My Story - Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia | The Purple Brain Podcast Ep. #2

In the second episode of The Purple Brain Podcast, I tell my story and what ultimately drove me to start this project-ending up hospitalized in a mental health crisis during the pandemic. I explain in detail all of the experiences, symptoms, and behaviours that lead to my diagnosis of panic disorder, as well as my treatment journey, support systems, advice for others, and dispelling myths about panic attacks and anxiety disorders.
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The Purple Brain Podcast is a Toronto-based podcast where people share their stories living with a variety of mental illnesses/disorders and experiences navigating the mental healthcare system to educate the public, de-stigmatize the topic, and foster change. Hosted by Canadian award-winning radio host Megan Dams.

[@Aeizium]

Please keep sharing your story. I was at CAMH too several times. It’s incredible to hear patient experiences that are brushed under the rug.

[@Aeizium]

@@purple_productions Thank you I am healing it is a slow process!

[@lauraschmuck5565]

Your story sounds like the last 3 years of my life. I rarely leave my house anymore and I can't drive. I am on meds and see my therapist regularly, but I am not getting better, but I am so happy to hear that you are doing better. Thank you for you and your mom sharing your story.

[@purple_productions]

Hi Laura, I am so sorry to hear you are going through this. Just know that you absolutely can and will get better. Don't be afraid of trying different medications and going up to high doses until you find something or a combination of things that make your life easier, and make sure you are doing CBT specifically for panic disorder by a trained professional. Wishing you the best