My daughter who's 16 suffers from horrendous anxiety and acute depression, her panic attacks are awful. She was told today by one of her tutors that she might be 'too sick' to be in their college. I am so furious that the tutor told her this, the college know her situation and to say this to her was so dis-respectful. When my daughter got home she just broke down in tears, saying how humiliated she felt. I found your vlog (this vlog) and showed it to my daughter to let her know she is not alone. I just want to say thank you so much for putting this on. People have to start understanding mental illness a lot more, it is not shameful to say you suffer from it so why are people still avoiding the subject. Thanks again Zoe, you're a good person xx
i get super cold. Like I've told some friends to touch my hands while an attack and they end up a bit concerned that I'm going to freeze or die of hypothermia
Nearly 10 years after this video came out I’m still here , in 2022 and it still brings me so much comfort when I’m struggling. I truly hope your doing okay at the moment with everything from the past few years , current situations and the fact you and Alfie are now parents(!). I have no words to explain how much you’ve helped me over the years other than simply saying thank you 🖤
Same here! I find myself coming back to this video whenever my anxiety gets pretty bad. It always makes me feel better. I also love sending it to people around me who want to understand my anxiety a bit more.
I have anxiety and panic attacks but I hadn't had one for ages until today... I've come to this video because it always used to help me when I had panic attacks all the time!
I'm making a series on my channel about my experiences and how I cope. If you want to stick around to see, subscribe to my channel. I just posted a video of when I had an anxiety attack on camera as well. I'd love to help as many people out as possible ❤️
That sounds like a panic attack. Definitely look more into it and talk to a doctor (and possibly even a therapist) a doctor will diagnose you and a therapist will help you understand your triggers. They can’t always be avoided or stopped, but power is knowledge and the more you know about them the easier they are to get through.
Does anyone else get really bad anxiety attacks at tiny little things, like crossing busy roads? I feel like I want to start crying when I'm under tiny pressure, my face feels as though it's burning, heart beating really fast, and vision going blurry. Sometimes I feel like I just want to scream, even at the smallest of things, like saying my name for the school register. It's a really awful thing to live with, and this video just kind of eases it a bit, knowing that other people have the same problem. Thank you so much Zoe, you are amazing 💕
@@bethanybrierley4907 I get it when people treat me badly, when I am to cross a bridge or take on a challenge am afraid of..I did a video on my experience with anxiety disorder and how i cope..it's a strange experience but am hanging in there
+* TheUnicornogirl * I cry every night for no reason I don't feel normal, I feel like I'm going to die, and that I'm a horrible person.... I'm crying right now and nothing is helping I feel like I need a therapist but I don't know! I'm 12 years old...
This was the first video I watched by Zoe. And I have now overcome pretty much most of my anxiety, although I still have it, I now know how to cope with it. If anyone reads this, please see a therapist. I promise you it helps! It really helped me. X
+Tess Blair Please tell your parents and please get help. It's too much to go around with something like anxiety all by yourself. It's not just going to stop. If you don't get help it may turn out worse and not treatable with only therapy. No one should live with anxiety. It CAN and WILL get better with treatment. Trust me. I was afraid and ashamed at first too. But there's literally nothing to be afraid or ashamed of. It's perfectly common and normal to have anxiety. And there is ways to get out it. Do it for yourself. You will thank yourself so much afterwards. You deserve to get that burden off your shoulders. Please just tell someone about it. You deserve to feel better.
What If someone has anxiety because people bully him laugh at him etc.? I do and even when I go to a therapist YES IT HELPS but when I go outside and meet someone he/she starts laughing and the panic attacks ..start again...
Johanna Wright Rome wasn't built in one day. You need to give yourself time. For some people therapy isn't enough. I know a lot of people who take medication as well. You know yourself better than anyone else, so you need to talk to your therapist and your doctor. They can help you way better than I can. I wish you the best in life. Be strong! One day the bullies will stop. They will grow up. You will grow up, and everything will be fine again. You can do this! Wishing you the best xx
***** That is perfectly normal. A lot of people have that. A close friend of mine had the same issue as you. After going to a therapist for approx. 6 months, those situations no longer scared her, and she could be among a large group of people with no problem. I am not saying yours will disappear within the same time frame, because everything is different. But it is just to give you an example. Even though it might seem impossible, you can overcome your fears! But it is better to get help, because this is the only way to sort it out. Good luck! I hope you tell your parents! xx
Hey, Zoe? So, in the beginning, you said if you helped one person, you'd be happy. I know this is an old video, but this did help me so so so much. For a few years, I've been struggling with minor panic disorder and social anxiety. This video helped a lot and helped me explain to my friends and family how it feels and what happens and how they can help. Also, if it helps, a thing I use to help calm down when I'm panicking or feeling down in public, I always carry around a very small stuffed animal that I rub and try to describe to anybody around. It helps me focus on one thing and it calms me down. I don't know if that helps others, but it's just another tip. Again, thank you so much for making this video, it helped me a lot and others around me. Ily Zoe!
Hey so I might also have panic anxiety and your comment really helped and I would love if we could comment back and forth to help each other and I just wanted to say thank you!
+Emma Carnahan I don't think there are reasons, though I'm definitely not a doctor😂 another technique I found out about is called "grounding" Look around and find -5things you can see -4things you can hear -3things you can feel -2things you can smell -1thing you can touch It really does help! Handy if you can't use the other methods or the don't work. Hope that helps some people😊
Zoe! I have mild anxiety but it's not nearly as bad as yours! I just start crying uncontrollably and it's hard for me to breathe, sometimes I feel like I could throw up, and it's usually because of school. But I really feel for you! It's not nice feeling the way I do when I get anxious, I cannot even IMAGINE what it's like for you! Loved this video
i'm having an anxiety attack right now, and i decided to watch this video. thank you so much for your bravery and honesty, i can only imagine how difficult it was for you to speak about it out loud, but i am proud of you. my anxiety attacks usually come out of nowhere, which is really frustrating. i've kinda got used to it now, as i've had anxiety for years now. i don't think my mum completely gets what anxiety is all about, but she's really trying and that means a lot; also my friends are really supportive and are proud of my silliest achievements as taking the bus alone or going for a grocery shopping. thank you again for this video, it's really good to know that there is someone who understands it and does't think it's ridiculous. you're really inspiring, zoe, and i wish you all the best. x
Thank you for being so brave and sharing this with everyone. I suffer from anxiety and depression and people always look at me and say, "oh, I didn't know you had that or suffered like that." I think it's important (but still very hard) that people on RUclips and in the media talk about their issues so people feel less alone. Bless x
I spend nights on end screaming and shaking and kicking my bed and I can't control it. Some days I'm completely fine but other days I won't talk at all and just basically suffer in silence. I then joined a drama club at my school and it really helped me out, I was able to kind of release my emotions through my drama and acting. I also found that sleeping with a lavender scent on my pillow really helped or drinking mint tea before bed. So many people suffer from anxiety or depression in many different ways so there are multiple ways to help. If you are suffering from anxiety please please please don't suffer in silence like I did, it just makes things worse. Find those few things that make you happy, it could be a person, an activity, a scent and food anything! Just find that thing and use it to help you and regain your strength. I promise you aren't alone. Stay strong ❤️
Thank you Zoe. I think I'm going to finally tell my parents that I've been suffering from depression and panic attacks since I was in middle school. I think it's time I stop pretending I'm fine when I'm really not. I think it's time I try to face the fact that what I'm facing is really happening and try to help myself in some way. Thank you so much Zoe.
Just make sure, that you will always seek help when you are panicking. You can't bottle it up inside, remember, that so many people are you, just for you, & it will all get better with time.
+Samira Sarin - - I always control them. I breath deeply and ask God for help, and He ALWAYS answers and gives strenght. I hope i helped with this comment, that's how i control those "attacks" and have a happy life.
I watched you years ago when I was 14 and just like you, I started having anxiety at that exact age. (never saw this video) I didn't know it would grow into something so big but I'm the same age as you are in this video and I'm at the exact stage of my life as you're describing... changing my mindset and saying yes to things because I deserve it. The parallels are mind-boggling! I'm so excited for the future and happy I ran into you again
Yep this helped me to aswell.I'm not sure if this is the the same thing but I have an anxiety disorder and knowing that famous people can also have it and I'm not the only one.
Zoe, thanks so much for this video! I suffer from an anxiety disorder and panic attacks and its not easy. Mine are mostly from school and its really hard to get good grades when you panic all the time. Its just nice to know that there are people out there like you and feel the same things as you do. Just wanted to say thanks, hope the anxiety will get better for you! Love you!
5 years ago, when I was having my first panic attacks and anxiety attacks, and was in an absolute sureness, that I am going insane...THIS VIDEO, saved me. Made me feel again a NORMAL person. Just came here after this much time, to say THANK YOU. 💛
Thanks for explaining this. I have a member of my family that suffers exactly of this condition for years. And she very rarely leaves the home. I don't think I ever genuinely understood her fully. This video helped me a lot!
What I want in anxiety attacks depends on how anxious I am. I reach point where I do not want to be touched or spoken to. On my way calming down, I want a hug. I don't want anything to go in my mouth but my throat is so dry. I want to lie down, but I feel I need to keep moving. I want a distraction, but I don't want to do anything. I feel so hot but I'm shaking from cold. I want everyone to go away but I don't want to be alone. Its utter terror, and it feels completely justified, even if you've got no idea why you are panicking.
Paula C I know. People mistake your fear and distress for being short-tempered or annoyed. Have you spoken to people about it? I'm no therapist, but I don't know how I could get through my anxiety without my Mum. Also, a way i tend to deal with it is distraction. I watch RUclips, paint my nails, etc. It's easy for people to mistake behavior when they don't know what's going on, so please talk to someone. I am not great at advice and I'm no therapist, but I understand what you are going through. I send my love Xxxxxxxxx
Awww that was soo sweet of her that she decided to help some people and giving them a chance to forget all the negative things in life, thanks to the best Zoella of all !
It's really brave of u to talk about it here in youtube , I was never able to tell anyone I get panic attacks ... I tired to tell my parents but just the idea makes me feel nauseous !
how about showing them this video if you feel like you can't tell them verbally ... like ask them to please watch it and tell them it's the same for you (or write them a letter if it's still hard to ask them to watch it) and then after they watch it they probably will come to you to calmly talk and make you feel accepted the way you are and then think together with you for ways to treat this. when you have something like that you need to tell people who are close to you so they can reach out for you. you shouldn't suffer from it and deal with it alone they're your parents they will help you and be there for you if you need them.
