How To Cope With Panic Attacks

Panic Attacks - feelings of overwhelming worry - are a hugely normal and highly survivable feature of being an ordinary human being. What we need is simply a few rules as to how to handle them when they wash over us.
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“During a panic attack, the pervasive worry that we normally carry within us and that is typically content merely gently to corrode away our lives promptly changes tack and decides it might be better to try to kill us off instead - preferably very soon.We’re meant to give an hour-long speech in a couple of minutes but we stand petrified in the wings of the theatre, our mouth entirely dry, our heart racing and our mind unable to remember so much as the first letters of the alphabet, let alone what our name is.”
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[@AhmedAlzkrah96]

Better then real school

[@c.b.5535]

I just had it. I told myself, nothing is going to stop me from going out, it was new year's. As soon as I'd calmed down, I walked out of the house, and went to the New Years celebration

[@webkuma]

Walking helps.

[@trvshhologrvm]

I listen to some chill music while I walk and try to control my breathing

[@manujimenezg]

I had suffered a couple panic attacks in my life. During the first one, as the video perfectly narrates, I thought I was done for - that something like a massive heart attack was but about to happen in a few moments. I went to the hospital and was throughly checked: nothing serious was going on, and in that moment was when I first heard about panic attacks. Since then, just knowing for a fact that I'm really not going to die, no matter how much it looks like it's really going to happen, helps me a lot. Walking and light exercise also helps to rationalize the situation - you can convince yourself easier that you're not in the brink of death when you can see that you still can physically function as a healthy human being.

[@tecneon]

Panic attacks for me are like the feeling I'm going to die like my body is going to self destruct, I just hate they come out of nowhere, it's good to know I'm not alone though.

[@rahulchhetri1869]

we all are in it together

[@fredericooliveira3736]

and they wont come out of nowhere forever. eventually they will cease cause whatever triggers them will stop scaring you and you will peacefully accept whatever it is that is troubling you. Stay strong, you WILL get through this :)

[@saltsugar6971]

I had one on New Years my thoughts were racing I thought something bad was gonna happen when 2020 hits my thoughts were crazy I thought I did something bad then I thought something bad was gonna happen

[@bee5648]

For me panic attacks feel like I’m about to go unconscious. My vision gets fuzzy, I get really shaky, and I can’t breathe. And I can’t tell anyone because I’m going to seem stupid because I have them a lot. But I now understand that other people get these too and it’s not bad.

[@transsexual_computer_faery]

@@bee5648 i'm having that right now

[@wonwon5992]

Hey random person reading this, calm down it’s all gonna be alright I love you and I hope you have a great night or day. Much love smile 💕 I wrote this when I was 14 and severely depressed, I seen all the other comments saying similar things and they made me smile so I wanted to write something for others to feel good. I grew up struggling a lot with mental health as I have autism and other disorders, if you’re gonna reply to my comment with any type of criticism please reflect on your own life first. I know I didn’t have a magical way of words but don’t take that innocent mindset I had for granted and send hatred my way.

[@anastasiiarshiriaeva7784]

Thank you!✨

[@gachaplatzchen1174]

May me scream more uhh Thanks anyways?

[@JackofWhitechapel]

Good for you for spreading positivity and hope. We're all in this together. The world needs more of your light.

[@gachaplatzchen1174]

Datura Wrightii :3

[@gachaplatzchen1174]

Damn

[@HumansOfVR]

*_Did anyone start to feel anxious when he went into detail about a panic attack example?? I love the unique style of your drawings! You inspire me to become just as good one day :)_*

[@moiseslozano6906]

Yesss!

[@aprioris.knowledge2765]

What a great way to wake up

[@pltxpltx7996]

of course

[@ayushpipaniya9963]

Yes

[@NainNem]

that airplane and business meeting example got me like 😨

[@SuzanaValenca]

"You have every right to exist and draw pleasure from this life"

[@lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385]

Easier said then done tho

[@carlranger8060]

I know. That was a shot in the arm!

[@gattocat3729]

I was trying my best no to cry and after hearing that i let it all out

[@mrnarason]

@@lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385 You kind of have to start somewhere or else you'll be in the pessimistic dump forever.

[@lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385]

@@mrnarason Well said.

[@ninaandayu]

Hearing that everyone is allowed to fail very often was so soothing (I'm currently dealing with a stressful situation that's brought on panic attacks)

[@gabrielborjas7923]

It really is. I tend to put way too much pressure upon myself, so it's really comforting to hear I'm allowed to fail... i'm not perfect and that's all right

[@SH-hl3ce]

Remember you're not in charge of final outcomes. Your job's only to try the best you can. And if you think you've maybe tried well enough before - worrying now wont change that. Just start today.

[@pete7825]

Me too

[@angelxxsin]

During a panic attack our mind behaves like there's a lion in front of us. Remember, there is no lion.

[@kirstinstrand6292]

I used to imagine tigers under my bed or hiding in the trees. I actually saw a lion in a culvert...age 4.

[@prosimian]

The image of lions/tigers don't scare me probably cause they're mammals. Crocodiles/snakes are scarier.

[@robertgoldstein52]

24/7....:(

[@kameliajayeong1318]

can you please check my story about panic attack in my website worldinsideus.com/how-panic-attack-caused-my-fealure/

[@mymamalovesme]

I was staring at ceiling though,my panic attack suddenly become higher. It was scary 🙃

[@palaksharma1777]

This made me cry. I've been having panic attacks recently. I am unable to think clearly, my thoughts get cloudy and I just sit there in fear. I haven't been able to pin point the reasons but your video has made a lot of sense to me. Looks like it's time to meet my therapist again.

