Finding Resilience in Puss in Boots: How the Final Wish Depicts Anxiety

In this video, psychotherapist Georgia Dow explores the character of Puss in Boots from the movie "Puss in Boots: The Final Wish" and how his experiences with anxiety and panic attacks can be relatable to human emotions. Through analyzing various scenes in the movie, Georgia explains how anxiety can affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides helpful tips for managing these overwhelming emotions. Whether you're someone who struggles with anxiety or simply want to learn more about this common mental health issue, this video offers valuable insights and guidance.
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[@trinaq]

Major kudos to the filmmakers for depicting panic attacks very realistically, and in a children's film too. The writers of "Velma", ostensibly an "adult animation", should definitely take notes!

[@liamphibia]

Panic Attacks are NO joke.

[@canislunaticus]

I sob everytime I see that scene as someone who's suffering from anxiety, and who also has a dog who has helped me through a lot of though days ❤❤

[@andrewpenny4676]

​@@canislunaticus Wish velma show had a dog.

[@catachandevilfang]

Velma is an atrocity of a show 😢

[@macdongr]

I don't know if I would call it a kids film... have you seen the wolf?

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

For an animated so-called kids film, they got panic attacks scarily accurate.

[@random-unbreaded-commentor]

1:45 into the video and you're perfectly describing an Ernest Hemingway quote "When you go to war as a boy, you have a great illusion of immortality. Other people get killed, not you... Then, when you are badly wounded the first time, you lose that illusion, and you know it can happen to you."

[@GeorgiaDow]

well said and very accurate

[@engirish1977]

The fact they were able to portray these themes so well in a movie about an animated talking cat is truly remarkable. This movie tugged at my heartstrings. Considering I feel so little watching most new movies I would definitely call that a win 🎉

[@TidusX16]

I really needed Final Wish in my life. I have anxiety, panic attacks, and depression and a lot of that came from college. I was self-made through college, I paid for a lot of my tuition out of pocket and often was scared that I was going to fail. Eventually, I found my friends in the multicultural center and my two best friends. I had a severe panic attack after I was struggling with a project. I locked myself in a room and they got in. Instead of chastising or yelling at me, they just sat there with me. Put their hands on my shoulder and just stayed with me. To this day, I love them so much for how much they are there for me.

[@GeorgiaDow]

What amazing friends you have ! I hope your anxiety is better today and that is a wonderful story

[@liamphibia]

I got chills reading your story.

[@renardmccrary8395]

😭 Such beautiful human beings you have found.

[@OtakuAnime01]

Something I liked in the movie was when Puss and Wolf are parting ways. Puss says hasta la muerte, as opposed to adios muerte. "Until we meet again Death". Instead of "goodbye Death". Puss has accepted the fact that one day he will permanently die and he won't squander his last life the way he did with his previous lives.

[@jaimejaviergodoyvillasenor5784]

Even today, as a father and husband, when I call my parents and I hear them fighting thru the phone it makes my heart raise as crazy, I feel 12 again, it's awful.

[@invisibleaccount9284]

I just realized that Puss gave the wish to Kitty so she could move on and be happy, he was letting her go to prioritize her happiness. And he did this right after remembering his time with her to give him strength to fight off Death. That’s really something

[@James_Smith862]

3:30 is spot on. I'm a "first responder" and recently had a situation at work that, when I worked through it after, I could swear lasted 2 full minutes. But when I reviewed the tape, it was 14 seconds. Absolutey insane.

[@valiensr1037]

My favorite moments were mostly scenes with Goldie and the bears, mostly because I related to her character and motivation a lot. I was also adopted, so her character journey meant a lot to me, as it felt similar to my own.

[@GeorgiaDow]

She does have a wonderful story line as well

[@ijlayugan4149]

I love Goldie and her family. great characters and story

[@mariaalexandrafernandez9390]

"I will never stop fighting for this life"... As a person with depression, that sentence made a lot of sense to me, so I kept it into my heart, like all the whole movie ❤️ Thanks for your interpretation of this amazing film. I learned important new things, and...loveeee your hat 😄🐈

[@ijlayugan4149]

Perrito laying on Puss' torso just makes me tear up every time. I LOVE this breakdown. Always something new to learn. The way our body and brain works is truly interesting. ps love the hat!