kawaiiushii thx for ur reply , but the reason I never told them is that I dont want them to be worried about me and be more over-protective than they already were at the time I used to get panic attacks a lot , but after looking on the Internet I learned to deal with them , and now I dont get them that often too , but thank u ^^
***** do as kawaiisushii told me , and show them this video and tell them that's how u feel too , it s expected for parents to not notice it if they dont know about the symptoms or they cant really understand how bad and scary panic atracks r ! So dont blame them for it ^^ Also confide in some friends who d understand, it s really important for u to have someone beside u who u can seek his help ..... more importantly never let urself feel lonely ^^
I feel so blessed to be able to turn on my laptop, open up to youtube, and know that I can sit down and listen to you speak about problems everyday people have. There are lots of youtubers out there, many that I am subscribed to, but I can sincerely say that you are the only one that makes me feel human; normal, even. I feel like you don't do this for fame, or for praise, but for the well-being of others. I am going to tell my story not for attention, but rather, to show you what an impact you have made on my life. I have suffered with depression and anxiety from a very young age, not always even knowing that they had labels. My parents were separated when I was very little, and so I had to deal with being tossed around from one parent to the other. I felt like a plastic bag, and I often didn't speak to anybody about it. They never understood, anyway. I thought I was weird, and that there was something wrong with me. I am an introvert by nature, what can I say?? When I was five years old, my mother passed away suddenly, leaving me and my two brothers in the hands of my father. The thing is, he didn't know how to take on the role of a parent on his own. We moved across the United States to live with our grandparents, who helped my dad take care of us. Fast forward a couple years, and my grandma passed away. My grandpa got re-married, and my father, brothers, and I moved into our own apartment. I let go of the few friends I had at school, and had to start a whole new life my fifth grade year. Moving became traumatizing. In this process, I developed a scar, as it had reminded me of moving due to the loss of my mom. Now I was moving due to the loss of my grandmother. Thus, moving became associated with death. I didn't want to make any new friends because I was afraid I would have to say goodbye to them one day, too. I would get anxious in social situations, and kids wouldn't talk to me because I was awkward. The truth was, I only ever wanted somebody to talk to that I knew would always be there. I attempted to make friends in junior high, but that didn't work. They turned into bullies, and often called me a boy. I grew up without a mother figure, and so I took on form my brother's actions and traits. so yes, I was always a bit of a tom boy. I developed insecurities from this I never felt like a girl, and I never felt like I fit in with the crowd. I would sit alone at lunch just to avoid social situations. There was one time where my anxiety got so out of control that I ran to the bathroom during lunch and started hyperventilating, as well as heavily sobbing. That was my first panic attack. I never spoke to anybody about it. I didn't think anybody could relate, and regardless, I had no friends to tell. Until one day, I met my best friend who will remain nameless. It was like we clicked instantly. She knew exactly what I was going through, and she helped a lot. Even though I had somebody to talk to now, she couldn't always be there,and I understood that. In those times of need, I would have panic attacks and melt downs, yet nobody was there. And then I found youtube. At first I found it embarrassing to take advice and wisdom from somebody on my laptop screen who I had never met, but soon came to embrace it. I mean, among the millions of viewers some of my favorite youtubers get, there were bound to be some teens who felt just like me. So Zoe, in all of this ( I deeply apologize for the lengthiness), I have grown to be myself and find new comforts daily because I see how you step out of your shell and express yourself on camera, despite the pressure. You inspire me to conquer obstacles that life throws my way, and you make me feel normal. I can never thank you enough for your videos. It would mean all the world to me if you could see this. I won't count on it, but at least I can say I made an effort. xoxo
As a person who has frequent panic attacks, I've kind of mastered how to deal with them and for those of you who are struggling, DO NOT GO IN A SMALL SPACE. When I first started having panic attacks, I would go in my closet to cry and scream into my pillow, and I became really claustrophobic and suicidal. I think I did it because i thought it would help to be alone in a simple room with quiet but it made it worse. Go outside. Lay in the grass and clear your thoughts. When I was in the closet, I'd start screaming and I would curl up in a ball unable to breathe and I couldn't think cuz my mouth was saying "I just want to die please god let me die" and I don't know why I said that but I just did and I'm telling you going outside and focusing on a tree or a building and imagining that tomorrow is a new day and you'll be fine it really makes it pass quicker
Also if you're afraid to tell your parents like I am just don't. Tell a friend you can trust and tell them when you are having one and call them and they'll talk you through it
I watched your videos religiously as an early teenager, and you are the reason I originally noticed I had anxious tendencies. I’m 20 now, and I’m in a very dark spot, so I came back here. It’s comforting to me. Thank you for doing this
So, I really want to share this because it is a symptom of panic attacks that I feel may happen to others and may be very scary. I started getting panic attacks in junior high and things like tests during school (accompanied with silence) would set them off. Like Zoe said, my senses would heighten and things would get very loud. It made the scratching of pencils during a test, for example, sound as if they were right in my ear. But another thing was that time sped up. I was not aware of actual/regular time, and so things like moving or walking or talking felt really scary because I didn't know if I was moving too fast or too slow since everything/everyone else around me felt like it had sped up. It was like someone had turned on the fast forward button in real life. My attacks are very infrequent now and I can handle them much better, but I had to learn tricks to help myself. If anyone needs help with their anxiety or attacks please feel free to send me a message. And if anyone is experiencing what I did please don't be afraid and don't think you are alone.
To anyone out there who suffers from anxiety, you aren’t alone! Life gets better, this is only the temporary, don’t lose hope. H.O.P.E. > Hold On Pain Ends. This is one of those obstacles that life has given us and we are capable of overcoming because we are strong. I hope that you, we, all are anxiety-free one day.
I’m aware this is a very old video, but every time I feel stressed out, anxious & panicky I come straight back to this video of yours, you are an absolute inspiration and you make me realise I am not alone, just wanted to thank you for this Zoe:) you’re a star
I loved you before when I thought you were just really happy and upbeat, but this video gives me so much more respect for you and love you even more! Living with a mental illness is tough and this video is such an inspiration. Thank you!
I get anxiety attacks every Sunday before school. I get them during school too. I'm 14. I never know what makes me panic and everyone asks what's happening when I suddenly go quiet during a conversation. I usually shake but I've never cried or anything. My heart rate, heart pressure and adrenaline level increases. I go numb in my extremities and I have cold sweats. I rarely feel sick though. The awful thing is, my teachers have a strict rule which says that you can't leave the class for any reason during a lesson, which means I just have to sit there, looking scared and hot and whatnot. Eventually, I found someone with anxiety and we can help eachother through panic attacks and anxiety.
+FrogsVlogs I'm so glad that you found someone to talk to about this. Remember, everything is temporary. This will eventually go away, or at least lessen. I'm going through a similar thing, and I hope what I say helps slightly, even if it is just me spouting nonsense.I've been suffering from anxiety for about just under 2 years, and just talking to my friend about it and just getting everything out, made me feel so much better. Even if that person can't exactly help you professionally, it will make you feel better to get what your feeling, out of your system. I hope that this helps. I don't know if it has, but I want to help people who are suffering from these kind of things. I'm always here if you need to talk. This will fade, and you will get better.
Same thing with me but I start crying out of no where and it always happens wen I go to skool or in skool and idk y I think it's because I can't deal being in high skool and not really making friends cuz I'm too nervous and just randomly getting it out of no where and I get so embarrassed wen I get it in class cuz I feel like everyone is staring at me and thinking I'm weird or crazy I get almost all the symptoms for anxiety and panic attacks and I can't deal with it no more
Fortunately, I do not suffer from panic attacks or anxiety, but I found this video very inspiring and I think it must helped a lot of people.. Zoe, you are such an amazing person and I must say, it needed much courage to talk about your personal experience to so many people... :) Keep making videos :D I love you xx
I'm 13 and i found out today that i have social anxiety. i knew you had anxiety, so i searched up Zoella Anxiety and i found this video, and it really helped. Thank you so much xx
I, too, have panic disorder. I was diagnosed at 10 and you can imagine how isolating that could feel for a kid. I remember how angry I would be with myself when I'd have to call my mom to pick me up from a friend's house at midnight because I was having a panic attack and how embarrassed at be at the confused look on my friend's faces. Sunday nights, too, were a time when I would consistently panic, laying in bed thinking about Monday. I would always ask myself why other people didn't have this problem, why couldn't I just be a normal, carefree kid? I even put myself in dangerous positions, trying to escape that 'trapped' sensation (like trying to exit a moving car...). Now, at 20 years old, I still feel this way, despite my anxiety being generally under control (through a lot of trial and error with medication and the development of coping techniques). I rarely have panic attacks now, but when I do, I end up hating myself for a while afterwards. It's really comforting to know that I'm not alone in this, and that people I admire, like you, may have felt similarly. I find that lately, the biggest source of panic for me is boys and this makes me feel SO PATHETIC. I know it's normal to be nervous around boys but not to the extent that I feel. I'm so scared that I'm never going to be able to have a serious relationship. Anyway, this was kind of cathartic to write and thank you so much, Zoe, for putting a lot of the feelings I have into words.
I am 13 years old, and I have started getting panic attacks. It's very frustrating having this constant fear. It's also very frustrating because I get most of my panic attacks during school, and when I do I cannot focus in class. I'm relieved to hear that I'm not alone.
A much needed video for me to help calm me down from my first panic attack at 2 am. Thanks so much, Zoe. When nothing else helped, you did. I appreciate it very much.
This helped me 3 years after it was uploaded! I have hidden for so long! I am going to say yes to everything within reason from now on! I have had panic attacks for almost a year now and a few months ago depression. Sometimes it gets too much! I've felt unwanted and un needed! I live my life by 'what if' and I've learnt to keep my feelings to myself because I don't want to worry other people! I'm just going to say yes to every opportunity and meet my friends more, go to family gatherings and go to meals out. To be fair. I'm done hiding. I am going to be myself more! I will try my best!
+Alisha OConnor a bit better, still have panic attacks but my depression is getting better. I said yes to a lot more things and it's surprising how I have coped considering I've had panic attacks now for almost a year and that sounds so little time but it has effected my life so quickly. I can remember each panic attack and I know for me it is daunting. I had a boyfriend not long ago. However he dumped me and I had a panic attack after and I still unfortunately have them often but if I need to be more confident and do more things, I always turn to this video
+Abigail Frew you sound so much better. And don't beat yourself up about him. He was very dumb considering he dumped you. Always remember that you can talk to people on here. 💋💋
+Alisha OConnor thanks, I am much better! My best friend protects me around him and today was my first day back after the winter holidays and he dumped me 11th December. And I've said to my best friend to stop protecting me, I'm going to be happy around him and hopefully not have a panic attack if he comes near me xox I had a panic attack today actually because I was scared to go to school and see people. It sounds stupid but I was afraid what people would do and my heart went faster, I felt shaky and I was sweaty and my hands clamed up. I went up to my room and opened my windows, however if I have a panic attack at school, I can't take the breath of fresh air that I need to calm me down x
Zoe I know this video is old. And you will probably never read this. But I remember when you first posted this and I couldn’t relate back then. But the past 2 going on 3 years I have suffered from consistent panic attacks that came out of nowhere. 7 years later, and I am so grateful you posted this video because I feel so alone. No one I know have panic attacks and it’s weird but I wish I could just talk to you about this. But I know I can’t. So just THANK you for being vulnerable and posting this video. Because it was oddly comforting to know that I’m NOT alone.
This itself gave me a panic attack. Whenever people talk about panic attacks and anxiety it gets me extremely anxious, and I feel awfully frantic. I had wanted to watch this video for a long while now but even seeing it in my watch later list had me breathing heavily. I don't know if I'll even be able to finish this video. I just can't cope, I'm sure your video is lovely and helps someone. If I'm ever able to get through more than 2 minutes of it I'm sure it would help me.
That happens to me too! I gave myself a panic attack (or what I'm pretty sure is a panic attack) when I was trying to research anxiety and depression and watching this makes my heart beat faster and makes me breath heavy
this was so comforting to know that im not the only one suffering - i have so much in common with zoe and hearing her experiences, advice and just talk for 20 minutes about anxiety is so so comforting. thank you zoe x
My anxiety has gotten really bad since going back to school, I'm at home right now watching this because I was going to school today but my anxiety was so bad and I couldn't get out of the car because I was crying and shaking, what can I do to stop tears coming from my eyes because that's one of the biggest issues because once I start crying I can't stop and then I feel worse because my face and eyes go really red
This happened to me ,when I was in year 7 I got so stressed my mum had to go into my school into a meeting about me I was so embarrassed I didn't go In the day after i thought people would judge me 😕;) I'm now in year 9 and my anxiety has got much better (sorry for a late reply)
+Rubysworld I had something similar where I had pretty bad anxiety in year 7 however now that I'm in year 9 it's gotten so much worse and I have a phone call with the head teacher about me and my anxiety and missing school
Jessie1Dx I am suffering the same thing as you at the moment it's horrible, worst of all no matter how hard I'm crying my mum makes me go to school. I was wondering if it has gone away now or do you still feel anxious because I'm worried this will never go away
ok so, i have a lot to say. i know zoe will probably never see this but that's ok. when I first watched this video I was 13 I believe, which was over 4 years ago. i watched it and I honestly did not understand anything that was talked about. the word anxiety wasn't even a part of my dictionary. it confused me that someone would feel this way and i truly did not understand it. fast forward about 3 or 4 months and i had my first panic attack. it was the scariest moment of my life and i didnt know what to do. no one was home and i needed some comfort and for some reason i remembered watching this video and so I brought myself to my feet, walked upstairs whilst crying hysterically, opened my dad's laptop and watched the video. even though at the time it didn't necessarily make me feel more calm, knowing that someone understood the way i was feeling and seeing that someone could put it into words gave me the feeling that it would be ok. i've been a subscriber of yours since i was 12, and now I'm 17 and a half. I honestly don't know what would have happened that night if I hadn't watched this video. Of course I would have survived it, but I probably would have taken a lot longer to seek help. It still took me a year after that (a year full of tests, digestive problems, unhealthy eating habits, isolation, and fear) to see a psychologist but I decided to do that and it was the best decision I ever made. I am so much happier now and I honestly never thought that would be possible. I just wanted to say, if you are struggling with anxiety or panic attacks, you can get better. please seek help, don't tell your self to get over it, tell yourself to get through it. and zoe thank you so much for making this video.
