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I watch this whenever I have a panic attack lol…

This is so helpful. My psychiatrist just told me to seek a 3rd opinion and maybe a whole new provider. Now on top of all of my stressors, I have to search for someone new. He knows my stressors and the medications, and he decides this is a good idea N😮Unbelievable.

I had a really REALLY bad one today, worst I've ever had. I wound up needing an ambulance, I was convinced I was having a heart attack. I vomited 4 times and couldn't stop shaking. I just want to feel calm 😔

What if there is actual danger

Had one Sunday lasted for about 7hrs is this normal?

Does anyone know how long it last my first was Sunday today I went to urgent care high heart beat and high blood pressure arm numbness and they say it was a panic attack

What the difference between Gad and Benzo withdrawals? Because unfortunately I was given Benzo and was taking them off and on . Went hospital because I felt sick. They said that I'm just dealing with Gad. I feel like Benzo had something to do with the way I am now.

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I consider my neck pain as a somatic panic symptom or panic response. If I evoke pain, then I stop moving the speech muscles causing a speech block during speech production. I evoke neck pain because I label myself as a person who stutters. Any tips to reduce the panic response as neck pain?

if you have panic attacks/anxiety: 1. physical check of items who have the same simptoms: 1. blood test for vit D, thyroid, iron, magnesium, cortisol, sex hormones (for women should be taken on 3-5th day of a cycle and interpreted by a gynecologist), if clean: cardiologist 2. psychologist trained in EMDR 3. Audiobook "Complex PTSD from surviving to thriving " 4. group therapy to address the root cause (childhood traumas and learned beliefs) called "Hoffman process" (if one can afford, i wish i did it earlier) lifestyle: 1. sport 2. healthy eating (exclude sugar, stop coffee completely) 3. sleep hygiene 4. strengthen social connections 5. monitor financial health and do budgeting or whatever you can influence 6. take ownership for your life

By the way, hard exercise works really well. It is remarkably effective and explains my sporty childhood - now I know why - I was struggling. It is really sad as my parents were the issue but couldn’t see it.

My GAD comes and goes, it gave me a wonderful life as I had a great education and worked in several countries. It comes and goes, especially when I have difficulties but it can disappear and life is great. Now it is back for a while, it will go though. It was in my early childhood as my parents were quite anxious. Very sad, my step-sisters had it too.

Medication does not cure gad. It dulls your emotions and libido and you still feel terrible. For me the constipation was hellish.

Loved your videos!❤

How do you deal with it whilst sat at a roundabout, you dont have time to sit and let it wash over you wihout cars pappung and making it worse 😢

"Its the function of our stress system to protect us, not to kill us". That, right there. I'm going to tatoo that on my forearm.

I have shared this video with hundreds of people on different social media platforms. After having panic attacks every single day for 4 months straight, tried multiple therapists, doctors, medications, etc. This video was my saving grace. Nothing else worked for me.

This guy is the best, just listening to him calms me down

The background music is too loud

Also obvious but do your best to manage stress levels mediation on my down time helps me

To whoever came to this video, you're on the right track. I have very severe GAD, and only recently started dealing with it. The biggest step that helped me calm my GAD is understanding what it is, why it happens, how the body responds to it and realizing that it does not pose any physical or psychological danger to you. You are not going to die, you are not going to end up in hospital, you are not losing your mind. Remember that. As much as it is extremely uncomfortable, it cannot hurt you. And the more you learn about it, and what triggers your anxiety, the less afraid you become, and the less afraid you become, the less anxious you are. You can do it. It is tough in the beginning, but by using CBT methods, tackling your catastrophic thoughts and realizing that all those fears you have only exist in your head and they are not truths, using exposure therapy and meditation and exercise you will learn to control it in a healthy way. As long as you want to get better and you are willing to put in the work even though you may not see results immediately, You can beat this. Most importantly, remember your anxiety is not evil, it's not harmful, in fact it is the opposite. Your emotional brain tries it's best to protect you, not to harm you. Unfortunately it is sometimes hyperactive, causing it to 'protect' you against non-existent dangers (fears that only exist as thoughts in your head), that is all anxiety is. So don't be hard on yourself. It takes time, but it is completely possible.