[@GeorgiaDow]

it was so lovely

[@StonedHunter]

One thing I love about this movie is how Jack is such a perfect foil to literally every other character simply because he has no other motive than personal gain. He's that prime example of material things never being enough for some people and how toxic it is. Also how Death is portrayed as antagonistic but not villainous, he's just doing he job at the end of the day. He only is so hostile in this situation because of how flippantly Puss was treating his lives. More or less if Puss wasn't in a sense made an example of then how many other people would start disrespecting Death after him? If there weren't already given his fame.

[@suntiger745]

Honor death by respecting life.

[@chuckb8514]

That’s a great cavalier hat. That forest scene 😢. This movie snuck up on with how good it was. Puss became one of my favorite characters in the Shrek series. The movie had a great message. Wonderful analysis, thanks for talking about this movie.

[@liamphibia]

She *always* has the best costumes! It's really cute.

[@cert2b]

I love the part where he's looking at his past lives. "You guys are jerks! And that is very conflicting for me!"

[@mossymosscreature]

I didn't go into the movie with high expectations; I'm not a huge fan of the Shrek franchise. But I was so pleasantly surprised by how maturely they handled the conflicts and the realistic representation of anxiety and mortality. It just hits different when you have so many moving pieces that just play so well with each other. They really got to have their cake and eat it too by adding in a second villain. I liked not having Jack be redeemable but you still had sympathy for Goldy.

[@Gilleban]

A quote from "Dune" I remember in moments of ego: “Greatness is a transitory experience. It is never consistent. It depends in part upon the myth-making imagination of humankind. The person who experiences greatness must have a feeling for the myth he is in. He must reflect what is projected upon him. And he must have a strong sense of the sardonic. This is what uncouples him from belief in his own pretensions. The sardonic is all that permits him to move within himself. Without this quality, even occasional greatness will destroy a man.”

[@GeorgiaDow]

excellent quote thanks for sharing it

[@rittwolf145]

I actually liked that Puss didn't rub Purrito's belly. To me it communicated that not all methods to help with stress or anxiety is not a one size fits all fix. Like how Purrito suggested it because he heard it could help but it wasn't something for Puss so he didn't do it. Although would have been cute it would also have made it feel a bit cliche in my opinion.

[@kiara8768]

I was always a "brave" kid growing up, reckless is probably a better word, but my little brother seemed to get scared really easily. Whenever our parents were late my brother would always think the worst, after a while I would start to panic too, but I knew that if he knew I was worried too we would keep escalating. So I would make sure he couldn't see that I was worried, I would usually put on a movie and sit with him until our parents got home.

[@axlorg89]

I think there's also a key point when Puss finally realizes how wrong he was to himself during the cave where he reflects. He knew he did wrong by not showing to the church, but he didn't get why he couldn't muster up the courage until he (and his brain) processes that yes, he held onto his flaws that held him back from improving.

[@liamphibia]

Outstanding analysis as always, Georgia. I recommend you to give every character in The Last Wish an analysis. It'll just go to show you how well written they are. From Kitty Softpaws to Goldilocks to even Perrito the Therapy Dog.

[@GeorgiaDow]

perrito is happening = ) we will see about everyone else

[@liamphibia]

@@GeorgiaDow Whoo-hoo!

[@DariusFrench6273]

Don’t forget the Wolf.

[@GalekC]

Lobito

[@Zikkar]

Got to do Jack. He is the perfect evil for the sake of being evil character. Goldi is found family and family dynamic

[@brokenfoxx]

I wish I could send this to my mum because it explains an anxiety attack and why my service dog helped so much. And why my mum always makes things worse. Unfortunately, she just would take it the wrong way, and it's so frustrating. Even the clip of Perrito putting his head on Puss makes me cry because it's so well done. Oddly, between this and Scream VI, there're two very different films that really show what it's like to have an anxiety attack (for me) (with a mention to Arcane and Jinx).