Watching this while taking a panic attack. It's so reassuring to know that so many other people experience this as I always think I'm weird, or dying. So I know hardly anyone will read this but I'm going to share about my anxiety to get it off my chest. I have an extreme fear of vomiting. I'm afraid of vomiting in public, around people at home & I constantly analyse other people's behaviour wondering if they are showing symptoms of illness. They usually happen at school, or in bed. When I feel slightly trapped or like if I wanted to leave I couldn't. When it happens my whole body is overcome with shivers, I get hot, I can't stop shaking & I have a lump in my throat. My heart pounds. They have started happening nearly twice a week. I always act so brave and hate speaking to my parents about this, it has been happening for 2 years, nearly 3, and I only told my mum last week. I am constantly afraid of vomiting, so I always feel sick as I am afraid of this ever happening. Probably sounds so weird but yeah I'm so glad to get this off my chest.
ive been dealing with depression and anxiety , and its really complicated . I tried seeing counselors at school and my parents would take me to the doctor .. but it just made me feel ashamed and made me feel worse .. especially at school . people would stare at me judge me for getting help and it just made things worse ,,, I was dealing with a lot of fake people and fake friends and I was being bullied .... its something really hard to explain , I think its better to take it slowly and solve it on my own and I am doing better now , slowly one step at time I know I can get better I still deal with all those people because of school and the small town I llive in , but I just have to stay strong and try to ignore and move on because people who judge u and bully u have no life and one day the sun will come out and everything all of the sadness will go away and all those people who bully u wont matter . ... STAY STRONG (: and thanks for this amazing video Zoella
You'll get through it, I promise, just never lose sight of your goal. I've just made a video about my experience which may help a little? Either way good luck x
The other day I got a panic attack on the bus on my way to school. I didn't know what to do I was terrified. The fact that I was not going to be able to get out of the bus did not help me it just made me feel worse. I just sat there beside my little sister (5-year-old) and thought:"I can't let it show now, I just cant. You can do it Isidora!" And by the time I felt better, but the panic still didn't go away. So as i started breathing so fast a person my age (13) turned and said:" Are you alright?" I looked up at him trying to hide all of the things that were going on, but it was still going out. I just shook my head and I felt terrible. Then i felt his hand on my shoulder, he said:"Panic?" I nodded and he said:"Relax and breathe deeply." And after a few minutes I felt better and I thanked him. Im sooo soo thankful to him. 😊
I deal with severe panic attacks, anxiety, depression and things of the like. I sweat, literally get cold feet, my hands stiffen to the point where I can't bend my fingers, have shortness of breath, heart palpitations, feel dizzy, feel like I'm going to pass out among other things . It is horrible and I think that your video is very helpful and useful. It's great that you dedicated a video to something so serious that you've dealt with. Thank you for this, it helps for sure!
This is what is was just about to say! Thank you so much Zoey for this, it taught me a lot! I got it when I was seven and I had no ieda what was happening, I still randomly wake up at night boiling hot and feeling like I can't breathe, but I had to calm myself down and get my breathing back. This would have been life changing for me 5 years ago and I'm sure it could be life changing for someone else that hasn't learnt how to deal with it like I have! Thanks Zoey +zoella
anyone else have panic disorder, a type of anxiety that makes you fear you are going to die, losing control, or going crazy. i've been struggling with it since 3rd grade, i'm now in 8th grade. it seemed to go away for a while and now it's back. you guys aren't alone. these kind of videos help me a lot when my anxiety takes control.
I'm 11 and I've started having panic attack since I started big school. It really scared me and I feel like I can't breathe, I cry and sometimes I collapse. I usually feel dizzy and like I'm going to pass out. I feel claustrophobic. It really scares me so this really helped! 💕
trust me I get you. I am about to turn 12. Trust me you are loved. try just to ratonolize. I don't now if I am even helping right now. breathe in for 4 seconds hold for 4 seconds and breathe out. know you are not going to die . ratonolize.
Yep mines lasted about an hour now my throat tickles but it can help to do this that I'm about to tell you tap your cheekbone any one or the soft part of your palm and think about how high your panic is right now let's say it's 10/10 tap your cheekbone or the soft part of your palm and let's say you did it for 30 seconds you would be at 8/10 depending on the height of your 10/10 so like 10.7/10 you are panicking too much! Just calm down it will be ok panic is caused by let's say something like a loved one is gone your sad and it's a really big change like we had to get rid of my cat it's causing the panic or feeling sick or your throat tickles a 5second rule will work aswell so count backwards from 5 like 5 4 3 2 1 and go somewhere or something and go back to the position you were in or think about your favourite thing or person like your at a stage show and your favourite actor is there think about it make sure no other thoughts take over the the thought you're thinking about right now thanks for reading bye!
Thank you zoe, I suffer from anxiety and I have panic attacks quite regullarry, I have no self confindence and this video really helped! Thanks again, I Love You xxx
This video is so heartwarming and so helpful ❤️❤️❤️thank you so much ❤️ i used to be bullied by my own friends because I had a disabled brother with servere autism and it was really bad and I used to panic because at school I had to hide from them and stuff and have panic attacks in the bathroom and sometimes even in lesson but you helped me so much I still take good care of my brother and this video made me realise how important and special he is to me thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm 14years old right now, and i have been having several panic attacks before but, i didn't know what was it which is make me feel really scared of it, and think about so many unnecessary things that make that panic attack worse I don't have it everyday, but i usually have it in cinema (when the movie was going to be played), in the night when i was going to sleep, and sometimes when i was working on my exam in school, it's completely silence and BAM suddenly there's a panic attack I used to don't know what is it, and just trying to deal with it alone, but now, after i watch this i know that i'm not alone, and you know zoe, even though at first when i started watching this video i felt like kinda anxious and my heart beats faster bc i think it will not be anyway to cure this, and i'm really weird but no, this video turns out really helpful and kinda calm me down Really, i just wanna say thank you for you to post this video, you're the best and i hope i can handle all of this panic attack too, even though i'm not having it daily, like panic attack everyday, but still, when i have it sometimes it just freaks me up and i'm just urghhh feel like the worst human being ever But really, really, thank you zoe
I get little panic attacks almost everyday at school. I have constant headaches, chest tension and very shallow breaths. I almost constantly shake and twitch, and I'm only 14. I'm too scared to try meds, I don't know why (probably because I scared myself, making myself think that I'll get addicted?). It is VERY VERY VERY hard to speak in real life when I'm having any sort of panic attack. My life hates me 😖
I think you should just try to relax or watch a video on tips. I dont really have a lot of tips as i have a hard time dealing with them myself sorry. I hope you'll get better soon❤️
Watching this back after 8 years. Needed this. It’s 12:44am in Sydney. I agree. I don’t want to live like this anymore. I’m going to beat this. I’m gonna lean on my supports and I will not live like this anymore. Thank you Zoe!
Zoe you're so brave by talking about this and really, you're such a great inspiration. Thank you so much for this. Even if I don't suffer from panic attacks, now I have an idea of what it feels like and if I ever see it around me, maybe I'll be able to help.
I never get any opportunities to say yes to. Because of my anxiety and depression I lost all my friends. The only friends I have are my internet friends
Be your own biggest advocate then! Video chat with your online friends, while you go out a try something new. I lost all my friends from my agoraphobia, and panic disorder, but I just need to do it on my own. Which makes it 1000x worse, but 1000x more rewarding when you conquer it for yourself, by yourself.
I remember watching this video years ago when my anxiety wasn't as severe; and now i've come back to it after recently having severe panic attacks and im finally getting help to deal with it. Thank you so much for this video Zoe, it really helped me out.
ok so I'm gonna say this here and hopefully I'm not the only one going through this kind of anxiety and panic attacks. I usually feel anxious when I'm out in a place where I feel people will judge me, for example the grocery store or a park or in the middle of a class. when I feel anxious, I became extremely hot and sweaty, I don't want anyone to talk to me AT ALL. the easiest way for me to calm down is to cool down and to be alone. but at the same time I feel like I need someone to help me calm down, even though my body says otherwise. my panic attacks consist of sweats, crying and a ton of water coming from my eyes, I heave, shake and feel like everyone can tell. I don't really know what triggers my panic attacks, they happen anywhere and at anytime. my first panic attack happened during a thunderstorm and it was the worst night of my existence. I literally felt like I was going to die, I was so paranoid and scared. ever since this first panic attack I've always gotten a panic attack during thunderstorms which is so stupid but idk, thought I'd share this.
I understand. I never get up in any of my classes and I hate getting in people's way because I feel really judged and I feel like people hate me if I get in their way and I over think absolutely everything. I get really bad anxiety going to school everyday because I don't wanna be late or miss something or mess up so o wake up like extremely early and I get wicked paranoid.
I'm the same way but I haven't been to a doctor for diagnosis, just taken online tests and talked to other friends that are and I'm pretty convinced I have some form of social anxiety. I think the first thing I need to "say yes" to is seeing a doctor about it. Ironically enough the thought seeing a doctor to help with my anxiety gives me anxiety 😅❤️
+lina gonzales Ya same i even fell that way around my best friends even yesterday i was actually invited to go with one of my best friends to the fair and i said no i fell judged even sitting in my room by myself and i probaly have not been to anyones house besides mine for a month or more and when stuff like this happes my hands get really sweaty and my eyes water also i fell like i have no breath but im pretty sure i have social anxity you mite have it also
WhoIsCristel S I get them everyday. Especially when i'm in school. Today i felt so tense it felt like everyone was staring at me. I was panicing the hole time. Felt like my throat was getting dry and i was going to feint. Every little noise scared the shit out of me. My hole body was twitching and super tense. This is the worst it's been. It sucks. I don't know what to do.
I know this video is so old but it still really helps!! It opened my eyes a bit more and it is so comforting to know that there are people like you suffering with the same sort of thing. Thankyou so much for being open with us about this sort of thing❤❤
Anxiety is the deeper you, you've been ignoring telling you, you need to change things in your life. Take a look at your diet, how much do you exercise? Are you facing your anxiety? A situation could trigger that deeper you you've been trying to bury to the point it over whelms and consumes you until you change something and stick to it.
EndlessSky26 I study mental health i know what i'm talking about and i have my own mental health issues such as anxiety and depression but i have greatly improved the state of my mind through diet(cutting down sugar/coffee and junk food), long walks, cardio, weights & practising meditation(Keeping the mind silent). 528 Frequency Music and yoga. Your diet can be your medicine any voice in your head is hard to ignore but the more you give in to it's cravings the stronger it gets, you should always go with your gut when it comes to food, science has discovered the Gut your second brain because it has over 100 million neurones. Think of food and drinks such as Herbal Tea as medicine for your emotions.
EndlessSky26 I didn't say it would cure you, it helps in the therapeutic process of easing the severity of how much anxiety and depression you feel. Healthy or necessary Food and drinks are natural medicine for the body. It's also the fact that being healthy takes major effort to stick with there for the reward is greater when you push yourself to be healthier. Where as when you're unhealthy majority of the time you're not even thinking about the food and amount of sugar/caffeine you're putting into your body and your life becomes more of a blur.
I remember first watching this like a year ago, and I felt nothing. I didn't really understand what anxiety was, and I didn't really understand how it could affect you so badly. But now I'm sitting here, I haven't gone out for like a month. I haven't done anything, I've turned down every single opportunity...hanging out with friends, having sleepovers, going to family gatherings. I find myself saying no to everything. I feel like I'm disappointing everyone, like I'm rude. But I want to, so badly, but I can't bring myself to say yes. I find it very hard to be spontaneous, and I need at least a few days before deciding anything. I risk my grades by not presenting my work in class. Everyone says "just do it and it'll be over" but it's not that easy, I wish it was. But I can't "just do".
