allowing myself to fully experience a panic attack was the only thing that ever helped. This included accepting my death as that always seemed to be the ultimate fear involved with a panic attack. The sooner i just said to myself "Ok im dying now and we all have to go sometime so if it's my time there is nothing i can do but let it happen" was the sooner i started to feel better. You can't hide from it...Maybe that's just my experience but i thought i would share it.
Wow! I am going to try this! I doubt I will succeed as the point I am convinced I am going to die is usually the point in which telling myself I was going to die but have managed to pull my self around for a few seconds
Im here literally 5 minutes after having one... I legit thought i was about to die or something... I was about to call my mom until something said you are having a panic attack... As soon as i acknowledged it my body started to relax abit and 10 minutes later i got some sort of control of myself again... Anyone who exoeriances this often or right now God be with you because it is horrifying...
Roblox and diy challenges Frozen You’ll be ok. I take them too but I’m getting there. I don’t know what yours are to do with but sometimes things work out on there own, trust me, it’ll surprise you.
does anyone else suffer from serve nausea due to anxiety ? every time i have a panic attack its the same feeling of wanting to throw up and its so bad when im at work, makes me more anxious knowing i have to be at work for 8-9hrs and feel this dread because i feel trapped and if i needed to vomit i wouldn't be able too.
I also get that sort of feeling that was so severe a few months ago that I wouldn't leave the house. Eventually, once I accepted the fact that it was just my anxiety instead of a GI problem, it settled down. Nausea like this is really common with panic attacks and the misunderstanding leads to more panic-induced nausea. Good luck!
Same here. That's why I hate car trips on the highway I need the comfort of knowing I can have easy access to the loo because my anxiety throws my digestive system into chaos..
I used to have panic attack in my work in front of customers. They were quite debilitating. Sometimes I would leave the room pretending I need to go to the restroom. Then I joined this group for social anxiety and they taught me more or less what you are saying. So I started having panic attacks right there in front of the customers and just let them see-[mostly hand shivering when counting money etc.] The attack would usually dissipate with 5 min or so. This happened a number of times. Now i rarely have them at all, since I am not afraid of them anymore.
Yes! I get them at work too but I do massage therapy!!! So, the "calm, peaceful massage therapist" is having a full blown panic attack while trying to help someone else relax. lol awesome! :/ It's terrible because I can't excuse myself and ride it out in the bathroom... I too get the hand shaking, sweating, room shrinking type feelings (etc) but have to carry on massaging and cannot escape.... which then makes it waaaay worse! This has led me to go on a "take as needed" med that I take at work and it's helped 100%! I just don't want to be on this med forever as it has been deemed "bad" and most doctors want to take their patients off of it. I find I could apply the techniques in this video outside of work but while working the symptoms of my attacks are far too noticeable and disrupt my clients experience (which they paid for, etc). Any tips?
RainbowBody11 im in a service hands on business and its happened to me while working on clients. it so scary! and all I keep thinking is " what will my client think? I was a former pill popper and didn't want to rely on pharma drugs, so I sought the advice of natural solutions and I now use an amino acid called " L-Theanine. it helps a lot , and no side effects whatso ever! good luck, let me know what you think,
+Gloria Hey hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to discover how to stop anxiety and panic attacks forever try Megarno Simple Stress Magician (just google it ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my buddy got cool success with it.
The more panic attacks I have the more memories I lose and the more of my personality turns into nothing. But this video is probably gonna help me for a bit.
I think this is absolutely incredible. I was actually in the middle of a panic attack and searched this real quick lol. And now I feel just fine. Thank you so much.
I've suffered from panic attacks for over 20 years now. My triggers are driving, being in large crowds, in situations I know I can't leave or get out of. My heart beats fast, I feel nervous, major heat, I swallow air, shake, I feel like I'm going to fall, like it’s my last breath, dizzy. I've been through all the medical tests you can imagine. I've been taking Effexor XR for a few years now and it does help some. Thank you for this video Noah, I will certainly try and watch your other videos.
I’ve been having panic attacks for about 25 yrs and it is debilitating for me and I’m so tired of having these panic attacks, I totally get what you are saying. I know I’m an over thinker, they seem terrible but all I want is to be normal
In a period of 5 months of my life i had panic attacks, because i was having health problems and under stress for an exam. I felt like i would have never managed to stop panic attacks, until i stopped to try at all. I stopped to search for solutions, and just did nothing. Then they went away.
I live with anxiety and its an affliction for sure, my latest neurosis is when I walk up a flight of stairs I get scared from my own breath going more rapid and it causes this panic, its so scarey. what I need in that moment is lots of love and assurance that everything is ok. not everyone will give it, some judge panic like there is something seriously wrong with you. it makes it even worst to cope with it. your so comforting Noah, you look like such a compassionate soul!
+Noah Elkrief I have taking two types of medicine for anxiety and panic .. they gave me bad side effects would like some advice about my panic attacks... cux mine r to the extremes and and have em all day everyday.. can't sleep
As someone who has had this experience for years now, I feel relieved that it can easily be cured just by allowing it to happen. This is the very situation that worsens my stammering and speech blocks every time I try to prevent it. I just pray that I succeed in being open about it, and to not try to hide it,and end up worsening the situation in the process. I have never taken any anti-depressants or anything of that source, and I do not think I will. If it started by itself, then it can heal by itself. As long as I become open about it.
I had a severe panic attack while driving on the interstate when a nephew died of an overdose. I was in shock at that time. Since then I haven’t been able to drive on the interstate despite the fact I used to drive across the US multiple times by myself. I’d do anything to get my freedom back. Can you do a video on driving anxiety? Now I just drive the longer ways avoiding the interstate.
Thank you for being here Noah. I always marvel at people that can help others handle these situations in life. It is so hard being human sometimes! I have just recently developed an anxiety issue and I am dumbfounded by it. I am turning 49 soon and while I have had several challenges in life, I have never experienced anything quite like this. It started a year ago with a massive lifestyle change. I thought I had the inner resources to deal with the changes but I am just falling apart. Many of the issue are around family, as though I am afraid to feel too much love. This is so new to me. I really appreciate all of you that have come here and shared a bit about your experience. This anxiety and fear makes me feel so cut off and unhealthy that my little mind just spirals out of control. Noah's information and manners are soothing and reading some comments help me feel a bit more stable. I have so much compassion in my heart for all of you that are going through this. Don't try to go through this alone. I think that is my biggest defect of character, that I try to be so independent that I just shut everyone out when I am not feeling so well mentally. Now I don't know where to turn - although I have found a counsellor. One step at a time I guess. Thank you people. I appreciate your sharing.
This has really helped, for the past month I've felt nauseous and because I don't like to throw up, it creates more of a panic for me. I went to an urgent care, they tested me for everything, all results were negative. Not once of this whole month have I actually thrown up, just pain and the fear of throwing up. I have now understood that it is anxiety, all my "gastric" problems, are anxiety the sweating the rapid heart beat, have had a few episodes during school. I am in the healing stage, as you can say I will try these little tips to help calm myself down when I feel this way. Thank you!