[@coralmaynard4876]

Ok, I have to ask: how would she take it the wrong way? (I needed to ask, you don't need to answer)

[@brokenfoxx]

@@coralmaynard4876 my mum thinks everything is an attack. Like, I would be sending it just as, like, a heads up to say, "this is a good representation of what it feels like, here's what would be helpful for you to do..." And she would hear that but immediately latch on to the parts that call out the things she actually does and that isn't helpful, all the badgering, the "get over it already, it's not so bad" types of comments. So for people with healthy relationships with people, it's great! But it's much the same reason I won't bring my mum to therapy because Im afraid and pretty sure it'll end up being used against me at some point and not be the one place I've created with my therapist to be vulnerable - and I have a huge bias against being vulnerable and I'm still working on it, so I'm not jeopardizing that for anything, even if I could have a better relationship with my mum because I know it would never last.

[@brokenfoxx]

@@coralmaynard4876 and no worries!! I'm open about a lot of things, and it doesn't help anyone to mention something and then not follow up when asked 😀

[@DJKBELL]

I’m a woman in my 30s (but a big kid at heart) and saw this in theaters with my family. That scene where Puritto laid his head on Puss made be BAWL. I was not expecting the heavy themes in this and to relate so heavy to all the anxiety. I love this movie so much. Just bought it in 4K 😂

[@Slutuppnu]

My dog is a lot like Perrito. He's not a trained therapy dog at all, but he reads his human like an open book. When dad is having a bad day, he instantly notices. I like to think we comfort eachother.

[@simphiwe4930]

Whoo!! Love this movie to absolute bits😭. That scene with Perrito in the forest, man, that dog has my whole heart❤🔥😭.

[@Vennye]

I like Death a lot and I would love to see more of him in the future. He is for sure my favorite character.

[@grimm516]

First, I love the hat & your laugh is so calming...😅 After watch this something you said reminds me of something an old & wise tortoise said “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift--that is why it is called the present.”

[@GeorgiaDow]

yes Grimm a great quote = ))

[@firestorm165]

I'm actually writing a book where one of the characters has extreme anxiety attacks (and loses control of her magical abilities during said panic attacks but that's only tangentially related) so this vid is going straight to my reference folder

[@GeorgiaDow]

That’s a really nice compliment thanks

[@stefanlaskowski6660]

Interesting. I am writing a book about a superheroine who suffers PTSD after a close friend - more of a little sister - was brutally murdered. My heroine is the person who finds the body. She feels guilty for not being there for her friend and not teaching her self-defense, even though of course that was not her fault. She goes from being a perennially optimistic and cheerful person to withdrawing from the family she loves, not realizing that her withdrawal is also injuring them. Her trauma is increased when she has to testify at the trial of the murderer, and when the killer's family insult her dead friend after the initial court session she overreacts and assaults them. She ends up retreating to a remote nunnery to try and regain her equilibrium, and that takes a couple of years.

[@Ginger_Tank]

I remembered a quote and wanted to share it here The same boiling water that makes the egg hard, makes the potato soft

[@Mediados]

What I especially like about the movie is how instead of using an overused message like friendship or love or believing in yourself they took the fear of death and valuing the time you have. It doesn't matter if you are 12, 30 or 50, everyone fears death. It's what keeps us alive.

[@sierralovat5498]

Perrito is a great therapy dog. A very very very good boy

[@SpiderNightcrawler]

Ah, I was super stoked for when this video would come out. I love the relatable themes in this movie; they're very poignant especially for adults

[@liamphibia]

Ikr? A surprise to be sure, but a *welcome* one.

[@stefanlaskowski6660]

This was a fantastic movie on so many levels, and I'm glad to see it's getting the attention it deserves. With this picture, DreamWorks has surpassed Pixar as storytellers.

[@benehrmantraut]

I LOVED this movie!! I happy AND sad cried. For a "kid's" movie to be this deep is satisfying and rewarding. (Fun fact: at the bar Puss is drinking from his NINTH glass. There are 8 empties on the bar.)

[@nerdtuga9180]

I hope you make an episode on Jack Horner because I'm curious to see how his evil twisted mind works. And also an episode on Goldilocks because she's a very complex character that goes through a lot of emotions and different phases.

[@Night-Mayor]

I was surprised by how good this film was. I was emotionally all over the place. Laughing and moved deeply by the story.