I completely failed my English talking test because of my anxiety. I started talking then sort of lost it and had a massive panic attack. I had to lie and tell people in my class because when I had panic attacks previously they constantly took the piss out of me. I can't stand up in class anymore, I don't want to answer questions in class anymore either, it doesn't help that some of my teachers have a tendency to say something about us. My mum doesn't think I actually have anxiety even though the doctors said so themselves. I have to pretend all the time that I'm ok when I really ament. I feel like I can't express myself at all because I worry far to much about what others may think of me. Even writing this comment is making me feel anxious. I love to watch your videos because I feel like I can relate to you in a way.
Love the fact u told people about this because it is hard and just know if u think u helped no one you helped me get my confidence back because I do have panic attacks and it has helped me come out of my shell to help others so THANK YOU so much u are just amazing for sharing this and don't worry as I missed out on a lot as well so plz don't feel like your the only one because your not ! So let's stay strong together and push through these not very nice thing but we will stand together and make it through so just remember STAY calm and STAY strong. Xx
Zoe, thankyou so much for this video. I have been panicking about everything for either hw or social anxiety but just hearing somebody else talking about this has helped me so much
I literally get panic attacks every time I walk into biology at school. My phobia of blood has stopped me from being a vet and I constantly freak out when something seems wrong with me because I am very scared of becoming ill/in pain. Maths also makes my life a misery; my teacher is evil, I cant keep up as they wont move me down sets so I have to stay in the top set for 4 years. Homework stresses me out and overall school causes almost all my anxiety. Thanks for the video it helped me feel more relaxed and to have a better understanding of my problems 😊💜💕
Lying in bed right now after panicking and feeling scared for more panic attacks. I hate not being able to do things I can't do :( watched this video for comfort that I am not the only one xxx
LaurenAnne x You are not the only one. I know exactly how this feels. :( Just try to apply what Zoe suggests. Fight back by going places and doing things you are afraid of doing. When a panic attack comes on, think to yourself, This will pass. It will not kill me. I can get through this. I will go on with my life as usual. By accepting rather than freaking out even more, you lessen the control the panic attack has over you.
this video actually made me sob up. i've recently been suffering as well and all of this is new to me and of course thats scary in so many ways. i didn't and still don't to some degree know how to fully handle it but your video helped me tremendously. i began feeling calm for the first time in a while after halfway of your video because i found so many things i was feeling were relatable to your own experience. you are very well spoken in terms of multiple solutions and also your fervent speech about "what ifs" and "enough is enough" gave me hope and made me feel better. i genuinely thank you you have made me smile and feel positive things on this gloomy blizzard (literally) of a day.
I suffer panic attacks when I am alone in my room at night and due to that I am not able of sleeping on my own anymore so that I always have to go to my parents' room and it's extremely embarassing because you just don't feel normal anymore and it is even worse when your parents don't understand. So thank you Zoe for this video, it helped me. x
I have had anxiety for a while and just recently developed PTSD from a really traumatic incident. I have anxiety/panic attacks because of this, and they are usually triggered by fear or just general anxiousness. I had an attack in one of my classes during a test not long ago, and it was really bad. When I have panic attacks I start to shake and my arms or legs will feel numb and I'll kind of space out. I totally understand how you feel and what you're going through. I also get very claustrophobic now, which makes me very anxious in crowed spaces, like busy hallways and stores. But I digress. Thank you for making this video; it's nice to know that someone if going through the same things as you . :)
The same thing that happens to me... Yeah I know its horrible. My anxiety/panic attacks lead to depression and other terrible things. So it's cool to be reminded I'm not alone :)
After years dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, and afters years not letting that be a reason to stop pursuit my dreams and litterally have to build everything around me alone (university, work, travel alone for work, etc), i'm now dealing again with panic attacks in a stage that i never ever had before (the type that i can't physically walk and move my hands), i cant drive anymore because of the fear, even be in a car is getting difficult, i am always worring abut work because i live very far (thankfully i can work from home, but not forever), and i remember this video that you made a long time ago, and the fact that i see someone speaks out lot what i'm felling it helps a lot! I'm not trying to stop doing things, but i kinda am, because is very very difficult! When i am not having a panic attack i am very afraid of having one.. i'm tired! Thank god i have my terapist but it's very very difficult, sometimes i am angry, and sometimes i just want to cry a lot!
Many people get nighttime panic attacks because its the time when your brain finally tries to slow down and all of the sudden feelings and thought start rushing in. hope you feel better soon
This video really speaks to me, Ive had anxiety for as long as i can remember. they just started getting very bad recently, I'm afraid to watch Anime anymore because that's how it triggered the first time. I feel like im caged and cant do the things I want, I just really want this to disappear. This video helped me a lot to see that Im not alone, that there are tons of people who go through this just like me. Thank you.
Hello Zoe, My name is Laura and I'm 17 and have had really, Really, REALLY bad anxiety for as long as I can remember. I've got dyslexia, acne and I'm not very healthy and am a little bit on the chubby side. I'm saying this as I've been bullied for as long as I can remember. Since I started year 2 or 3 when I moved to a country called Brunei, in the middle of South East Asia and is on the island of Borneo. This really took a toll on my life, self-esteem, self-respect and even how I look at the world. This has made me feel really down and I've been starting having panic over these past few years. Let's get back to the point of this message. I just wanted to thank you for, giving me and all the magical people who watch your videos, the strengt, joy and comfort to be ourselves and for helping, the people that do, get over our fear of flying. I hope your anxiety goes well and gets better, if it can? I also hope that you stay just the way you are and we all love you and good luck with everything!!! Lots of love, Laura xxx
These kinds of videos are good videos it restores my faith in humanity knowing people dedicate there time to helping others especially when it comes to a horrible mental illness such as anxiety
I've suffered from anxiety and panic attacks since I was 8 and I've learned that if you bottle up that anxiety it's like blowing air into a balloon the more you blow into the ballon the more likely it's gonna pop. The panic attack is the release. What a lot of people don't know is if you feel anxious find something to distract yourself and calm you down. Sometimes it can be the weirdest things to distract you but for me I carry round blue tac in my pocket and if I get anxious I mess with it and make it into people and that distracts me from the thoughts inside my head and if I can't distract myself and I'm gonna have a panic attack and I know I am to calm me down I eat sweets and listen to Justin Bieber and don't talk because that's what calms me down. If you suffer from panic attacks and anxiety I highly recommend finding different ways to distract you and calm you down. Everyone's panic and anxieties are different. So if you read or hear about someone who has it from this or this amount of time don't worry because it won't happen to you as everyone's different. But having someone like Zoe who shows that your not alone really does help.
ive always been a neurotic person and had social anxiety, but recently ive been experiencing panic attacks so severely and ive come back to this video and its like i understand it on a whole other level. i wanna tell past zoe thank you for making this, because i seriously do not have anyone in my life right now who understands this
I'll be honest, I dont watch your videos, but I happened apon this and its helped so much I didn't think an awesome person like you with all these subscribers and popularity could have anxiety and this video really broadened my way of thinking. that no one thinks about you as much as you do ((yeah I'm sorry half of that probably didn't make any sense I don't comment often on videos))
Zoe all I want to say is, thank you thank you so ducking much, I have watched this video for 3 years ( since I have had my anxiety disorder) and almost every time I had a panic attack I would watch this, I stopped for the last few months but I came back to watch it again because I’m having a really bad panic attack and it really help, so just thank you Zoe, thank you.
One of my best coping skills is when I start to get a panic attack, I think (or even say out loud) to my panicking brain, 'ok, thank you honey, but I'm completely safe. It's fine, calm down.' Also I know it's weird but if you talk to your anxiety kind of like it's a person, it is easier to manage. Like, 'Ok, but see, this situation isn't dangerous, just calm down.'
Madison stevens Thanks. I would try to concentrate real hard. Feels good to talk to someone who goes through something similar. For how long have you been experiencing your's.
Who feels nauseous when they have a panic attack
It's Emily me!!!!!
me, which just triggers an even worse panic attack.
Me which is what triggers my panic attacks
Almost everyone that has panic attacks..
JaydenLeeann Housewright same
My daughter who's 16 suffers from horrendous anxiety and acute depression, her panic attacks are awful. She was told today by one of her tutors that she might be 'too sick' to be in their college. I am so furious that the tutor told her this, the college know her situation and to say this to her was so dis-respectful. When my daughter got home she just broke down in tears, saying how humiliated she felt. I found your vlog (this vlog) and showed it to my daughter to let her know she is not alone. I just want to say thank you so much for putting this on. People have to start understanding mental illness a lot more, it is not shameful to say you suffer from it so why are people still avoiding the subject. Thanks again Zoe, you're a good person xx
Who else feels sick and gets sweaty when they get anxiety
Rory O'Toole me. I get you .
me
i get super cold. Like I've told some friends to touch my hands while an attack and they end up a bit concerned that I'm going to freeze or die of hypothermia
Me
Me x
Nearly 10 years after this video came out I’m still here , in 2022 and it still brings me so much comfort when I’m struggling. I truly hope your doing okay at the moment with everything from the past few years , current situations and the fact you and Alfie are now parents(!). I have no words to explain how much you’ve helped me over the years other than simply saying thank you 🖤
Having a bit of a tough day so decided to head back to this video. Thank you so much for sharing all those years ago Zoe.. big hugs and thank you! xx
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Same here! I find myself coming back to this video whenever my anxiety gets pretty bad. It always makes me feel better. I also love sending it to people around me who want to understand my anxiety a bit more.
Me too 😫 I can’t sleep right now and my anxiety and stress is way to high right now. I’ve been watching her all night 😫
I have anxiety and panic attacks but I hadn't had one for ages until today... I've come to this video because it always used to help me when I had panic attacks all the time!
I can relate
I'm making a series on my channel about my experiences and how I cope. If you want to stick around to see, subscribe to my channel. I just posted a video of when I had an anxiety attack on camera as well. I'd love to help as many people out as possible ❤️
amega willow same here I been having really bad panic attacks for over 7 years and I had my worst to date today
amega willow this video has helped me so much ive just recently had my first panick attack it was so scary im 13 it is not the best feeling
courtney smith my worst was at Pax Prime
Does anyone else feel light, dizzy, and confused when having anxiety?
yessssss
Yes and I have to sit down because everything spins!😬❤️
That sounds like a panic attack. Definitely look more into it and talk to a doctor (and possibly even a therapist) a doctor will diagnose you and a therapist will help you understand your triggers. They can’t always be avoided or stopped, but power is knowledge and the more you know about them the easier they are to get through.
Yes I have been off school for seven weeks with anxiety Every time I try to go back I always have a panic attack
Miss Black Cat yes all day everyday!!
Does anyone else get really bad anxiety attacks at tiny little things, like crossing busy roads? I feel like I want to start crying when I'm under tiny pressure, my face feels as though it's burning, heart beating really fast, and vision going blurry. Sometimes I feel like I just want to scream, even at the smallest of things, like saying my name for the school register. It's a really awful thing to live with, and this video just kind of eases it a bit, knowing that other people have the same problem. Thank you so much Zoe, you are amazing 💕
yes same xx
@@bethanybrierley4907 I get it when people treat me badly, when I am to cross a bridge or take on a challenge am afraid of..I did a video on my experience with anxiety disorder and how i cope..it's a strange experience but am hanging in there
I have been reading lots of these comments and I am very happy that I am not the only on who has these problems
Because I scared of things that are not going to happen and stuff like that
+* TheUnicornogirl * I cry every night for no reason I don't feel normal, I feel like I'm going to die, and that I'm a horrible person.... I'm crying right now and nothing is helping
I feel like I need a therapist but I don't know!
I'm 12 years old...