I came here to your video whilst having a panic attack. Your calm voice is actually easing my anxiety. Thank you for this video. This is the best advice I’ve had so far.
awesome !!!! you have a very calming voice that makes me feel comfort. your ideas make sense too.. i have suffered from anxiety/panic attacks for over 20 years and was in psychotherapy for a great deal of time. i was taught to fight the panic and not let it happen. no wonder i still suffer....thank you very much. i subscribed to your channel and look forward to listening to your other videos
If you are trying to help people, why do you have a website with so many disclaimers? Why not do the work to understand how your theories actually fit in with established peer reviewed research? I appreciate your intentions but I'm really tired of people saying they are experts in this and that because...reasons
I admire that you are trying to help people and are sharing your knowledge. I have been having panic attacks for over 30 years and I only wish it were as simple as you describe to get a grib on them. I will keep replaying this video and hope something clicks eventually to rid myself of this horrible affliction.
Thank you for putting panic attacks into a different perspective for me by not trying to stop the attack. I never knew that it would make it worse! I was in 3 serious automobile accidents and a few months after I developed the panic attacks while driving, and when I was stopped at a signal light that's when they occur and are very dangerous because I feel as if I'm going to faint and lose control of my senses and there is no escape when you're in a car you feel trapped. I've had to pull over and park and call for a taxi to take me home. It's been 6 years since I've driven & I do not own a car which has confided me to my home. I need help and can't keep allowing this to go untreated. I had to drop out of nursing school and now suffer from agoraphobia so my quality of life is extremely poor. I have not yet discussed this with my primary care physician because I feel so embarrassed. Does anyone here go to a support group or therapy and does it help? Thanks and blessings.
It depends, really. It's okay to let thoughts pass through sometimes. and try to find some acceptance of things are. However, if your panic attack persists for hours and days,to the point where you're breaking down, feel drained, or thinking of doing something bad, then I feel like it's a good idea to take a break, at least for one day. Just try to focus on other things, even if it's for one day. Once you regain strength, then maybe let some more thoughts come in and try his approach. Of course, therapists can help you choose the best techniques.
The worst part about panic attacks, for me, is if people see them. If someone I know sees me have one, I sort of resent them afterwards. I guess it is because I'm embarrassed they saw me in such a vulnerable state. I'm trying to stop doing this, though, and allow myself to be vulnerable. Thanks for the video. It really helped!
I can completely relate to how you feel, there is nothing worst than others noticing , you feel so vulnerable as it is, all sorts of feeling emerge, people that don't get them are so critical at times, it hurts. maybe they will get them to understand and be more compassionate
I'm learning that if I don't practice the skills and pile more and more information into my mind trying to "fix" my anxiety I become overwhelmed and have a hard time quieting my mind and stay stressed for several days. Its such a relief when the stress lifts. I think the root of my problem is I don't think I deserve to be at peace (for several reasons). It's hard to give myself acceptance, forgiveness, and learn and move on.
Your voice is very soothing, that alone would stop any panic attack! I'm determined to try what you explained when I have another panic attack, thanks for your videos.
It is sooo helpful!!!! Thank you so much, Noah! You completely took away my guilt about it!!! I was thinking it's really on me and that I am so bad, but it's really not on me, you helped me to understand it!!! It's just some thoughts, I just need to distract them from me! thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
I've had anxiety, panic attacks as long as I can remember... Also other diagnoses as well & was put on meds at only about 5 or 7 yrs old. I've been through alot, but I'd say anxiety & panic attacks probably the worst I go through. Physical pain & emotional pain can be so similar in our brains.
2 thumbs up. i was having one before and while you was talking, and I did what you said, and it went away, you are awesome, I know how to deal with it now. I am now subscribing to your channel. God Bless You, I am now shedding tears of joy at this moment. thanks again, you are truly God sent.... Stay Blessed
i really enjoyed your video i was having a panic attack horrible feeling i would never wish upon someone else taking deep breathes accepting it and listening to what you had to say really helped me thank you so much bro
I've been suffering anxiety now for about a week. Scary stuff, and right now I'm up trying to ease it. I'm having a mild attack right now so hopefully this can resolve it! Thank you!
In class, before going to speak in public, hands shaking and sweating, the voice... you knowing that everyone is going to be looking at you. Oh boy. And it’s all in our mind, it’s all automatic. I’ll work on being free from this like a full time job. It’s massively lifechanging.
When I get an attack I usually start to sweat first than the dizziness comes, and the other symptoms like chestpains, heart racing, numbness, overthinking, etc, sometimes I just let the panic attacks happen without trying to stop it, or think about it I'll just close my eyes, and lay down down. It's easy said than done.
+Star Lord It sucks, especially if you're walking around while feeling dizzy, sometimes I don't even want to get up and use the bathroom when I'm dizzy.
+Star Lord Same here, I noticed if my neck hurts, and my head feels "heavy" and the wobbly legs that's when I get dizzier, and the rest of the symptoms, I been applying Icy Hot on my back, and neck it actually helps me, even with the dizziness or you can try magnesium lotion
I have read elsewhere that magnesium may help, i'll need to give it a shot. I've found one thing that can calm me, walking through woods or being near trees. Not sure why, but i feel a bit more relaxed when i do that.
I am going to adopt this strategy, i've been experiencing it often lately due to several things that happened this year but mostly it happens on a sunday afternoon, when i think that tomorrow i need to work and that at work there is someone who is intimidating me. In this period that i'm experiencing, i find difficulties to stand up for myself and make him stop which causes attacks. But i'm going to acknowledge it.
I subbed to you because you are an amazing being for helping people like this when we are so deep in it. I decided to look up a solution on RUclips out of desperation.i did not know you would actually be helpful. God bless you good sir.
Thankyou so much for your help and information . God bless all of you on here trying have a calm life . Just reading all your comments helps so much . This is a horrible condition and I just wish I could be in the same room as you all when one of us had this feeling . We are just the caring kind of people that care way too much about everything . I wish you all peace of mind and hope we can all overcome or accept this feeling and life life how we want to 😇🙏🏼
I was having panic attack in the middle of this video when he mentioned broken leg, because I have a broken leg ,but at the end I was relaxed, loved ur tips man , thanks :-)
I don't know how you do it but every time I watch your vids a great load is lifted off my shoulders, I want to thank you so much Noah you are the best! Sending you lots of love ❤️🌀🙌
I've watched this video twice and I've been trying before I even found your videos. I've had panic attacks for the past 16 years. Was on Xanax for 10 years until I finally went to a psychiatrist and she switched me to Klonopin which helped for a few years but now at a low dose my attacks are back horribly. I've been a nurse for 10 years and was always fine at work until one day I couldn't even walk into my job. I had to quit working at a career I love and am very good at. My psychiatrist now refuses to give me anything else except different anti-depressants every time I see her and says that maybe I should find a new doctor. Sigh. I get attacks just thinking about getting one. I KNOW better. I practice the whole self talk out loud when I'm having one, I have no problem telling those around me, even strangers, that I'm having a panic attack or that I have anxiety. I don't run from them anymore usually because I know that only makes your amygdyla trained that there is an issue for next time. I get the pounding heart, dizzy, sweaty palms and feet, hyperventilate even though I've gotten better at breathing, which helps. My biggest fear is that I'm going to pass out. I have this irrational fear of running. If I can't see an escape route, like a door or a place to sit down, I freak out. I haven't been able to grocery shop for two years now. I have to have others go into the store for me. Some days are better than others. I'm so tired of this. I'm hoping that your techniques work. I tell myself during attacks that "It's only anxiety, it's nothing worse. It isn't going to kill me." I tell myself to feel it and to go with it...but it doesn't help all the time. Now I'm getting married next month and am flying to Algeria to do it. I am worrying so much over the flight. I'm not afraid of moving to a different country, or marrying or anything new like that...my BIGGEST fear is that I'm going to have non-stop panic attacks during the whole time.
