How I Cured My Anxiety And Improved My Mental Health

[@petrahoggarth1437]

Hi Farzad, I'm a clinical psychologist and have treated anxiety and panic attacks in many hundreds of people for over 10 years now. Your video does a great job of explaining the experience of panic attacks and the anxious apprehension they cause. There are such great behavioural treatments or anxiety. It's probably the best understood of all mental health conditions because it's the one we see most commonly (depression is a close second). I hope your video can be a gateway for people to find effective treatment. Even education and understanding the fight / flight response can help so much.

[@NickPeitsch]

Farzad, thanks for sharing this man! I feel like you're so genuine and I can relate to your story. In June 2020, I got vestibular neuritis (vertigo) and in the worst of my symptoms, I had severe heart palpitations that I'd hear in my head & FEEL throughout my entire body so hard. It was nearly impossible to sleep. I had other insane symptoms, like constant nausea, dizziness, spacey feelings, spinning, etc. It gave me extreme anxiety and I had to start taking SSRIs, but luckily those helped somewhat. Anyways, appreciate you brother -- glad you're doing better!

[@LBJsupafan]

Raw Ginger, Ginkgo Biloba, other herbs, and a Whole-foods-plant-based lifestyle (I’m personally Vegan for the animals, but my health is, of course, also important) cleared up my vertigo completely and has done wonders for my anxiety (I’m now known for my “calmness”). Big pharma’s chemicals and all the processed/unnatural/refined-sugar and oils/dead “foods” we eat are some of the main contributors to our anxiety as an individual and as a society. Blessings on all of your journeys to live a better Life🙏🏾😄

[@hunternewberry5860]

My God this is almost exactly what I've gone through the last several years. I was a super fit 24 year old and during a routine doctor's visit my doctor asked me if I had any trouble breathing. I quickly said no but later that night I started contemplating it, focusing on my breathing intently like you did with your heart. I decided I think I did have a trouble breathing, and with my fixation on it I couldn't get it out of my head. I went to every specialist doctor I could, thinking there was something very wrong with my lungs. I spent months feeling as if I was running a marathon, short of breath CONSTANTLY regardless of what I was doing. I could be sitting on the sofa and felt like I was sprinting. I never saw any psychologist or therapist because I was convinced there was something actually wrong with me. I never even conceived that it could be something as simply as anxiety causing these issues. If I had seen this video back then at the height of my problems, it could have been a life saver. I slowly got better as I tried everything I could to get my mind off of it. I had to listen to podcasts as I went to sleep every night or else my mind would fixate on my breathing. Over the course of 3 years I have finally gotten to a place where I don't think about it any longer and I'm no longer suffering like I was. However I went from being a daily gym bro to never working out at all, afraid of not being able to catch my breath. I have gotten really out of shape since it started but this video, how you talked about hitting your anxiety head on, daring it to hurt you, has really inspired me to get back under the barbell, and not be afraid of those fears coming back. I can't thank you enough for sharing this story. I thought I was alone in my struggles.

[@farzyness]

Thank you so much for sharing your story - YOU GOT THIS! You are definitely not alone and YOU WILL OVERCOME!!

[@logazer]

