me . Still figuring what dosage is right for me . Prefer not taking meds but unfortunately need something at the moment . Good to hear it worked for you

[@pierreangrand9362]

Love from France 🇨🇵 , that's not gonna help you, i know. Hope you'll have a better days 🤙 . That's coming, don't give up bro ✌️💪

[@Skorty_Shates93]

Hey man I just watched your video on panic attacks and anxiety. I just recently started having anxiety, being a father a husband and having a pretty serious job. Seeing you open up about this helped me a little bit. I’ve been taking Hydroxyzine as needed daily to help keep the panic attacks to the side. But I to have been prescribed sertraline. But I’m so scared to even start taking it. I ruminate on all the side effects it could cause, and it prevents me from taking it. I know I need to cause I don’t feel like myself. And I’ve had to take a disability leave from work do to my anxiety. I guess what I’m getting to is, do you find it worth it to start taking the sertraline. I know you probably won’t see this or read it, but if you can find the time I’d like to hear your experience or opinion. I’ve skated basically my whole life and am about to turn 32 and I just wanna feel someone back to what was my normal self. I appreciate you making the video. Thanks man

[@shawnr741]

It’s completely irrational and I know it is. However, I react the same way every time it happens. How can panic attacks affect me the same way after all of these years? I don’t know man. I’m totally with you and have felt what you’re feeling many times. It just sucks no matter how you look at it

[@thomaswhudson]

I usually walk when I have mine. It helps with my breathing. Keep on trucking man, just do whatever helps. Do you have meds to help chill out? A paper bag does help with breathing too.

[@joannedavies1011]

Very similar panic attacks... Brother I ain't got no cure for you. Wish I did. Honestly hope you are ok... Get in touch with some friends to pop over to just be around. Hope you enjoy your Christmas. Know you ain't alone on the panic attacks

[@skateboardministry]

You are describing something very familiar to me. I lived that way for over 20 years from the age of 17. I used to lay in bed thinking I was going to die from a heart attack. Among countless many other issues since my Father committed suicide back in 1993. .... My issues are gone now. ... I'm over 40 years old now, and it's all gone. .... All of it. ... There is a cure.

[@rooperautava]

For me, when I truly stopped trying to fix them and just observed what happens (without fear or hope), they stopped appearing. That was the only thing that helped for me. So there was just a stopping and a "neutral seeing of what happens" (and "trying to stop" didn't work since that was still the illusory movement of trying to get away, reinforcing the sense of a real threatened victim and a real separate bully). They were originally triggered by a traumatic mushroom trip and appeared dozens of times within some months but then stopped altogether after the aforementioned "took place". edit: And I'm noticing a Gangaji video called "Stopping Doing, Simply Being" right next to this video, surprisingly (ai has followed and "remembers" what I've written about these things before?)... Her words around stopping and other things helped at the time when severe panic attacks were occurring for me. And her talks were a big, if not the biggest "external factor" that made the issue vanish basically. I don't know if this link shows here but I'll try anyway. So here's a youtube link to one of her videos: watch?v=GDVFK14fe9U

[@rooperautava]

And yes they can feel frickin weird and the fear can be of fear of death or a fear of getting lost in an infinite chaos or something. But when they truly end (described in the other post), the last panic attack just "wheezes out", like air from a balloon, and the remaining feeling is mainly just relief and maybe a sort of a comfort. I mean when they truly end and don't appear again. The bully (which is actually just fear and not the energetic phenomena) doesn't do what it's threatening to do if there is a total "letting it do its thing and seeing what happens".