I'm in a new job and it's not working very well, for several reasons that you mention .. I just want to thank you, because it really has helpefull .. thank you very much kisses from portugal
is there such thing as having panic and anxiety attacks from worrying about them? cause I can say I'm not stressed but constantly have em to the extremes.
Dylan Breedlove If i have to travel or be in an unfamiliar place, I often worry so much about potentially having a panic attack that I end up giving myself one.. The best thing for me is to stay in the moment and remind myself "right now, everything is ok, nothing is hurting you"
+Kathleen Mclain at first mine was bad everywhere at my house anywhere I went now seems to to be worse when I'm riding or driving . I have xanax but prefer to fond a natural way to get rid of it I have em normally all day everyday.. its really starting to get old
thank you Noah this really helped a lot. i recently went out for some drinks the other night and led me to one to many and a wild night of partying and the next day, BOOM! full on panic attack that led me to the emergency room. and after that i have had anxiety all the time. this really helps!
I am in the middle of a panick the first strong one in over a week and this video has helped I have been put on a antidepressant and a Betta blocker but I would love to come off my meds in the next year and help people like you have just helped me I was diagnosed with generalist anxiety disorder
I have no idea why I'm watching this. I'm getting better at panic attacks, and it's after midnight. But then again, I'm always looking for more panic attack advice.
Hi guys, I’ve always wanted to say all of this so if you could read and reply I’d be so so grateful. I completely understand if you scroll straight past, I am a stranger after all. I have an immense phobia of sick, to the point where I can’t leave the house and do daily activities. Whenever I start to feel the tiniest bit nauseous, I start to have a huge panic anxiety attack and end up talking myself into actually feeling ill. I’m currently experiencing this right now, but 20 times worse as my girlfriend caught a sick bug the other day and I’m panicking that I have caught it too, even though I’m not showing any symptoms and it’s already been over two days. It gets that bad to the point I’m physically shaking and I can’t breathe yet I can look completely fine to everyone else around me. I have been getting better, getting out more and going out with my friends more frequently. I’ve had this since I can remember and i’m only 16. I feel like this is taking away my childhood. My girlfriend knows all about this and helps me through it every time, and I am so so grateful for that, that someone at least tried to understand what goes on in my head. My sister has been doing the same as this for years, she’s 18 now. She recently got diagnosed with high-functioning autism and anxiety. As I can vividly remember ever encounter I have ever had with sick, be it with myself or other people (my first memory of it being when I was 3) and I can also remember every single word everyone has ever said around that time, does that hint autistic traits? I do overthink everything but whenever I bring it up to my parents they say that I’m just copying my sister and that it’s no big deal, as they can’t see what’s actually going on inside my head. Thanks for reading, I know none of you are probably going to stick with this to the end, but it feels good to finally say this - even if it is to other people on the internet. I really hope you are all ok, and never have to go through something like this. Everything is going to be okay in the end, and if it’s not okay, it’s not the end.
Today I had a panic attack and I did not know about this video. I had previously watched the video on how to deal with anger. I kind of used the technique for anger. I asked myself: How do I know that, in the story of my life, if the panic attack is bad for my life ? I was feeling like dying so I asked myself: Do I know if I'm going to die ? I answered no and then I realized if I don't know if I'm dying or not, then why should I worry about it. I just explored the feeling I had and I just let it rose to the surface. I started to feel better a couple of minutes after and I was so happy. I used to blame myself for my panic attacks. I was thinking that I was failing at life because of my panic attacks and I was blaming myself and it would only make it worst. I was judging myself and I was thinking that I was weak. I saw many doctors in the past and it was like nobody have been able to help me for the past 15 years. This is a great channel. Thank you very much for your help Noah. I am watching your videos everyday. Thank you for sharing your outstanding knowledge with everyone. I will not fight the panic attacks anymore and I will certainly not judge myself for feeling this way.
Thank you very much.. ill just try to run its course then and take a look if thats a better way than trying to overlay some good thoughts.. thank you again..
RE Chris B The reason loads of people preach this is it does work for most. I had panic for 17 years & stopped it this way. I know there are a lot of people who have never had a panic attack explaining the methods badly & longwindedly when you actually need something short and crystal clear. You have to understand Chris that when people like me finally defeat the beast we instantly wanna go out and literally hunt down other people who are suffering and tell them the GOOD NEWS! What youve gotta understand is the 1st stage of a panic attack is a mild or moderate sensation of adrenaline- that is a biological thing that your not aiming to stop. What you are aiming to stop is your reaction to that. The reaction that causes a panic attack is to panic that that sensation is occuring, to dread it and fear it. When you react that way the sensation doubles- if you do not try to repress the sensation and let it flow IT DOES NOT DOUBLE! If it does double then you realise it has doubled & develop terror at the observation. Then it quadruples. At all stages of this you are trying to stop the sensations & this rejection of them is what makes them increase in strength. The way to get rid of that pattern is to recognise that is you build a dam to stop a river flowing...you will end up with a tsunami. But if you let the river flow it will only ever be a small amount of water. Once the panic attack is at its full level of ycourse you have a lot of water behind the dam so if you remove the wall it will be strong sensations. But if you allow the initial flow of feelings & sensations you are reducing the amount of water behind the dam. When you let some water out ie stop repressing the sensations you need to be relaxed & just observe it. its like a leap of faith. Imagine you have a water release pipe in the dam. You let out a bit of water & you say no I want to get more water out. You turn the tap & larger water comes out & you say more more. Its the same with the physical sensations of panic. It sounds nuts that when you are at quadruple point you say more more...make the sensations stronger make them double.......but as soon as you say this and really want it ..they half in strength Hope this helps I reccommend "How to stop a panic attack" video by username panic away as a clearer explanation than this current video
Thanks for your explanation. I agree with you. The only small thing I would add is that there is nothing wrong with the initial sensations. They are just unique sensation with nothing inherently bad about them. Once this is really recognized, then these sensations are not resisted, which prevents the additional layers from being added on.