Oh man, i can relate to you and Farzad, tho what Farzad described was scarily close to my own experience. Didn't happen in a gym, but an ambulance was called because i really thought i would die of an heart attack. I've never worked out, but i was also a fit young man, been biking every day for way over 10 years (stopped doing that when the pandemic forced me into home office). My panic attacks started somewhere in 2018, can't put a finger on it what caused it. My heart was racing exactly like what Farzad described. I also couldn't sleep with the sound of my heart pounding and i couldn't help but focusing on it. My girlfriend at that time was worried but couldn't help me out of course. I did go to a lot of doctors, made all sorts of check-ups, everytime the results were normal. But that did not calm me down at all. I was a nervous wreck. Ultimately leading to my relationship of 7 years breaking apart in 2019, which only worsened my situation. I felt all alone with my problems and fell into a depression. Since then, i've already grown a lot and there are times where i am really happy. I bought a tesla, went on roadtrips through germany (where i live), saw places i've never seen before. Did go hiking, noticed how badly out of shape i am, but still enjoyed all of it. Panic attacks and anxiety never really left me tho. Just recently, in december last year i did go to a check up. My apple watch kept telling me that my heart rate was on a declining trend. Just a small amount, but you can image that this was triggering my anxiety hard. The doctor was really nice and took me seriously, which definitely helped me trusting the results. He gave me the advice to not constantly check my heart rate and that's what i've been doing since and i am feeling much better. Its pretty crazy would your mind can do. I am 27 now and not yet where i would wanna be, but i know i'll get there. Hearing your stories, knowing we share that, it does really help. Farzad, your video came to me at the right time. Thank you!

[@amyniemann9564]

Farzad you have done a great service to mankind with this video. Completely off our Tesla community topic but so helpful and needed by many people. Thank you for sharing your story. I hope it goes out and helps people. This world is not easy. I wish you peace and happiness.

[@bthediff]

When I see a new video from you, I watch. You’re a real one - you mean it when you say you’re using YT not for the money, but to help even just one person, whomever that may be. But, I have a feeling there are many more. Thank you, Farzad!!! 🙏🏽

[@jooptablet1727]

You're a great storyteller Farzad! Apart from the important subject and message, I just wanted to mention that.

[@guscunnilinx4431]

I subscribed for the Tesla videos, but thank you for these off-topic videos. This video hit very close to home. I have been dealing with anxiety for years.

[@joesmackunstable]

Hey Gus, has hearing this story helped in the last 11 months?

[@postbliss]

Yes!!! The way out is through. Way to go!! Great video!

[@glenmullet]

Farzad, I can not express how grateful I am to you for sharing your journey through anxiety and panic attacks. I can identify soooo much with so many parts of your described experience. It's as if we've been living the same life just through different bodies. Your story has helped me to know in my mind and heart that I really am not alone in my experience, and also that it's when we believe a lie and give in to fear that the panic get's a grip on us, and we have the keys to overcome it by refusing to believe the lies, and refusing to give fear any power in our lives. THANK YOU!

[@mcbryant2]

Thank you, Farzard. Your story gives those who are suffering hope. We must believe.

[@frenchriversprings]

It’s almost impossible for me to urinate in a urinal if someone is next to me. Especially if it is really quiet and no dividers. Now I just use the stall sit down and pretend I’m pooping. 53 years old and been like that as long as I remember. Thank You so much for being personal with us.

[@biggstile]

I appreciate your open-ness for others to relate, and grow, too.

[@peterchung2024]

Hi Farzad, thanks for sharing. I have heard of anxiety, I am glad I don’t suffer from it. I now have a much better idea of this and has better prepared me to be more mindful of people who experience anxiety. You are a gem 💎. Cheers 🍻 & bbq 🍖 🍗.

[@Powerofthepickle]

Wow, this is one of the most relatable videos I've watched as someone who's also struggled with health anxiety and panic attacks. Thank you for sharing

[@rodneysmith1750]

Great video to Farzad, I appreciate your presentation skills as well as your choice of topics, well done!

[@Boboche]

You could use this video in school for psychology, you just described the DSM (psychology handbook) text for panic attacks so clearly and perfectly. You are a smart, professionnal, self-aware and probably really hard on yourself. Being analytic and self-aware is the best and worst gift…For work its awesome, but when the brain decides to go berzerk at you and have to fight it, it really sucks. You defeated it the hardcore way, like most should, instead of losing years and brain cells / going brainfog on pills and loads of visits at the doctor costing a fortune with little to no results. Shrinks can help with finding the root cause(s) tho. I can relate with your experience (mine was not as bad, but still toxic) I can only applaude the balls you have to put it out there and hope it helps others as well. Respect 👍

[@HitThatBid]