[@vitalino1981]

You need meds. Coping is not the answer

[@palaksharma1777]

@@vitalino1981 Hey, I don't mean this to offend you but commenting with unsolicited health advice to strangers on the internet is the least productive thing you can do~

[@vitalino1981]

@@palaksharma1777 I'm not offended mate. Just wanted to help You out. I've been there 3 years ago, and shrinks where just sucking my money out telling to cope, relax and other dumb shit which was not working at all, but only tolerable a bit. And it was getting worse after time, to the point when I couldn't work, lost my job, couldn't go to 7/11 to buy food. That was the level of anxiety I reached. Extreme. And somehow, a friend of mine, told me to visit a doc, which he knew. Long story short - after started taking proper meds I felt the relief, and with each day it got better to the point, when I was confident, brave, self aware and always ready to action. Complete opposite to the miserable scared person I was. After 2 years bumping around I just knew coping was not the solution, not even close. I could tell You more in detail about whole my experience and the stages I went through, but I don't think You will be convinced. I just wanted to help You because I've been there, for 2 years of straight hell on Earth, and no one helped me. Just ripping me off telling BS. Best wishes to You m8, didn't want to offend You either.

[@LC-xn4dp]

@@vitalino1981 Meds can be useful but they arent for everyone. I suffered from debilitating panic and anxiety on and off for over 8 years, for the last 3 years ive been in a much better place than i was before thanks to research and since i was able to introduce cbd into my routine.

[@vitalino1981]

@@LC-xn4dp I went through 3 different meds before started to feel any relief. Herd about CBD, but haven't try it at a time. Anyway I'm glad You find something that works for You. Although You must admit that in severe cases self talk will not help, and You still need to address to some substances in order to break free from these debilitating states

[@Cookiez112]

this could not have come at a more perfect time. thank u

[@abdelkaderelbrazi]

My girlfriend had panic attacks last year and couldn't go to busy, crowded places. Now she's perfectly fine again. She was told by her psychologist: "Panic attacks are not a sign of weakness but of being strong for way too long." Just like my girlfriend, you will be fine too, you beautiful human being. You will see. :) Lots of positive energy is coming your way. :)

[@Cookiez112]

@@abdelkaderelbrazi Thank u :)

[@aprioris.knowledge2765]

Same its so exhausting

[@abolo717]

Same.

[@lavun9751]

I’m going on a date Friday this helped a bit

[@lauragiles1760]

If you’re not sure if you’ve had a panic attack you definitely haven’t Best advice is to name: 5 things you can see 4 things you can touch 3 things you can hear 2 things you ate today 1 thing you like about yourself I find it helps when my thoughts get carried away by themselves

[@hgfjhfgify]

Will remember thanks ♥️.

[@gabrielborjas7923]

That sounds like a great idea. Thanks

[@AH-wp7lw]

Grounding techniques are efficient for distracting you from what you are experiencing, yes it does help, however should not be confused as a way to cure panic attacks. It is better to actively engage in mindfulness techniques that increase you awareness as to why you have the anxiety, which ultimately leads you towards changed thought processes and healthy coping mechanisms in the future ... The exercises the video is discussing should be first priority, though the grounding techniques can break you out of the panic attack for long enough so you can reframe your experience and engage in correcting the stress responses.

[@aditilodhi1236]

Just tried this, actually made me more aware! Thank you for sharing.

[@user-oj1fd6km8e]

this technique used o calm me down but not when my panic attack is very high. Just like 2 days ago i experienced panic attack and tried this technique as always but failed and was lead me to worse episode (idk what its called) 😔 still looking for another effective cope technique

[@adarshgaurav1124]

You you beautiful crazy worrying human... You are worthy and deserve to exist ❤️

[@manellemaiouf7389]

Yeah at that point they are nothings but hormones 🤷 😴

[@syxhirxhftini2579]

thank you

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

If you are reading this you are NOT alone❤️ You are NOT crazy✅ Thank you for creating a video which helps people understand panic attacks better❤️✅

[@hatembenzakour4947]

The thing I hated about panic attacks was that I felt like I was going crazy.

[@mymamalovesme]

:(

[@ぱ夏]

@@hatembenzakour4947 I used to think that too, but then I did my research, and it's been a little better, but still, sometimes a scary feeling overcomes me. I'm trying really hard, but everything gives me anxiety, and I wish I could give some advice but I'm a mess myself lol

[@hatembenzakour4947]

@@ぱ夏 I hope everything gets better for you.

[@benjamincjholmes]

A panic attack is not just a realisation that you are feeling high levels of anxiety or worry. Your brain/mind is so possessed by the feelings of anxiety and its biochemical counterparts (adrenaline, cortisol etc) to where one starts to feel that they are detaching from reality into true and genuine madness. This is a terrifying even horrifying episode that can leave you with symptoms of PTSD after the first few panic attacks if they are overwhelming enough. I started having them at age 27 and my life has never been the same, I've even mourned for my life before I started having panic attacks. For the last few years I have lived in a near constant state of heightened body awareness where even a stomache rumble or a slight headache, a strange thought, the sleepiness that comes after a big meal, can cause me heightened anxiety and an irrational idea that they signal my end. When you live with the kind of anxiety disorder that I have you face death multiple times every single day.

[@justthetruth3950]

Mine represents itself the same way, maybe not as severe, but the thought of dead is always around the corner every day. And because of that I'm always hyper concious about my body reactions. Everything changed after the first panic attack. I haven't lived the same since, and although it's kinda sad, I'm doing really good right now, so I'm just trying to take it a day at a time. Wish you the best!!

[@thebeardedjosh1516]

I've never seen someone put into words so accurately how I feel constantly. I'm terribly sorry that you struggle in the same way as me. 💜 Hope you find relief someday.

[@richardsnyder8714]

Benjamin CJ Holmes : You have the real thing. The term Panic attack today has become a generic term for a shitty day. Most people have never had a real one. When you see someone having a real one you want to call a priest. Most doctors are useless. My wife suffered and hospitalized all her life because of them.