+GAMES4UNICORNS YT 👌
* TheUnicornogirl * me too ❤️
agreed (:
This was the first video I watched by Zoe. And I have now overcome pretty much most of my anxiety, although I still have it, I now know how to cope with it. If anyone reads this, please see a therapist. I promise you it helps! It really helped me. X
+Tess Blair Please tell your parents and please get help. It's too much to go around with something like anxiety all by yourself. It's not just going to stop. If you don't get help it may turn out worse and not treatable with only therapy. No one should live with anxiety. It CAN and WILL get better with treatment. Trust me. I was afraid and ashamed at first too. But there's literally nothing to be afraid or ashamed of. It's perfectly common and normal to have anxiety. And there is ways to get out it. Do it for yourself. You will thank yourself so much afterwards. You deserve to get that burden off your shoulders. Please just tell someone about it. You deserve to feel better.
What If someone has anxiety because people bully him laugh at him etc.?
I do and even when I go to a therapist YES IT HELPS but when I go outside and meet someone he/she starts laughing and the panic attacks ..start again...
Johanna Wright Rome wasn't built in one day. You need to give yourself time. For some people therapy isn't enough. I know a lot of people who take medication as well. You know yourself better than anyone else, so you need to talk to your therapist and your doctor. They can help you way better than I can. I wish you the best in life. Be strong! One day the bullies will stop. They will grow up. You will grow up, and everything will be fine again. You can do this! Wishing you the best xx
***** That is perfectly normal. A lot of people have that. A close friend of mine had the same issue as you. After going to a therapist for approx. 6 months, those situations no longer scared her, and she could be among a large group of people with no problem. I am not saying yours will disappear within the same time frame, because everything is different. But it is just to give you an example. Even though it might seem impossible, you can overcome your fears! But it is better to get help, because this is the only way to sort it out. Good luck! I hope you tell your parents! xx
Yasemin S. thank you..:)
Hey, Zoe? So, in the beginning, you said if you helped one person, you'd be happy. I know this is an old video, but this did help me so so so much. For a few years, I've been struggling with minor panic disorder and social anxiety. This video helped a lot and helped me explain to my friends and family how it feels and what happens and how they can help. Also, if it helps, a thing I use to help calm down when I'm panicking or feeling down in public, I always carry around a very small stuffed animal that I rub and try to describe to anybody around. It helps me focus on one thing and it calms me down. I don't know if that helps others, but it's just another tip. Again, thank you so much for making this video, it helped me a lot and others around me. Ily Zoe!
Hey so I might also have panic anxiety and your comment really helped and I would love if we could comment back and forth to help each other and I just wanted to say thank you!
+lalalalallalaal Of course! If I can help anybody with this stuff It would make my life😂😂😂
I have anxity really bad and I don't know why
+Emma Carnahan I don't think there are reasons, though I'm definitely not a doctor😂 another technique I found out about is called "grounding"
Look around and find
-5things you can see
-4things you can hear
-3things you can feel
-2things you can smell
-1thing you can touch
It really does help! Handy if you can't use the other methods or the don't work. Hope that helps some people😊
+Fantasmic Faith I love this tip i use it every time I panic atack
I often come back to this video when I’m struggling. It’s so comforting and calming and I can’t thank you enough Zoe💜xx
Zoe! I have mild anxiety but it's not nearly as bad as yours! I just start crying uncontrollably and it's hard for me to breathe, sometimes I feel like I could throw up, and it's usually because of school. But I really feel for you! It's not nice feeling the way I do when I get anxious, I cannot even IMAGINE what it's like for you! Loved this video
i'm having an anxiety attack right now, and i decided to watch this video. thank you so much for your bravery and honesty, i can only imagine how difficult it was for you to speak about it out loud, but i am proud of you. my anxiety attacks usually come out of nowhere, which is really frustrating. i've kinda got used to it now, as i've had anxiety for years now. i don't think my mum completely gets what anxiety is all about, but she's really trying and that means a lot; also my friends are really supportive and are proud of my silliest achievements as taking the bus alone or going for a grocery shopping. thank you again for this video, it's really good to know that there is someone who understands it and does't think it's ridiculous. you're really inspiring, zoe, and i wish you all the best. x
I 100% am in the same spot and you couldn’t have said all of that better. Totally agree.
Sara Courtemanche 💯
Same smh
Karolina Skirbutaitė i am at the moment having a bad panic attack and i found this video, I hope it gets better soon i can't take it
Thank you for being so brave and sharing this with everyone. I suffer from anxiety and depression and people always look at me and say, "oh, I didn't know you had that or suffered like that." I think it's important (but still very hard) that people on RUclips and in the media talk about their issues so people feel less alone. Bless x
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I spend nights on end screaming and shaking and kicking my bed and I can't control it. Some days I'm completely fine but other days I won't talk at all and just basically suffer in silence. I then joined a drama club at my school and it really helped me out, I was able to kind of release my emotions through my drama and acting. I also found that sleeping with a lavender scent on my pillow really helped or drinking mint tea before bed. So many people suffer from anxiety or depression in many different ways so there are multiple ways to help. If you are suffering from anxiety please please please don't suffer in silence like I did, it just makes things worse. Find those few things that make you happy, it could be a person, an activity, a scent and food anything! Just find that thing and use it to help you and regain your strength. I promise you aren't alone. Stay strong ❤️
Thank you Zoe. I think I'm going to finally tell my parents that I've been suffering from depression and panic attacks since I was in middle school. I think it's time I stop pretending I'm fine when I'm really not. I think it's time I try to face the fact that what I'm facing is really happening and try to help myself in some way. Thank you so much Zoe.
Just make sure, that you will always seek help when you are panicking. You can't bottle it up inside, remember, that so many people are you, just for you, & it will all get better with time.
What really pisses me off is that most of the times I'm having a panic attack I don't know why
same
same
+Samira Sarin - - I always control them. I breath deeply and ask God for help, and He ALWAYS answers and gives strenght. I hope i helped with this comment, that's how i control those "attacks" and have a happy life.
Emmanuel A. thanks!
Same they just come on randomly
zoe you have no idea how thankful i am that you made this video
I watched you years ago when I was 14 and just like you, I started having anxiety at that exact age. (never saw this video) I didn't know it would grow into something so big but I'm the same age as you are in this video and I'm at the exact stage of my life as you're describing... changing my mindset and saying yes to things because I deserve it. The parallels are mind-boggling! I'm so excited for the future and happy I ran into you again
It's so nice to hear someone else talk about all these things that I experience. Thank you so much for making this video
Yep this helped me to aswell.I'm not sure if this is the the same thing but I have an anxiety disorder and knowing that famous people can also have it and I'm not the only one.
this has affected me as well i have panic attacks its really hard to deal with
Zoe, thanks so much for this video! I suffer from an anxiety disorder and panic attacks and its not easy. Mine are mostly from school and its really hard to get good grades when you panic all the time. Its just nice to know that there are people out there like you and feel the same things as you do. Just wanted to say thanks, hope the anxiety will get better for you! Love you!
this helped a lot, the advice you gave was priceless..
Here is a great resource that I found that will help you cure your panic attacks permanently: panicfree .info
5 years ago, when I was having my first panic attacks and anxiety attacks, and was in an absolute sureness, that I am going insane...THIS VIDEO, saved me. Made me feel again a NORMAL person. Just came here after this much time, to say THANK YOU. 💛
Thanks for explaining this. I have a member of my family that suffers exactly of this condition for years. And she very rarely leaves the home. I don't think I ever genuinely understood her fully. This video helped me a lot!
What I want in anxiety attacks depends on how anxious I am. I reach point where I do not want to be touched or spoken to. On my way calming down, I want a hug. I don't want anything to go in my mouth but my throat is so dry. I want to lie down, but I feel I need to keep moving. I want a distraction, but I don't want to do anything. I feel so hot but I'm shaking from cold. I want everyone to go away but I don't want to be alone. Its utter terror, and it feels completely justified, even if you've got no idea why you are panicking.
That's exactly how I feel when I get panic attacks :((
Nikolett K. While its nice to know someone can relate, I'm sorry you have to go through that. :(
I send my love,, thanks for the reply. Xxx
Thank you!Have you talked to anyone about it? xx
I have the same problem!
Paula C I know. People mistake your fear and distress for being short-tempered or annoyed. Have you spoken to people about it? I'm no therapist, but I don't know how I could get through my anxiety without my Mum. Also, a way i tend to deal with it is distraction. I watch RUclips, paint my nails, etc. It's easy for people to mistake behavior when they don't know what's going on, so please talk to someone. I am not great at advice and I'm no therapist, but I understand what you are going through. I send my love Xxxxxxxxx
Awww that was soo sweet of her that she decided to help some people and giving them a chance to forget all the negative things in life, thanks to the best Zoella of all !
This brings so much reinsurance, about what I've be going through lately. The worst thing in the world having these panic and anxiety disorder!
It's really brave of u to talk about it here in youtube , I was never able to tell anyone I get panic attacks ... I tired to tell my parents but just the idea makes me feel nauseous !
how about showing them this video if you feel like you can't tell them verbally ... like ask them to please watch it and tell them it's the same for you (or write them a letter if it's still hard to ask them to watch it) and then after they watch it they probably will come to you to calmly talk and make you feel accepted the way you are and then think together with you for ways to treat this. when you have something like that you need to tell people who are close to you so they can reach out for you. you shouldn't suffer from it and deal with it alone they're your parents they will help you and be there for you if you need them.
kawaiiushii thx for ur reply , but the reason I never told them is that I dont want them to be worried about me and be more over-protective than they already were at the time I used to get panic attacks a lot , but after looking on the Internet I learned to deal with them , and now I dont get them that often too , but thank u ^^
Inass Toucourt glad to hear that you don't get them that often ... hopefully it'll someday stop altogether ^.^
kawaiiushii hope so ^^
***** do as kawaiisushii told me , and show them this video and tell them that's how u feel too , it s expected for parents to not notice it if they dont know about the symptoms or they cant really understand how bad and scary panic atracks r ! So dont blame them for it ^^
Also confide in some friends who d understand, it s really important for u to have someone beside u who u can seek his help ..... more importantly never let urself feel lonely ^^
I feel so blessed to be able to turn on my laptop, open up to youtube, and know that I can sit down and listen to you speak about problems everyday people have. There are lots of youtubers out there, many that I am subscribed to, but I can sincerely say that you are the only one that makes me feel human; normal, even. I feel like you don't do this for fame, or for praise, but for the well-being of others. I am going to tell my story not for attention, but rather, to show you what an impact you have made on my life.
I have suffered with depression and anxiety from a very young age, not always even knowing that they had labels. My parents were separated when I was very little, and so I had to deal with being tossed around from one parent to the other. I felt like a plastic bag, and I often didn't speak to anybody about it. They never understood, anyway. I thought I was weird, and that there was something wrong with me. I am an introvert by nature, what can I say??
When I was five years old, my mother passed away suddenly, leaving me and my two brothers in the hands of my father. The thing is, he didn't know how to take on the role of a parent on his own. We moved across the United States to live with our grandparents, who helped my dad take care of us.
Fast forward a couple years, and my grandma passed away. My grandpa got re-married, and my father, brothers, and I moved into our own apartment. I let go of the few friends I had at school, and had to start a whole new life my fifth grade year.
Moving became traumatizing. In this process, I developed a scar, as it had reminded me of moving due to the loss of my mom. Now I was moving due to the loss of my grandmother. Thus, moving became associated with death.
I didn't want to make any new friends because I was afraid I would have to say goodbye to them one day, too. I would get anxious in social situations, and kids wouldn't talk to me because I was awkward. The truth was, I only ever wanted somebody to talk to that I knew would always be there.
I attempted to make friends in junior high, but that didn't work. They turned into bullies, and often called me a boy. I grew up without a mother figure, and so I took on form my brother's actions and traits. so yes, I was always a bit of a tom boy.
I developed insecurities from this I never felt like a girl, and I never felt like I fit in with the crowd. I would sit alone at lunch just to avoid social situations. There was one time where my anxiety got so out of control that I ran to the bathroom during lunch and started hyperventilating, as well as heavily sobbing. That was my first panic attack.
I never spoke to anybody about it. I didn't think anybody could relate, and regardless, I had no friends to tell. Until one day, I met my best friend who will remain nameless. It was like we clicked instantly. She knew exactly what I was going through, and she helped a lot.
Even though I had somebody to talk to now, she couldn't always be there,and I understood that. In those times of need, I would have panic attacks and melt downs, yet nobody was there. And then I found youtube.
