productive vlog: costco haul, kitchen restock, clean with me + dealing with panic attacks & anxiety

[@annemariejimenez7057]

Thank you for talking about the panic attack while shopping in the super market. That happens to my sister all the time. While I understand what she is going through you don't fully understand it until it happens to you. Which it has happened to me recently on three occasions. You explained it so clearly especially with the vision and smelling something to snap you out of it. I started to carry an essential oil to smell and drinking some cold water actually helps as well. ❤

[@jaclynberosik5547]

Thank you for opening up about your panic attacks. I have them too, at home, grocery stores, large crowd settings, driving etc.. I usually drink water or breathing exercises. Sometimes I feel like I may pass out. It’s hard and it’s mentally exhausting! Thanks again for sharing, nice to know your not the only one. I am def going to try that Vicks Vap thing you used 😊

[@maryaguilera7500]

I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks as well. you make me feel that I'm not alone and that there's more people suffering from this. Thank you for sharing this means a lot to me. Your hair looks so nice in this video! I totally love it and I love the gift basket it is so sweet of you!

[@user-mn5cr8up1d]

Thank you so much for sharing your anxiety and panic situation with us! I experience every single thing you did, to the point where I had agoraphobia for a while. It’s such a mental battle, but the best thing you can do is remind yourself in that’s moment that you are safe, and anxiety is only an emotion and a rush if adrenaline. Your body is trying to protect you from a danger that isn’t there. It’s easier said than done, but in the moment, you just need to tell yourself “I accept and allow this feeling, I accept and allow these thoughts”. It will always peak, and then subside. Every time!

[@BernSiapno]

Hi Steph! I get anxiety and panic attacks exactly just like yours. I get so embarrass about it too because I think people think I’m being dramatic or needy. Then I feel so alone dealing with this or I feel crazy. I always need my support water bottle with me, a snack, etc. it can be exhausting. Thank you for sharing!! ❤️

[@meghanr1209]

Completely relatable with the panic attacks as many mentioned. And having fear associated with places or similar situations that it occurred is again relatable. That’s the brain being triggered as a “have to go into survival mode” through the relation. A trigger (not a fan of this word.. overused but works for this situation) can be activated by the smallest thing too we don’t even realize. Being a psychologist now I have come to understand more how it works. You explained it great! I find the 5 senses of 54321 help, along with ..is this worry fact or worry. And the sensations (smell or cold water or something very sour) are great like mentioned! Love your channel 💕💕

[@jos-1994]

Stephanie, thank you for sharing and offering a safe space here to discuss panic attacks. I completely understand how you feel and felt at costco. I have had similar episodes over the years and I find for starters if I enter a store especially a large one that has a lot of people, I pace myself to either shop or leave. No AC, I'm out. I've also spent time in a store and the panic comes over me all of a sudden and like you, I dont want to draw attention yet the feeling is so overwhelming it adds to the panic. What works for me is holding my cross that I wear everyday. It was a gift from my best friend of almost 40 years who passed away suddenly, tragically and far too young a year ago this past July😢 I will hold my cross, say a prayer and internally give myself a self therapy talk. If it becomes too much I will leave to catch my breath but if it passes I will drink my water while telling myself I'm ok. This has passed. If you get enough feedback to dedicate a vlog on panic attacks and anxiety, I would be interested. I dont speak on this often with anyone unless they can relate. I dont have hypochondriac tendencies. My panic comes from various matters, one being I overthink things. I'm a work in progress by no means perfect, so I hear you 🫶🏽🙏🏼

[@charmedkitten]

Your entire explanation of a panic attack is exactly how mine are. From the thoughts that get deeper to you feeling embarrassed is exactly how I feel. I was in Walmart last weekend and had to call my mom and walk through the aisles to calm down 🥺

[@charmedkitten]

@@JJ-kf4kcsometimes I use a technique that saw somewhere that’s called grounding. You smell and touch and call out five things around you. When I’m home alone having one, I usually use that technique. Sometimes they’re worse when I’m two weeks away from period and I remind myself that it’s just my period coming on, and I start relaxing. Another good one for me is to watch a good KZbinr that will comfort me. I’m gonna be honest, sometimes it’ll get so deep that I have to wait the panic attack out though, so I end up just calling someone 😞

[@desireemorales1473]

Thank you Stephanie for talking about panic attacks that happened to me while doing my shopping or a crowded restaurants sometimes and yes when I smell like essential oils or vapo rub helps ,, I totally understand you , thank you so much to share with us 💕God Bless you 🌻

[@southgoesnorthwest]

I love that you made him a basket. Too sweet.