Yesterday was my first day at a new fast food job (one that has 2 drive throughs). Right when I got there, I was put on both drive throughs and cashing people out at the same time. By myself. It wasn’t hard, but it was hard to learn where everything was by myself, resulting in many mistakes and a slow moving drive through. Instead of, idk, training me, the manager decided to yell at me every time I got something wrong. I finally got the hang of it after about 5 hours (it was an 8 hour shift) but that’s when I had my anxiety attack. I haven’t had one since middle school. My vision went dark, I couldn’t hear anything, I felt extreme nausea, it was almost hard to stand, and I was so dizzy that I thought I was going to faint. There was nobody around me to take over the drive through so I had to keep working through it. It was so hard, but I’m proud of myself for pushing through it. But fuck that job tbh. I got an interview at a better place yesterday, and I think it went really well! I think I’m goin to get it, but there were also a lot of people there for interviews. I know nobodies going to read all this, but it felt good to just vent. Thanks for coming to my ted talk. :)
Your description of the "battle" that happens during a panic attack was so enlightening. I want to ask you a question though. My panic attacks usually come out of the blue. I am not obsessing or dreading anything when the big ones come on. But, after having one, which can be scary as it involves very physical reactions, I will spend days obsessing about the panic attack itself. (Am I having a heart attack?, Is there something really wrong with me?) So, back to them coming out of the blue….How do you recommend "giving in to" a panic attack that does not necessarily have a source to begin with?
Lori McKinnon Hi Lori, the first thing I would do is go to a doctor, describe the sensations, and ask if these sensations are a physical illness or a panic attack. You might be able to just check that out online. If you can have a reasonable level of confidence that the sensations aren't killing you then I recommend allowing the feeling and discovering that there is nothing wrong with it. I explain that in this video: What Your Feelings REALLY Mean - (Hint: I'ts not what you think) If you still believe that the sensations might be killing you, then you need to disbelieve the idea that getting sick or dying is bad. That's a little bit deeper.
hi lori, i had my first PA in 1988 and although i don't get them very often anymore i had a bad one about a week ago right after working out. like you, it take days or sometimes a few weeks before i quit thinking about them after having one. my guess when you talk about "out of the blue" is you might experience some strange physical sensations for some reason, then you think what the hell was that, am i okay, which usually keys an adrenaline rush, then the physical sensations get worse, then full blown PA. i don't think there's always a source, usually just strange physical sensations at the wrong time, maybe while driving or late at night alone, or when you're in a public place. i just try to avoid doing things or being in places where they have previously bothered me. watching these videos and trying to understand them helps. hope that helps.
Thanks for sharing this great video :) I'm Thai and I'm now struggling with social anxiety and panic attack.Every time i try to push myself out there to create any interpersonal relation with others, I end up questioning myself ,usually with a type of Q like "Is my state of mind right or wrong?"(It seems like trying to check what is in my mind all the time),and even observing myself whether i'm now in the present moment or not,later anxiety attack occurs,i'm not so sure about myself. Also every time when i try to pay attention to where i want it(attention) to go such as conversation ,what people are talking or even eye contact,it doesn't seem naturally for me.Then i feel that i sink into the middle of cluttered thoughts and uncomfortable feeling right away.I feel upset when i cannot have comfortable feeling and be able to be myself.It seems like i'm worried about my worries all the time T T. Also when i accidentally feel relax and comfortable with my own skin than later time when i get to confront with people I will afraid to loose those senses,and it makes me nervous again.I don't know if you would understand what i means coz my English isn't good , i have try my best to explain it all to you.It's really frustrated to feel this way again and again , i really want to get away of these problems.I would really appreciate if you could give me some suggest.Anyway thank you a lot :)
Wow this is like seeing a therapist although I haven't seen one but hearing these advices really do calm me down a bit, I will try to remember these advises if I have another panic attack... Usually get them early in the morning , the symptoms are very similar to having a heart-attack that's why it's freaking me out... Cold hands and feet, trouble breathing, nausea, racing heart... I went to the emergency twice and doc said my heart was fine, and the attack went away after I saw the doc ....
I once had a panick attack last month when Storm Doris struck my school. It lasted for an hour and a half. My best friend looked after me the whole time. I got over it in the end. I also had two panick attacks one weekend and I barely knew why I was worrying. The last ever panick I had was when I was in exams. I got so worried I cried.
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I listened to this whilst having a panic attack on repeat last night and it was the only thing able to lull me to sleep. Thank you, truly.
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Creating awareness, acceptance and getting comfortable with your sensations of panic are the key to desensitization. Great video Noah.
allowing myself to fully experience a panic attack was the only thing that ever helped. This included accepting my death as that always seemed to be the ultimate fear involved with a panic attack. The sooner i just said to myself "Ok im dying now and we all have to go sometime so if it's my time there is nothing i can do but let it happen" was the sooner i started to feel better. You can't hide from it...Maybe that's just my experience but i thought i would share it.
Wow! I am going to try this! I doubt I will succeed as the point I am convinced I am going to die is usually the point in which telling myself I was going to die but have managed to pull my self around for a few seconds
Joseph also worked for me! u need to surrender to the moment.
@Joshua Rehaluk thats exactly what i needed to know right now
Sounds very similar to ego death.
It’s the absolute truth of the matter..... I hope you’re all feeling much better now. 💜
haha I've been told many times that my videos put people to sleep. I guess that is what my voice is meant to do. Thanks for watching.
Your voice is lovely!
i am having a panic attack, now. Ur video helped me, man. Thank u!
Im here literally 5 minutes after having one... I legit thought i was about to die or something... I was about to call my mom until something said you are having a panic attack... As soon as i acknowledged it my body started to relax abit and 10 minutes later i got some sort of control of myself again... Anyone who exoeriances this often or right now God be with you because it is horrifying...
Let me know if it was helpful for you.
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So at school I tend to get the worst of panic attacks to where I feel like fainting most of the time how can I stop
Roblox and diy challenges Frozen You’ll be ok. I take them too but I’m getting there. I don’t know what yours are to do with but sometimes things work out on there own, trust me, it’ll surprise you.
does anyone else suffer from serve nausea due to anxiety ? every time i have a panic attack its the same feeling of wanting to throw up and its so bad when im at work, makes me more anxious knowing i have to be at work for 8-9hrs and feel this dread because i feel trapped and if i needed to vomit i wouldn't be able too.
I also get that sort of feeling that was so severe a few months ago that I wouldn't leave the house. Eventually, once I accepted the fact that it was just my anxiety instead of a GI problem, it settled down. Nausea like this is really common with panic attacks and the misunderstanding leads to more panic-induced nausea. Good luck!
Same here. That's why I hate car trips on the highway I need the comfort of knowing I can have easy access to the loo because my anxiety throws my digestive system into chaos..
Same here!!!! Thought I was alone.
ASH B don't worry that happened to me today and I have a headache...😖
I get attacks over random events that might kill me
Tonight's a concussion from hitting my head on a door
This man, Noah, offers me comfort as of late.
Thank you.
Thank you for your feedback. I will take that into consideration for future videos. I like your analogy.
