I repeat “whatever you resist persists” and I just let myself feel the emotions and they go away faster. I don’t fear panic attacks. I accept that they will happen to me and in turn they don’t happen as often.
I kind of wonder how to do that if your anxiety makes you dissociate, faint, have violent meltdowns or have non-epileptic seizures. It kind of seems like sometimes it can be dangerous to let yourself feel the emotions?
@@toni2309 i’m just speaking from my experience. I used to have multiple panic attacks a day and most of them came from the fear and resentment of having another panic attack. One day I welcomed the panic and accepted it fully. I treated it like friend that needed a hug. That automatically made the panic attacks less frequent and shorter.
My ex husband discovered that certain stuffed animals would help me come out of a panic attacks. He would get me distracted to the point I was laughing. Sometimes he would sneak a small stuffed animal into my purse so I would have something to focus on if I had an attack when I was out of the house.
@@cristinafrick9773 it sounds like we are some of the very lucky ones to have family that support and care for us, and that try to understand what we are dealing with.
As someone that has had anxiety since I was a child, I have discovered that just letting the anxiety come over me lasts a lot short than trying to fight it for hours.
PLEASE READ Hey I used to have panic attacks regularly ! 3/4 a week and I used to be thinking about them all the time , I came across one random video that assured me I would never have one again if I did this trick and if for some reason I did I had to do the trick again and that would be it gone for life …. I was sceptical ! So apperntly because every time you have a panic attack you panic haha like you wash your face with cold water you run out for fresh air you call someone to you phone the docs you run and tell your loved one, well all these things teach your body that when your about to have a panic attack something bad is happening your going to die so you go into the fight or flight which I’m sure you have heard and the trigger for these could be a random jolt in your stomach Vegas nerve or even just by any small trigger like a tingle or a pain or nothing at all it’s just happens for no reason , and way so here is the trick !!!! I want you to next time you feel a panc attack coming on or as soon as it starts no matter where you are sit down close your eyes and imaging your sitting in a chair in the sea with Wellington boots on filled with concrete so you can’t move , I want you to imagine that each wave of the water comes completely over your head is a wave of panic so the panic attack is the waves in the sea and you can feel them wave over. You and you can’t move don’t talk don’t speak sit there and suffer almost I know that sounds harsh and it will probably be the worst 5-20minutes of your life Literally it was for me. ,(or if they last longer sit for as long as they last doing this method they should be shorter with this method ) by doing this you instantly rewrite your brain into realising that you don’t need to have the same response when things happen in your body and that you are not dying you are safe , I promise you that this works and not only that I promise you anxiety does not last forever I succeed with it for two years at worst couldn’t leave the house and I’m 31 and everything going for me in life but that made no difference it held me back ! Soon as I got rid of the pannic attacks I then focused on my anxiety believe it ot not I done Cbt therapy hypnotherapy just two sessions cost me £80 for each one I’m not sure if it was hypnotherapy that works but it was like mindfulness meditation basically and that does work and I also done cbt therapy from my doctor was a online thing , I’m now anxiety and panic attack free . Wish you and any one who reads this the best ! It does get better and will get better the old you will be back in no time , “And in time this too shall pass”. My names like robinson I’m a real person I live in Scotland , I’m not botherd if people who know me read this for the first time and realise it’s me as alot of my friends didn’t know I was suffering but now I just want to share this to help other this really did work so spread the world help other I never stoped searching online for all these tricks methods and even came across a lot of people wanting you to pay them it’s sick follow these steps and you can be anxiety free I did this twice the pretending to be in the sea thing and I’ve not had a panic attack for two years now !! And like I said I was getting them on the regular for no reason ! And I know people will say there is no way I can do that sit still and fell that I’m claustrophobic or I just can’t ! But you can ! And if you can do it , it will work you’ll. be sweating the lot feeling like shit but also you will feel some relief once you get though the excesrsize (Also just for note I had health anxiety went though the whole being at the docs with my heard and done a million tapes and ecg ect being at the docs all the time for everything and I’ve over come that side of it too so it downs pass !) Let me know if this has helped I’d love to hear ! Stay strong ❤️ I love you
Me too. I ride the current rather than fight it now. Because I had one where I kept freaking myself out to the point of having a heart rate at 200 bpm and nearly passing out. Now, I just concentrate on breathing and focus my mind on something...or at least I try to.
I just want to let you know Kati that whenever you put your speech into 'we/us/our' just makes me feel... so included. Especially when we have the tendency to think all these things only happen to 'me', it validates the experience and turns it something that feels more... overcomeable? I just appreciate that a lot
I really believe that you are saving lives with these videos. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me with my mental illness. You've saved lives, and Thank you for being so awesome.
I’ve had a few panic attacks, and the most important first step for me is to recognize that I’m having a panic attack. I tend to get them in the middle of the night, and the symptoms are a lot like a heart attack. Once I realize that I’m not actually dying my anxiety starts to decrease and I can use the tools that Kati talked about. I guess it comes with experience.
Personally I find it worst to watch anxiety related videos when I'm in that anxious period because for me it highlights the anxiety. But yes this video def worth watching later =) Hope you're able to have that moment pass
@@heroprime7599 yes. The way I understand it. My panic attacks, were part of my anxiety, depression. Once treated my panic attacks are the thing of the past
Recently during panic attacks, I've started identifying and rejecting invasive and unwanted thoughts. When I notice one, I slap a big "unwanted" label on it (wrap it in police tape!) and shove it out my mental door. When I tell a thought its unwanted, it helps give me the power to tell it to go away. I've also started recognizing the moment as safe. Whatever hurt me before isn't hurting me now, and whatever I'm worried about isn't hurting me yet. By realizing the moment is safe, I can breathe in it better. Your videos are changing my life. Thank you!
Thank you so much for acknowledging that breathing exercises don't always work for everyone. That's all my doctors would tell me to do but it just doesn't make me feel better and I just get more anxious since I'm like "OH GOD IT'S NOT WORKING WHAT AM I GONNA DO". Glad to know I'm not alone in this feeling, I'm still working on finding a good coping technique for me.
Hey…..❤ I don’t know if this helps, but sometimes I just hold my breath for about 20 or 30 seconds then only when you feel ready force the air out in a long exhaling. Then repeat the sequence. The slight oxygen deprivation from holding my breath until I feel ready to forcefully exhaling helps calm my brain and the heart palpitations and panic. I breath like this pattern when I start to have a panic attack and it really helps. It is like the anxiety is helped with the holding the breath and strong exhaling. I believe that the short time of oxygen deprivation until I must exhaling slows down the heart a little and the palpitations stop. Only hold the breath to the point you are comfortable and forcibly exhaling over and over until your central nervous system slows down. You won’t harm yourself holding your breath as you will pass out if you hold it too long……so, do this laying or sitting in bed. I am a nurse by profession and I know that normal respiratory rate is like 12 to 20 breaths per minute. I would guess that this technique helps by slowing down the respiratory rate reducing your oxygen level some and the heart slows and usually stops the pounding heart and palpitations. Try it. It really helps me when I am having panic/ anxiety attacks.