[@spelalausegger4631]

My first panic attack was last year in the summer... I wasn't aware exactly of what was happening to me. And then I had a terrible episode on 13th January this year. I almost died due to choking on my breath, my heart was pounding like crazy and then almost stoped. My bf was there with me scared shitless. We lied down chest to chest and my heart slowed down, but I got tunnel vision and began to feel like like the most calming kind of cold surrounded my heart and spread through my chest to my left arm. I started to hallucinate and the only thought that went through my mind was that that must be what dying is like. My heart almost stopped then. I even told my bf that I loved him. What's scary is that the physical emotion at that exact time was a kind of calm I've never felt before. Almost a soothing kind of calm. I am quite used to being in control, even when dealing with psychedelic substances - bad trips don't get me lose my shit. But sober, and hallucinating after a panic attack... fuck. I didn't give in to what I was sinking into and I took a deep breath and punched myself on the chest three times. And then went straight into a panic attack again. It was fucking terrifiying. We went towards the hospital and I fell into shock infront of it, I was shaking from head to toe, not able to respond for 10 minutes. I started crying histerically after. And I know that shaking actualy helped to keep me alive. Cold and shaking... It's like all the stress you shut down in the past decade suddenly attacks you at once. I thought panic attacks happen to hysterical people and I know now I knew shit. Yesterday another panic attack started and again I felt like nothing is real, but I started conscious shaking of my body and after 15minutes it went away. What scares me the most is the fact that only now I know what true fear is... it is overwhealming. It's like you get a sort of muscle memory that when you get to caught up in your thoughts you feep like it might start again... It's just surreal.

[@PeregrineSW]

Same here,man.Started a few months ago.Anything can trigger one.I'm even starting to get a slight agoraphobia.I am so fed up with this.Had one now,even though I had a Diazepam today.I just don't know what to do anymore.

[@joeljoung2548]

For the people who’ve never experienced a panic attack, just know that it feels terrible

[@PapaSeed]

Ahlie

[@somebodysmall7442]

I think that EVERYONE does experience a panic attack to some sort of degree at least in one experience in their lifetime. Even the people you think are the most composed and confident, too have had moments in their lives where they were utterly helpless at facing the feeling of fear. We might think it could just be us because we’re not socialized to learn how to talk about it. But we’re not alone.

[@pretheeshgpresannan4172]

If you had exposed a panic attack in front of public, then it's not easy to get it out of your system with mental tricks. You need to go deep and sort the shit out seriously. There is no way out once it hits you, other than to see the truth of it whatever the consequences are.

[@AlisonBryen]

@@somebodysmall7442 I think there is a statistic that states that most people will suffer a PA at some point in their life. For the majority it will be a one off experience in response to a stressful situation. For a few though PAs become to recurrent and the panic fear cycle takes hold.

[@angelxxsin]

@@AlisonBryen and then it becomes agoraphobia which is very hard to overcome

[@lijmoo]

I have that phrase tattooed on my arm "This too shall come to pass." I was told it's morbid to think about death everyday. I've never felt freer thinking about it every day.

[@CatHostage]

Liam Moore tomorrow i will be getting the very same tattoo, what an empowering reminder it truly is.

[@lijmoo]

@@CatHostage it's really positive. The way I see it, bad moments will pass, so don't get too hung up. Good moments will pass too, so enjoy them. Live in the now.

[@trexpaddock]

The line is "This too shall pass", that is to say, it (whatever 'it' is,) will be gone one day. By phrase 'This to shall come to pass', means that it (whatever 'it' is,) will happen one day. You seem to have gotten it backwards and inside-out.

[@lijmoo]

@@trexpaddock I see it like, it will come, and it will then go. So accept the downs that will come, because they'll go, and enjoy the ups when they come, because they will then go too.

[@trexpaddock]

@@lijmoo yes. that. Some would describe that as 'non-attachment'.

[@qilin3530]

“You don’t have to be competent all the time” this helps me feel less pressure, thank you for the reminder

[@changjoe01]

I discovered that my panic attacks were caused by my hypersensitivity to caffeine. After my switch to decaf drinks, no more attacks, ever.

[@Angel-le4xs]

when the panic attack happened to me i remember is a week a ago i drunk 3cup of coffe and so much Coke but it's been a week of suffuring and i"am afraid alot i did stop coffe and coke but nothing happen i want to be free

[@Tosti_Tory]

I used to be able to drink lots and lots of caffeine but now I get panic attacks already from two cups of green Tea :(

[@thebeardedjosh1516]

Lucky...I actually had less panic attacks with daily caffeine, but now have ibsd and can't even have a sip of coffee without consequences.

[@andrealopezdelgado66]

Me too. I'm sooo sensitive to coffee. Maybe it was the beginning of my panic disease (abuse of caffeine every morning for at least seven months in one year); I used to lunch coffee and nothing else, really. That fucked me up, I guess. But now I must learn to accept fear and face it to get into myself much more deeply. It's difficult, but not impossible; it's rough, but necessary. I will survive!

[@bomikim5278]

Joe Chang any sugary drinks gives me so much anxiety my heart rates goes through the roof

[@amrcnngrmny]

I got over the fear that I was going to die, by saying “fine. Then I’ll die.” No more panic attacks.

[@siritalis4956]

Something I read over ten years ago when I was first experiencing them was that being unafraid of panic attacks make them lose their power. I hadn't had one in years until 2017. Since then, I was mostly okay until June. Delving deep into figuring it all out now. Your comment reiterated that original sentiment. So did you basically just stop being afraid?

[@emmy8923]

This helps but how did you really get rid of the fear?

[@itachininja75]

I always think: "if i die, then its my time" simple as that. everything happens for a reason.

[@shesontop]

I suffered from panic attacks in my 20's. One of the most frustrating comments I got when I told people was, "But you seem so normal." There's nothing abnormal about getting panic attacks. Some of the most successful "together" people in the world have suffered from panic attacks. George Stephanopolous and his wife Ali talk about how they bonded through discussing their panic attacks on their first date. I don't have panic attacks anymore and I now consider them a gift. I got help and I understand them now. I learned a lot about myself. If you are having panic attacks go talk to someone about them and get help. You are normal:)

[@politeboy92]

I really hate the people who say you look normal. They really don't know what is going inside our head. I am happy that you have passed this phase. I too passed this phase of panic attacks but still on medication.