I used to have panic attack in my work in front of customers. They were quite debilitating. Sometimes I would leave the room pretending I need to go to the restroom. Then I joined this group for social anxiety and they taught me more or less what you are saying. So I started having panic attacks right there in front of the customers and just let them see-[mostly hand shivering when counting money etc.] The attack would usually dissipate with 5 min or so. This happened a number of times. Now i rarely have them at all, since I am not afraid of them anymore.
Gloria Hey I'm really glad to hear that it worked for you Gloria
Yes! I get them at work too but I do massage therapy!!! So, the "calm, peaceful massage therapist" is having a full blown panic attack while trying to help someone else relax. lol awesome! :/ It's terrible because I can't excuse myself and ride it out in the bathroom... I too get the hand shaking, sweating, room shrinking type feelings (etc) but have to carry on massaging and cannot escape.... which then makes it waaaay worse!
This has led me to go on a "take as needed" med that I take at work and it's helped 100%! I just don't want to be on this med forever as it has been deemed "bad" and most doctors want to take their patients off of it.
I find I could apply the techniques in this video outside of work but while working the symptoms of my attacks are far too noticeable and disrupt my clients experience (which they paid for, etc).
Any tips?
RainbowBody11 im in a service hands on business and its happened to me while working on clients. it so scary! and all I keep thinking is " what will my client think? I was a former pill popper and didn't want to rely on pharma drugs, so I sought the advice of natural solutions and I now use an amino acid called " L-Theanine. it helps a lot , and no side effects whatso ever! good luck, let me know what you think,
+Gloria Hey hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to discover how to stop anxiety and panic attacks forever try Megarno Simple Stress Magician (just google it ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my buddy got cool success with it.
+margaret mwangi .
The more panic attacks I have the more memories I lose and the more of my personality turns into nothing. But this video is probably gonna help me for a bit.
UselessCat same
I think this is absolutely incredible. I was actually in the middle of a panic attack and searched this real quick lol. And now I feel just fine. Thank you so much.
You're welcome Geoshua
I've suffered from panic attacks for over 20 years now. My triggers are driving, being in large crowds, in situations I know I can't leave or get out of. My heart beats fast, I feel nervous, major heat, I swallow air, shake, I feel like I'm going to fall, like it’s my last breath, dizzy. I've been through all the medical tests you can imagine. I've been taking Effexor XR for a few years now and it does help some. Thank you for this video Noah, I will certainly try and watch your other videos.
James Hill
I’ve been having panic attacks for about 25 yrs and it is debilitating for me and I’m so tired of having these panic attacks, I totally get what you are saying. I know I’m an over thinker, they seem terrible but all I want is to be normal
James Hill iti
In a period of 5 months of my life i had panic attacks, because i was having health problems and under stress for an exam. I felt like i would have never managed to stop panic attacks, until i stopped to try at all. I stopped to search for solutions, and just did nothing. Then they went away.
Well I see myself in how you feel and what triggers it. We re gonna be okay!
thanks for mentioning stomach aches, it made my stomach feel a little bit better.
I live with anxiety and its an affliction for sure, my latest neurosis is when I walk up a flight of stairs I get scared from my own breath going more rapid and it causes this panic, its so scarey. what I need in that moment is lots of love and assurance that everything is ok. not everyone will give it, some judge panic like there is something seriously wrong with you. it makes it even worst to cope with it. your so comforting Noah, you look like such a compassionate soul!
sunshine2049 Try closing your eyes and imagining someone you love and care about consoling you and telling you that it's okay.
+Noah Elkrief I have taking two types of medicine for anxiety and panic .. they gave me bad side effects would like some advice about my panic attacks... cux mine r to the extremes and and have em all day everyday.. can't sleep
Noah Elkrief 1
Yeah, it's just like that.
As someone who has had this experience for years now, I feel relieved that it can easily be cured just by allowing it to happen. This is the very situation that worsens my stammering and speech blocks every time I try to prevent it. I just pray that I succeed in being open about it, and to not try to hide it,and end up worsening the situation in the process. I have never taken any anti-depressants or anything of that source, and I do not think I will. If it started by itself, then it can heal by itself. As long as I become open about it.
it's good you stayed away from the anti-depressants. once you get on them you stay on for life.
You're welcome! See you around the videos then!
Thank you Noah for showing me that if allow an experience the negative judgement and fear is reduced or leaves completely.
I had a severe panic attack while driving on the interstate when a nephew died of an overdose. I was in shock at that time. Since then I haven’t been able to drive on the interstate despite the fact I used to drive across the US multiple times by myself. I’d do anything to get my freedom back. Can you do a video on driving anxiety? Now I just drive the longer ways avoiding the interstate.
Thank you for being here Noah. I always marvel at people that can help others handle these situations in life. It is so hard being human sometimes! I have just recently developed an anxiety issue and I am dumbfounded by it. I am turning 49 soon and while I have had several challenges in life, I have never experienced anything quite like this. It started a year ago with a massive lifestyle change. I thought I had the inner resources to deal with the changes but I am just falling apart. Many of the issue are around family, as though I am afraid to feel too much love. This is so new to me. I really appreciate all of you that have come here and shared a bit about your experience. This anxiety and fear makes me feel so cut off and unhealthy that my little mind just spirals out of control. Noah's information and manners are soothing and reading some comments help me feel a bit more stable. I have so much compassion in my heart for all of you that are going through this. Don't try to go through this alone. I think that is my biggest defect of character, that I try to be so independent that I just shut everyone out when I am not feeling so well mentally. Now I don't know where to turn - although I have found a counsellor. One step at a time I guess.
Thank you people. I appreciate your sharing.
This has really helped, for the past month I've felt nauseous and because I don't like to throw up, it creates more of a panic for me. I went to an urgent care, they tested me for everything, all results were negative. Not once of this whole month have I actually thrown up, just pain and the fear of throwing up. I have now understood that it is anxiety, all my "gastric" problems, are anxiety the sweating the rapid heart beat, have had a few episodes during school. I am in the healing stage, as you can say I will try these little tips to help calm myself down when I feel this way.
Thank you!
I came here to your video whilst having a panic attack. Your calm voice is actually easing my anxiety. Thank you for this video. This is the best advice I’ve had so far.
I'm glad to hear that Gabriel.
awesome !!!! you have a very calming voice that makes me feel comfort. your ideas make sense too.. i have suffered from anxiety/panic attacks for over 20 years and was in psychotherapy for a great deal of time. i was taught to fight the panic and not let it happen. no wonder i still suffer....thank you very much. i subscribed to your channel and look forward to listening to your other videos
If you are trying to help people, why do you have a website with so many disclaimers? Why not do the work to understand how your theories actually fit in with established peer reviewed research? I appreciate your intentions but I'm really tired of people saying they are experts in this and that because...reasons
I admire that you are trying to help people and are sharing your knowledge. I have been having panic attacks for over 30 years and I only wish it were as simple as you describe to get a grib on them. I will keep replaying this video and hope something clicks eventually to rid myself of this horrible affliction.