Thank you so much for your content, Kati. I'm in a position in my life where I don't have any professional support. I look to you and your videos as a free way I can learn to help myself. People usually try to walk me through the 5 things you smell and 4 things you see or whatever it was, but focusing on the here and now is what was causing my panic attacks. I found a better way. I built a place in my mind. Completely comfortable snowy cottage. I think of that place. what it looks like and smells like. It smells like cinnamon and hot chocolate. Watching the snow fall slowly from the window helps me to control my breathing because counting my breaths never helped me. I hope you read this and pass on the idea. If the here and now is causing the panic, build a place for yourself in your mind. I know for some people it might not be as easy as it is for me. I have a lot of creativity and imagination. I also have D.I.D. I feel like those things helped me to build this place in my mind.
Well this video was oddly timed. I had a severe panic attack at 2am last night, literally came out of nowhere as I got up to pee. Haven't had one like it in over a year. Even though I've struggled with anxiety since I was 8 years old (I'm 25) I've never found which coping mechanisms work for me. I better start researching! And you're right, breathing exercises DON'T work for everyone. My anxiety is focused around how nauseous I feel when it happens, and breathing deep into my belly does nooooot help! Thank you so much for saying that. I've always felt weird or wrong for not liking breathing exercises.
Anxiety attacks usually have prolonged symptoms and are caused with a specific reason whereas panic attacks are instantaneous and go from minutes to hours
panic attack is a lot more intense than an anxiety attack. and more irrational. a person thinks they're dying or are about to lose control, or faint. panic is the sudden peak of anxiety, i think that's the main difference
I, typically, think I'm having a heart attack, struggle to breathe, and get tunnel vision during a panic attack. Anxiety is just a more mellow version. One time during a PA, I measured my pulse at 200 bpm and nearly passed out. I hope this helps.
i use the temperature shock method, taking a cold shower or running cold water over the back of my neck to shock my body out the panic attack, works flawlessly since i wont stop shocking it until my body is like ,"ok, ok, ive had enough, you can stop now!"
That's so funny The way you described the body talking. Hard to believe that cold water in the shower could snap you out of a panic attack and not make it worse!?
As you’re talking I’ll start to have a panic attack and then quickly feel better from trying something you said. But then I’ll remember you’re talking about panic attacks and I’ll get anxious again lol
I usually panic at night when Im trying to sleep... I've learned that listening to calm voice asmr like my favorite channel, "Gentle Whispering ASMR" helps me huge to fall asleep ❤
the neutral place is honestly mind-blowing for me. it seems so simple. whenever I hear that I should imagine being in a safe space I never know what to imagine and It often makes me feel even worse.
My dog resi is always there so is my mom... My dog is fluffy af and he is my bestie.. He really helps and recognizes my panic attacks, and he comforts me by doing something hilarious or cuddling... Animals are just amazing. And mothers are too... Both love and support you unconditionally and are happy as long as you are together. Ode to animals and family❤️🙏🐕👨👩👦
I struggle with anxiety that doesn't seem to stop when it gets bad, watching your video made me the most relaxed I've been for the past 2 days of continuous panic attacks. Thank you so much Kati 💞
I don't have panic attacks that anyone could notice, but I have micro anxiety attacks that make me dizzy and wipe my mind clean for a second. I can disguise this, but I would like to talk to the inner aspect of myself that is hijacking my whole body and mind for a second and let them know we have better skills now than we did "then" (whenever then was and whatever experience the aspect is projecting into my current life). Micro panic's do use up a lot of energy. I'm retired now (or at least semi-retired) and have the time and solitude within which to take a moment and meditate right at the point of the micro-attack and tell "whomever" to stop pulling the fire alarm and just watch for a moment and see how I handle issues NOW. I see a lot of my little dog (barks at everything) in me. I try and train myself the same way I am training him. "Inside voice please. Let's see what you're looking at. Okay, that's nothing to worry about. Come over here to your bed. Good Dog." I feel for the people who are still employed and have to disguise their inner alarms as I did for all of those years.
I know you mentioned deep breathing, but I want to mention alternate nostril breathing. I had experienced one of the worst panic attacks and for days after I continued to experience high anxiety. Obviously, it was miserable. I came across a video about alternate nostril breathing and was desperate and decided to give it a try. Within a few minutes, my heart had stopped pounding/racing and I felt more calm than I had in a few days. Whenever I felt the panic start to rise , which it did often, I would go somewhere (bathroom at work, bedroom at home) and do the alternate nostril breathing. It truly helps! It forces your brain to focus. Thanks, Kati, for your informative videos! ❤️
I developed a panic disorder in the second semester of my freshman year of college and it completely ruined my life. The things that got rid of them for me were child’s pose, running, and acupuncture. When you are in child’s pose, make sure your forehead is touching the ground and repeat, “It’s okay, I’m just having a panic attack right now.” Repeating that really just helps me understand that it’s okay, I’m not dying, and it’ll go away after a few minutes. It brings me comfort and clarity about what’s happening. I used to get extremely dizzy so it really helped me not fall into things. Having your forehead on the ground really helps your body realize it isn’t in danger. When I started the acupuncture, the needles literally stopped them as they began to start during the session. It was incredible. I went 5-6 times and they just stopped after. Read reviews before you go because you shouldn’t be getting 34 needles, only like 5 or 6. I still have panic attacks but it happens very rarely. I know it’s extremely scary and it consumes your life. I scavenged UA-cam like you are now, trying to find a solution. I was afraid to go out to eat, couldn’t focus while I was at school, spend time with friends, etc. all because of the fear of having one in public. You’ll find a solution and it’ll be okay down the road. You gotta learn how to not resist them and just let them play out. Once you overcome that fear and work through the cause with someone, it’ll get better. I hope this helps someone. Good luck and I wish you the best. 😊
Thank you ❤️ Kati for creating this wonderful video ❤️ and giving me some tools to use to change my life. ❤️ I experience all of these symptoms that make me feel so out of control. ❤️ I really need this video today.
Thank you for this. Panic disorder is new to me and my panic attacks can be quite severe. I usually experience what I call a boom of doom (very sudden sense of something bad about to happen to me) shortness of breath, disorientation, feeling like I’m going to pass out, depersonalization, vision problems, numbness and tingling in extremities and around mouth, high blood pressure, heaviness in my lower limbs to the point of not being able to walk. Paramedics helped me to see that reading out loud helps me and I noticed that a moderately paced walk can help too.
Admir Barucija. Hello how are you doing how are things in your country hope you are well been a while sence we connected on here nice to see a comment I'd like you to know although Ali dont know u personally I consider u s nice person to talk to and share things with I always like to read your comments this new video of kati s about panic attacks was kinda hard to listen to wish I didn't have the symptoms mentioned in this video to anyone who has experienced panic attacks its horrible take care x
@@_just_TK i want to! thought about going into middle school science education :) & I got accepted to a Texas university so I do have the possibility to transfer & pursue that!
@@toni2309 I never said it was easy...or inexpensive. Lol. I’m just trying to do what makes me happy. I’d have all my gen Ed done. Just need core classes.