[@DeeDee-oh5ww]

I get panic attacks too! They use to be so bad where I thought I was having a heart attack & would go to the hospital. Now I know what it is so I just talk to myself in my head that this is just a feeling I’m not going to pass out. It tends to happen to me when I go in stores with lots of people & noise it’s like overstimulation. I use to not go in the grocery store but I push myself to just fight through it.

[@yew2bee]

Omg thank you for talking about it. It’s so hard for me to express this to my therapist. So glad you feel better

[@dulcemaria6618]

That floral arrangement is so cute. The colors are so pretty.

[@suzanampattison8164]

Love your hair cut! The panic attack was killin me! Been there done that. Try yoga, it helped me to breathe it out, and completely shut my thoughts down. ❤

[@elisag4664]

Both of my daughters get panic attacks and I never completely understood what they were feeling at the time and would try to get them to snap out of it themselves thinking it was just a mind over matter type of situation but then years later since Covid I myself sometimes will start feeling this way in stores or anyplace really that has crowds of people and I feel so bad thinking back. I’m so proud of how you have learned to deal with it and work through it 🌻😌

[@Rosetta.Padilla]

Exactly I agree, I think Covid really caused a lot of this. I mean I had them before covid but I noticed it's much worse now and more frequent. I'm learning to manage it and not letting it debilitate me but I think for all of us, it will take time to adjust back to normalcy.

[@brendap7840]

I know how it feels getting panic attacks. Your not alone. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@tiffany3807]

Try lemon-balm to smell it’s good for anxiety and just calming your nerves! ❤

[@kapa8707]

Health anxiety! It’s the worst, I can relate you’re not alone ❤

[@tayroarz1108]

I get the same feeling whenever I’m in a grocery store or mall. I’ve never known what it was/is and I honestly thought it was an autism thing (which I am diagnosed with). Maybe it’s more-so a panic thing with me. This gave me some perspective! Thanks Steph! 🫶🏻🤗

[@sugarbaby529]

I can totally relate to having panic attacks.. I’ve noticed that always happened to me when go into the store at Walmart. Not sure if it’s the crowd or a mixture of both that an feeling overheated. But noticed usually happens when overheated in summer or get too cold in the winter. It’s a weird feeling like you’re not getting enough oxygen to your brain. Then your heart starts racing beating real fast. And you feel extremely dizzy like you’re about to pass out. That’s what happens with me anyways. But just a thought also.. I’ve noticed when drink a lot of caffeine especially coffee that will bring on the panic attacks. Not saying that’s the case with you but something to consider. 💕

[@Neelie4]

I feel this way in Costco😢

[@Neelie4]

Thanks for your honesty. I suffer from panic attacks and it happens to me often in costco and large stores. I often have my husband go. I get the same symptoms 😢 all physical

[@krsaara]

I have the exact same symptoms when I have panic attacks! I just had one last week when I went to the thrift store and it was so hot in there and a lot of people!! The feeling is just so awful but we are not alone. ❤

[@ivyy710]

Yes!! Idk why peppermint helps me too. I like having the aroma before sleep.

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Stephanie happy Tuesday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@xtinriver143]

giving gifts is also my love language❤

[@veronicapadron5283]

Omg 😮you described anxiety attacks to the teeeeeeeeeee. Thank you for sharing

[@Dina-Dee119ps59]

🌼Hi Stephanie! You are so SWEET and BEAUTIFUL! I love your sweet videos. So sorry you had an anxiety attack in Costco. That’s great that you deescalated the thoughts…you know anxiety always comes in a form of fear in your mind and from one thought you get many more! ALWAYS know it’s a “thought”-a threat in your mind to get you fearful and immobile triggering other physical reactions. No weapon formed against you shall prosper…that includes a thought…❤YOU are safe! Thank you for being so true in all you do! Your haul was AWESOME! The shrimp salad I surely will have to try. Looked so yummy!😋. Your gift basket to your boyfriend was so precious and practical-LOVED IT! Bless you today and always! Praying that your anxieties go…🙏😊❤️

[@HotmessMommaof4]

Omg I’m the same way. I instacart now unless I have my husband or kids with me. Hugs

[@aimee7434]

Thanks for sharing about your panic attack experience! I get very panicky when going to a big store like Home Depot or Costco! My hubby doesnt really understand. I always get this feeling when I drink coffee! I should stop... but I cant 🤪