[@shesontop]

@@politeboy92 And what is "normal" anyway. What does that look like these days? This for me was 30 years ago so I think we've come a long way when discussing mental health. Hopefully. I was on medication for a year and then I just carried it around in my purse as a kind of safety net for a year. I also know people who have been on a mild dose of zoloft all their lives. Whatever works for you:)

[@politeboy92]

@@shesontop I hope u are doing well !!!!

[@WhyRyouRunningsir]

How did you exactly got help? Or more detailed tips please, did you took medications? been suffering with this lately and on my mid 20's and I'm very confuse about this new anxiety. Thank you.

[@dragos240alt]

@@shesontop It's also helpful sometimes to think that nothing is "normal". Sometimes our experiences are so out there, that you can't just say "this is normal". But it's *okay* to be abnormal. Normal doesn't exist. It's just a concept based on average experience. And no one person will fit all those average experiences. Nobody is normal and that's okay.

[@TheArtofHappiness]

Thank You, There is so much to learn on your channel.

[@janm2473]

That's an understatement... I see my shortcomings, I can feel the panic coming on.... and I sit down and knit. Tada! Usually, it helps.

[@weakestlink41]

Wishing everyone who needs this video right now the best of luck. Sending good thoughts. You’ll pull through, promise.

[@adatrzop7175]

Thank you ❤

[@Freedommjw]

My favorite saying..."This too shall pass." Love it!

[@Tengaii]

I'll remember that.

[@6shinkirou9]

Been feeling a lot of anxiety from work. To the point where I can’t sleep at night and I lie awake having a panic attack. Watching this video and reading everyone’s comments make me feel less alone and that I can get through this. Thank you.

[@Esto0_potat_0oo]

Well.. Panic attack for me feels more like.. You can't cotroll your body..heart racing and not being able to control your breath, or understanding why this is happening... What is going on am I having a heart attack or panic attack. It's not always a thought that triggers a panic attack. It can happen at night before bedtime when you might be calm and ready to go to sleep.. The worst and most frightening thing about panic attacks and anxiety attacks are how fast they go 0-100.Calming techniques that I use that work for me is tapping,breathing exercises, and if it's a mild anxiety attack I force myself for a walk or a run. It helps But tapping is my favorite.

[@petitecontrebassiste]

it's exactly like that for me as well. I always ask myself, am I having a heart attack or is it just a panic attack. I can never tell if it's actually something physical that's wrong or not. my panic attacks come out of the blue; I have them in all sorts of situations and they're just..there suddenly.it really sucks. do you mean tapping your fingers or..?

[@wintashumalem5967]

@@petitecontrebassiste yes tapping your finger and count numbers i do this all the time it also helps me try it

[@prosimian]

Every fucking night

[@hayhey4985]

Same I just had one😭

[@tatu123100]

I've had panic disorder since I was 9. I'm currently 22 and I still suffer from panic attacks occasionally. The trigger for my attacks is stomach aches and nauseous feelings. No matter how I try to convince myself that I have been through these hundred of times, every stomach ache still feels like the one which is going to kill me.

[@Ferretgal200]

tatu123100 I have had the same thing baaaaaad since 9 years! It has thankfully gradually gotten so much better in the past 2 years though (I’m 25) so I hope that happens for you too :)

[@jnb09]

i feel you :$

[@jawsh6027]

Sending some hug we can fight this 🤗

[@celestecelestial90]

I have the same triggers.

[@shahdkhaled8149]

S A M E!!!

[@9UaYXxB]

I'd like to chip in from my own experience, probably in an unexpected way. When I was young I had two controlling parents, one a tyrant, the other unable or unwilling to express anger. I allowed myself to become cowed under their influences, i learned to avoid risk and to never express anger directly. Both of these behaviors ultimately made me feel helpless. Helplessness is a key trigger for panic attacks if the helpnessness is not confronted. The answer, it was twofold. I learned to regularly challenge myself, constructively but ambitiously, challenges I posed for myself rather than letting others set the agenda for these challenges, in other words creating a path of personal growth via these challenges.....In the process learning to understand my capacity to become competent at activities which I chose .... activities which required significant personal effort to achieve competence/efficacy at. And in the same token becoming significantly less 'helpless'.... over time of course, there are no instantaneous solutions-resolutions. Second, i learned via counselling to take responsibility for my own anger and other internally corrosive feelings, if the unackknowledged rage or frustration or dismay was the result of unfair treatment by others I adopted a new strategy, which I've since long understood is really a 'necessity', to let them know I wasn't going to abide their ill treatment. To let them know they would get a dose of their own medicine if they were abusive of me. Or at minimum to be much more assertive , to stand my ground, verbalize my concerns with their behavior, let them know my perspective and my worth. That latter strategy is crucial to overcoming passivity, passivity is a key role player in becoming un-moored from a normal sense of resilience, capability, and self-confidence. Challenging one's own passivity , over the course of many weeks and months, is the death knell for panic attacks. I have not been bothered by panic attacks for over 30 years, not once.

[@greymatter.91]

Almost killed myself in an episode of panic attack while being high on weed, a few years ago. It was almost like my psyche split up and they were in direct conflict. One told me to kill myself, another told me to survive the night and everything will be okay tomorrow(I used to live alone). I didn't listen to both of them and sought help immediately as I couldn't trust myself with my own safety. It was the best decision I ever took. Never be ashamed to reach out.

[@minimalista12]

that was brave, i hope you are in a better place now 👍

[@greymatter.91]

@@minimalista12 I'm still here lol. You made it sound like I've passed away lol.

[@rosiec2288]

@@greymatter.91 They meant, they hoped that psychologically speaking, mentally your mindset is in a better place now.

[@cheikhhmayadi6870]

Waiting for an episode about attention seeking and neediness as well as the anxiety that's associated with the fear of not being loved.

[@amelialouisa8541]

I think there is one. Or something similar.