[@Drake844221]

Yeah, toward the end of my relationship with my ex, she would have "conversations" with me, where I really wasn't allowed to say anything in response, and she would simply pin me down (conversationally) to have a 30-minute or more session of laying into me with every way in which I was failing as a partner. It got to the point where it was causing me to have honest-to-goodness panic attacks, and it really didn't help that she was dismissive of the panic attacks that I was having, and how hard she was driving me into fight-or-flight mental spaces. But, even before that, I've known panic attacks, and I've had times back in college when I was left unable to do anything more than lie down on my bed and just clutch my little stuffed tiger. But yeah. Suffice to say that my ex's approach didn't improve the situation. At all.

[@Kevbot6000]

Omg I was waiting for this video from you! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts. This was definitely one of my favorite movies from last year because it doesn’t shy away from the topic of anxiety and mortality.

[@remygallardo7364]

Going into this movie I only knew a bit about Puss' arc through the story and was ready for the emotional impact of it. What completely sidelined me was Goldie's story, and Perrito. I was absolutely wrecked by this when I saw it in theater.

[@nathanstamper8149]

I must say, i really enjoyed this movie's depiction of death, and i feel that anyone who refers to him as a villain kind of misses the point. Death is intimidating and an antagonist to be sure, and also seems to really love his job, but at the end of the day he's actually just a force or rule of nature that has just decided to cut to the chase with the thing that's been ignoring him and flouting around with rules for so long, and i love that concept.

[@SatiricalLizard]

Also, something worth mentioning, Puss was an orphan. He lived in an orphanage with a bunch of other kids. So his attention seeking and grandiosity is probably him seeking the validation and attention he didn't have as a child.

[@damianstarks3338]

Perfect analysis as always you look stunning by the way.

[@hellion7776]

I've been waiting for you to do this review since I saw this amazing movie, but I am so confused that you didn't mention what I felt was the most pervasive point... Abandonment. Every main character is an orphan, and while that pain and fear of further abandonment is present with each character each handles it in their own way. Puss tries to be EXTRA, so no one will want to leave him Kitty doesn't let anyone in after she was betrayed and left alone Perrito tries to heal those who are suffering like he is, and in turn, buries his pain Goldilocks is bent on restoring what was lost, while not recognizing what she has Jack uses force and intimidation to hold people hostage, in an almost childlike way As an adopted child, I have spent a lot of time dealing with my abandonment issues upon reaching maturity. And while I have made great progress, this movie brought out each and every fear I have ever had throughout my life. Not to add too much of a spoiler, but the ending when Jack casts aside his staff into the ether to achieve his goals was like my greatest nightmare personified from both sides. Being frivolously cast aside without a moment of contemplation sure, but also allowing the chain of abuse to continue in our life and possibly into the next. . I would LOVE to hear your take on this perspective and am a HUGE FAN of all your videos! Thank you!

[@OtakuAnime01]

Can you make a video rating Perito's methods throughout the movie as a therapist?

[@GeorgiaDow]

i have already filmed it even

[@dustyfairywingstoo]

This movie was SUCH a breath of fresh air in animation and storytelling, I loved it. I'm really happy to see you made a video on it, that scene with Perrito helping Puss through his panic attack was SO tender and wonderfully done. The tension and panic Puss feels leading up to that moment is depicted so incredibly well and the payoff of Perrito placing his head on Puss's torso to calm him... you felt the theater take a collective deep breath together in that moment. Thanks for covering this movie, it's incredible and deserves all the love it gets. One of my favorite things about this movie is how our leading cat Puss and the coolest villain Death both have obvious Hispanic accents. Here you have a couple of bad asses with an accent, and they are not any less cool for it. I hope more movies continue to cast ESL actors in leading roles, that sort of visibility is so important for ESL kids to embrace their accents rather than feel shame.

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

I finally watched this movie! I think that bit with Perrito shows he already has good instincts for his job - some dog who doesn't know what they're doing might have crowded into Puss's face, and that wouldn't have helped.

[@TotallyHaleyYT]

When I saw this movie in theaters, I wasn't expecting the filmakers to involve the topic of anxiety. I have anxiety myself and never thought a kids' film would include something like this. The panic attack scene was portrayed very well, what caught my attention was the heartbeat and when Perrito's voice cut in and out when he was talking to Puss. It was heartwarming when Perrito layed his head on Puss, which helped calm Puss down.