You're welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful.
This is the best video on panic attacks that I came across. Thanks!
Thank you for putting panic attacks into a different perspective for me by not trying to stop the attack. I never knew that it would make it worse! I was in 3 serious automobile accidents and a few months after I developed the panic attacks while driving, and when I was stopped at a signal light that's when they occur and are very dangerous because I feel as if I'm going to faint and lose control of my senses and there is no escape when you're in a car you feel trapped. I've had to pull over and park and call for a taxi to take me home. It's been 6 years since I've driven & I do not own a car which has confided me to my home. I need help and can't keep allowing this to go untreated. I had to drop out of nursing school and now suffer from agoraphobia so my quality of life is extremely poor. I have not yet discussed this with my primary care physician because I feel so embarrassed. Does anyone here go to a support group or therapy and does it help? Thanks and blessings.
what ur suggesting is not bad, but hard as hell to apply in the midst of a panic attack
phoggee
Exactly. 100% accurate =(
phoggee I disagree im having one rn and it really helps
It depends, really. It's okay to let thoughts pass through sometimes. and try to find some acceptance of things are. However, if your panic attack persists for hours and days,to the point where you're breaking down, feel drained, or thinking of doing something bad, then I feel like it's a good idea to take a break, at least for one day. Just try to focus on other things, even if it's for one day. Once you regain strength, then maybe let some more thoughts come in and try his approach. Of course, therapists can help you choose the best techniques.
The worst part about panic attacks, for me, is if people see them. If someone I know sees me have one, I sort of resent them afterwards. I guess it is because I'm embarrassed they saw me in such a vulnerable state. I'm trying to stop doing this, though, and allow myself to be vulnerable. Thanks for the video. It really helped!
goingmads You're welcome. I will put up a new social anxiety video soon, and I think it will help you with this.
Thank you!
I can completely relate to how you feel, there is nothing worst than others noticing , you feel so vulnerable as it is, all sorts of feeling emerge, people that don't get them are so critical at times, it hurts. maybe they will get them to understand and be more compassionate
I'm learning that if I don't practice the skills and pile more and more information into my mind trying to "fix" my anxiety I become overwhelmed and have a hard time quieting my mind and stay stressed for several days. Its such a relief when the stress lifts. I think the root of my problem is I don't think I deserve to be at peace (for several reasons). It's hard to give myself acceptance, forgiveness, and learn and move on.
Amen! I 2nd your thoughts
You are my best discovery this year, Noah. You have to know you are really making a difference. Thank you very much!
Your voice is very soothing, that alone would stop any panic attack! I'm determined to try what you explained when I have another panic attack, thanks for your videos.
It is sooo helpful!!!! Thank you so much, Noah! You completely took away my guilt about it!!! I was thinking it's really on me and that I am so bad, but it's really not on me, you helped me to understand it!!! It's just some thoughts, I just need to distract them from me! thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
Thank you for this video. Ive been trying to STOP the feelings and now I know I should just let them be.
I've had anxiety, panic attacks as long as I can remember...
Also other diagnoses as well & was put on meds at only about 5 or 7 yrs old.
I've been through alot, but I'd say anxiety & panic attacks probably the worst I go through.
Physical pain & emotional pain can be so similar in our brains.
this man really out here saving lives.
This actually helped me get through an attack so thank you for sharing your knowledge.
2 thumbs up. i was having one before and while you was talking, and I did what you said, and it went away, you are awesome, I know how to deal with it now. I am now subscribing to your channel. God Bless You, I am now shedding tears of joy at this moment. thanks again, you are truly God sent.... Stay Blessed
Thank you for sharing this, it has helped immensely.
ÆxPolaris You're welcome
This helps everyday before work. Thank you so much. I'm a little bit more in control. I really appreciate these videos!
Thanks so much for making this freely available! 💐😙🌹
Thank you Noah, addressing issues with logic is absolutely the best way. It works. Thank you.
Glad you found it helpful AI D.
Great Video. I'm having real trouble with anxiety & panic attacks at the minute & this helped a lot. Thank you
Thank you for your videos. I've been struggling a lot recently and your videos really calm me down.
After watching this I feel refreshed somehow (Thank you!)
Wow this helped while i was having a panic attack thank you a lot and God bless
You're an angel, Noah. :)
i really enjoyed your video i was having a panic attack horrible feeling i would never wish upon someone else taking deep breathes accepting it and listening to what you had to say really helped me thank you so much bro
I've been suffering anxiety now for about a week. Scary stuff, and right now I'm up trying to ease it. I'm having a mild attack right now so hopefully this can resolve it! Thank you!
Katie Hannah You're welcome, hope it helped Katie
In class, before going to speak in public, hands shaking and sweating, the voice... you knowing that everyone is going to be looking at you. Oh boy. And it’s all in our mind, it’s all automatic. I’ll work on being free from this like a full time job. It’s massively lifechanging.
When I get an attack I usually start to sweat first than the dizziness comes, and the other symptoms like chestpains, heart racing, numbness, overthinking, etc, sometimes I just let the panic attacks happen without trying to stop it, or think about it I'll just close my eyes, and lay down down. It's easy said than done.
I get the exact same as you. For me, i get them more often when i'm outside walking. Which in my job, walking is a must everyday
+Star Lord It sucks, especially if you're walking around while feeling dizzy, sometimes I don't even want to get up and use the bathroom when I'm dizzy.
I know exactly what you mean. I often get really shaking legs and feel tense when it comes on. Which of course, makes it worse.
+Star Lord Same here, I noticed if my neck hurts, and my head feels "heavy" and the wobbly legs that's when I get dizzier, and the rest of the symptoms, I been applying Icy Hot on my back, and neck it actually helps me, even with the dizziness or you can try magnesium lotion
I have read elsewhere that magnesium may help, i'll need to give it a shot. I've found one thing that can calm me, walking through woods or being near trees. Not sure why, but i feel a bit more relaxed when i do that.
I am going to adopt this strategy, i've been experiencing it often lately due to several things that happened this year but mostly it happens on a sunday afternoon, when i think that tomorrow i need to work and that at work there is someone who is intimidating me. In this period that i'm experiencing, i find difficulties to stand up for myself and make him stop which causes attacks. But i'm going to acknowledge it.
ladyangel You can also try my social anxiety and bully videos.
Very good tips indeed. I'm feeling really anxious today, feeling like I'm going to faint or something... You've helped me a lot.
I subbed to you because you are an amazing being for helping people like this when we are so deep in it. I decided to look up a solution on RUclips out of desperation.i did not know you would actually be helpful.
God bless you good sir.
Thankyou so much for your help and information . God bless all of you on here trying have a calm life . Just reading all your comments helps so much . This is a horrible condition and I just wish I could be in the same room as you all when one of us had this feeling . We are just the caring kind of people that care way too much about everything . I wish you all peace of mind and hope we can all overcome or accept this feeling and life life how we want to 😇🙏🏼
I watched this video last night in the midst of a panic attack. Thanks Noah 🙏
thank you, Noah. Your videos saved my life over and over again.