When I feel the first hints of an oncoming panic attack - usually sudden discomfort, then a fast tingling starts in my back and spreads to my chest, prompting many of symptoms you listed - I give myself one of the routine tasks on my list and my favorite is going to the bathroom, tying my hair up, splashing cold water on my face, then washing, exfoliating, moisturizing my face, basically a full skincare routine. I have lavendar bath salts set out which fill the room with a calming scent as well. As much as I can, I say aloud to myself what I'm doing to keep me on task. This routine isn't a magic cure but it sure helps for many of my attacks. And in the throws of one that just came on too quickly, I'll splash cold water on my face, then lie down with an ice pack to my face and hold my breath for like 30 seconds. It is hard to do while panicking, but after I come back up, I often feel better mentally. My body goes on with its shaking for several more minutes, but it really helps clear my head of the scary thoughts.
Seeing a certain person or something that reminds me of them is a huge trigger for me. I am attracted to said person, so I often go out of my way to try and be around them or manifest their presence. It's like I'm actively trying to hurt my feelings, and then I massively regret it afterwards.
During my last panic attack which was years ago, a friend of mine just squeezed my hand really hard and somehow that weathered the worst of the storm. It was the first time that ever happened - and after that I actually didn’t have any panic attacks, mostly due to the fact that my symptoms stemmed from ptsd and once i chose to forgive the people who hurt me (over a long period of time) suddenly all my symptoms were gone and are still gone.
Low self-confidence does not only relate to social situations. Panic attacks led me to distrust my physiologic responses and the health of my mind and body, especially when they came on at times of calm. The stress from that perpetuates itself. Kati is right; it is important to recognise what is going on and to mindfully react. You will direct yourself back to calm.
The fact that this video came out a day before I got the date of my finals must be a sign 😂 I always say I suffer from post theoretic stress disorder when studying too much or doing stressfull assignments and exams, my therapist laughed and confirmed the diagnosis but said it was time related and curable...I hope I can stay chilled this time, test anxiety and stage fear are ruining my career...🤞
Great reminders in managing panic attacks! My client's share with me they are able to see their symptoms early. Often, I ask them to ask themselves the following questions: "Do I need any saving right now? Am I in trouble? What is it that I need right now?" I am often told this is helpful because it gives people a sense of control before anticipating something out of control happens. Love it! You know what you need best! Use what you know :)
I am just a small voice but I just want to say thank you to Forwago. This program helped me to build self-confidence and taught me how to believe in myself. More people should find out about it. Thank you, Forwago!
lately I've been having more frequent physical symptoms like asthma attacks and allergic reactions aggravated by stress, minor anxiety attacks as well. I'm able to adress what I'm going through and it won't last long but the thought that I'm going through this despite all the care and attention I direct toward my mental health is so devastating. and the fact that it's been more frequent lately is making it worse. I've had a lot of childhood drama and truma as an adult and I don't know what exactly is aggravating all of this, but the fact that I started crying once u said that I need to find myself a safe place is so heart breaking , and it really hit me deep that I thought I don't have a safe place, I needed to hug somebody but I didn't felt comfortable to do it even though I have ppl that r very understanding and supportive but I can't reaxh out to them as if something inside me is holding back. I feel so overwhelmed and I don't know where to start from.
Mine always happens while I'm trying to fall asleep. I wake up and my heart is pounding, definitely the feeling of panic, and I have to jump out of bed and distract myself and give myself something to focus on.
I could use some advice for helping family understand when I'm actually having a panic attack. Usually, I clam up, start shaking, and cant talk. But whenever this happens, my family dismisses it as me just "being nervous" or something like that. I wish they would understand what I really dealing with. Thoughts?
I've had a panic disorder since I had a nervous breakdown at 15. What works for me is finding a dark space and holding my breath over and over. Everyone has to explore what works best for you but I just wanted to share that.
I had panic attack in middle of nothing. I went in bed in 23:30 and panic attack started. I felt like someone control my life, i saw my self in mental hospital on drugs, i saw my death, my mouth dryed, shaking and dizzy. After half an hour stops. The worst feeling in my 32 years. And i mean that
As a CPhT with anxiety: please, PLEASE don’t forget about beta blockers! Studies have shown they have the same effects as benzodiazepines! They’ve helped me SO MUCH and I’m now almost functional!
Great video. Really useful tips. I'm guna share it with my friends who I know will benefit from not just this video bit many of your videos. Keep up the great work. Even known I don't have a mental health Illness I fell I've also took something away from this.
Needed this! I'm dealing with an elderly dementia patient who needs to be placed in a 24/7 nursing facility. She has no family nearby who can help out.
Kati Morton thank you for this video topic and shareing about panic attacks and anxiety means alot because I can relate so much to this video topic as much as this video is helpful and important it also makes me sad my anxiety has made it difficult for me to go out or stay out for long amounts of time I use to be fine going out to the shops but now I get heavy breathing and shakes in my body and I get very hot sweats I only went to my local shopping centre and being in the shopping centre I froze on the spot for a bit and walking around outside I always get shakes heavy breathing and sweaty my anxiety is horrible I havent seen or spent time with anyone Sept my family I'm even scared of meeting or makeing new friends and my anxiety makes it hard for me to cope with life though my time with suffering from anxiety iv had at least 4 panic attacks though time thanks kati for shareing this 😥
This is exactly what's happening to me! It's happened cause I drive 1 hour to work so I have alot of empty time on my hands, but im moving closer so I hope it'll help out, stay positive and strong, you got this 💖
You’re not alone on that one ❤️ I turn my a/c on high and try really hard to think of something else. Also drinking ice cold water helps me. (I get hot when I panic)
I had a full blown panic attack at the dentist on Saturday mid root canal. I’m still shaken. I felt it rising a second time but stopped her quickly and was able to calm down. Helpful tips!
ah the irony of having a panic attack due to the immense fear of having a panic attack😅 Panic attacks to me feel like being in a washing machine. Unfortunately, I'm still struggling to manage them. Medication is the only thing that helps. It's exhausting.... but if we can't get out, we can get through. Thank you for this video. I've been watching you for 6 years now, having started watching because I didn't know how to talk about my own mental health, or how to seek help. I'm now in the first year of a degree in Applied Psychology. Thank you for being so open and inspiring throughout this journey for me 😊
Damn! The timing of this video couldn't be better. Ok lemme give u an explanation I have been having panic attacks at bedtime since like the last week. It was already so hard for me to sleep since childhood, panic attacks just made it worse. Yesterday's panic attack was a bit worse and I am sitting here at 6:46 am in the morning. I didn't sleep the whole night bc of the panic attacks and I just literally turned on the wifi I check in on my notification and boom! This is the video I see. EDIT:Bc the situation of mental health and all is so worse in India I can't even get a therapist or something my mother shouted on me when she saw that I was awake and I felt very bad :(
My panic attacks were so physical. I would be vomiting for 8 hours a day, they would roll one into another, along with alllll of the other symptoms. Have been in therapy for years, finally got back on medication, as I couldn’t function and lost so much weight. I’m sad to be on benzos for so long as well as antidepressants. My anxiety began as a child, I’m 33 now. Sigh.
Man, this video should have been up already, I’m ALWAYS googling “how to stop a panic attack” There’s a UA-cam video that I always go to during a panic attack, it’s mainly a man speaking mantras that you repeat to yourself, and there’s calming music in the background. That helps, and also taking a walk helps a ton.
what if my pani attacks are nocturnal , the wake me up... i meditate , work out , i use esencial oils ... and yes breathing sucks... the only thing that can calm me down its medication i hope one day stop taking medication , its horrible.