[@erpadministrator]

I thought I was the only one experiencing this. Like going to the shops ,being where there is too many people. First time I experienced severe anxiety I fainted at a grocery store at the pay point. I didn't see it coming and before I knew it everyone had left what they were doing to attend to me. Second time it happened at the post office,I was pregnant. I started feeling very weird and I tried holding on to the chair so hard until I fainted. I tried to keep myself together until I couldn't. I didn't wanna make a scene. The worst thing is that my husband, the paramedics and everybody else around were all trying to help me. I felt so much shame. 😢

[@anamarquina9746]

Don’t throw away the candle you can refill it yourself and make your own scent or keep it as use it as decor and place it on top of the books like u do it’s cute ☺️

[@sherrysimpson4440]

Thank you for sharing at least I know I'm not alone! Wow mine are if too many people and hot and feel like my hands are sweaty and shake

[@anderson2828]

I hate panic attacks, i start feeling off balance like ill fall or pass out. Costco and Target/Walmart do it everytime.

[@anderson2828]

@@JJ-kf4kc avoid places like that and online shop 😂

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

So nice job, Stephanie!❤❤

[@OliviaG14]

The best vlogs❤

[@chanaijohnson-jelks3843]

I’m not sure if you’ve mentioned before but I absolutely LOVE your nail color! Is it a polish or a dip powder? If polish, which brand? Love your content 🥰

[@teresabaltazar2130]

I am so sorry that happened to you. Keep your hand fan & water in your bag…M♥️M of 5

[@elenatrix1]

I also get severe panic attacks in Costco. I have to be there as soon as it opens or just before closing time

[@Afloral]

The pesto is good! 🙂

[@girrlly4069]

You really should consider 1 month caffeine free and believe me you will feel so much different. I used to get really bad panic attacks 😢and doctor released it was all the coffee I would have daily (1 cup per day) but still triggered my attacks

[@suzan7161]

Did he love his gift basket? Did you vlog it?

[@marissamarie111]

where did you get your necklace and bracelet from?? 1:11

[@lexyleigh1830]

You should invest in a food saver for your meats. Its a life-saver and u can store meats for sooooo long.

[@tashahartman38]

My son is 22 and he suffers from panic attacks. First time was probably the scariest ever. Not knowing what was wrong or what was happening. For him and anyone that experiences them is extremely scary. No matter how often or not you have them it’s always scary. He now carries a paper bag in his car always because deep breathing in the bag helps calm him down. Crazy how certain hacks help ❤ thank you for talking about it. So many people suffer in silence 🫶🏾

[@tashahartman38]

@@JJ-kf4kc you’re so welcome! The deep breathing and then thinking about someplace he would love to be. It’s mainly getting him to calm down take deep breaths and relax. His panic attacks are triggered when he gets anxious or nervous about something. So for example he was getting ready for the 1st day of school this was when he was in high school and he was so nervous and anxious about going to school that it triggered a panic attack. I’m sure everyone is different and triggers are different but learning what triggers and finding those small things that help you deal with it. In the beginning it would scare him to where everytime he would call 911, but over the years he’s definitely learned what helps him through. Hope this helps 🩷🩷

[@ddominique_me]

Can you link your bed?

[@davidparnell1903]

Awesome video

[@vanessavallejo8177]

Shopping gives me a little bit of anxiety, I think it has to be with the brightness of the lights they have. 😞

[@vanessavallejo8177]

@@JJ-kf4kc I did not know this, thank you for sharing.

[@emosha92]

So this used to happen to me a lot and I realize it was the caffeine. To me was crazy cause I’m used to drink coffee since I was lil but I guess my body change and the caffeine tolerance change idk but look into it 🫶🏼

[@emosha92]

@@JJ-kf4kc i notice when me, I always drink coffee at any time of day and it wouldn’t affect me at all, I start losing sleep and I didn’t know why. I stoped drinking coffee after 6pm and I start sleeping again. One day i drink coffee and I had exactly what she had and I thought it was just an anxiety attack. Then it happen again but I notice that happen after I drink a Starbucks drink that I didn’t notice it had 4SHOTS of expresso. Then I put everything together and I realize what it was

[@emosha92]

@@JJ-kf4kc i do

[@Rosetta.Padilla]

I agree! I stopped coffee and it helped a lot! I do have coffee still but I make it light and drink it as a treat not everyday.