Awesome topic and kudos on you for sharing. Respect

[@farzyness]

[@HitThatBid]

@@farzyness thanks man! Let me know if you wanna stop by during a tesla power hour livestream at some point. Would love to have you on

[@farzyness]

@@HitThatBid Hell yeah! Would love to :) you can DM me on twitter if you’d like to set it up whenever @farzyness

[@juliest.a8914]

That was the most helpful vid for me Farzad, thank you ! 6 yrs ago, I overpushed my body by working 36 hours non-stop then got in my car and felt my heart made a big kick... I was driving at above 65 m/h on a highway when I feared a heart attack or fainting while driving, which would have caused a major acident; that was my first anxiety attack. Same as you while in bed, hearing my heart, feeling it wasn't beating normally, jumping awake multiple times/hours while trying to fall asleep cause suddenly feeling my heart was skipping a beat, even stopped taking "tomorrows" for granted but nowhere near "living life to the fullest". Doctors saying everything's fine each time I got tested. Sleep deprived in first years, anxiety attacks a couple times a year on highways... But so much similarity with your experience that I now feel reassured I can trust my heart is, indeed, really ok and stop thinking I may not see tomorrow or be alive in few months. Your vid may have put a definite end to my anxiety saga, soooo appreciated !

[@ChuckKnightTaylor]

Thanks F. I took very similar route. Did try drugs for a bit but didn’t like feeling. Worked on being the witness to the event and knowing I’m more than my body. I guess we all need to understand our own ways to manage anxiety. Think it’s more prevalent in the world more than ever. God bless.

[@jamesdhardy]

Man so powerful! Been following all your Tesla videos and this popped up and was exactly what I needed. Been focusing on tackling my anxiety and this was pure inspiration. Thanks Farzad 🙏🏽

[@RogerCullman]

Powerful story, Farzad. I am surprised that when you went to the hospital they didn’t give you proper instruction on home care and how to resolve the problem and prevent it from happening again. As a Registered Massage Therapist and health care provider here in Ontario, Canada, I treat lots of clients who experience anxiety. The most common aspect is shallow breathing. Simply learning to slow down one’s breath often does the trick and prevents the body from getting to that stage of peak anxiety and panic attack. Even just extending your exhale will relax the body and mind. Such a simple thing that can help so much! Learning mindfulness and meditation and trying Hatha yoga can all help too to overcome shallow breathing and anxiety. I hope your message helps others. Thanks for sharing your story. 🙏⚡️🤘

[@nicolasbarzano3673]

You are a good story teller man!!! Thanks for sharing

[@roymorgan2560]

I'm glad you shared your story, and I'm glad you overcame. Cheers, Farzad.

[@Itsallmeagain]

Thanks for sharing. Too often we think that we are the only one with our problems and that no one can understand, or that we have to just accept our situation. Either it’s Anxiety or something else, one’s life is worth fighting for it. Good for you for having tackled it heads on! Kudos buddy!

[@radicalradzik]

Woah! That is a very scary experience Farzad. Fear and anxiety can be debilitating. Thanks for sharing. Imagine you are not alone and this information is helpful to others. Like a bull charges a storm, going through something head on is so valuable. Great life lesson. Appreciate you!

[@sveinfriborg4]

Been there, done that….thank you for making such a great video. I had an similar attack in 97 , it took me 2 years to get back to an normal life. Back then it was nobody talking about this. But I was not afraid to share my story, then someone shared their experience, that helped me a lot. When I get over the fear of death, just accept it’s gonna happen one day, that was the day I started living it the moment. Not yesterday, not tomorrow! You never know when you gonna be hit by a piano🤪😂 Thank you once again Farzad for a great video. You are a fantastic honest human being 🥰 Farzad for president !

[@asianxcalibur]

Thank you so much for sharing your story Farzad! You are such an inspiration. Keep it up with your amazing videos!