At first I found it embarrassing to take advice and wisdom from somebody on my laptop screen who I had never met, but soon came to embrace it. I mean, among the millions of viewers some of my favorite youtubers get, there were bound to be some teens who felt just like me.
So Zoe, in all of this ( I deeply apologize for the lengthiness), I have grown to be myself and find new comforts daily because I see how you step out of your shell and express yourself on camera, despite the pressure. You inspire me to conquer obstacles that life throws my way, and you make me feel normal.
I can never thank you enough for your videos. It would mean all the world to me if you could see this. I won't count on it, but at least I can say I made an effort. xoxo
As a person who has frequent panic attacks, I've kind of mastered how to deal with them and for those of you who are struggling, DO NOT GO IN A SMALL SPACE. When I first started having panic attacks, I would go in my closet to cry and scream into my pillow, and I became really claustrophobic and suicidal. I think I did it because i thought it would help to be alone in a simple room with quiet but it made it worse. Go outside. Lay in the grass and clear your thoughts. When I was in the closet, I'd start screaming and I would curl up in a ball unable to breathe and I couldn't think cuz my mouth was saying "I just want to die please god let me die" and I don't know why I said that but I just did and I'm telling you going outside and focusing on a tree or a building and imagining that tomorrow is a new day and you'll be fine it really makes it pass quicker
Also if you're afraid to tell your parents like I am just don't. Tell a friend you can trust and tell them when you are having one and call them and they'll talk you through it
I watched your videos religiously as an early teenager, and you are the reason I originally noticed I had anxious tendencies. I’m 20 now, and I’m in a very dark spot, so I came back here. It’s comforting to me. Thank you for doing this
hope you get better soon
So, I really want to share this because it is a symptom of panic attacks that I feel may happen to others and may be very scary. I started getting panic attacks in junior high and things like tests during school (accompanied with silence) would set them off. Like Zoe said, my senses would heighten and things would get very loud. It made the scratching of pencils during a test, for example, sound as if they were right in my ear. But another thing was that time sped up. I was not aware of actual/regular time, and so things like moving or walking or talking felt really scary because I didn't know if I was moving too fast or too slow since everything/everyone else around me felt like it had sped up. It was like someone had turned on the fast forward button in real life. My attacks are very infrequent now and I can handle them much better, but I had to learn tricks to help myself. If anyone needs help with their anxiety or attacks please feel free to send me a message. And if anyone is experiencing what I did please don't be afraid and don't think you are alone.
To anyone out there who suffers from anxiety, you aren’t alone! Life gets better, this is only the temporary, don’t lose hope. H.O.P.E. > Hold On Pain Ends. This is one of those obstacles that life has given us and we are capable of overcoming because we are strong. I hope that you, we, all are anxiety-free one day.
Thanks, I know this was a year ago, but it really helped
I feel so alone. Going through a bad time and I'm struggling. My anxiety is crippling.
Thank god I started scrolling through comments cos I really needed to read something like this right now. xx
Holly Pratt you’ll get through this✨ I know you can do it!
Tku
I’m aware this is a very old video, but every time I feel stressed out, anxious & panicky I come straight back to this video of yours, you are an absolute inspiration and you make me realise I am not alone, just wanted to thank you for this Zoe:) you’re a star
I just recently have developed panic attacks for no reasons. It's the most horrible feeling ever. I'm feeling so defeated. Thank you for this video
I loved you before when I thought you were just really happy and upbeat, but this video gives me so much more respect for you and love you even more! Living with a mental illness is tough and this video is such an inspiration. Thank you!
I get anxiety attacks every Sunday before school. I get them during school too. I'm 14. I never know what makes me panic and everyone asks what's happening when I suddenly go quiet during a conversation. I usually shake but I've never cried or anything. My heart rate, heart pressure and adrenaline level increases. I go numb in my extremities and I have cold sweats. I rarely feel sick though. The awful thing is, my teachers have a strict rule which says that you can't leave the class for any reason during a lesson, which means I just have to sit there, looking scared and hot and whatnot. Eventually, I found someone with anxiety and we can help eachother through panic attacks and anxiety.
+FrogsVlogs I'm so glad that you found someone to talk to about this. Remember, everything is temporary. This will eventually go away, or at least lessen. I'm going through a similar thing, and I hope what I say helps slightly, even if it is just me spouting nonsense.I've been suffering from anxiety for about just under 2 years, and just talking to my friend about it and just getting everything out, made me feel so much better. Even if that person can't exactly help you professionally, it will make you feel better to get what your feeling, out of your system. I hope that this helps. I don't know if it has, but I want to help people who are suffering from these kind of things. I'm always here if you need to talk. This will fade, and you will get better.
+Essie White thank you ❤️
Yes I get that to . This took me like 2 mins to say this I am crying right now ( I am really shy and get scared of what ppl would say to me )
Same thing with me but I start crying out of no where and it always happens wen I go to skool or in skool and idk y I think it's because I can't deal being in high skool and not really making friends cuz I'm too nervous and just randomly getting it out of no where and I get so embarrassed wen I get it in class cuz I feel like everyone is staring at me and thinking I'm weird or crazy I get almost all the symptoms for anxiety and panic attacks and I can't deal with it no more
+Eve Brooks i can relate im always so scared of what people will say
Fortunately, I do not suffer from panic attacks or anxiety, but I found this video very inspiring and I think it must helped a lot of people.. Zoe, you are such an amazing person and I must say, it needed much courage to talk about your personal experience to so many people... :) Keep making videos :D I love you xx
I'm 13 and i found out today that i have social anxiety. i knew you had anxiety, so i searched up Zoella Anxiety and i found this video, and it really helped. Thank you so much xx
I hope your doing better currently even with covid and other situations atm 🖤
now ur 18💗
now ur 18💗
I, too, have panic disorder. I was diagnosed at 10 and you can imagine how isolating that could feel for a kid. I remember how angry I would be with myself when I'd have to call my mom to pick me up from a friend's house at midnight because I was having a panic attack and how embarrassed at be at the confused look on my friend's faces. Sunday nights, too, were a time when I would consistently panic, laying in bed thinking about Monday. I would always ask myself why other people didn't have this problem, why couldn't I just be a normal, carefree kid? I even put myself in dangerous positions, trying to escape that 'trapped' sensation (like trying to exit a moving car...).
Now, at 20 years old, I still feel this way, despite my anxiety being generally under control (through a lot of trial and error with medication and the development of coping techniques). I rarely have panic attacks now, but when I do, I end up hating myself for a while afterwards. It's really comforting to know that I'm not alone in this, and that people I admire, like you, may have felt similarly.
I find that lately, the biggest source of panic for me is boys and this makes me feel SO PATHETIC. I know it's normal to be nervous around boys but not to the extent that I feel. I'm so scared that I'm never going to be able to have a serious relationship.
Anyway, this was kind of cathartic to write and thank you so much, Zoe, for putting a lot of the feelings I have into words.
I'm truly sorry. I hate hearing stories like this because I can relate. God bless
Marissa
I too always panic on Sunday night
***** 20!
I am 13 years old, and I have started getting panic attacks. It's very frustrating having this constant fear. It's also very frustrating because I get most of my panic attacks during school, and when I do I cannot focus in class. I'm relieved to hear that I'm not alone.
+Duncan Morrison SAME!
A much needed video for me to help calm me down from my first panic attack at 2 am. Thanks so much, Zoe. When nothing else helped, you did. I appreciate it very much.
This helped me 3 years after it was uploaded! I have hidden for so long! I am going to say yes to everything within reason from now on! I have had panic attacks for almost a year now and a few months ago depression. Sometimes it gets too much! I've felt unwanted and un needed! I live my life by 'what if' and I've learnt to keep my feelings to myself because I don't want to worry other people! I'm just going to say yes to every opportunity and meet my friends more, go to family gatherings and go to meals out. To be fair. I'm done hiding. I am going to be myself more! I will try my best!
2 not 3
How are you getting on now?
+Alisha OConnor a bit better, still have panic attacks but my depression is getting better. I said yes to a lot more things and it's surprising how I have coped considering I've had panic attacks now for almost a year and that sounds so little time but it has effected my life so quickly. I can remember each panic attack and I know for me it is daunting. I had a boyfriend not long ago. However he dumped me and I had a panic attack after and I still unfortunately have them often but if I need to be more confident and do more things, I always turn to this video
+Abigail Frew you sound so much better. And don't beat yourself up about him. He was very dumb considering he dumped you. Always remember that you can talk to people on here. 💋💋
+Alisha OConnor thanks, I am much better! My best friend protects me around him and today was my first day back after the winter holidays and he dumped me 11th December. And I've said to my best friend to stop protecting me, I'm going to be happy around him and hopefully not have a panic attack if he comes near me xox
I had a panic attack today actually because I was scared to go to school and see people. It sounds stupid but I was afraid what people would do and my heart went faster, I felt shaky and I was sweaty and my hands clamed up. I went up to my room and opened my windows, however if I have a panic attack at school, I can't take the breath of fresh air that I need to calm me down x
Zoe I know this video is old. And you will probably never read this. But I remember when you first posted this and I couldn’t relate back then. But the past 2 going on 3 years I have suffered from consistent panic attacks that came out of nowhere. 7 years later, and I am so grateful you posted this video because I feel so alone. No one I know have panic attacks and it’s weird but I wish I could just talk to you about this. But I know I can’t. So just THANK you for being vulnerable and posting this video. Because it was oddly comforting to know that I’m NOT alone.
Every time I feel anxious or like I'm going to have a panic attack I watch this video and it makes me feel so much better and at ease
Thank you. I cried while watching this. It helped me take control. Thank you. I now know other people feel this. Thank you.
This itself gave me a panic attack. Whenever people talk about panic attacks and anxiety it gets me extremely anxious, and I feel awfully frantic. I had wanted to watch this video for a long while now but even seeing it in my watch later list had me breathing heavily. I don't know if I'll even be able to finish this video. I just can't cope, I'm sure your video is lovely and helps someone. If I'm ever able to get through more than 2 minutes of it I'm sure it would help me.
What the hell?
Victoria Ralston What do you mean?
Aishah Mahmood Stay strong girl! You can do it! :)
That happens to me too! I gave myself a panic attack (or what I'm pretty sure is a panic attack) when I was trying to research anxiety and depression and watching this makes my heart beat faster and makes me breath heavy
I don't know, I just feel some people are trying too hard to relate.
this was so comforting to know that im not the only one suffering - i have so much in common with zoe and hearing her experiences, advice and just talk for 20 minutes about anxiety is so so comforting. thank you zoe x
My anxiety has gotten really bad since going back to school, I'm at home right now watching this because I was going to school today but my anxiety was so bad and I couldn't get out of the car because I was crying and shaking, what can I do to stop tears coming from my eyes because that's one of the biggest issues because once I start crying I can't stop and then I feel worse because my face and eyes go really red
I can relate to this😔X
This happened to me ,when I was in year 7 I got so stressed my mum had to go into my school into a meeting about me I was so embarrassed I didn't go In the day after i thought people would judge me 😕;) I'm now in year 9 and my anxiety has got much better (sorry for a late reply)
i have been the same situation as you before and today I literally run back home as fast as i can
+Rubysworld I had something similar where I had pretty bad anxiety in year 7 however now that I'm in year 9 it's gotten so much worse and I have a phone call with the head teacher about me and my anxiety and missing school
Jessie1Dx I am suffering the same thing as you at the moment it's horrible, worst of all no matter how hard I'm crying my mum makes me go to school. I was wondering if it has gone away now or do you still feel anxious because I'm worried this will never go away
ok so, i have a lot to say. i know zoe will probably never see this but that's ok.
when I first watched this video I was 13 I believe, which was over 4 years ago. i watched it and I honestly did not understand anything that was talked about. the word anxiety wasn't even a part of my dictionary. it confused me that someone would feel this way and i truly did not understand it.
fast forward about 3 or 4 months and i had my first panic attack. it was the scariest moment of my life and i didnt know what to do. no one was home and i needed some comfort and for some reason i remembered watching this video and so I brought myself to my feet, walked upstairs whilst crying hysterically, opened my dad's laptop and watched the video. even though at the time it didn't necessarily make me feel more calm, knowing that someone understood the way i was feeling and seeing that someone could put it into words gave me the feeling that it would be ok. i've been a subscriber of yours since i was 12, and now I'm 17 and a half. I honestly don't know what would have happened that night if I hadn't watched this video. Of course I would have survived it, but I probably would have taken a lot longer to seek help. It still took me a year after that (a year full of tests, digestive problems, unhealthy eating habits, isolation, and fear) to see a psychologist but I decided to do that and it was the best decision I ever made. I am so much happier now and I honestly never thought that would be possible. I just wanted to say, if you are struggling with anxiety or panic attacks, you can get better. please seek help, don't tell your self to get over it, tell yourself to get through it. and zoe thank you so much for making this video.