[@gabrielborjas7923]

I need that

[@Stigmatix666]

Sounds like borderline symptoms?

[@petitecontrebassiste]

@@Stigmatix666 I was thinking that as well.

[@tentudeski7306]

I'm not the only one that's absolutely terrified when this happens am I? Like not just scared, full on terrified.. anyone else get stomach pain with it? I can't deal 😥

[@RayRockman1]

Before I watched this video I was thinking “when I die it’ll be like I never existed” and then this video says the same thing but somehow it uplifted me

[@Nazgul16661]

After browsing useless articles about breathing exercises, this video has actually made me feel so much better - had a panic attack at my first day starting university again after a long time. Thank you 💜

[@hhanahuahahaaaiia9817]

This is probably the 5th time that you’ve posted a video on the exact time that I need them.

[@north_star_yt]

Warm baths, breathing techniques, super soft blankets, calming music, aromatherapy and treating myself super kind and lovingly during a panic attack are my go to’s. I used to slip into them easily if I felt one coming on. Thankfully, after having so many I learned how to approach them and navigate through the initial stage to where I avert a full blown attack. PS: medicine is a big help as well. Never be ashamed to take medicine.❤

[@Littlebuttercup8]

Oh my God.. You have no idea how much this video means to me 😭I am 26 and I am just facing all these things that I have never heard from anyone else.. I am even scared to take an elevators or go to a parking basement, I feel like I'll just die there.. Thank you so much for giving me an idea on what's the real situation is like.

[@Sam-ue4rv]

Would not wish this on even my worse enemy.. I hope everyone who suffers heals from this..

[@bingbongcentralhq]

"Let the light of public playful confession chase away the shadows of shame."

[@mayawaalkes3591]

@brawl troll I know you asked this a while ago, but I’ll still answer! “Public playful confession” basically just means to say something casually, or lightheartedly in public (so, not making it seem really serious and dramatic). Hope this helped :)

[@andreagardner9819]

I had a panic attack at work today and I at first tried not to tell anyone, and then I felt super dissociative and scared so I needed to find a quiet place so I went to the office and told my manager and she did her best to help me. She got help from my coworkers and a lot of them related to my feeling and they gave me lots of hugs. I am so glad I confessed that I was feeling very terrified for seemingly no reason. This is a new thing for me that I have never felt before but he's right that its best not to add shame and embarrassment to our fear.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

A ndrera, How are you now? Be aware of what you feed your mind. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Avoid comparing with others, reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed, avoid moving too much and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations before sleep, at work, taking a walk, when reading, etc.etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.

[@cherrycake9027]

Gosh today im getting into high school and you have no idea how much this video helps

[@allegoristluke2205]

Not long ago I went to the gym for the first time in six years, I had a couple of people with me who knew I have Social anxiety (I can't leave the house alone - it sucks) and in the first ten minutes of being there I had a panic attack. I popped into the toilet and covered my mouth with my hoodie to catch my breath. All the time my nephew tried to take my mind off of things by talking about the new FF7 trailer. As I listened I thought about why I put myself in the position I was in and realized I was there to improve and make myself healthy, happy and improve my life - and sure enough after about ten minutes I was back out there lifting weights a d doing squats. Having a logical answer and someone to talk to got me through it and I now feel pride about my actions. Good luck to everybody fighting this unseen battle. Never stop fighting.

[@trapez77]

You have an awesome nephew

[@Kiaaraizz]

The person who had the idea to make this video, bless you. Just bless you!

[@Karma7711]

Apart from social anxiety for various reasons, what I hate the most about panic attacks is that I can't figure out what's going on or why it's happening

[@ysa6938]

Been hitting rock bottom these past few months. Watching your videos feels like a big fat warm hug. Thanks.

[@cherrycake9027]

Leaving yourself flow with the chaos really helps, some weeks ago i needed to go to a medical apointment to get into highschool, it wasn't a big deal but i was feeling like i was about to die!! While i was on the way, my legs where shaking without control, my belly was about to throw all my breakfast and my heart was beating like crazy, i felt trapped and powerless but i wanted to get the control back so i started fighting with all my straight to keep my legs quiet, i was trying to breath deep but everything seemed to make the situation worst so i remembered that advice one teacher once give me and i leave myself go, after some time everything seemed to be normal with my body again, i was still nervous but i told myself "dO iT bItCh!" And even tought i am really shy i get to the apointment and everything went just fine!

[@tyaswahyukirana]

Thank you, SoL. I suffer from panic attacks. I learn to let it be and surrender. It will pass everytime.

[@user-yr5qy9uc6h]

I've had 3 panic attacks. I'm constantly stressing over everything, but those 3 times were over the top. The first time it happened, the only way I was able to stop it was by literally facing my fear in the face and doing what gave me the attack in the first place.

[@Allymickey]

Thats amazing you were able to pin point what was bothering you in the first place, for a lot of people they can’t do that because their is no reason

[@selina7150]

I started to slip into a panic attack two nights ago. A complete stranger became very confrontational with me about a minor dispute she had with my son. The heart rate shot up, the singing in the ears began and I couldn’t think clearly. Full fight or flee response from the monkey brain. I managed to dial it back by reminding myself of many of the points Alain makes. It’s taken me 10 years of self analysis, meditation and some professional therapy to be able to this. I didn’t sleep that night but by morning I could see that I’d handled the situation appropriately and I was pleased with myself. I was able to take the negative and see the positive. Sometimes attacks have a slow build up and I can now deal with that automatically but it’s the unexpected situations that I still have to work at.

[@trinity6764]

Yes! What helped me is breathing techniques , mindfullness and the curiosity and courage to face what I was scared of deep down . It was not at all pleasant but necessary . It made me stronger but I still get anxious at times . I've learned that's ok .☺

[@analauragomes9422]

I stopped watching your videos for almost two months. Now I know that deep inside something was missing. Your content heals souls. Thank you, I needed this video so much.