[@justinp913]

Ive noticed that i experience a possible similar feeling recently when i think about simulation theory or when i think about something impossibly large in scale (like a giant face or head coming out of the sky) Its definitely anxiety and panic. Possibly when withdrawing from caffeine

[@Mellonote]

Oh yea, when I’m having a panic attack I feel like my lungs are collapsing, and that I have totally lost gripe on my sanity. They’re always triggered by something new, so there’s an element of randomness that I can’t asses until I’m well enough to reflect on what happened. Mindfulness, breathing, knowing it WILL pass wells me the most. Last time I reflected on the beauty of the suffering, and the impermanence of life, and that brought me out of it quite well. wouldn’t recommend doing that without lots of reading on meditation and Buddhist philosophy though, could end very badly.

[@kennynewell85]

Love you Dan. Praying for you bro!

[@DarkoNomad]

Whoever got Vietnamese coffee know what kind of hyper tension it can create. I can only hope that you can reduce your coffee, sugar and carbs consumption. There's a lot in your diet that can trigger it. Loneliness might be also to blame, otherwise you might be focus on someone or something else.

[@Cambist]

Sorry Dan. I relate too much. From the ages 16-50. I've had the disassociation you're talking about and more physical symptoms although mine are nausea. I wish I had a magic piece of advice for you, but I don't. I have gotten more from Somatic work than medication but everyone is different. I hope you find something that helps. At least you're in tune enough to move.

[@sorrymommy8190]

I have them intermittently too, Dan. I've had them so bad I couldn't breath and have had to go to the ER because I thought I was dying. My trigger personally is when my brain starts to zone out, it brings on this dissociation where nothing feels real, and then comes the intrusive thoughts of having a heart attack etc. It's terrifying, but you're not alone man.

[@ryanrowe1975]

Hope you will feel better!

[@DomBowdery]

Hope you're over the worst of it buddy! Take care ❤

[@fishNgulp]

Casually dropping a Doug reference lol, made great sense for those who know. Brave for jumping on a live in that state. Def takes mental strength to have self awareness to describe what your feeling during that

[@Agapelovestudio]

Anxiety suck bro I have to stop and slow myself down and remind myself.I'm having a panic attack and normally start breathing deep.And that helps just recognizing that I'm having.It helps me to calm myself down and no , i'm not dying

[@FishJunkie]

I always seem to have these episodes while driving. Feels like I can't breath right. It feels like my lungs aren't doing their job even though I am actually breathing. It seems to help if I concentrate on my breathing during the episodes.

[@komoonkh]

I know exactly what you are experiencing. It takes time but you can take it under control. I always have those “medical” anxiety attacks. Your body tricks your brain that something is happening with you and it responds like this. Taking pills for certain diseases doesnt help much. I have MS and I used to have that medicine that made it worse. After you learn to “surf through the wave” of the attack, your body will get used to it and it wont be as nearly as bad as it is now. But it takes a lot or practice. You wont get rid of it completely, but you will learn to calm it down when it comes. Using AD pills really helps ( if you use the right ones), but the brain needs to be trained to cope with it.

[@komoonkh]

And you will learn that this thing is very normal nowadays. So many people get these attacks now, since we live in super stressful age. Its not that we got war or hunger or any of this, we put this stress on ourselves. Thats what I learned from it… society is pressing us so much, but you dont owe anybody anything! You only owe yourself to get some rest and care for your own self. Its that “inner child” thing, just treat yourself with something you love and enjoy it. It will help a lot, if you practice this regularly!

[@michaelhartman851]

I used to kinda think people were faking it when they said they are having a panic attack, then out of nowhere I started getting them after I got COVID my second or third time, I really found it difficult to even function while having one, thru breathing exercises and slowing my thoughts I was able to get them under control and they were gone as soon as they appeared, I found a new respect for people suffering from mental issues.

[@johan9388]

What helps me is to try to stop resisting it and not wanting it to be there. It’s hard of course cause when it starts it’s natural to not want it to happen. But as soon as I’m like okay I’ll let it happen and it’s okay if it’s there, it usually goes away pretty fast. But you really need to be okay with the panic attack to happen and to be there or else it won’t work. Though stuff…

[@guymanbro]

My wife and I always say, "You're probably just thirsty." Because its usually true, though not always the source of the problem 😂 And it distracts from the thought spiral to focus, however briefly, on a 100% fixable problem.