Zoe, I only need to say one thing and that is thank you because this has helped me massively ! X
Watching this while taking a panic attack. It's so reassuring to know that so many other people experience this as I always think I'm weird, or dying. So I know hardly anyone will read this but I'm going to share about my anxiety to get it off my chest. I have an extreme fear of vomiting. I'm afraid of vomiting in public, around people at home & I constantly analyse other people's behaviour wondering if they are showing symptoms of illness. They usually happen at school, or in bed. When I feel slightly trapped or like if I wanted to leave I couldn't. When it happens my whole body is overcome with shivers, I get hot, I can't stop shaking & I have a lump in my throat. My heart pounds. They have started happening nearly twice a week. I always act so brave and hate speaking to my parents about this, it has been happening for 2 years, nearly 3, and I only told my mum last week. I am constantly afraid of vomiting, so I always feel sick as I am afraid of this ever happening. Probably sounds so weird but yeah I'm so glad to get this off my chest.
livi I sorry that this is like a year late reply but omg I can retake to everything!
ive been dealing with depression and anxiety , and its really complicated . I tried seeing counselors at school and my parents would take me to the doctor .. but it just made me feel ashamed and made me feel worse .. especially at school . people would stare at me judge me for getting help and it just made things worse ,,, I was dealing with a lot of fake people and fake friends and I was being bullied .... its something really hard to explain , I think its better to take it slowly and solve it on my own and I am doing better now , slowly one step at time I know I can get better I still deal with all those people because of school and the small town I llive in , but I just have to stay strong and try to ignore and move on because people who judge u and bully u have no life and one day the sun will come out and everything all of the sadness will go away and all those people who bully u wont matter . ... STAY STRONG (: and thanks for this amazing video Zoella
i really hoep you'll get better :)
Stay Strong
Putri Maharani Riza Thanks (:
Israa abd el majeed Thanks (:
You'll get through it, I promise, just never lose sight of your goal. I've just made a video about my experience which may help a little? Either way good luck x
The other day I got a panic attack on the bus on my way to school. I didn't know what to do I was terrified. The fact that I was not going to be able to get out of the bus did not help me it just made me feel worse. I just sat there beside my little sister (5-year-old) and thought:"I can't let it show now, I just cant. You can do it Isidora!"
And by the time I felt better, but the panic still didn't go away. So as i started breathing so fast a person my age (13) turned and said:" Are you alright?"
I looked up at him trying to hide all of the things that were going on, but it was still going out. I just shook my head and I felt terrible. Then i felt his hand on my shoulder, he said:"Panic?" I nodded and he said:"Relax and breathe deeply." And after a few minutes I felt better and I thanked him.
Im sooo soo thankful to him. 😊
Isi Cool Yo that is one nice guy!
Immy xx he really is
Ah so sweet of him !
***** i knoww
Marry him. Wait what
I deal with severe panic attacks, anxiety, depression and things of the like. I sweat, literally get cold feet, my hands stiffen to the point where I can't bend my fingers, have shortness of breath, heart palpitations, feel dizzy, feel like I'm going to pass out among other things . It is horrible and I think that your video is very helpful and useful. It's great that you dedicated a video to something so serious that you've dealt with. Thank you for this, it helps for sure!
This is what is was just about to say! Thank you so much Zoey for this, it taught me a lot! I got it when I was seven and I had no ieda what was happening, I still randomly wake up at night boiling hot and feeling like I can't breathe, but I had to calm myself down and get my breathing back. This would have been life changing for me 5 years ago and I'm sure it could be life changing for someone else that hasn't learnt how to deal with it like I have! Thanks Zoey +zoella
Depression,derealization,anxiety,hypersensitivity and other things.
Same! These are serious they are not because of anxiety lol
anyone else have panic disorder, a type of anxiety that makes you fear you are going to die, losing control, or going crazy. i've been struggling with it since 3rd grade, i'm now in 8th grade. it seemed to go away for a while and now it's back. you guys aren't alone. these kind of videos help me a lot when my anxiety takes control.
I'm 11 and I've started having panic attack since I started big school. It really scared me and I feel like I can't breathe, I cry and sometimes I collapse. I usually feel dizzy and like I'm going to pass out. I feel claustrophobic. It really scares me so this really helped! 💕
trust me I get you. I am about to turn 12. Trust me you are loved. try just to ratonolize. I don't now if I am even helping right now. breathe in for 4 seconds hold for 4 seconds and breathe out. know you are not going to die . ratonolize.
Yep mines lasted about an hour now my throat tickles but it can help to do this that I'm about to tell you tap your cheekbone any one or the soft part of your palm and think about how high your panic is right now let's say it's 10/10 tap your cheekbone or the soft part of your palm and let's say you did it for 30 seconds you would be at 8/10 depending on the height of your 10/10 so like 10.7/10 you are panicking too much! Just calm down it will be ok panic is caused by let's say something like a loved one is gone your sad and it's a really big change like we had to get rid of my cat it's causing the panic or feeling sick or your throat tickles a 5second rule will work aswell so count backwards from 5 like 5 4 3 2 1 and go somewhere or something and go back to the position you were in or think about your favourite thing or person like your at a stage show and your favourite actor is there think about it make sure no other thoughts take over the the thought you're thinking about right now thanks for reading bye!
Phanic! At the twenty øne black parades I am the same its so difficult to go into school because I have depression and anxiety
Yea sometimes my heart beats really fast and Im like 😫
Me to!!!
who's here because of zoe's new video!
+olirodwell love u zoe! x
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Thank you zoe, I suffer from anxiety and I have panic attacks quite regullarry, I have no self confindence and this video really helped! Thanks again, I Love You xxx
This video is so heartwarming and so helpful ❤️❤️❤️thank you so much ❤️ i used to be bullied by my own friends because I had a disabled brother with servere autism and it was really bad and I used to panic because at school I had to hide from them and stuff and have panic attacks in the bathroom and sometimes even in lesson but you helped me so much I still take good care of my brother and this video made me realise how important and special he is to me thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm 14years old right now, and i have been having several panic attacks before but, i didn't know what was it which is make me feel really scared of it, and think about so many unnecessary things that make that panic attack worse
I don't have it everyday, but i usually have it in cinema (when the movie was going to be played), in the night when i was going to sleep, and sometimes when i was working on my exam in school, it's completely silence and BAM suddenly there's a panic attack
I used to don't know what is it, and just trying to deal with it alone, but now, after i watch this i know that i'm not alone, and you know zoe, even though at first when i started watching this video i felt like kinda anxious and my heart beats faster bc i think it will not be anyway to cure this, and i'm really weird but no, this video turns out really helpful and kinda calm me down
Really, i just wanna say thank you for you to post this video, you're the best and i hope i can handle all of this panic attack too, even though i'm not having it daily, like panic attack everyday, but still, when i have it sometimes it just freaks me up and i'm just urghhh feel like the worst human being ever
But really, really, thank you zoe
I have so much respect for you for this.
I get little panic attacks almost everyday at school. I have constant headaches, chest tension and very shallow breaths. I almost constantly shake and twitch, and I'm only 14. I'm too scared to try meds, I don't know why (probably because I scared myself, making myself think that I'll get addicted?). It is VERY VERY VERY hard to speak in real life when I'm having any sort of panic attack. My life hates me 😖
FlamingGravity i can totally relate. Im 13 and i have panic attacks for the tiniest things. I honestly hate it sm
Blackhair and Glasses I'm having one right now and can't stop shaking. do you having any tips to help get rid of them
I think you should just try to relax or watch a video on tips. I dont really have a lot of tips as i have a hard time dealing with them myself sorry. I hope you'll get better soon❤️
listen to relaxing music and focus on yr breathing it helps me every time💕💕
Same here, I'm 12 tho. :(
Watching this back after 8 years. Needed this. It’s 12:44am in Sydney. I agree. I don’t want to live like this anymore. I’m going to beat this. I’m gonna lean on my supports and I will not live like this anymore. Thank you Zoe!
Zoe you're so brave by talking about this and really, you're such a great inspiration. Thank you so much for this. Even if I don't suffer from panic attacks, now I have an idea of what it feels like and if I ever see it around me, maybe I'll be able to help.
I never get any opportunities to say yes to. Because of my anxiety and depression I lost all my friends. The only friends I have are my internet friends
Ella Rushe I feel you😩
Same i dont have any friends i feel like my problems would just annoy other people
Be your own biggest advocate then! Video chat with your online friends, while you go out a try something new. I lost all my friends from my agoraphobia, and panic disorder, but I just need to do it on my own. Which makes it 1000x worse, but 1000x more rewarding when you conquer it for yourself, by yourself.
add me on snapchat: Giokun same happened to me we can talk about it
hey! just email me or whatever and maybe we can meet up?;)
This is so old but I feel like I should watch this again
I remember watching this video years ago when my anxiety wasn't as severe; and now i've come back to it after recently having severe panic attacks and im finally getting help to deal with it. Thank you so much for this video Zoe, it really helped me out.
ok so I'm gonna say this here and hopefully I'm not the only one going through this kind of anxiety and panic attacks. I usually feel anxious when I'm out in a place where I feel people will judge me, for example the grocery store or a park or in the middle of a class. when I feel anxious, I became extremely hot and sweaty, I don't want anyone to talk to me AT ALL. the easiest way for me to calm down is to cool down and to be alone. but at the same time I feel like I need someone to help me calm down, even though my body says otherwise. my panic attacks consist of sweats, crying and a ton of water coming from my eyes, I heave, shake and feel like everyone can tell. I don't really know what triggers my panic attacks, they happen anywhere and at anytime. my first panic attack happened during a thunderstorm and it was the worst night of my existence. I literally felt like I was going to die, I was so paranoid and scared. ever since this first panic attack I've always gotten a panic attack during thunderstorms which is so stupid but idk, thought I'd share this.
lina gonzales I feel you, you may have social anxiety like I do...
I understand. I never get up in any of my classes and I hate getting in people's way because I feel really judged and I feel like people hate me if I get in their way and I over think absolutely everything. I get really bad anxiety going to school everyday because I don't wanna be late or miss something or mess up so o wake up like extremely early and I get wicked paranoid.
I'm the same way but I haven't been to a doctor for diagnosis, just taken online tests and talked to other friends that are and I'm pretty convinced I have some form of social anxiety. I think the first thing I need to "say yes" to is seeing a doctor about it. Ironically enough the thought seeing a doctor to help with my anxiety gives me anxiety 😅❤️
+lina gonzales Ya same i even fell that way around my best friends even yesterday i was actually invited to go with one of my best friends to the fair and i said no i fell judged even sitting in my room by myself and i probaly have not been to anyones house besides mine for a month or more and when stuff like this happes my hands get really sweaty and my eyes water also i fell like i have no breath but im pretty sure i have social anxity you mite have it also
I feel the same way 😔😜😞
This is really helpful! It's good for people to know they are not the only one...
I looked it up and I think I've had three or four. I honestly had no idea what was happening to me before but now I think it's because of this
WhoIsCristel S I
get them everyday.
Especially when i'm in school. Today i felt so tense it felt like everyone was staring at me. I was panicing the hole time. Felt like my throat was getting dry and i was going to feint. Every little noise scared the shit out of me. My hole body was twitching and super tense.
This is the worst it's been. It sucks. I don't know what to do.
This is so inspirational. i'm watching this trying to calm myself down from my panic attack,and this is helping alot.