[@osse1n]

*When the world is crumbling, when you see monsters instead of people - remember:* All you got is BREATH. Breathe like it was your last moment, let it go and think about the best memories experienced.

[@sombrashibe]

Thank you for this statement. It made me realize (along with this video) how trauma warps your view on people and the world. I will keep this in mind.

[@osse1n]

@@sombrashibe Take care Erika

[@Sweet4chokoreeto]

I have asthma and when I had my first panic attacks it triggered my asthma too. A vicious circle in which my attacks could last 40 minutes or 2 hours. 4 times everyday. Now I drink some tea or smoke a cigarette (it helps so my doctor said it was fine) and I'm done in 20 minutes. I don't think too much bc it always pass.

[@RosesAndIvy]

Actually when I have a panic attack I find it almost impossible to breathe.

[@GreenMM_11]

Excellent video ❤️🧡💛💚💙 I experienced my first panic attack at a job I ended up leaving two years ago. Feeling of "not being allowed to get away" from my desk, confronted by that very angry customer that broke the proverbial camel's back. After five years of dealing with dirty politics and believing that sucking farts was the least I could do to earn a paycheck, I had to learn the hard way that ignoring my truth and intuition would cause my "fearless bubble" to burst at a very inconvenient time for me, but as it turns out, at just the right time the universe wanted it to burst. The truth is, we ALL struggle with anxiety. Don't be intimidated by anyone. Everyone is playing a "part" and wearing a mask. You don't have to put up with @$$h0£e$. You WILL get your power and fearlessness back.

[@steffipavitti]

I’ve had agoraphobia for 30 years. I missed holidays with my family, friends special birthdays, weddings, I missed my grandmothers funeral and this week I missed my sons graduation. Next month I will miss my daughters graduation. Panic attacks are cruel.

[@elleh3495]

Stephanie Pavitt I'm so sorry. I totally understand this. I've missed so many important things and people get so mad at me for it. Its double the pain because people are mad at me. There is a movie called, "Sparrows Dance". It helped me alot. To see things differently. I really hope you can get some help. Life can be good. The first times out are the scariest. But it gets easier as your confidence grows. ❤️strength.

[@blissfulheretic6281]

I am getting through one right now. I hate them. Been having them for 18 years. I scroll through these videos to give me some sanity. It's at night when they hit the hardest.

[@eliprenten7066]

Every 30 seconds in this video there's a "Woah that's me"-moment. Great stuff, and so compact!

[@Morningstarmodsol]

Just had a panic attack for the first time today. This video helped me to have a much needed cry and to think about why it happened in a structured way. Keep up the amazing work releasing these videos!

[@cowboxe]

Panic attacks make me feel as though impending doom is just around the next corner, watching and waiting.

[@brokecollegestud8139]

i have a panick attack right now.. and i also have a collapsed lung.. so those two combined dont feel too well... but trust me.. you can get through it if i can :)! we are not alone with this and we wont die from it we are stronger than is... goodluck to anyone who suffers from this aswell

[@nuamchefsavreau]

The description of the flights experience at the beginning makes me never wanna fly again. Good luck getting that out of my head next time I fly

[@talatanand7103]

Lol exactly! I've never had fear of flying. But I hope to god I forget this video by the next time I catch a flight.

[@philippritzinger6489]

I developed panic attacks while flying despite lots of flights before. They just appeared. I was watching that video after the first panic attack and watching it again ever since. Thank you for your service. It helps a lot. I am still having them, but it helps to control them, making them more human

[@dewmongo2881]

this just saved my life

[@auroraclarke2204]

Thank you for this. I had one back in two years, I forgot how I got through it but it was from some video of your channel too. This is helping me out. I can't concentrate in my studies and I'm just so scared of everything, I cry myself to sleep every night. It's been days now I feel so helpless. Its just not impressive to see myself like that. I've always thought I've improved a lot mentally since the last two years, I'm so humbled by this occurrence. I am once reminded of my vulnerable state. Thank you for this, truly.

[@MrJustyoutubing]

Is a panic attack where you tense up in places, and then start trembling uncontrollably... sometimes with a feeling of hopelessness or a feeling dying?

[@michaeljones536]

100 percent

[@jennys9043]

there are many different possible symptoms and the ones you describe are very common ones

[@rejaneflorinda6162]

Unfortunately, yes.

[@VARUN20X]

This too shall pass ☺

[@acidflip8315]

I never experienced Panic attacks , but my mother. She suffers from it and it seems like no one can help her. She is embarassed to talk it out if she has one right now.. She talked to many therapists and tried many Methods but it does not help. I am really happy that your channel mention things like that i am going to show her the video have a great day!

[@fluffypuff766]

0:41 they feel like your about to have a heart attack, but your still alive... Edit: This video is amazing :O

[@fluffypuff766]

@@Turin121 Thanks dude

[@AstridMartin666]

@@fluffypuff766 😂 what would we do without the grammar Nazis?

[@jane925]

Heart attack simulator lol

[@CarlaVisentin]

I remember my first panic attack last year. It came out of no where. I didn’t even know it was panic attack. All I knew is I felt as though I was definitely going to die. A year later, it’s gotten worse and more frequent. About to go onto medications. Hopefully they will help

[@jerrywiese]

Common causes of panic attacks are hyperventilation and or vision defects . What often alleviates a panic attack is to hold your breath for a few moments and or close one eye . Then laugh at the panic attack , as fear of having a panic attack can cause panic attacks . Low blood sugar or dehydration can also trigger them . Please let me know if this advice has helped you .

[@JLCL01]

When you say laugh at the panic attack, you mean not fearing it? From what I understand, anxiety and panic attacks happened because there are synapses in the brain that have been strengthened because of the episodes. So if you want to control it you just basically have to treat the panic/anxiety attack like it's no big deal and to just joke around with it. Of course I'm not saying that such attacks should be treated less seriously by you or others but that having the mindset will take away the power that the anxiety/panic has.