[@my_girl_seraphine5294]

I adore your hat

[@TheRobertR]

YESSS!! You're covering this movie I loved it! ❤

[@Doc_Rainbow]

i am an curative education nurse and also an Volunteer EMT, got a Situation last month where 1 Person had a Minor Injury but the 4 Friends of him all got full on Panic Attacks... the Breathing Training is a good start! what also helped immensely is that the people should look for something specific so there can consentrate of that thing, for example in this situation the Persons should follow the lines of the Cobblestone Floor there where sitting on, its a great way that there get out of the Mindset of i am beeing in Danger and get like a Reset of there thoughts.

[@knkade]

Thank you for covering this movie. It was amazing. Your take on it was helpful.

[@slagarcrue85]

Peretto tied for best character in the whole movie along with lobo the wolf aka death aka the grim reaper. He puts darth mauls intimidation down to c tear:

[@suntiger745]

hihi, wolf the wolf. :D

[@Blazer-bn9ev]

17:24 your laughs and giggles show that you really enjoyed the characters and their little gestures in the movie

[@nagashtheundyingking4404]

a thing i thought thru this movie is that when they go thru all his deaths they are all his own fault usually in totally avoidable situations which i think is a great way to show if he was a bit less egotistic he wouldn't be in the situation he is in right now.

[@hillhouseproductions]

The Big Bad Wolf/Grim Reaper was such a great antagonist.

[@suzanneshephard2743]

Very nice analysis! I loved this movie...it had so much depth. And it was made with so much heart, art, craft and care, in every respect. It's so hard to choose favourite moments because there were so many good ones, but I think at least some my favourite moments were 1) in the doctor's office where Puss is being so blase about having died yet again, 2) where Puss buries and has a funeral for his Puss in Boots persona, 3) where Perro is being so fully and joyfully in the moment and is just sailing through the flowers, 4) the panic attack scene when Perro (thereafter Perrito) comforted Puss...they handled it beautifully...they could have gone goofy or obvious but they chose subtle, 5) where Puss apologises to Kitty, and 6) when all the antagonists co-operated at the end and destroyed the wish to remove the temptation.

[@samuelgiraudo8748]

This was actually very helpful to me. As someone who has recently had his confidence rocked by a negative experience, it seems like the only way out is through. Thanks for the insight! :)

[@aureafaix]

I didn't go into this movie with high expectations when I finally watched it last week, as spinoff series rarely hold up to their source material imo. But, I was working on projects and running around like a chicken with my head cut off to get things done and the next day I crashed. I struggle with productivity guilt on top of my own PTSD and all the lovely features that comes with it, so I needed a day to do a quiet project that I didn't have to concentrate too deeply on and allowed me to rest on the couch. I put on this movie on a whim, what I didn't expect was to finish the movie in tears because of the panic attack scene and watch Puss work through his anxiety. It made me feel seen, and I know I can use it as a teaching tool for my husband when he's at a loss. Perrito's reaction was the exact thing I seek when I'm in the throes of a panic attack or my chronic pain flares up and makes me feel inadequate. This movie should be a must watch, it teaches the value of your life, compassion, patience, and the power of a found family.

[@msk-qp6fn]

I always feel proud of Puss when HE tells Death to pick it up.

[@julianmehlmann2996]

Wow that (and the movie)hit close to home.

[@MysteryMist]

Old video but I'm watching all your videos that appeal me, and I'm watching all these from this movie. I really loved this movie so much, the message and visuals are precious. I connected a lot with Puss, specially the moment he had anxiety attack, I felt it hard that scene! Cause I have serious unhealthy anxiety issues due to my autism, are high peaks of anxiety when I'm dealing with specific situations (I'm with professionals who helps me to deal with it luckily ^^). So I feel very indentified with that scene, very well done and reflects well the feelings of anxiety and despair when someone suffers one, the strong and rapid heartbeat, the heavy breathing, also the silence, void silence, when you are in that state you listen all that. It was so tender to see Perrito there supporting in silence just staying there to calm down ;w; ♥ I even cried haha :"D So precious and emotional. Everyone deserves someone like Perrito :") Really good video! I like watching videos about this and anxiety X) It feels good when people or a movie address this issue or mental health in general ♥ If you ever do an analysis of Inside Out movie, I would love to watch it, it's so didactic and nice how they teach about feelings X)

[@GrouchyOldBear7]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

[@internetfasting80085]

Excellent video! It is amazing how verbal & non verbal communication can be scientifically classified via the physiological proactions & reactions from both the speaker/actor & listener/observer. Specifically how telling the underlying motivations & intentions of those projecting the "data packet" being transmitted can be achieved from such analytical techniques.