Please reach out to a mental health professional! Even though it may not feel like it at the moment, people do care about you and you are loved! And with the right help it DOES GET BETTER!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ watch this amazing video Kati made about it: ua-cam.com/video/6n3XEbloPRI/v-deo.html
Alhassani _999.hello just want to say I can relate and fully understand how you feel sometimes though my time with suffering from anxiety and depression iv had those thoughts in my head and felt like just giving up on my life best thing is to have support from family members and friends even a parkner if you have them also a health professional therapist or psychologist can help you sadly I have no support from friends or a partner due to not having both but my family has been there for me I am not sadly able to have much advice of therapy as I havent had any this year due to covid 19 I'm just a friendly stranger saying we all need to share our Mental health here and talk to people who understand and can show though words that they care and your not alone I myself wish I didn't thing of death x
@@alhassani_9999 im not sure what country you're in but there are freephone numbers you can call, please please use them! Sometimes its easier to share with someone who doesn't know you. There are resources where you can get help, especially if you don't feel comfortable talking to people in your circle. Please consider using them
The back of my throat blocks and I can’t breathe or swallow, dizziness, fast heartbeat, tense stomach, so on and so forth. The cause? Main reason, my drunk brother! Second is my health issues, lost mobility in both legs and can’t walk without a walker.
I get those symptoms too. You’re not alone. Cold towel on the neck and a cold water bottle on my forehead. Sometimes I keep and I pack in the freezer and lay down and put it on my chest. Cooling down really helps me. 😊
Gosh this was me at the airport today... every symptom. I cried for like 3 hrs today and even after calming myself down it kept coming back when I thought about missing my flight and missing my family and Christmas... ugh im so glad I'm home now..
I am so happy I found your UA-cam Page I was on Instagram and someone recommened looking at your videos, other explanations would get me back in a panic espisode but yours didn't. thank you for speaking in a manner that didn't trigger me ❤ if that makes sense.
This helped me so so much!! Thank you Katie. I always wondered why I hated doing breathing techniques but it was the one thing people always told me to use whilst having a panic attack. I say ok I’ll try it it might work this time but in my head I’m screaming ITS MAKING ME MORE ANXIOUS!!! I tend to use things like holding ice, drawing, listening to Taylor Swift and writing poetry to help me calm down. But what I really need to know is how to calm the people around me down when I’m panicking ❤️🥺
Hey kati, thank you so much for this video, someone im speaking to about my anxiety and he directed me to this video, and it’s very helpful, thank you.
I am a nurse. Any suggestions for doing any of these tips when in the midst of an overwhelming life or death workday and in the midst of a crisis at work?
If possible, go to the bathroom as a way to have a few moments for yourself. Maybe wash your hands with hot or cold water, as this is something you probably often have to as a nurse, so others might even not notice. Or keep some hand balm anywhere to calm yourself down. Maybe one with a scent you really like. And if this all doesn't work, maybe you have someone at work you work with often that you can talk with about your anxiety. Maybe this person can keep your back free for a moment so that you can escape the situation. Hope this helps. Sending a big hug your way!
Firstly thank you and I'm sorry you go through anxiety along with your work. I have health anxiety and always wondered whether health professionals fear health related things too like death and suffering in pain. I hope you're able to get the strategies to overcome your anxiety.
I work in a healthcare setting and I get very overwhelmed as well. I do a lot of supporting seniors with intellectual disabilities in palliative care. it’s a tad intense. Especially during covid. I have a fit bit and it’s super useful for other work stuff but there’s a feature where it has a 2 minute breathing exercise and it buzzes differently when you are meant to inhale then when you exhale. I’ve found it helpful to get a little 2 minute grounding in the midst of chaos. I’ve used that feature so much lately.
I repeat “whatever you resist persists” and I just let myself feel the emotions and they go away faster. I don’t fear panic attacks. I accept that they will happen to me and in turn they don’t happen as often.
Thank you so much for sharing!! xoxo
@@Katimorton ma’am? Fr?
Love this
I kind of wonder how to do that if your anxiety makes you dissociate, faint, have violent meltdowns or have non-epileptic seizures. It kind of seems like sometimes it can be dangerous to let yourself feel the emotions?
@@toni2309 i’m just speaking from my experience. I used to have multiple panic attacks a day and most of them came from the fear and resentment of having another panic attack. One day I welcomed the panic and accepted it fully. I treated it like friend that needed a hug. That automatically made the panic attacks less frequent and shorter.
My ex husband discovered that certain stuffed animals would help me come out of a panic attacks. He would get me distracted to the point I was laughing. Sometimes he would sneak a small stuffed animal into my purse so I would have something to focus on if I had an attack when I was out of the house.
My husband is great at making me laugh too- my mom, therapist, and aunt are always great at helping me with this too:)
@@cristinafrick9773 it sounds like we are some of the very lucky ones to have family that support and care for us, and that try to understand what we are dealing with.
@@wysteriaherr8306 absolutely!😀 I feel very blessed!😀
Anyone taking meds
What a sweetie. Sounds like he's really supportive of you.
A very nice thing about suffering is to know that you aren't the only one who suffers.
As someone that has had anxiety since I was a child, I have discovered that just letting the anxiety come over me lasts a lot short than trying to fight it for hours.
PLEASE READ Hey I used to have panic attacks regularly ! 3/4 a week and I used to be thinking about them all the time , I came across one random video that assured me I would never have one again if I did this trick and if for some reason I did I had to do the trick again and that would be it gone for life …. I was sceptical ! So apperntly because every time you have a panic attack you panic haha like you wash your face with cold water you run out for fresh air you call someone to you phone the docs you run and tell your loved one, well all these things teach your body that when your about to have a panic attack something bad is happening your going to die so you go into the fight or flight which I’m sure you have heard and the trigger for these could be a random jolt in your stomach Vegas nerve or even just by any small trigger like a tingle or a pain or nothing at all it’s just happens for no reason , and way so here is the trick !!!! I want you to next time you feel a panc attack coming on or as soon as it starts no matter where you are sit down close your eyes and imaging your sitting in a chair in the sea with Wellington boots on filled with concrete so you can’t move , I want you to imagine that each wave of the water comes completely over your head is a wave of panic so the panic attack is the waves in the sea and you can feel them wave over. You and you can’t move don’t talk don’t speak sit there and suffer almost I know that sounds harsh and it will probably be the worst 5-20minutes of your life Literally it was for me. ,(or if they last longer sit for as long as they last doing this method they should be shorter with this method ) by doing this you instantly rewrite your brain into realising that you don’t need to have the same response when things happen in your body and that you are not dying you are safe , I promise you that this works and not only that I promise you anxiety does not last forever I succeed with it for two years at worst couldn’t leave the house and I’m 31 and everything going for me in life but that made no difference it held me back ! Soon as I got rid of the pannic attacks I then focused on my anxiety believe it ot not I done Cbt therapy hypnotherapy just two sessions cost me £80 for each one I’m not sure if it was hypnotherapy that works but it was like mindfulness meditation basically and that does work and I also done cbt therapy from my doctor was a online thing , I’m now anxiety and panic attack free . Wish you and any one who reads this the best ! It does get better and will get better the old you will be back in no time , “And in time this too shall pass”.