Thank you Damm been getting panic attacks over 25 years and now I get them while I drive and have to pull over and take Ativan … Have a panic disorder and every time I drive I get a panic attack Been driving forever and never had a problem until now … 1 or 2 panic attacks a day This morning i tried to force myself to have one and the panic attack never came Going to start forcing myself every morning to have one to see if it works Anxiety still there but no panic attack So tired of fear and panic attacks ruining my life Going to attack panic with panic method Day 1 success 🎉

I read his book and try to let the symptoms overflown but it’s been hard not trying to escape . I had strong ones where I felt shaky , warm and dizzy . Now it’s mostly shakiness and feeling your chest tense . I went to the doctor and tried a therapist with 3 sessions and it helped but now it’s starting again , I feel bad a new job because of lack of atmosphere and nobody really talks , all afraid of some manager . He said in his book a good therapist can rid of that forever in a few sessions but I wonder does he know such therapists? I tried his website and it’s not possible to contact him . It sucks my therapist told me to call him anytime I feel bad but he doenst ring me back all the time and earlier I felt bad and tried to ring him twice . I had to ring a friend instead who is experiencing the same and he knows what to say , how to make you feel better like a therapist . It’s been hard I wanted to call sick earlier but instead stayed at my desk doing nothing but ate an hard candy . I wonder if anyone knows a good therapist . I take buses a lot and taxis and have to have friends picking me up at my place . I was able to meet them in town by taking the bus but it happened again . At the very beginning 2 months ago i couldn’t walk too far from my house alone and I feel back to that a bit . I wonder if there are people in dublin interesting to build a support group ? There is none I think

WoW , anyone who suffers from panic attacks must see this , absolutely fantastic thank you.

Can anxiety cause overthinking and worries

Thank you and I live with a panic attack s and how can I talk to you and get advice for my issue

Watching this made me emotional. I want to be able to go on walks in busy places and visit my local library without the fear of having panic attacks and this gave me hope. Thank you

What a beautiful man, thank you. And it's a small thing, but having soothing music while talking (being Irish doesn't hurt either) brings feelings of peace with the words. Really helpful.

So basically its psychological. Thinking patterns need to change, takes time and much effort.

I’m 33 and have been battling with this since 12 years old, it’s been a hard long journey..I finally asked for the help after putting it off for years. I’m now doing “cognitive behavioural therapy” I am hopeful things will get better! ❤️‍🩹

Thank you!

One of the keys is that you have to prioritize groth mode from the protection mode

What about when you're driving?

Prayers work for me.. it does work for everyone but thats another story. Be safe out there, look after yourself.

Sometimes the hardest part is to first accept that what’s happening is actually just a panic attack. Then at that point you have to face the fear head on for what it is. Distracting yourself or running from the fear won’t work, but being strong and feeling the discomfort is shockingly effective

I found this video 6 years ago and it literally saved my life. I was having panic attacks almost every other day in and out of hospital and EMT always at my house. Everytime I feel panicked I remember these words and apply them in the moment.

Does panic increase blood pressure

I tell people you start off at a baseline of 6/10 when you wake up, and stress cranks that pass 10.

Excellent advice

Thank you Doctor🙏 Blessings to you

I remember, I was five days in to my first panic attack. Nothing helped, nothing made it seem less like the world was ending. After five days, I was finally able to shuffle my way upstairs to my office and turn on my computer. I CZcams how to stop panic attacks what it was and everything about it, and then, right when I was about to shut it off, I found this video and a third of the way into this video I started bawling. The supreme accuracy and detail of my symptoms being explained in a thoughtful way, reminding me that I’m not going crazy that it’s not gonna last forever that it is the most common thing in the world, saved me. it was only after finally watching this video that after five days my panic attacks went away. It’s been three years and I am just coming down off of a panic attack. This is the first video I go to when it’s happening and it helps me every single time. we are not crazy, and this isn’t going to last. I trigger the attack because I’m afraid of triggering the attack. Thank you for this video and all you’ve done for me in my life.

i want him to be my therapist

Man this is a great video, you kind of look like King Charles III

watching videos that explain my diagnosis has really helped me understand myself, and realising that i am not in fact alone.

im here again , after like 6 months of panic free "i do running and now training for a half marathon". it hits me again but im facing it like a man . Reading all the comments here feel me at ease <3

Helping me rite now, come back here during every major panic attack, kind of sub siding now

Im sorry doc ....the worst thing that can happen during a panic attack Is you Will Faint & Then Body Goes Back To Normal.....like a baby taking a tantrum & holding their breath !

I've already written here, but I have to say it once more. God bless you. You are an angel. I will forever be grateful for what you have done for me.

this is a serious issue so why put this distracting music on over his voice,? it seems also to get louder towards the end,, otherwise a very good talk

this is a serious issue so why put this distracting music on over his voice,? it seems also to get louder towards the end,, otherwise a very good talk