[@raukurawaihaha]

When you said you ran to chatgpt for reassurance, it made me think of how our intuitive nature is being replaced by something that seems designed to act as our new form inspiration and security. I wonder if the panic attacks are like our subconscious forcing us to look at our emotions and how irrational they are when viewed from a more detached perspective. Kinda like a baby having to sit alone in a room with a wolf.

[@h7opolo]

caffeine exacerbates anxiety, fs. salvia worked for me when i had my first panic attack as a teen. the chat offered numerous solutions and supporting sentiments, worth a read. pretend that you're already dead and just observing reality as a ghost. edginess a phase that will yield to comfortable numbness. something in California water may catalyze emotional dis-ease, possibly nicotinoid pesticide/fertilizer/pharmaceutical contaminants, not to mention the nano-particulates in valley smog.

[@charleslowe570]

@Dan Corrigan Same fears in my attacks.. the heart attack thing. Sucks. The fear of going outta control sucks too.

[@FuzzKillington]

Dan! I went to hospital last night for panic disorder i get bad coming off of alcohol im in treeatment now still feeling like crap but they gave me lorazepam and zofran, hope to get this shit under control its debilitating for me , quitting beers n bud too

[@Waffleisskating]

yeah bro, anything that was taking me out of my body's control resulted in a panic attack... alcohol... shrooms....weed... all that is crap or at least for me, being sober with a crystal clear mind has never been more benificial to be grounded and being sure you are not going crazy/going to die.

[@sebastiansullivan4770]

I hear you man. Yeah like..with my injuries, everytime i notice any weird sensations i have to control myself to not go off the deep end. Its very easy to start becoming a hypochondriac. "Oh my finger is feeling weird - must be some sort of nerve damage. Why do I have nerve damage? Do i have a chronic disease? Is it peripheral neuropathy? Is it lyme disease? Aids? Or was i just over doing things? Am i ever gonna be able to do what i want? Everything feels unapproachable."

[@Slabyplayer]

Got them too bruh its hard but find psychologist it can help you. Talk with someone how you feel. We all love you. I starteed to having them cuz my crazy ex and now i feel better.

[@Waffleisskating]

It's weird that I say this but ... this was a great Christmas present because I also suffer from these and It's good to know that I am not alone...

[@tylerrudd5461]

Yes I started having them in July 2023. They suck really bad and will take anyone out even though they aren’t technically “harmful”. Try saying that in the moment of a panic attack that you seem to have for no reason. I was given anxiety medication for a lower abdominal pain. It was just a shot in the dark. Well that medication pretty much stopped my panic attacks. I think everyone can find that right medication to really help. Trial and error and sometimes by accident. I don’t wish them on anybody and they really affect your life. Hope you find what works for you and feel better.

[@alw1217]

Be safe Dan, and best wishes.

[@BartholomewHunt87]

I like to use some kind of aroma, like lavender, as something to distract myself during an anxiety attack. It smells great and becomes a ritual that your irrational mind believes will help, like a placebo. Thats great that you can walk around to distract yourself. I tried that once and got stuck out in the woods after a full adrenaline dump and had to use walking sticks to make it back to my car because my legs were like jelly lol. Usually I stay put and just breath. Thanks for sharing

[@viracocha03]

I have had severe panic attacks in the past, some led to full blow seizures . I woke up once in the hospital with staples in my head. Everything you said is familiar. I also get a very weird sense of dejavu at the start. Get tingly hands and a bad taste in my mouth. The mind starts going so fucking crazy. I learned to breath my way out of them most times. I always sit down, just I case. I do a breathing technique where I breath in deep, hold it a sec, breath as deep as I can (Havnt exhaled yet), hold it a quick second and breath out hard and all the air in my lungs in one quick hard exhale. I will do that a couple times. Then I will just continue to do normal inhale through nose, exhale through mouth. Counting breaths and paying attention to them. May not work for you but works for me. I used to have brutal ones but not so much anymore. I try to stay away from any medication. Feel better dan. Much love man. Merry Christmas .