My names like robinson I’m a real person I live in Scotland , I’m not botherd if people who know me read this for the first time and realise it’s me as alot of my friends didn’t know I was suffering but now I just want to share this to help other this really did work so spread the world help other I never stoped searching online for all these tricks methods and even came across a lot of people wanting you to pay them it’s sick follow these steps and you can be anxiety free
I did this twice the pretending to be in the sea thing and I’ve not had a panic attack for two years now !! And like I said I was getting them on the regular for no reason !
And I know people will say there is no way I can do that sit still and fell that I’m claustrophobic or I just can’t ! But you can ! And if you can do it , it will work you’ll. be sweating the lot feeling like shit but also you will feel some relief once you get though the excesrsize
(Also just for note I had health anxiety went though the whole being at the docs with my heard and done a million tapes and ecg ect being at the docs all the time for everything and I’ve over come that side of it too so it downs pass !)
Let me know if this has helped I’d love to hear !
Stay strong ❤️ I love you
Me too. I ride the current rather than fight it now. Because I had one where I kept freaking myself out to the point of having a heart rate at 200 bpm and nearly passing out. Now, I just concentrate on breathing and focus my mind on something...or at least I try to.
I just want to let you know Kati that whenever you put your speech into 'we/us/our' just makes me feel... so included. Especially when we have the tendency to think all these things only happen to 'me', it validates the experience and turns it something that feels more... overcomeable? I just appreciate that a lot
Aww thanks for saying so Lana. Some people aren't that keen on it but most are. I appreciate you saying so... We're in this together!!
Me too
The best use of imagination is creativity, the worst use of imagination is anxiety
So true. I wonder if imaginative people tend to have more anxiety.
@@jasonsands5881 Im stealing this line !
Wow this is a good one...
I really believe that you are saving lives with these videos. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me with my mental illness. You've saved lives, and Thank you for being so awesome.
I’ve had a few panic attacks, and the most important first step for me is to recognize that I’m having a panic attack. I tend to get them in the middle of the night, and the symptoms are a lot like a heart attack. Once I realize that I’m not actually dying my anxiety starts to decrease and I can use the tools that Kati talked about. I guess it comes with experience.
Literally had a panic attack an hour ago and came to youtube for a distraction. Haven’t watched the video yet, I hope it helps
Personally I find it worst to watch anxiety related videos when I'm in that anxious period because for me it highlights the anxiety.
But yes this video def worth watching later =)
Hope you're able to have that moment pass
I use to have alot of panic attacks. Now I have overcome it with medication
@@masonalexander9142 What do you mean by that?
@@heroprime7599 yes. The way I understand it. My panic attacks, were part of my anxiety, depression. Once treated my panic attacks are the thing of the past
Try talking with your doctor or a phycharist
Recently during panic attacks, I've started identifying and rejecting invasive and unwanted thoughts. When I notice one, I slap a big "unwanted" label on it (wrap it in police tape!) and shove it out my mental door. When I tell a thought its unwanted, it helps give me the power to tell it to go away.
I've also started recognizing the moment as safe. Whatever hurt me before isn't hurting me now, and whatever I'm worried about isn't hurting me yet. By realizing the moment is safe, I can breathe in it better.
Your videos are changing my life. Thank you!
Thank you so much for acknowledging that breathing exercises don't always work for everyone. That's all my doctors would tell me to do but it just doesn't make me feel better and I just get more anxious since I'm like "OH GOD IT'S NOT WORKING WHAT AM I GONNA DO". Glad to know I'm not alone in this feeling, I'm still working on finding a good coping technique for me.
Sometimes I feel like it freaks me out more
Hey…..❤ I don’t know if this helps, but sometimes I just hold my breath for about 20 or 30 seconds then only when you feel ready force the air out in a long exhaling. Then repeat the sequence. The slight oxygen deprivation from holding my breath until I feel ready to forcefully exhaling helps calm my brain and the heart palpitations and panic. I breath like this pattern when I start to have a panic attack and it really helps. It is like the anxiety is helped with the holding the breath and strong exhaling. I believe that the short time of oxygen deprivation until I must exhaling slows down the heart a little and the palpitations stop. Only hold the breath to the point you are comfortable and forcibly exhaling over and over until your central nervous system slows down. You won’t harm yourself holding your breath as you will pass out if you hold it too long……so, do this laying or sitting in bed. I am a nurse by profession and I know that normal respiratory rate is like 12 to 20 breaths per minute. I would guess that this technique helps by slowing down the respiratory rate reducing your oxygen level some and the heart slows and usually stops the pounding heart and palpitations. Try it. It really helps me when I am having panic/ anxiety attacks.
Thank you so much for your content, Kati.
I'm in a position in my life where I don't have any professional support. I look to you and your videos as a free way I can learn to help myself.
People usually try to walk me through the 5 things you smell and 4 things you see or whatever it was, but focusing on the here and now is what was causing my panic attacks. I found a better way. I built a place in my mind. Completely comfortable snowy cottage. I think of that place. what it looks like and smells like. It smells like cinnamon and hot chocolate. Watching the snow fall slowly from the window helps me to control my breathing because counting my breaths never helped me.
I hope you read this and pass on the idea. If the here and now is causing the panic, build a place for yourself in your mind.
I know for some people it might not be as easy as it is for me. I have a lot of creativity and imagination. I also have D.I.D. I feel like those things helped me to build this place in my mind.
Very interesting. I need to try that
Ty. Great idea.
Well this video was oddly timed. I had a severe panic attack at 2am last night, literally came out of nowhere as I got up to pee. Haven't had one like it in over a year. Even though I've struggled with anxiety since I was 8 years old (I'm 25) I've never found which coping mechanisms work for me. I better start researching! And you're right, breathing exercises DON'T work for everyone. My anxiety is focused around how nauseous I feel when it happens, and breathing deep into my belly does nooooot help! Thank you so much for saying that. I've always felt weird or wrong for not liking breathing exercises.
Hey, Kati. Could you, by any chance, tell us a bit about the difference between panic and anxiety attacks? Please and thank you. :)
Ck out Kati’s Anxiety playlist where she has several videos on each!
Anxiety attacks usually have prolonged symptoms and are caused with a specific reason whereas panic attacks are instantaneous and go from minutes to hours
panic attack is a lot more intense than an anxiety attack. and more irrational. a person thinks they're dying or are about to lose control, or faint. panic is the sudden peak of anxiety, i think that's the main difference
I, typically, think I'm having a heart attack, struggle to breathe, and get tunnel vision during a panic attack. Anxiety is just a more mellow version. One time during a PA, I measured my pulse at 200 bpm and nearly passed out. I hope this helps.
i use the temperature shock method, taking a cold shower or running cold water over the back of my neck to shock my body out the panic attack, works flawlessly since i wont stop shocking it until my body is like ,"ok, ok, ive had enough, you can stop now!"
My main go to. I get VERY heated so I use biofreeze and ice packs and sometimes a cold shower. Make the heart rate slow
I've recently started to have these attacks and a cold shower kinda works for me. Maybe I should go colder and longer.
That's so funny The way you described the body talking. Hard to believe that cold water in the shower could snap you out of a panic attack and not make it worse!?
