What’s The Difference Between Anxiety Attacks, Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder?

[@avrillees7694]

Whether you suffer from Anxiety, Panic Attacks or depression, you look for help that is uncomplicated meaningful and comes in short snatches. Your brain at these times of stress cannot cope with long winded explanations so you switch off. Your wonderful videos leads us all gently towards feeling that there is hope and we can conquer our demons because you take the time and trouble to put them up for people to listen to. Thank you❤

[@andrewmajor-strongerminds]

Thank you, so pleased to hear the videos are useful, that has always been my intention to help. It's kind of you to take the time to comment.

[@philipholding]

This is a good description. However, as a ( retired) NHS high intensity psychotherapist, we were taught that panic is a "catastrophic misinterpretation of bodily sensations" ( forgot citing) Working with panic disorder. And mostly using interoception/ implosion exposure therapy, this worked on most of my patients.

[@andrewmajor-strongerminds]

Thanks for sharing this, it's good to know what has worked and helped people overcome panic.

[@brendakrieger7000]

I've noticed that sometimes my anxiety is worse when I'm meditatating or listening to music specially for reducing anxiety. Can you explain why this is happening and how to stop it.

[@andrewmajor-strongerminds]

Everyone is different and of course, it’s good to take time out to relax and meditate. Often as we begin to relax, we can become more aware of any tension, stress or anxiety in our body that was already there. So, keep up the good work with acceptance and I often find with practice that helps too.

[@faithevrlasting]

Andrew, thank you, you are amazing! Ive learned so much and every time I feel that trembling likemthe cortisol releasing, I break quickly into my breathing. I do what you suggest, but a neuropsychiatrist here added something to the technique he discovered in his studies. Not only does he teach deep breathing with expiratory phase being twice the length of the inspiratory, but when beginning to exhale, do it in a way to shock your body a bit, suddenly and strong. A Valsalva alone wont slow the body sufficiently, it resumes its pattern right away, but if you jerk or shock your breathing pattern, it will emgage the parasympthetic nervous system for a longer period. Works 4 me. I follow up w three or 4 rounds of EFT (tapping and depending how I feel after that zi may stop or go on if needed. Usually takes only 3 rounds. I now also use your guided hypnosis technique if I awaken at the witching cortisol time and it passes usually. If not, EFT again. Also, I have found more anxiety relief longer each day with melatonan than w anxiety meds which have me groggy all day. I only need 2.5 mg normally. This all started w a health anxiety attack w A med that caused gasroparesis, unable to eat, defecate and the resultant pressure on the upper abd gave me sob. Then an SSI (beware lexapro) strangely I had been on it years ago, no issues except a year to detox and withdraw CAUSED acute hyponatremia of 108 and it seems I may have been corrected too quickly caused siadh and now seems to fit the pattern of osmotic demylination syndrome. Talk about a reason for anxiety. Worsening neuro signs every day and neuro md appts are months out. Prayers please.

[@andrewmajor-strongerminds]

Thank you for sharing this and taking the time to comment 🙏

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thanks so much for explaining the difference between them💜

[@andrewmajor-strongerminds]

You're welcome, thanks again for watching and commenting, much appreciated as always.

[@The-Xclusiveeeee]

I just can't stop my restlessness i keep moving around touching my face, blinking hard raising my hands forcing my shoulders back and constantly, my throat is tightening and my tongue feels like its swelling it stops me from being able to sleep (it's 04:18am right now) it's like this every day and every night, i don't feel like i have any control over my body and unable to relax, i get achy and sore and tired from it, i suffer anxiety and depression..i don't know how serious it is now but it has definitely escalated over the years, i see a psychiatrist in September...i Just don't know what is real anymore i don't know what is physical and what is just in my head...I keep thinking im reacting badly to things such as medications or vitamins, i have 0 concentration for anything now other than what is happening to me and what im feeling...im trying to take control but failing.

[@andrewmajor-strongerminds]

thanks for sharing here and good to hear you have an appointment coming up in September. You may find this video useful in terms of helping you relax and feel calmer at night: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYmXaIh3rpmlo8U