[@darbkavon]

Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@ExileOnMyStreet]

This sounds like a terrifying ordeal and I'm glad you were able to overcome it. I've suffered anxiety before but not at this level. The mind is a powerful thing, it can bring you up and it can destroy you. I believe the choice is ours. As a natural pessimist I've had to train my brain, re-program it so to speak, to think positively. If this video can help one person out there it has done its job. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffr985]

I went through this exact same scenario back in my mid 20's. Very scary for sure....Over time I learned to control these emotions but there are times when it still gets the best of me, but knowing what is going on makes it easier. Great video!!

[@sk.n.9302]

I've been finally "embracing" my anxiety (due having been bullied at work / which is now in my past) & also experiencing similar situations in which I'm not bullied, but welcomed, valued & not judged. Bit by bit, I'm relaxing. My voice is not back, but I'm getting there.

[@Mojo16011973]

Thanks for sharing Farzad. A loved one is suffering severely at the moment with her anxiety. It's difficult to know what to do sometimes.

[@farzyness]

It can be an absolute monster. I hope she finds relief as soon as possible and perhaps something I said in this video could help her in the long run.

[@integra8502]

Incredible story, I'm sure this will help hundreds of people.

[@jasonng1299]

Thanks for sharing Farzad, love your Tesla videos btw, that's how I came across this one. I went through something similar, and unfortunately therapy didn't help me, but the same message your therapist shared with you, I found in a book called At Last a Life by Paul David. It's helped me tremendously, and made me realize that acceptance is the key. Accepting that the anxiety is there and letting it do its thing physically and mentally but not dwelling on it and detaching myself from it was my breakthrough. Glad to see you share your story and this message as I believe for many who suffer from anxiety, this method and mindset will work for them.

[@djnavari]

Thank you for sharing. Many of us have had very dark periods and it is helpful to hear how others got through dark periods. Mine was sleep deprivation which came close to killing me. Great Job overcoming it.

[@casvanmarcel]

Thank you for sharing this personal story. It was very revealing and inspiring. I wish you and your family only the best. Stay safe.

[@WILL_E_1]

Damn, this is what I've been going through. This is a raw and fantastic story.

[@dannyDrives_Renewable_Electric]

"The fear of having that fear again" - nails it!

[@RenewableEnergyInvestments]

Bro. Fantastic imagery. I have to be honest, I was dying laughing listening to your story. Not from a lack of empathy, but because I've been there also. And through you I was able to laugh at myself, and your delivery was pretty funny too.

[@romanwowk4269]

Wow man. The more of your videos I watch the more I see we've got a few things in common. PSU, math degrees, deep belief in Tesla's mission, and now...struggle with anxiety. What got me was your fear of sleeping in a way that damages your heart. I've had the exact same experience. Weird. Thank you for sharing. Takes courage.

[@jasonwalker1959]

Same path here farzahd. Thanks for sharing

[@glenmullet]

The journey of overcoming anxiety and panic attacks = the journey of overcoming fear. It is a major step in the positive development of our deepest self / our inner soul. It's a powerful victory that awaits us. Be brave! Be courageous, and do not give fear a place in your life!

[@sgoulet]

Thank you so much Farzad for sharing your personal testimonial, this is really appreciated. :)

[@bntagkas]

this was an intense video man, i dont really even know you and i was on edge

[@michaelelder3407]

Thank you for sharing this. It really helped me have a different perspective. Because I suffering from this same problem.

[@gridcoregilry666]

Man much love! Thx for sharing, your channel is amazing, just keep going. Happy for you, honestly. Love from Germany

[@coolpool1969]

Many thanks and kudos for sharing this Farzad. Anxiety is fricking awful and I've battled with it myself for years. I eventually realised that fighting it is completely the wrong approach, and just makes it worse. Acceptance is the key. I'd highly recommend 'Dare: The New Way To End Anxiety And Stop Panic Attacks' by Barry McDonagh. It's a brilliant book and he advocates a similar approach to the method that worked for you.