Good quick distraction I guess hey
@@Alexsmamma does it make the heart slow down to a safe pace
As you’re talking I’ll start to have a panic attack and then quickly feel better from trying something you said. But then I’ll remember you’re talking about panic attacks and I’ll get anxious again lol
Same here
Yeah me too when I'm talking about panic attacks sometimes or watching a vid on it
I usually panic at night when Im trying to sleep... I've learned that listening to calm voice asmr like my favorite channel, "Gentle Whispering ASMR" helps me huge to fall asleep ❤
yes! i love her so much along with whispersred asmr. asmr is the best!
I'm facing the same problem I cannot sleep n everytime I almost feel asleep it came hunting me
the neutral place is honestly mind-blowing for me. it seems so simple. whenever I hear that I should imagine being in a safe space I never know what to imagine and It often makes me feel even worse.
Perfect timing! I wasn't experiencing panic attacks, but I've been feeling more anxious today for some reason.
I hope these tips are helpful :) xoxo
Do any of these tips involve burying my face in a fluffy belly??? 🐱🐶🐱🐶
*UPDATE*
YES IT DOES!!!!
We can add that in as tip number 8!! haha!! xoxo
My dog resi is always there so is my mom... My dog is fluffy af and he is my bestie.. He really helps and recognizes my panic attacks, and he comforts me by doing something hilarious or cuddling... Animals are just amazing. And mothers are too... Both love and support you unconditionally and are happy as long as you are together. Ode to animals and family❤️🙏🐕👨👩👦
YES!! always helos
I struggle with anxiety that doesn't seem to stop when it gets bad, watching your video made me the most relaxed I've been for the past 2 days of continuous panic attacks. Thank you so much Kati 💞
Breathing exercises have helped me a lot in preventing anxiety attacks. It works for me.
I don't have panic attacks that anyone could notice, but I have micro anxiety attacks that make me dizzy and wipe my mind clean for a second. I can disguise this, but I would like to talk to the inner aspect of myself that is hijacking my whole body and mind for a second and let them know we have better skills now than we did "then" (whenever then was and whatever experience the aspect is projecting into my current life). Micro panic's do use up a lot of energy. I'm retired now (or at least semi-retired) and have the time and solitude within which to take a moment and meditate right at the point of the micro-attack and tell "whomever" to stop pulling the fire alarm and just watch for a moment and see how I handle issues NOW. I see a lot of my little dog (barks at everything) in me. I try and train myself the same way I am training him. "Inside voice please. Let's see what you're looking at. Okay, that's nothing to worry about. Come over here to your bed. Good Dog." I feel for the people who are still employed and have to disguise their inner alarms as I did for all of those years.
I know you mentioned deep breathing, but I want to mention alternate nostril breathing. I had experienced one of the worst panic attacks and for days after I continued to experience high anxiety. Obviously, it was miserable. I came across a video about alternate nostril breathing and was desperate and decided to give it a try. Within a few minutes, my heart had stopped pounding/racing and I felt more calm than I had in a few days. Whenever I felt the panic start to rise , which it did often, I would go somewhere (bathroom at work, bedroom at home) and do the alternate nostril breathing. It truly helps! It forces your brain to focus.
Thanks, Kati, for your informative videos! ❤️
Kati: “step away at work, say u need to use the bathroom”
Me: “WAAAAY ahead of you!” ::hides in bathroom stall, watching Patreon livestream”
Thank you Kati for doing this Video I have Jury Service and I’m struggling a little with my anxiety ☺️
Weirdly, I always feel so much better after a session with my psychiatrists than with therapists.
Thanks Kati for another great video! I am a counselor, running a PHP program. I use your videos all the time! Love your shirt, btw!
I love how I'm at the start of a panic attack, and you're taking your time. Yeah, sure I have time, take your time.
step 8...indica
Anxiety is a wave 🌊 Ride it my little surfers 🏄♂️
I developed a panic disorder in the second semester of my freshman year of college and it completely ruined my life. The things that got rid of them for me were child’s pose, running, and acupuncture. When you are in child’s pose, make sure your forehead is touching the ground and repeat, “It’s okay, I’m just having a panic attack right now.” Repeating that really just helps me understand that it’s okay, I’m not dying, and it’ll go away after a few minutes. It brings me comfort and clarity about what’s happening. I used to get extremely dizzy so it really helped me not fall into things. Having your forehead on the ground really helps your body realize it isn’t in danger. When I started the acupuncture, the needles literally stopped them as they began to start during the session. It was incredible. I went 5-6 times and they just stopped after. Read reviews before you go because you shouldn’t be getting 34 needles, only like 5 or 6. I still have panic attacks but it happens very rarely. I know it’s extremely scary and it consumes your life. I scavenged UA-cam like you are now, trying to find a solution. I was afraid to go out to eat, couldn’t focus while I was at school, spend time with friends, etc. all because of the fear of having one in public. You’ll find a solution and it’ll be okay down the road. You gotta learn how to not resist them and just let them play out. Once you overcome that fear and work through the cause with someone, it’ll get better. I hope this helps someone. Good luck and I wish you the best. 😊
I truly need to work on my self-talk, I can get really mean!
I am so mean to me today :(
Thank you Kati - I have CPTSD and bipolar 1 - panic attacks are a real problem for me - your tips are approachable and useful. Love your videos
Thank you ❤️ Kati for creating this wonderful video ❤️ and giving me some tools to use to change my life. ❤️ I experience all of these symptoms that make me feel so out of control. ❤️ I really need this video today.
Thank you for this. Panic disorder is new to me and my panic attacks can be quite severe. I usually experience what I call a boom of doom (very sudden sense of something bad about to happen to me) shortness of breath, disorientation, feeling like I’m going to pass out, depersonalization, vision problems, numbness and tingling in extremities and around mouth, high blood pressure, heaviness in my lower limbs to the point of not being able to walk. Paramedics helped me to see that reading out loud helps me and I noticed that a moderately paced walk can help too.
Thank you for this video!! I wouldn’t say I experience full out panic attacks, but definitely some moments where I’m profoundly stressed and anxious
Of course!! I hope it helps!! xoxo
@@Katimorton I appreciate it!! Thanks so much!! :)
Admir Barucija. Hello how are you doing how are things in your country hope you are well been a while sence we connected on here nice to see a comment I'd like you to know although Ali dont know u personally I consider u s nice person to talk to and share things with I always like to read your comments this new video of kati s about panic attacks was kinda hard to listen to wish I didn't have the symptoms mentioned in this video to anyone who has experienced panic attacks its horrible take care x
Neeeeeeeeeded this.
Had a panic attack last night. Engineering is stressful & im starting to hate it...soooo I’m probably switching to Psychology 😳
❤️
Also, it’s TOTALLY normal to change majors several times throughout ur college career. Have u thought about expanding on ur STEM videos?
@@_just_TK i want to! thought about going into middle school science education :) & I got accepted to a Texas university so I do have the possibility to transfer & pursue that!
@@kayleighdittemore8352 WOOT!!!
@@toni2309 I never said it was easy...or inexpensive. Lol. I’m just trying to do what makes me happy. I’d have all my gen Ed done. Just need core classes.
When I feel the first hints of an oncoming panic attack - usually sudden discomfort, then a fast tingling starts in my back and spreads to my chest, prompting many of symptoms you listed - I give myself one of the routine tasks on my list and my favorite is going to the bathroom, tying my hair up, splashing cold water on my face, then washing, exfoliating, moisturizing my face, basically a full skincare routine. I have lavendar bath salts set out which fill the room with a calming scent as well. As much as I can, I say aloud to myself what I'm doing to keep me on task. This routine isn't a magic cure but it sure helps for many of my attacks.