[@EdGarnham]

That's good advice there. Calming the body down with slower deeper breathing will directly help the mind to slow down. It's all joined up.

[@viracocha03]

@EdGarnham exactly . It works for me. One thing that help too was understanding its really just all in my head. It's not real, I mean it's real and can lead to real physical harms but in essence it all stems from our mind and we can stop them be for they start. Just like people can essentially "will" themselves warm in cold climates. It's done with brethwork and a strong mind.

[@EdGarnham]

@@viracocha03 Yes! For sure. Multi pronged attack for thoughts/thinking styles and the breathing/moving/grounding. You're a champ. it's not easy.

[@djzonque4770]

Yoo man, hope you feel a lit better, certainly now. Take time to eat and drink during these periods of anxiety. And Merry Xray..oh no X Box or was it X Men.. Anyhow..Merry Christmas!

[@joeyugulano292]

A good buddy of mine would drive thru los angeles hauling ass, and it would terrify me, and for years after when i was on any freeway with my lady or friends it would strike and i would totally feel it hit and start watching your vids to calm down. Were all rooting for you dude. And sorry its off topic but dude sick hat is that your brand? I want one!

[@humanbean3]

the best thing for me is this: tell yourself how healthy you are compared to that fat freaking 50 year old. you're good. i had them for many years. i felt like my heart would stop. like i somehow went from unconscious control of my heart to conscious control or something. distraction is the best. i get a cup of water and just walk around and talk if theres someone to talk to. i get them now only a few times a year and i can stop them before they spiral into anything bad. the human body is so resilient. you aint dying from sitting there ffs but really you should tell yourself how healthy you are compared to all those unhealthy ppl that are doing just fine.

[@Waffleisskating]

yeah that helps a ton, I always remind myself how I skate unstoppably for 3 hours while my heart is at 150+ bpm, when I skate im not scared that my heart will stop. Also my grandma is smoking at 80 years old and that is motivating me. What is scary is that random young people can die from hidden heart attack issues... but that is very rare. When i have a panic attack I always think that I may be the unlucky one.

[@humanbean3]

@@Waffleisskating yeah but those kids always die doing some streneous activity. not just chilling. idk about you but every single panic attack i have is when im just chilling. no one is dying from chilling

[@humanbean3]

@@Waffleisskating i had one at a freaking job interview once lol... i walked out during the interview and paced around outside the building, then called an ambulance lmao... it went away when i was in the ambulance... i got the job too lol..

[@TimothyBennett]

Hi Dan, im sorry your having to deal with this, and i will be praying for you. Have you looked into the spiritual side of these attacks? Im not saying you have a demon or demons, however these evil spirits can cause both mental and physical ailments. I volunteer in a healing room and have seen many cases where people have traumas at a young age, which is an open door for demons to enter and then later on end up having depression, anger, and all kinds of problems. The scriptures tell us that satan comes to steal, kill , and destroy. Just know that Jesus came to set the captives free and he can heal all things. Take care and God bless you

[@petekenyon9442]

Sorry you feel weird! You look fine and are acting normal. (dork) Your distressed and we hate that. These holidays sure drum up the bones ❤. Love the vids. Are you a swiss watch?

[@sebastiansullivan4770]

Yeah its like, it always just ends up with this feeling of intense wrongness. Then when you meditate on it you realize the wrongness is made of all of this nebulous bull shit. But then it just keeps repeating itself.

[@DerrickTerry-jj1ju]

Merry Christmas Dan Your not alone

[@paulgreenleaf600]

I bet your videos are super encouraging to people who suffer like you do... did you have anything traumatic when you were a kid? Seems so often these things stem back to something in childhood...not always but a lot of times.