[@vitavacek3483]

Love your story! I’m super lucky that I’ve never had any experience close to this, always enjoyed an amazing fitness level of my body. The reason why your story resonates with me is that I’m “obsessed” with studying mind-body connection. I was super lucky to be drawn to the work of Joe Dispenza not because of a health issue, but because of my drive to accelerate my dreams. I highly recommend everyone who suffers from what you described his book You Are the Placebo. For those interested in accelerating your dreams, you can start with Becoming Supernatural. What happened to you is what is described in his quote: “Nobody changes until you change your energy.” But to fully understand the depth of this quote is not trivial!

[@vitavacek3483]

Test of YT censorship: I don’t know if what happened with me is a result of my morning routine, healthy diet (raw whole vegan food), regular exercise and following his meditation. But I’m happy to report that during the last 2 years, I haven't even been sick considering I was not vaccinated for C virus and did not sanitize my hands.

[@saranga]

Great video!

[@andymacksoundvision]

What you had was Panic Disorder and Cardiophobia. I know because I had it too. Congratulations on overcoming it!

[@digitalbladeca]

Holy shit man, thanks for sharing this story! I've been this way when it comes to heights and it's been getting worse for me. Used to climb walls etc, now I have anxiety. But the time I almost faded is visiting my older coworker at the hospital after a successful heart surgery my entire system started collapsing within seconds. I no longer had control of my motor senses or Braind and I was about to faint if there wasn't a bench outside of the room. Happy to report my coworker is fine but still can't control that area of my brain

[@SalK-LS]

I've struggled with anxiety and depression as long as I can remember... ever since puberty. I'm now in my mid-40s and I still feel hopeless and regretful of my wasted life. It was actually really hard for me to listen to this video. My anxiety started spiking as I listened. I realized that I try too hard to avoid my anxiety... I focus too much on it and "freak out" when it starts spiking... But, it's such an ingrained habit, I don't even know how to react any differently... I don't know how to accept it and just be how to be ok with it. Does that even make any sense? For those who have recovered, do you have any advice for me? I know if I could conquer my anxiety, my life would be so much more fulfulling and successful. I know it's possible, because I have had 2-3 VERY rare instances where I noticed my anxiety (near constant chest tightness) was completely gone. But, I don't know what I did or ate differently on those occasions. I don't know why for those brieft moments my anxiety was gone. I just want to get that back, permanently! I'm so sick and tried of this daily struggle!

[@raphaelturcios5826]

Omg!! This is exactly my experience. I had my first anxiety/panic attack while doing excersice so I exclude myself from any situation that will make my heart go fast even excersice or hiking, etc. Your thoughts that they missed something and something is wrong with your heart. Now I can not do excersice like before. Thanks God I'm not the only one and I understand you man. Take care. I still drink coffe thought 🤣

[@vvattup]

Been there. Welcome back.

[@T0ny75]

Tremendously helpful video. My wife thanks you. 🙏

[@Allucardsin]

Thanks for sharing that gave me some peace of mind.

[@mansoorhussaini2011]

Thanks for sharing your story

[@philwhln]

Thanks for sharing, Farzad

[@digs8819]

Wow! I don't know what to say except thank you! I have definitely been in a rut this past year and this definitely hit home with me. I wouldn't say that I go into hyperventilate mode but more of reactive mode with a slight side of depression, that tends to make me go numb to things and makes me feel stuck instead of proactive. If that makes any sense. But you definitely helped me take a moment to look and realize what I have been doing, and working on getting out by going through it!

[@farzyness]

YES!

[@okanaganteslaguy1426]

❤❤❤❤💎🙌TESLA 😎🇨🇦 I wish I had seen this 11 months ago! Recently diagnosed with ADHD! Previously diagnosed as manic depressive! Fun times!

[@levcimac]

Peoples' experiences of myocarditis came to my mind as I listened to you describe your experience. Though of course I am not trying diagnose anything. The onset of your symptoms is curious though, you were just driving to the gym. Nothing obvious to panic about there? A pounding heart isn't always a sign of anxiety or panic, even though the sensations may feel very similar. Anyway, just thought I'd drop the comment to add another perspective. Great video and insight into your journey man. I hope you are a lot better since then and feeling great.