And in the throws of one that just came on too quickly, I'll splash cold water on my face, then lie down with an ice pack to my face and hold my breath for like 30 seconds. It is hard to do while panicking, but after I come back up, I often feel better mentally. My body goes on with its shaking for several more minutes, but it really helps clear my head of the scary thoughts.
Seeing a certain person or something that reminds me of them is a huge trigger for me. I am attracted to said person, so I often go out of my way to try and be around them or manifest their presence. It's like I'm actively trying to hurt my feelings, and then I massively regret it afterwards.
During my last panic attack which was years ago, a friend of mine just squeezed my hand really hard and somehow that weathered the worst of the storm. It was the first time that ever happened - and after that I actually didn’t have any panic attacks, mostly due to the fact that my symptoms stemmed from ptsd and once i chose to forgive the people who hurt me (over a long period of time) suddenly all my symptoms were gone and are still gone.
I love how you incorporate questions u answered on ur Patron live-streams!!
(Example: psychiatrists, neutral place, J-Bomb)
Hiii Katie
Your videos have helped me a lot to understand my thoughts, just wanted to thank you, I love you so much :)
Awe yay! I am so glad they have been helpful!! xoxo
@@Katimorton 🥺🙂
@@Katimorton I love you too Kati ❤️❤️😀
Man did I need this today 😂 pregnancy making me a anxious 💕💕
I hope it's helpful!! xoxo
@@Katimorton your videos always are xoxo
We love Kati! She’s an amazing person and UA-camr! 👏
Low self-confidence does not only relate to social situations. Panic attacks led me to distrust my physiologic responses and the health of my mind and body, especially when they came on at times of calm. The stress from that perpetuates itself. Kati is right; it is important to recognise what is going on and to mindfully react. You will direct yourself back to calm.
And by direct, I do not mean fight!
The fact that this video came out a day before I got the date of my finals must be a sign 😂 I always say I suffer from post theoretic stress disorder when studying too much or doing stressfull assignments and exams, my therapist laughed and confirmed the diagnosis but said it was time related and curable...I hope I can stay chilled this time, test anxiety and stage fear are ruining my career...🤞
Thanks! 😁 I'll try to be brave for once...😎👌
Great reminders in managing panic attacks! My client's share with me they are able to see their symptoms early. Often, I ask them to ask themselves the following questions: "Do I need any saving right now? Am I in trouble? What is it that I need right now?" I am often told this is helpful because it gives people a sense of control before anticipating something out of control happens. Love it! You know what you need best! Use what you know :)
I am just a small voice but I just want to say thank you to Forwago. This program helped me to build self-confidence and taught me how to believe in myself. More people should find out about it. Thank you, Forwago!
Thank you! Breathing doesn’t help me, it feels like I can’t breathe and it makes it worse.
lately I've been having more frequent physical symptoms like asthma attacks and allergic reactions aggravated by stress, minor anxiety attacks as well. I'm able to adress what I'm going through and it won't last long but the thought that I'm going through this despite all the care and attention I direct toward my mental health is so devastating. and the fact that it's been more frequent lately is making it worse.
I've had a lot of childhood drama and truma as an adult and I don't know what exactly is aggravating all of this, but the fact that I started crying once u said that I need to find myself a safe place is so heart breaking , and it really hit me deep that I thought I don't have a safe place, I needed to hug somebody but I didn't felt comfortable to do it even though I have ppl that r very understanding and supportive but I can't reaxh out to them as if something inside me is holding back.
I feel so overwhelmed and I don't know where to start from.
Mine always happens while I'm trying to fall asleep. I wake up and my heart is pounding, definitely the feeling of panic, and I have to jump out of bed and distract myself and give myself something to focus on.
Wow this is me all the time
I could use some advice for helping family understand when I'm actually having a panic attack. Usually, I clam up, start shaking, and cant talk. But whenever this happens, my family dismisses it as me just "being nervous" or something like that. I wish they would understand what I really dealing with. Thoughts?
This was a very useful video! I will defiantly keep these things in mind!💙 Usually cold things help distract me or music.
Thank you Kati.
I needed this today! Thank you so much!
Of course! I hope it's helpful! :) xoxo
Listening to my music or tapping really helps me with my PTSD & Panic Attacks. This is video really helps :)
Thanks Kati !
I've had a panic disorder since I had a nervous breakdown at 15. What works for me is finding a dark space and holding my breath over and over. Everyone has to explore what works best for you but I just wanted to share that.
My psychologist recommended short periods of holding my breath. Works great!
I had panic attack in middle of nothing. I went in bed in 23:30 and panic attack started. I felt like someone control my life, i saw my self in mental hospital on drugs, i saw my death, my mouth dryed, shaking and dizzy. After half an hour stops. The worst feeling in my 32 years. And i mean that
I’m sorry that happened I hope everything gets better if it’s not already❤️❤️
As a CPhT with anxiety: please, PLEASE don’t forget about beta blockers! Studies have shown they have the same effects as benzodiazepines! They’ve helped me SO MUCH and I’m now almost functional!
What is beta blockers and what medications are beta blockers;please
Great video. Really useful tips. I'm guna share it with my friends who I know will benefit from not just this video bit many of your videos. Keep up the great work. Even known I don't have a mental health Illness I fell I've also took something away from this.
I needed this today! Definitely gotta use those bridge statements more often... that alone calms me down 😌😘
Needed this! I'm dealing with an elderly dementia patient who needs to be placed in a 24/7 nursing facility. She has no family nearby who can help out.
Thank you Katie this is amazing most of these relate to me I appreciate this and my friend really needs this 😊❤️
Thank you Kati you brought me out of the attack thank you
Kati Morton thank you for this video topic and shareing about panic attacks and anxiety means alot because I can relate so much to this video topic as much as this video is helpful and important it also makes me sad my anxiety has made it difficult for me to go out or stay out for long amounts of time I use to be fine going out to the shops but now I get heavy breathing and shakes in my body and I get very hot sweats I only went to my local shopping centre and being in the shopping centre I froze on the spot for a bit and walking around outside I always get shakes heavy breathing and sweaty my anxiety is horrible I havent seen or spent time with anyone Sept my family I'm even scared of meeting or makeing new friends and my anxiety makes it hard for me to cope with life though my time with suffering from anxiety iv had at least 4 panic attacks though time thanks kati for shareing this 😥
I get them when driving. My world has shrunk so much since it started.
This is exactly what's happening to me! It's happened cause I drive 1 hour to work so I have alot of empty time on my hands, but im moving closer so I hope it'll help out, stay positive and strong, you got this 💖
You’re not alone on that one ❤️ I turn my a/c on high and try really hard to think of something else. Also drinking ice cold water helps me. (I get hot when I panic)
Ugh, same. I don't know what to do. Lockdown made me agoraphobic.
This is exactly whats happening to me 😭especially when i drive idk why
I relate to my world shrinking
Sometimes I’m afraid I’m having episodes of hypoglycemia instead of panic. The symptoms are the same!