[@Drewcatmorris]

Your work is great and you have such wonderful insights. But, OH MY GOD! That hat looks so good on you!

[@EVANGELISTDanielTorres]

I felt included in the movie since they added anxiety attacks in the movie and they portrayed it perfectly. Ny ESA does the same Perrito does when I'm about to have an anxiety attack

[@juanarocha8629]

I tip my hat off to you, Georgia. Thank you for this

[@chrisigoeb]

Your cosplaying is so on point and awesome. Love it

[@GeorgiaDow]

Thank you so much!!

[@mateuszdworak1252]

This is my comfort movie. How many times exactly I have watched will stay a secret between me and my favorite fearless hero

[@vadalia3860]

Love this breakdown!

[@156892]

The movie was really very beautiful, in every sense of the word, in multiple perspectives.

[@luizfilipeguimaraes613]

Georgia I don't offten comment in your videos, but I just wanna say that I watch almost every single one of them and I appreciate your content very much!!!

[@GeorgiaDow]

that is such a kind comment thanks so much. Really happy you took the time to write this and let me know = )

[@Eckister]

2:15 huh, never heard that context. 0_o nice one Georgia, inspiring as ever.

[@junkonatsumizaka5149]

I love your costumes in every video! Nice hat, Dow!

[@sumomo2236]

This is a very fun analysis.Will you also make one for Goldie and her bear family?

[@projectnoel]

The section you were talking about at the end reminds me of the story "And Then We'll Be Okay" on the Exurbla channel. I don't know if it's an original story or not by them, but I always come back to it every once in a long while. I'm pretty sure it's about loss and learning to accept it so you can live a functional and good life, but I could be wrong.

[@kiwimc1013]

Myself and no one I know has ever had a panic/anxiety attack but I know how good it was of Perito to just be there for Puss. 🐶🐱💗

[@connarcomstock161]

This movie came out of nowhere, a buddy of mine who watched it with his kids recommended it and I was like "it's a kids movie" and he's like "bruh it's not just one of the best animated movies I've ever seen it's one of the best *movies* I've ever seen" Guy was right, 10/10

[@SergeyPupkoMusic]

Had a few major oanick attacks at one of my previous jobs. Some head-ache induced (I suffered from chronic headaches that sometimes pretty much incapacitated me), sometimes form being startled, sometimes just at random, no reason whatsoever, and at least one account of what I believed was medicine induced. They tried treating my headaches with a medication that, unbeknownst to me, had anxiety as a side effect. My supervisor, obviously experienced in dealing with panic and anxiety from his time fighting wildfires, could expertly put me at ease in about 10 minutes or less, whereas normally the panick attack would last 30 minutes, sometimes followed by another panic attack. Going through it alone or without someone who knows how to deescalate is incredibly difficult and traumatizing. Watching this movie is such a flashback for me, floods my mind with memories of my anxiety when it was at its worse, but, also reminds me of Jim. He did more for me than he could ever know.

[@zachbrins00]

Communications 101 in college, if it taught me anything, 90% of communication is non-verbal… the panic attack was handled superbly. Therapy also taught me that you can help talk someone through a panic attack by asking them to walk you through one of their routines in which the familiarity can help calm them. In extreme cases, if you find someone that is in such a bad case of a panic attack, ONLY IN THE MOST EXTREME CASES, you can splash water in their face to “snap” them out of it because their mind goes into survival mode which can take their mind off of whatever is causing the panic attack… had to learn it through experience.