[@offwhitemke]

This is one of those videos I want to be a be able to tap the like button many times.

[@jasonvespa7452]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@LBJsupafan]

Raw Ginger, Ginkgo Biloba, Mind Mushrooms (Lions Mane, Chaga, Ashwaganda, etc.) other herbs, Mindful/Walking/Siting Meditation (2 great books: 💡“No Mud, No Lotus” and “Peace is Every Step”💡) and a Whole-foods-plant-based lifestyle (I’m personally Vegan for the animals, but my health is, of course, also important) cleared up my vertigo completely and has done wonders for my anxiety (I’m now known for my “calmness”). Big pharma’s chemicals and all the processed/unnatural/refined-sugar and oils/dead “foods” we eat as well as the negativity we consume on the daily (News media, social media, low vibrational music, etc.) are some of the main contributors to our anxiety as an individual and as a society. My advice to all: better to be Preventative than to “medicate a now existing ailment”. Blessings on all of your journeys to live a better Life🙏🏾😄

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Dude.... When you went through the part of the story where you fought the panic attack in the bed and said FUCK IT and you overcame (survived) it, I started crying (I hate you lol). I have experienced that exact same thing but mine was alone in the woods. I have some PTSD from some medical trauma and I started feeling my heart pound in the woods and it brought me to my knees. I was standing up, lying down, rolling around, I even took some of my clothes off because I felt restricted or something. 45 minutes out there I thought I was dying. I remember saying out loud several times "Here it comes" thinking I was moments away from dying. It was crazy and terrifying. So I don't know how many have been through this but hearing your story both made me relive some of that trauma and also made me remember I fought through it and overcame. Still have some issues that pop up but I'm in a great place now. I, too, said FUCK IT (or maybe more of a Fuck You) to the anxiety and it's helped turn it around. So thanks for sharing this about your experience. I still hate you for making me cry (just a little! Haha)

[@RjTheTrigun]

WHAT A STORY, wow. The moment you said C4, i said OOOOOOOhhh NOOO he don fucked up! Thanks for opening up about this and being honest. Great story telling, I felt like I was living it as you told it. Great advice, "dare it to do its worst" Crazy idea for merch, make your shirts, mugs with those slogans/thoughts that got you through it.

[@farzyness]

HA! That C4 was definitely the bastard that got this whole thing started for sure, but I’m glad it did. I learned SO MUCH!!

[@MrNGTfan123]

Thanks for sharing Farzad! Welcome to the Anxiety club!😂

[@mcdonnellpadraic]

Eliminating alcohol, processed foods and carbs helped me.

[@warnerlohse]

Dr drew had a panic attack while doing loveline the TV show. Adam carolla his partner said the same thing, talked him through it. Shut up, sit there, and we are going to finish taping this show. And it worked!

[@coltcoltcoltcolt45]

Thank you

[@jarrettmattson]

I had one of those anxiety attacks as a kid. They never dispatched an ambulance for me. They told me I was too young for a heart attack. I think that helped, I was fine about a half hour later.

[@DracoBigD]

Thanks for sharing! I also suffer from anxiety, especially at work. Given you were working at Tesla, a super high expectation company, wondering if you would get panic attacks from that as well?

[@farzyness]

I would definitely have days where it became overwhelming, but I found my work from Tesla helped me distract me more than anything. I was too busy to worry about my heart - CRAZY!

[@DracoBigD]

@@farzyness Lol I guess that's where our experiences differ - work is the source of my anxiety! Thanks for being so open in describing your experience

[@Schuyler4]

WOW, you are SO BRAVE! respect_

[@farzyness]

Thank you!