I had a full blown panic attack at the dentist on Saturday mid root canal. I’m still shaken. I felt it rising a second time but stopped her quickly and was able to calm down. Helpful tips!
ah the irony of having a panic attack due to the immense fear of having a panic attack😅 Panic attacks to me feel like being in a washing machine. Unfortunately, I'm still struggling to manage them. Medication is the only thing that helps. It's exhausting.... but if we can't get out, we can get through.
Thank you for this video. I've been watching you for 6 years now, having started watching because I didn't know how to talk about my own mental health, or how to seek help. I'm now in the first year of a degree in Applied Psychology. Thank you for being so open and inspiring throughout this journey for me 😊
Damn! The timing of this video couldn't be better.
Ok lemme give u an explanation
I have been having panic attacks at bedtime since like the last week. It was already so hard for me to sleep since childhood, panic attacks just made it worse. Yesterday's panic attack was a bit worse and I am sitting here at 6:46 am in the morning. I didn't sleep the whole night bc of the panic attacks and I just literally turned on the wifi I check in on my notification and boom! This is the video I see.
EDIT:Bc the situation of mental health and all is so worse in India I can't even get a therapist or something my mother shouted on me when she saw that I was awake and I felt very bad :(
Thanks for sharing the DSM-5 list of symptoms for Panic Attacks. That was really helpful. Especially learning about the fear of death part.
Thank you so much for the great video's! You've been such a huge help. Just wanted to say your shirt rocks and your awesome!
This is such a great video with a lot of helpful tips packed in!!
Major breathing exercises may not help but just concentrating on slowing your breathing down helps or just noticing how you are breathing
I just started having panic attacks last week, and this video really helped me. Thank you so much.
Thank you I thought it was just me that the breathing did not work on so glad that you made this video thank you so much.
Same
Same!
Found your channel just now, first video I watched is one you added four years ago, it's so great you are still doing this :3 Thanks!
Practice mindfulness.
Find a focus object.
Use muscle relaxation techniques.
Picture your happy place.👍
My panic attacks were so physical. I would be vomiting for 8 hours a day, they would roll one into another, along with alllll of the other symptoms. Have been in therapy for years, finally got back on medication, as I couldn’t function and lost so much weight. I’m sad to be on benzos for so long as well as antidepressants. My anxiety began as a child, I’m 33 now. Sigh.
Man, this video should have been up already, I’m ALWAYS googling “how to stop a panic attack”
There’s a UA-cam video that I always go to during a panic attack, it’s mainly a man speaking mantras that you repeat to yourself, and there’s calming music in the background. That helps, and also taking a walk helps a ton.
Thanks, Kati!
what if my pani attacks are nocturnal , the wake me up... i meditate , work out , i use esencial oils ... and yes breathing sucks... the only thing that can calm me down its medication i hope one day stop taking medication , its horrible.
Mery Christmas Kati.
Thank you for the video! ❤
Thank you it helps
And I been thinking of dying many times
Please reach out to a mental health professional! Even though it may not feel like it at the moment, people do care about you and you are loved! And with the right help it DOES GET BETTER!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ watch this amazing video Kati made about it: ua-cam.com/video/6n3XEbloPRI/v-deo.html
Thank you gurl that made me feel like the word has been giving me a one love ya💜🖤
Alhassani _999.hello just want to say I can relate and fully understand how you feel sometimes though my time with suffering from anxiety and depression iv had those thoughts in my head and felt like just giving up on my life best thing is to have support from family members and friends even a parkner if you have them also a health professional therapist or psychologist can help you sadly I have no support from friends or a partner due to not having both but my family has been there for me I am not sadly able to have much advice of therapy as I havent had any this year due to covid 19 I'm just a friendly stranger saying we all need to share our Mental health here and talk to people who understand and can show though words that they care and your not alone I myself wish I didn't thing of death x
But my problem I can’t trust any one they make me fell like I am not enough or make me feel bad about my self
@@alhassani_9999 im not sure what country you're in but there are freephone numbers you can call, please please use them! Sometimes its easier to share with someone who doesn't know you. There are resources where you can get help, especially if you don't feel comfortable talking to people in your circle. Please consider using them
The back of my throat blocks and I can’t breathe or swallow, dizziness, fast heartbeat, tense stomach, so on and so forth. The cause? Main reason, my drunk brother! Second is my health issues, lost mobility in both legs and can’t walk without a walker.
I get those symptoms too. You’re not alone. Cold towel on the neck and a cold water bottle on my forehead. Sometimes I keep and I pack in the freezer and lay down and put it on my chest. Cooling down really helps me. 😊
I have taught myself to realize that it WILL end, and to merely ride it out. ❤
Gosh this was me at the airport today... every symptom. I cried for like 3 hrs today and even after calming myself down it kept coming back when I thought about missing my flight and missing my family and Christmas... ugh im so glad I'm home now..
I am so happy I found your UA-cam Page I was on Instagram and someone recommened looking at your videos, other explanations would get me back in a panic espisode but yours didn't. thank you for speaking in a manner that didn't trigger me ❤ if that makes sense.
You’re the best at explaining 👍
This helped me so so much!! Thank you Katie. I always wondered why I hated doing breathing techniques but it was the one thing people always told me to use whilst having a panic attack. I say ok I’ll try it it might work this time but in my head I’m screaming ITS MAKING ME MORE ANXIOUS!!! I tend to use things like holding ice, drawing, listening to Taylor Swift and writing poetry to help me calm down. But what I really need to know is how to calm the people around me down when I’m panicking ❤️🥺
Hey kati, thank you so much for this video, someone im speaking to about my anxiety and he directed me to this video, and it’s very helpful, thank you.
I am a nurse. Any suggestions for doing any of these tips when in the midst of an overwhelming life or death workday and in the midst of a crisis at work?
If possible, go to the bathroom as a way to have a few moments for yourself. Maybe wash your hands with hot or cold water, as this is something you probably often have to as a nurse, so others might even not notice. Or keep some hand balm anywhere to calm yourself down. Maybe one with a scent you really like. And if this all doesn't work, maybe you have someone at work you work with often that you can talk with about your anxiety. Maybe this person can keep your back free for a moment so that you can escape the situation. Hope this helps. Sending a big hug your way!
Thank u for all you do!! ❤️
Firstly thank you and I'm sorry you go through anxiety along with your work. I have health anxiety and always wondered whether health professionals fear health related things too like death and suffering in pain. I hope you're able to get the strategies to overcome your anxiety.
I work in a healthcare setting and I get very overwhelmed as well. I do a lot of supporting seniors with intellectual disabilities in palliative care. it’s a tad intense. Especially during covid. I have a fit bit and it’s super useful for other work stuff but there’s a feature where it has a 2 minute breathing exercise and it buzzes differently when you are meant to inhale then when you exhale. I’ve found it helpful to get a little 2 minute grounding in the midst of chaos. I’ve used that feature so much lately.
@@caitlyn7343 in the middle of an emergency or just too much to do there is no time. I have a fitbit
Hey Kati,
Can you talk about how to mourn and grieve a childhood taken from you by narcissistic parents?
What has helped me is to accept death. Accept dying. I haven’t gotten a panic attack ever since (maybe just one) after thinking that.
Yeah so I have death and health anxiety and I don't know how to get to that point even reading your comment gives me anxiety
@@a.o9656 medication has helped me alot
I have panic attack, 100% agree with what Kati shares
Thank you for all the videos you post!! They help so much 💖