Great video man! This had helped me stop my panic attacks! I always tried to stop my panic attacks and made it worse!🤔
I was having panic attack in the middle of this video when he mentioned broken leg, because I have a broken leg ,but at the end I was relaxed, loved ur tips man , thanks :-)
good vid!
when you said don't think of an orange.....automatically I thought of one lol
I don't know how you do it but every time I watch your vids a great load is lifted off my shoulders, I want to thank you so much Noah you are the best! Sending you lots of love ❤️🌀🙌
I've watched this video twice and I've been trying before I even found your videos. I've had panic attacks for the past 16 years. Was on Xanax for 10 years until I finally went to a psychiatrist and she switched me to Klonopin which helped for a few years but now at a low dose my attacks are back horribly. I've been a nurse for 10 years and was always fine at work until one day I couldn't even walk into my job. I had to quit working at a career I love and am very good at. My psychiatrist now refuses to give me anything else except different anti-depressants every time I see her and says that maybe I should find a new doctor. Sigh. I get attacks just thinking about getting one. I KNOW better. I practice the whole self talk out loud when I'm having one, I have no problem telling those around me, even strangers, that I'm having a panic attack or that I have anxiety. I don't run from them anymore usually because I know that only makes your amygdyla trained that there is an issue for next time. I get the pounding heart, dizzy, sweaty palms and feet, hyperventilate even though I've gotten better at breathing, which helps. My biggest fear is that I'm going to pass out. I have this irrational fear of running. If I can't see an escape route, like a door or a place to sit down, I freak out. I haven't been able to grocery shop for two years now. I have to have others go into the store for me. Some days are better than others. I'm so tired of this. I'm hoping that your techniques work. I tell myself during attacks that "It's only anxiety, it's nothing worse. It isn't going to kill me." I tell myself to feel it and to go with it...but it doesn't help all the time. Now I'm getting married next month and am flying to Algeria to do it. I am worrying so much over the flight. I'm not afraid of moving to a different country, or marrying or anything new like that...my BIGGEST fear is that I'm going to have non-stop panic attacks during the whole time.
Misty Browne I feel exactly the same as you, crazy you described everything that I go through
love listening you!You have so much calm voice, It refreshing to hear something different!
I appreciate your wise comforting words.
Is it normal to get a cold dripping feeling under your skin and chest almost like blood inside your muscle ?
You are a blessing. Thank you Noah.
Thank you so much Noah Elkrief. This video has helped me so much.
This is one of your best Noah!!! Thanks!
martin richards You're welcome Martin
i love all of yur video noah, i find it so halpful and easy to understand... thank you...
I'm in a new job and it's not working very well, for several reasons that you mention .. I just want to thank you, because it really has helpefull .. thank you very much kisses from portugal
is there such thing as having panic and anxiety attacks from worrying about them? cause I can say I'm not stressed but constantly have em to the extremes.
+Dylan Breedlove I would say yes. I have the same feedback loop.. its awful.
+Kathleen Mclain who r your syntoms from the attacks
Dylan Breedlove If i have to travel or be in an unfamiliar place, I often worry so much about potentially having a panic attack that I end up giving myself one.. The best thing for me is to stay in the moment and remind myself "right now, everything is ok, nothing is hurting you"
+Kathleen Mclain at first mine was bad everywhere at my house anywhere I went now seems to to be worse when I'm riding or driving . I have xanax but prefer to fond a natural way to get rid of it I have em normally all day everyday.. its really starting to get old
thank you Noah this really helped a lot. i recently went out for some drinks the other night and led me to one to many and a wild night of partying and the next day, BOOM! full on panic attack that led me to the emergency room. and after that i have had anxiety all the time. this really helps!
You're welcome Faisal.
I am in the middle of a panick the first strong one in over a week and this video has helped I have been put on a antidepressant and a Betta blocker but I would love to come off my meds in the next year and help people like you have just helped me I was diagnosed with generalist anxiety disorder
I have no idea why I'm watching this. I'm getting better at panic attacks, and it's after midnight. But then again, I'm always looking for more panic attack advice.
What other languages do you speak? Wil you ever do videos in other languages? Your work has really helped me. Thank you
Thank you Josah
Hi guys, I’ve always wanted to say all of this so if you could read and reply I’d be so so grateful. I completely understand if you scroll straight past, I am a stranger after all.
I have an immense phobia of sick, to the point where I can’t leave the house and do daily activities. Whenever I start to feel the tiniest bit nauseous, I start to have a huge panic anxiety attack and end up talking myself into actually feeling ill. I’m currently experiencing this right now, but 20 times worse as my girlfriend caught a sick bug the other day and I’m panicking that I have caught it too, even though I’m not showing any symptoms and it’s already been over two days. It gets that bad to the point I’m physically shaking and I can’t breathe yet I can look completely fine to everyone else around me. I have been getting better, getting out more and going out with my friends more frequently. I’ve had this since I can remember and i’m only 16. I feel like this is taking away my childhood. My girlfriend knows all about this and helps me through it every time, and I am so so grateful for that, that someone at least tried to understand what goes on in my head.
My sister has been doing the same as this for years, she’s 18 now. She recently got diagnosed with high-functioning autism and anxiety. As I can vividly remember ever encounter I have ever had with sick, be it with myself or other people (my first memory of it being when I was 3) and I can also remember every single word everyone has ever said around that time, does that hint autistic traits? I do overthink everything but whenever I bring it up to my parents they say that I’m just copying my sister and that it’s no big deal, as they can’t see what’s actually going on inside my head.
Thanks for reading, I know none of you are probably going to stick with this to the end, but it feels good to finally say this - even if it is to other people on the internet.
I really hope you are all ok, and never have to go through something like this.
Everything is going to be okay in the end, and if it’s not okay, it’s not the end.
Today I had a panic attack and I did not know about this video. I had previously watched the video on how to deal with anger. I kind of used the technique for anger. I asked myself: How do I know that, in the story of my life, if the panic attack is bad for my life ? I was feeling like dying so I asked myself: Do I know if I'm going to die ? I answered no and then I realized if I don't know if I'm dying or not, then why should I worry about it. I just explored the feeling I had and I just let it rose to the surface. I started to feel better a couple of minutes after and I was so happy. I used to blame myself for my panic attacks. I was thinking that I was failing at life because of my panic attacks and I was blaming myself and it would only make it worst. I was judging myself and I was thinking that I was weak. I saw many doctors in the past and it was like nobody have been able to help me for the past 15 years. This is a great channel. Thank you very much for your help Noah. I am watching your videos everyday. Thank you for sharing your outstanding knowledge with everyone. I will not fight the panic attacks anymore and I will certainly not judge myself for feeling this way.
Noah Elkrief: this video is REALLY IMPORTANT for me!
Quick question Noah. Do you, or have you ever had a panic attack ? and if so, has your methods kept you anxiety free :?
I love these videos I’ve had panic attacks for over 25 yrs and you have made the most since, and can actually calm me. Do you have any books
Your voice is so relaxing.