[@andrealopezdelgado66]

Yeah, I triggered most of my attacks for being low weight and for stayin most of the morning without having luchtime. I still must work on having all my meals at time every day.

[@alinamunir6933]

It helps 100%

[@joshuasiegal]

Can you say more about the vision defects? I've been having vision-related dizziness for awhile, as well as panic attacks. Are there things you know of that are beneficial for these types of panic attacks? Thanks!

[@jerrywiese]

@@joshuasiegal Most of us have a dominant eye which we use more than the other . After awhile the muscles in the "lazy" eye can weaken enough to cause blurry vision . This can confuse the brain and cause dizziness and it can also send the brain into panic mode . To resolve this , practice closing the dominant eye and exercise the muscles in the weak eye by alternately focusing on near objects and then on distant objects . If having a panic attack then close the blurry eye for a while and relax . To align the eyes , gently move both eyes inward to focus on your nose and then gently outwards as if trying to look at your ears . Do this a couple of times and repeat later until your vision is refocused . Remember to avoid eye strain and to rest your eyes . I hope that this information helps .

[@sabashahcheraghi]

Thank you for helping me , I count on the school of life for coping with life on daily basis .

[@shinigamidaikoSS]

Thank you, I just had one today after a CT scan. The doctor shamed me for being overly anxious. I felt so small

[@aprioris.knowledge2765]

Really you would think doctors would be more understanding

[@kirky9347]

I experienced panic with a CT scan too.

[@rosiec2288]

@@aprioris.knowledge2765 Many medical professionals are taught to distance themselves and be cold and logical... and thus lack tacit and "bedside manner" and compassion. something now many psychologists are trying to instill within that realm.

[@aprioris.knowledge2765]

@@rosiec2288 makes sense from a logical stand point but they should have therapists on emergency staff as well for situations like these

[@joellopes3934]

Thank you, I just had one now. It helps me to think that hey ar like clouds. They shall pass

[@heiko287]

Most of my panic attack thoughts are about dying or phobias. When I am on a open area with lots of people and I'm sitting on a chair, it will most likely to attack me. I always thought of floating and everybody will see me. I feel like dying and no one will be there to help me as I am the one controlling my mind and I will feel it alone. It's like there's a battle in my mind and I'm losing with no one there that can help me battle it.

[@SPL3NDID]

I feel you

[@snakeeyes2640]

Geez I was suppose to watch this for a friend but then realized that I needed this more.

[@trvshhologrvm]

towards the end I felt really good about embracing my inner demons and I ended up crying for the first time in what feels like forever :’)

[@abdelkaderelbrazi]

That's so great. My girlfriend had panick attacks last year and, before that, she also was incapable of crying, even when totally sad and devastated. She still can't cry properly but she's made some progress :) I never thought I'd say that but...I'm happy that you cried. Be proud of yourself!

[@coreycox2345]

I found out that they were actual demons and set firm boundaries with them, unoriginal name. I couldn't feel happier.

[@minimalista12]

sometimes a good cry is all you need to feel better

[@coreycox2345]

@@minimalista12 Or a nap.

[@nunomarques7782]

This hit me in the feels

[@studyme-selftaughtlife4958]

*BREATHE.* Life is control by the breath.

[@pieckfinger7169]

and what if you have difficulty breathing

[@trapez77]

What if you are hyperventilating

[@paulandrew3597]

BREATH LIFE

[@markushodl2824]

This may very well be one of the most emotionally calming essays ever to be written. Thank you.

[@BlueRoseGreen]

These thoughts doesn’t only help with panic attacks but also with every day anxiety

[@sleepparty5275]

My family is preparing for a vacation where we will have to fly for 2 hours. I’ve never been on a plane and I’ve been dreading it.. so the plane example hit really close to home. Thanks for helping me become mentally stronger and with this knowledge I know I’ll get on that plane and be fine! 💙 To everyone with anxiety and panic in them like me, stay strong! And live life with fear in your control not the other way around!

[@CamixKx]

This video came a week after I had an anxiety/panic attack. I'm still going through the stages of it, but I'm getting a little better.

[@anugupta3510]

I am having this attacks from past 3 months and I try to overcome these attacks by telling my self that these attacks can't kill me and I need to overcome this because life is to live happily and is not a burden

[@ElLibroDelCosmos]

Thank you very much this helped me a lot! What also helps me when I have panic attacks is to write my thougts and feelings (as irrational as they might be) on a notebook that I carry everywhere I go, the more irrational my writing is, the more it calms me. It also helps me to think that I'm allowed to enjoy life as much as I imagine the others can. If you are having this panic attacks don't worry too much, you are not alone and there is always something that you can do to overcome it, you are perfectly capable of giving yourself a solution. Be brave and be yourself!

[@Mrsyulleke]

I really needed this today :) Truly, deeply needed this

[@benjones7924]

I think one of the hardest but most effective ways is to try and let that feeling of panic in, because the moment you genuinely try to stop pushing it down is the moment that it stops the inner battle in your mind and you feel more relaxed. So much easier said than done though. Hope anyone reading any of this is taking it one step at a time and knows that they’re doing nothing wrong and that every step is a step in a better direction

[@colinkerr1733]

I've watched this video so many times and it progressively helps. A calm and reasoned voice reminding me what I forget. The last words are so beautiful they bring me to tears. One day I hope I will have someone in my life who can say something like that to me, but even if that never happens, I can say them to myself. And I can listen to Alain saying them.

[@mayarabatistas]

this is an incredible video, thank you!

[@hildaelson4203]

As a clinical psychology student, this is such a wonderful wisdom, I can assure you.

[@invadernate3985]

Thank you it's so hard sometimes damnnit. Especially when its chained panic attacks.