I know this video is so old but it still really helps!! It opened my eyes a bit more and it is so comforting to know that there are people like you suffering with the same sort of thing. Thankyou so much for being open with us about this sort of thing❤❤
Anxiety is the deeper you, you've been ignoring telling you, you need to change things in your life. Take a look at your diet, how much do you exercise? Are you facing your anxiety? A situation could trigger that deeper you you've been trying to bury to the point it over whelms and consumes you until you change something and stick to it.
Mad V that's not quite how anxiety works. Or any mental illness for that matter.
EndlessSky26 I study mental health i know what i'm talking about and i have my own mental health issues such as anxiety and depression but i have greatly improved the state of my mind through diet(cutting down sugar/coffee and junk food), long walks, cardio, weights & practising meditation(Keeping the mind silent). 528 Frequency Music and yoga. Your diet can be your medicine any voice in your head is hard to ignore but the more you give in to it's cravings the stronger it gets, you should always go with your gut when it comes to food, science has discovered the Gut your second brain because it has over 100 million neurones. Think of food and drinks such as Herbal Tea as medicine for your emotions.
EndlessSky26 I didn't say it would cure you, it helps in the therapeutic process of easing the severity of how much anxiety and depression you feel. Healthy or necessary Food and drinks are natural medicine for the body. It's also the fact that being healthy takes major effort to stick with there for the reward is greater when you push yourself to be healthier. Where as when you're unhealthy majority of the time you're not even thinking about the food and amount of sugar/caffeine you're putting into your body and your life becomes more of a blur.
Mad V you did not answer my question
EndlessSky26 fixing diet alone works for some people.
I remember first watching this like a year ago, and I felt nothing. I didn't really understand what anxiety was, and I didn't really understand how it could affect you so badly. But now I'm sitting here, I haven't gone out for like a month. I haven't done anything, I've turned down every single opportunity...hanging out with friends, having sleepovers, going to family gatherings. I find myself saying no to everything. I feel like I'm disappointing everyone, like I'm rude. But I want to, so badly, but I can't bring myself to say yes. I find it very hard to be spontaneous, and I need at least a few days before deciding anything. I risk my grades by not presenting my work in class. Everyone says "just do it and it'll be over" but it's not that easy, I wish it was. But I can't "just do".
Hey! I was wondering how its going with u now?
I completely failed my English talking test because of my anxiety. I started talking then sort of lost it and had a massive panic attack. I had to lie and tell people in my class because when I had panic attacks previously they constantly took the piss out of me. I can't stand up in class anymore, I don't want to answer questions in class anymore either, it doesn't help that some of my teachers have a tendency to say something about us.
My mum doesn't think I actually have anxiety even though the doctors said so themselves. I have to pretend all the time that I'm ok when I really ament. I feel like I can't express myself at all because I worry far to much about what others may think of me.
Even writing this comment is making me feel anxious. I love to watch your videos because I feel like I can relate to you in a way.
Love the fact u told people about this because it is hard and just know if u think u helped no one you helped me get my confidence back because I do have panic attacks and it has helped me come out of my shell to help others so THANK YOU so much u are just amazing for sharing this and don't worry as I missed out on a lot as well so plz don't feel like your the only one because your not ! So let's stay strong together and push through these not very nice thing but we will stand together and make it through so just remember STAY calm and STAY strong. Xx
Zoe, thankyou so much for this video. I have been panicking about everything for either hw or social anxiety but just hearing somebody else talking about this has helped me so much
I literally get panic attacks every time I walk into biology at school. My phobia of blood has stopped me from being a vet and I constantly freak out when something seems wrong with me because I am very scared of becoming ill/in pain. Maths also makes my life a misery; my teacher is evil, I cant keep up as they wont move me down sets so I have to stay in the top set for 4 years. Homework stresses me out and overall school causes almost all my anxiety. Thanks for the video it helped me feel more relaxed and to have a better understanding of my problems 😊💜💕
Lying in bed right now after panicking and feeling scared for more panic attacks. I hate not being able to do things I can't do :( watched this video for comfort that I am not the only one xxx
LaurenAnne x You are not the only one. I know exactly how this feels. :( Just try to apply what Zoe suggests. Fight back by going places and doing things you are afraid of doing. When a panic attack comes on, think to yourself, This will pass. It will not kill me. I can get through this. I will go on with my life as usual. By accepting rather than freaking out even more, you lessen the control the panic attack has over you.
this video actually made me sob up. i've recently been suffering as well and all of this is new to me and of course thats scary in so many ways. i didn't and still don't to some degree know how to fully handle it but your video helped me tremendously. i began feeling calm for the first time in a while after halfway of your video because i found so many things i was feeling were relatable to your own experience. you are very well spoken in terms of multiple solutions and also your fervent speech about "what ifs" and "enough is enough" gave me hope and made me feel better. i genuinely thank you you have made me smile and feel positive things on this gloomy blizzard (literally) of a day.
I suffer panic attacks when I am alone in my room at night and due to that I am not able of sleeping on my own anymore so that I always have to go to my parents' room and it's extremely embarassing because you just don't feel normal anymore and it is even worse when your parents don't understand. So thank you Zoe for this video, it helped me. x
I live with panic disorder don't you dare call me weak because my panic attacks would drop you to your knees
You're weak.
+viperz888 nah you try live my life
yournamegaming22 nah i'm good with my own, thanks. life is what you make of it.
Yea, I get really bad panic attacks 2-4 times a month it is utterly awful.
DifferentWords 4life what do u panic about?
I have had anxiety for a while and just recently developed PTSD from a really traumatic incident. I have anxiety/panic attacks because of this, and they are usually triggered by fear or just general anxiousness. I had an attack in one of my classes during a test not long ago, and it was really bad. When I have panic attacks I start to shake and my arms or legs will feel numb and I'll kind of space out. I totally understand how you feel and what you're going through. I also get very claustrophobic now, which makes me very anxious in crowed spaces, like busy hallways and stores. But I digress. Thank you for making this video; it's nice to know that someone if going through the same things as you . :)
The same thing that happens to me... Yeah I know its horrible. My anxiety/panic attacks lead to depression and other terrible things. So it's cool to be reminded I'm not alone :)
Amani Castro Glad we're on the same page! :P
After years dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, and afters years not letting that be a reason to stop pursuit my dreams and litterally have to build everything around me alone (university, work, travel alone for work, etc), i'm now dealing again with panic attacks in a stage that i never ever had before (the type that i can't physically walk and move my hands), i cant drive anymore because of the fear, even be in a car is getting difficult, i am always worring abut work because i live very far (thankfully i can work from home, but not forever), and i remember this video that you made a long time ago, and the fact that i see someone speaks out lot what i'm felling it helps a lot! I'm not trying to stop doing things, but i kinda am, because is very very difficult! When i am not having a panic attack i am very afraid of having one.. i'm tired! Thank god i have my terapist but it's very very difficult, sometimes i am angry, and sometimes i just want to cry a lot!
I always get panic attacks at night and I hate it
Mythical WDW youre not alone
SAMEEEE
Me 2, watching these videos and reading the comments calms me down. Knowing I'm not the only one gives me a sense of comfort.
Many people get nighttime panic attacks because its the time when your brain finally tries to slow down and all of the sudden feelings and thought start rushing in. hope you feel better soon
I get them all day but it is always worse at night
The worst combo is the nausea with also having emetophobia. It just makes you more anxious.
So true
This video really speaks to me, Ive had anxiety for as long as i can remember. they just started getting very bad recently, I'm afraid to watch Anime anymore because that's how it triggered the first time. I feel like im caged and cant do the things I want, I just really want this to disappear. This video helped me a lot to see that Im not alone, that there are tons of people who go through this just like me. Thank you.
The wrong thing to do after is panic because you've just had a panic attack. Don't do this, just walk away from it!
Hello Zoe,
My name is Laura and I'm 17 and have had really, Really, REALLY bad anxiety for as long as I can remember. I've got dyslexia, acne and I'm not very healthy and am a little bit on the chubby side. I'm saying this as I've been bullied for as long as I can remember. Since I started year 2 or 3 when I moved to a country called Brunei, in the middle of South East Asia and is on the island of Borneo. This really took a toll on my life, self-esteem, self-respect and even how I look at the world. This has made me feel really down and I've been starting having panic over these past few years. Let's get back to the point of this message. I just wanted to thank you for, giving me and all the magical people who watch your videos, the strengt, joy and comfort to be ourselves and for helping, the people that do, get over our fear of flying. I hope your anxiety goes well and gets better, if it can? I also hope that you stay just the way you are and we all love you and good luck with everything!!!
Lots of love,
Laura xxx
I hate anxiety and panic attacks there are so scary
Smokey Bacon *they're* or "they are"
Smokey Bacon I feel ya mate it is scary ;-;
These kinds of videos are good videos it restores my faith in humanity knowing people dedicate there time to helping others especially when it comes to a horrible mental illness such as anxiety
I've suffered from anxiety and panic attacks since I was 8 and I've learned that if you bottle up that anxiety it's like blowing air into a balloon the more you blow into the ballon the more likely it's gonna pop. The panic attack is the release. What a lot of people don't know is if you feel anxious find something to distract yourself and calm you down. Sometimes it can be the weirdest things to distract you but for me I carry round blue tac in my pocket and if I get anxious I mess with it and make it into people and that distracts me from the thoughts inside my head and if I can't distract myself and I'm gonna have a panic attack and I know I am to calm me down I eat sweets and listen to Justin Bieber and don't talk because that's what calms me down. If you suffer from panic attacks and anxiety I highly recommend finding different ways to distract you and calm you down. Everyone's panic and anxieties are different. So if you read or hear about someone who has it from this or this amount of time don't worry because it won't happen to you as everyone's different. But having someone like Zoe who shows that your not alone really does help.
ive always been a neurotic person and had social anxiety, but recently ive been experiencing panic attacks so severely and ive come back to this video and its like i understand it on a whole other level. i wanna tell past zoe thank you for making this, because i seriously do not have anyone in my life right now who understands this
I'll be honest, I dont watch your videos, but I happened apon this and its helped so much I didn't think an awesome person like you with all these subscribers and popularity could have anxiety and this video really broadened my way of thinking. that no one thinks about you as much as you do ((yeah I'm sorry half of that probably didn't make any sense I don't comment often on videos))
subscribed too! (^～^)
I always feel like Im going to faint when I have panic attacks
I hope you're feeling better
@@keertanavinod SAME
Ikr,same happens with me
Same. It's the worst. 😢😢😢
same dude I got the same thing as well it's scary shit
I had a panic attack at school today and I'm terrified of going tomorrow.
Same :/
Dat Boi I ended up going and had a great day so you got this!
Rayofsunshine I've been through the same thing. I'd have one everyday but I promise you you'll be ok
I had one in drama which is one of my favourite classes, only one of my friends knew because she saw me, she helped me so much
Rebecca Kelly i wish i had friends like that but no one understands me
Zoe all I want to say is, thank you thank you so ducking much, I have watched this video for 3 years ( since I have had my anxiety disorder) and almost every time I had a panic attack I would watch this, I stopped for the last few months but I came back to watch it again because I’m having a really bad panic attack and it really help, so just thank you Zoe, thank you.
Zoe should do an updated video on her anxiety
One of my best coping skills is when I start to get a panic attack, I think (or even say out loud) to my panicking brain, 'ok, thank you honey, but I'm completely safe. It's fine, calm down.' Also I know it's weird but if you talk to your anxiety kind of like it's a person, it is easier to manage. Like, 'Ok, but see, this situation isn't dangerous, just calm down.'
Madison stevens Seems like a good idea. I would try that, I get mine often at least twice a day
Abdulkadir Babajo it's worth a try. The only thing is you have to try to concentrate.
Madison stevens Thanks. I would try to concentrate real hard. Feels good to talk to someone who goes through something similar. For how long have you been experiencing your's.
I've had mine for 3 1/2 years. How long have you had yours?
I had my first panic attack a few months ago and I have now started having them weekly xx
Does anybody have tightness and pain in their chest when having a panic attack ? I get that really bad and it goes down my arm
I get that, I get pains in my chest a and my wrists.
Yeah I have pains in my wrists too!
Natalie My shoulders start to tighten up and then it travels down my arm
Glad I'm not the only one, :(
Yeah, me too.
Lump in my throat and tightness in my chest, this video is inspiring and you’ve helped out millions. Xxx