[@DinoTamer-22]

I have realized I have anxiety in recent years. My triggers are specific situations wherein I feel trapped or like I’m suffocating from lack of oxygen. So any situation where I feel I’m not getting enough fresh air like in a pharmacy with all the weird smells or in a place with no open windows or doors, even in a social situation where I don’t feel I can leave because it’s inappropriate can trigger a panic attack. How I’ve dealt with the attacks, before I got on medication, was 1. To keep moving. I felt that if I stayed still I would pass out so I kept one leg moving or my fingers tapping, just something to tell me that I’m still awake. 2. Focus on something. My vision becomes very blurry during attacks so I need something to stare at so I know that I can still see and I’m still awake and aware. 3. I’ve worked on my breathing but during an attack I could never feel satisfied with the amount of oxygen I was getting. I’ve learned to stay calm even if I feel like I’m not getting enough air and rationalize that I am in fact getting air even if it doesn’t feel like it. 4. Denial. If I’m in a situation where there are no open windows I trick myself into believing there is one. 5. Listening to calming videos like ASMR really helps But overall medication and always having an “escape route” to open air helps tremendously. Thanks for your input in the video ❤

[@didistone8482]

When he fought death i couldn't help but remember how he bragged about never being touched by a blade, but when he finally got cut on the forehead, i could only imagine how much that hurt his persona

[@GeorgiaDow]

yes and why it caused him the panic attacks after

[@jul1us.01]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FOR SO LONG, THIS IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE I'VE WATCHED IT 17 TIMES AND I'M SO HAPPY ABOUT THIS VIDEO KANDLSNDKSANJKSNDN💖💖💖

[@GeorgiaDow]

yay

[@gargnob]

Realising that what you have right now is Just right is a very mature response to the world. It takes effort to reach this clarity and Puss reaches it in the end.

[@tjjohnson1675]

I know me again TJ So anxiety I had a close call with a attack when I went to a supernatural con I was super nervous because I was meeting Jensen ackles I couldn’t even control my heart beat since it was beating like crazy hair standing up a bit Lucky my friend was in line with me he manage to calm me down a little got so nervous I had to go outside for air But still happy but seriously that was the first time I’ve ever gotten a moment like this I normally am calm around photo op but for this one I was panicking like a dog going to the vet

[@KatBaumgarten]

My mom used to be very dismissive of my anxiety and panic attacks. She'd tell me to learn how to control it because i wouldn't get anywhere in life if i wasn't in control of myself... until she had anxiety herself. She still isn't understanding towards me - i still need to learn how to control myself - but now she knows that it exists at least

[@purplezombie4940]

I like to think we all have "narcissistic" traits as a form of survival. Like, you have to care about yourself A LITTLE BIT for self preservation

[@Introvertextrovertstudios]

11:20 I remember when I would have to do special guided breathing to go to sleep (otherwise I would just stay awake)

[@freazeezy]

Comment for the algorithm! Keep up the good work 🐱

[@kevinjomes5753]

Good video Dow

[@Orange_Tanger]

This is how to make a great movie take notes, Disney 😂

[@OhNoTheFace]

100% on current society jumping on people on one mistake. People are so ready to condemn everyone nowadays, when no one is perfect. No where near it

[@Cenourafnord]

Agora eu preciso ver essa animação, eu não esperava nada disso e simplesmente tinha ignorado. Muito obrigado por abrir minha mente mais um pouco hoje.

[@Komamura821]

Not gonna lie, this movie was a treat for the eyes and ears, and therapeutic in it's own right. Def one of the best dreamworks films, such a delightful movie!

[@Zikkar]

I was hoping you would do a video or 4 on Puss

[@GalekC]

I might be pretty into this film as well - just bought my 6th ticket for it the other day.

[@PSD748]

I’M Glad Puss Was Able To LET People In & STOP ACTING For Him SELF. And The BURRITOS Was REALLY A Good SUPPORT Dog To The 3 Bears And Goldielocks She Was WITH The PERFECT FAMILY Voice BY Florence Pugh.

[@tomvalentino557]

Burritos! 🤣

[@PSD748]

@@tomvalentino557 You To ENJOY The Movie As Well Tom.

[@hillhouseproductions]

0:40 To quote Abridged Vegeta, “I AM THE HYPE!”

[@Introvertextrovertstudios]

6:28 me who has recurring anxiety literally everywhere (loud noises make autism go brrr and home is worse [ie shouting and random bs for accidental stuff])

[@ZephyrBW]

Mine would have to be towards the end when puss fights death and admits he can’t beat him but he won’t die without fighting for his life and death clearly could’ve killed him seeing how puss has come to respect life rather than fool with it. The wolf let’s him go kinda shows death as a sort of friend in a sense

[@cousingoober]

Have you ever seen the 1978 Watership Down? That has moments of horror too. Alot of Americans feel its too violent for a kids film but we love it in UK