[@poppykitsch9603]

I experienced my first panic attack in my early twenties. Background of war, trauma, emotionally immature parents etc etc. Of course, I had no idea it was a panic attack and thought I was dying. Heart attack or something similar. My self talk would make it worse. I ended up in ER so many times only to be told there was nothing wrong with me. This was in the eighties and I don’t think anxiety was considered a real thing. Eventually, I worked out that I wasn’t going to die, I wasnt going crazy and the panic would eventually go away. Over time, I learnt to change my self talk; to reason with my fear thoughts; to accept the anxiety rather than run away or fight it. Now, in my fifties, I still occasionally have episodes where I find it hard to sleep and the anxiety is overwhelming but mostly, I love my life and accept whatever comes my way. I wouldn’t have missed my experiences for anything. It taught me that I could get better no matter what issues were confronting me. I’ve had a life rich in meaning and growth because my anxiety made me look deeper into myself. I 7:57 waste very little time on the irrelevant things and focus on growing in my wisdom and compassion for myself and others. My anxiety has become an old friend, like the canary in the coal mine, it tells me when I am out of balance. I have learnt to listen to it.

[@لمىالشريف-غ8ك]

This spoke right to my soul. Thank you! Your way of changing thought is remarkable Brought me to tears Ty

[@Lara-tm5nz]

I wish my parents would watch this. I suffered a panic attack on Monday and my father yelled at me and told me I was making drama out of nothing and I shut pull myself together, bc I am an adult. My panic attack was so bad I even peed my pants which got him even more mad at me

[@halloween42]

This was so good it almost made me cry

[@lks6248]

I am so glad I don’t suffer panic attacks any more. I was plagued by them in my early 20s. They were terrible, a sudden sense of doom which flew in from nowhere. That was 30 odd years ago and there was no information about them. GPs were clueless. I diagnosed myself eventually and learned to live with the attacks until they shuffled off the scene.

[@Lizardkingleah]

I never knew how a panick attack felt until just now, I throught it was just getting worried but I was upset and thinking about bad things and then I got shortness of breath and I felt as if I was going to faint and I was dizzy and I tried to walk to my bathroom and when I got in I felt nauseous and sick and it felt like I was in a nightmare and going to die but I don’t even rmeber the rest but I’m fine now I just never knew how horrible and scary it was and I hope it doesn’t happen again :/

[@ellybelly97]

It feels really good to not be alone in this

[@TheTorridestCheese]

I had a really big panic attack at 11pm like 2 weeks ago because I tried to comprehend death in an anxiety-prone state. I was steadily anxious for like 3 days before my anxiety shifted to my age and the fear of getting old (I'm 26). It subsided a bit after a week or so but even now I'll sometimes wake up anxious. Your example at 6:33 didn't really help much, lmao.

[@dudette2c]

Most of the time I find that anxiety attacks are seen as lasting a couple minutes but, in my experience they've lasted days on end. Thank you for being so open with your story.

[@MrMriggy11]

This video relieved so much pressure off my stomach and brain. Coldness from feet starting to fade.

[@Gaga0fGaGa]

I wish people stop make banal, commonplace something like anxiety or panic attack. These two things are specific to persons diagnosed with mental / anxiety disorder. Stop presenting those like it's common, like everyone has it, like it's normal to have anxiety during the day lol. I don't really liked this video, describing anxiety like it affects everyone. Then everyone will identify with this. That way of presenting things just explains how people nowadays can't make the difference between just be stressed and having anxiety disorder, hence discrediting people who really struggle with mental disorder. Having a panic attack is not just being stressed about your competence, your worthiness in front of people or just fear to fail. It's waking up in the middle of the night, alone, with difficulties to breathe, with a heart that beats so hard you think it's gonna explode. It's calling 911 'cause you think you are going to die, and you can. Anxiety causes physical pain on the long term (for example I have more and more difficulties to walk for more than 10 minutes, my muscles are contracting too much everywhere, I have daily heart cramps with prevents me to breathe for some seconds), if you don't treat it with therapy or personal experience, you can have serious problems that can weaken your body, your vital organs, you know the rest. As a psychology student, I really don't understand this video. It gives a wrong definition of anxiety and panic attack, and provide inadequate advice. The video doesn't give any advice which contributes to the management / control of an anxiety attack (which leads to respiratory complications or else if not calmed fast). I have followed this channel for a while now, and I find that the videos are less and less correctly responding to the problematic it asks. It's more and more abstract, giving generic sentences and advice. It's not very consistent and never answer concretely at the question. I am always disappointed by your last videos, and I think this one is nearly the worst... People who have anxiety disorder ABSOLUTELY need to see a person, a therapist who can help manage their PERSONAL and deep issues. Making a video giving advice like "say to yourself you worth it" just doesn't help, and gives me the impression that this is completely out of subject, and that you are, again, someone who just don't understand what panic attack is about. Don't talk about it if you don't know about it.

[@Hello-ww7xr]

hey i had a panic attack, but like the kind you describe, but it was triggered by a certain thought

[@lordeselenite7538]

I just had a panic attack. I felt like I was dying and I've been bursting out crying for no reason. My heart will still pound rapidly for no reason so the first place I came to was here cause my family doesn't care. They just made me drink water and told me to breathe

[@Je.rone_]

*This is a very powerful subject* Thanks for covering it.💪

[@rowanadventures]

When I describe what a panic attack feels like, this is how I describe it. Imagine yourself in school, maybe elementary school. While in class, you lean back in your chair. When you get to the point where you suddenly realize the chair has gone backwards just passed the balance point, beyond recovery. It is in that very moment when you know you're passed recovering your balance; that feeling of uncontrolled adrenaline.

[@Imakeplanesboom]

Perfect timing! I have a job interview in 4 hours and needed this!

[@dewmongo2881]

Life Aficionado Good luck at the interview! :)

[@Imakeplanesboom]

@@dewmongo2881 Thank you :)

[@habibi_bloxxxberg]

@@Imakeplanesboom hope everything went well. Greetings and all the best from germany.

[@Imakeplanesboom]

@@dewmongo2881 Forgot to respond back, but I got the job! I start in a few weeks! Thanks again!

[@Imakeplanesboom]

@@habibi_bloxxxberg Everything did go well!! Thanks for your warm wishes!!