Thanx Noah I had a really bad day and I'm having panic attacks 3 times for today I just so your video and helped me a lot thank you
Your advices help me a lot. You are wonderful and talented! Thank you! I love you! :)
Thank you very much.. ill just try to run its course then and take a look if thats a better way than trying to overlay some good thoughts.. thank you again..
You're welcome Richard
@@NoahElkrief more power Noah.. i will watch your videos
Thanks!
Thanks Rarek
RE Chris B The reason loads of people preach this is it does work for most. I had panic for 17 years & stopped it this way. I know there are a lot of people who have never had a panic attack explaining the methods badly & longwindedly when you actually need something short and crystal clear.
You have to understand Chris that when people like me finally defeat the beast we instantly wanna go out and literally hunt down other people who are suffering and tell them the GOOD NEWS!
What youve gotta understand is the 1st stage of a panic attack is a mild or moderate sensation of adrenaline- that is a biological thing that your not aiming to stop.
What you are aiming to stop is your reaction to that. The reaction that causes a panic attack is to panic that that sensation is occuring, to dread it and fear it. When you react that way the sensation doubles- if you do not try to repress the sensation and let it flow IT DOES NOT DOUBLE!
If it does double then you realise it has doubled & develop terror at the observation. Then it quadruples.
At all stages of this you are trying to stop the sensations & this rejection of them is what makes them increase in strength.
The way to get rid of that pattern is to recognise that is you build a dam to stop a river flowing...you will end up with a tsunami. But if you let the river flow it will only ever be a small amount of water.
Once the panic attack is at its full level of ycourse you have a lot of water behind the dam so if you remove the wall it will be strong sensations. But if you allow the initial flow of feelings & sensations you are reducing the amount of water behind the dam.
When you let some water out ie stop repressing the sensations you need to be relaxed & just observe it. its like a leap of faith. Imagine you have a water release pipe in the dam. You let out a bit of water & you say no I want to get more water out. You turn the tap & larger water comes out & you say more more. Its the same with the physical sensations of panic. It sounds nuts that when you are at quadruple point you say more more...make the sensations stronger make them double.......but as soon as you say this and really want it ..they half in strength
Hope this helps
I reccommend "How to stop a panic attack" video by username panic away as a clearer explanation than this current video
Thanks for your explanation. I agree with you. The only small thing I would add is that there is nothing wrong with the initial sensations. They are just unique sensation with nothing inherently bad about them. Once this is really recognized, then these sensations are not resisted, which prevents the additional layers from being added on.
for me its bad because i get stressed when i get a panic attacks and i start to blush it just sux
Yesterday was my first day at a new fast food job (one that has 2 drive throughs). Right when I got there, I was put on both drive throughs and cashing people out at the same time. By myself. It wasn’t hard, but it was hard to learn where everything was by myself, resulting in many mistakes and a slow moving drive through. Instead of, idk, training me, the manager decided to yell at me every time I got something wrong. I finally got the hang of it after about 5 hours (it was an 8 hour shift) but that’s when I had my anxiety attack. I haven’t had one since middle school. My vision went dark, I couldn’t hear anything, I felt extreme nausea, it was almost hard to stand, and I was so dizzy that I thought I was going to faint. There was nobody around me to take over the drive through so I had to keep working through it. It was so hard, but I’m proud of myself for pushing through it. But fuck that job tbh. I got an interview at a better place yesterday, and I think it went really well! I think I’m goin to get it, but there were also a lot of people there for interviews. I know nobodies going to read all this, but it felt good to just vent. Thanks for coming to my ted talk. :)
I love you!!! You are saving my life. God and the universe bless you💐🙋🏻♀️
Your description of the "battle" that happens during a panic attack was so enlightening. I want to ask you a question though. My panic attacks usually come out of the blue. I am not obsessing or dreading anything when the big ones come on. But, after having one, which can be scary as it involves very physical reactions, I will spend days obsessing about the panic attack itself. (Am I having a heart attack?, Is there something really wrong with me?) So, back to them coming out of the blue….How do you recommend "giving in to" a panic attack that does not necessarily have a source to begin with?
Lori McKinnon Hi Lori, the first thing I would do is go to a doctor, describe the sensations, and ask if these sensations are a physical illness or a panic attack. You might be able to just check that out online. If you can have a reasonable level of confidence that the sensations aren't killing you then I recommend allowing the feeling and discovering that there is nothing wrong with it. I explain that in this video: What Your Feelings REALLY Mean - (Hint: I'ts not what you think)
If you still believe that the sensations might be killing you, then you need to disbelieve the idea that getting sick or dying is bad. That's a little bit deeper.
hi lori, i had my first PA in 1988 and although i don't get them very often anymore i had a bad one about a week ago right after working out. like you, it take days or sometimes a few weeks before i quit thinking about them after having one. my guess when you talk about "out of the blue" is you might experience some strange physical sensations for some reason, then you think what the hell was that, am i okay, which usually keys an adrenaline rush, then the physical sensations get worse, then full blown PA. i don't think there's always a source, usually just strange physical sensations at the wrong time, maybe while driving or late at night alone, or when you're in a public place. i just try to avoid doing things or being in places where they have previously bothered me. watching these videos and trying to understand them helps. hope that helps.
Thanks for sharing this great video :) I'm Thai and I'm now struggling with social anxiety and panic attack.Every time i try to push myself out there to create any interpersonal relation with others, I end up questioning myself ,usually with a type of Q like "Is my state of mind right or wrong?"(It seems like trying to check what is in my mind all the time),and even observing myself whether i'm now in the present moment or not,later anxiety attack occurs,i'm not so sure about myself. Also every time when i try to pay attention to where i want it(attention) to go such as conversation ,what people are talking or even eye contact,it doesn't seem naturally for me.Then i feel that i sink into the middle of cluttered thoughts and uncomfortable feeling right away.I feel upset when i cannot have comfortable feeling and be able to be myself.It seems like i'm worried about my worries all the time T T. Also when i accidentally feel relax and comfortable with my own skin than later time when i get to confront with people I will afraid to loose those senses,and it makes me nervous again.I don't know if you would understand what i means coz my English isn't good , i have try my best to explain it all to you.It's really frustrated to feel this way again and again , i really want to get away of these problems.I would really appreciate if you could give me some suggest.Anyway thank you a lot :)
Wow this is like seeing a therapist although I haven't seen one but hearing these advices really do calm me down a bit, I will try to remember these advises if I have another panic attack... Usually get them early in the morning , the symptoms are very similar to having a heart-attack that's why it's freaking me out... Cold hands and feet, trouble breathing, nausea, racing heart... I went to the emergency twice and doc said my heart was fine, and the attack went away after I saw the doc ....
I once had a panick attack last month when Storm Doris struck my school. It lasted for an hour and a half. My best friend looked after me the whole time. I got over it in the end. I also had two panick attacks one weekend and I barely knew why I was worrying. The last ever panick I had was when I was in exams. I got so worried I cried.