[@joesmackunstable]

Thank you for sharing your story Farzad. My wife has an anxiety disorder. Looking back on it knowing what you know now, is there anything that your "producer wife" could have done or not done that would have been more supportive/effective in your recovery? Obviously she couldn't have known, but I feel like I am catering to my wife's anxiety rather than pushing her through it effectively. Any advice for anxiety partners would be greatly appreciated.

[@farzyness]

Just be there and remind them that everything is OK, and recognize that it’s a difficult experience that they can more than overcome. It just takes time :)

[@juliest.a8914]

And now that we're all conscious about how our mind can influence our physical experience, let's remind ourselves that we can FIXATE our MINDS on AMAZING OUTCOMES for ourselves 💪 Then watch magic happen 😉

[@kevinkool3558]

What helped me a lot is decaffeinated coffee. It still has a little caffeine in it but not nearly as much as regular. Why add coffee to your anxiety but I know what you mean about that morning brew. Well... decaf to the rescue!

[@ladok1865]

Drugs, mdma.. this is what comes to my mind, what could be the cause

[@farzyness]

Never took MDMA or other drugs like it :)

[@VOORHEES27]

Did this happen when you worked at tesla? I have battled anxiety for 10 years. I am 56. I believe my anxiety was caused by an aging person trying to keep up the same pace as being young. I always worked hard and long hours at work and at the gym. My body couldn't recover from what I expected from it. I have had to slow my pace and limit my activities to keep my anxiety at bay. Your no drug stance is wise. Benzo drugs are a chemical lobotomy. They cause brain damage over time. Also SRI drugs will castrate you.

[@farzyness]

Yes it did, but weirdly enough working at Tesla had my mind focused on something other and the anxiety, so in a way it helped me avoid it. And the research around SSRIs is what kept me from using them - I did not want to go down that path!

[@thecrazyandthewild]

I don't think you "overcome" anxiety. I've been years without a panic a attack, thinking that "I overcame anxiety" and then "boom" the worst panics attacks I ever experienced. Thinking that you overcome it is an error because you left your guard down and stop doing things you have to do and start doing things you know are fuel for anxiety. After years with this and unwilling to take medications regularly (only in the moment of the attack I take pills, but never become dependent), the things that most help me are: Seeing anxiety as a good thing and try to let it flow or even to welcome it (Our setmind is important, only people who think that stress is bad live shorter than average lives diu to stress, people who see stress as something positive live the average). This is more complicated that it seems, requires practice and reeducation, but in the end can be the important thing because when you see strees, suffering, etc, as natural and positive things that helps you drain your organism of tensions, you stop accumulating that tensions in your body. But in the meantime, if the attacks are heavy on you, the things you can do to live as normal as possible are, to get rid of alcohol, caffeine, and carbs. Sugar is fuel. When you go keto and start functioning burning fat instead of carbs, you start feeling a lot better and calmer. Exercise every day. Meditation every day too, is better 20 minutes a day than one hour every 3 days, for example. And when the attack comes, shallow breathing like someone recommended is not working and it can even make things worst. The thing that works is the physiological sigh. I'll let a link below to Andrew Huberman Ph.D. because he explain it better than me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHPHmaR4fNacg8U and here's the scientific explanation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/houQeKl_hM2WnJo And once you are in a good place and you learned to think of anxiety as a friend, start reintroducing the things that you normally do and continue working in your anxiety. That's my take, it what's works for me.

[@rb8049]

You should get an Apple Watch to monitor your heart.

[@IQBooks-pub]

Perspective. I built a wealth of material on my website and KZbin channels. Zoom out. Infinite space. Infinite time. This planet is a dot. Only thing that matters is love ❤️. Rest is play.

[@DrewSwagger]

Thanks for sharing! I had a very similar experience but was able to work through a good amount of it, still though I have definite room for improvement and will likely be seeking further help through BetterHelp. Great video!👍🏽

[@skinnymoonbob]

Very helpful and recognizable. Facing fears is the only way to overcome them. 🫶🏼

[@aspelin1]

Thank you for sharing!

[@asafprivman]

Thank you for sharing!