Doctor Explains How to Stop a Panic Attack
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Dr. Harry Barry explains why panic attacks are not dangerous and how to stop them from occurring.
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When I had my first panic attack, my life would have been so much easier if a doctor took me aside and explained to me that panic attacks are normal and very treatable without medications.
But, I didn't get that help and I know most of you still don't get that help either.
So I have recorded a video interview with one of the best doctors I now know who treats panic disorder.
His name is Dr. Harry Barry and he generously took a few minutes out of his schedule to explain why he believes panic attacks are not dangerous and what you can do to stop them.
This doctor understands panic and anxiety better than any doctor I have met.
He is the kind of doctor everyone wishes they had as their family physician.
Because you are unlikely to ever have the opportunity to meet him and sit in his office here in Ireland, I recorded a session with him
just for you.
It is recorded as if you are sitting down having a private consultation with him. He explains in simple language why panic attacks are NOT dangerous and what you can do to stop
them naturally.
It scares me that people always seem to mention having panic attacks out in public. But, I get them at home for absolutely no reason.
We get them at home, also. It's just that the public ones bother us more.
My first panic attack was at home my Mum asked me to hang up my clothes and in the middle of doing so I suddenly had a panic attack I hage them at school as well and at home but no where else thankfully. Don't worry that you only have them at home xx
+Jessica Kennon I get it for many reasons at home too, this video has now stopped my panic attacks twice now.
Me too
You probably get them at home cause it's a sign that you need to get out more often. I used to be like that
To anyone who is reading this. It will get better, don't worry. You are the best person in your life. Stay strong.
thank you
Thank u for d kind words
Thank you🌹
Ty 🙏
Thank you
My problem is that my panic attacks don't last a mere 10-20 minutes. They last hours. I recently learned that these 'multi-hour' panic attacks are actually a wave of separate panic attacks, one after another - rather than one panic attack.
The symptoms of a panic attack are very hard to simply accept and ignore when the extreme discomfort lasts for up to 3-5 hours. I wish it was as easy as this doctor explains.
If anyone coming here is having one (a panic attack) just know that you are not alone and this is a open and safe space to express concerns and ask questions because we’re all in this together❤️
Very kind 🙏
"If you turn and face your enemy properly once, it never will be an enemy again" (3:24)
WE CAN DO THIS. THIS PANIC ATTACK WILL NOT KILL ME. IM ALIVE AND I SHOULD LIVE MY LIFE TO THE FULLEST! THANK U FOR MAKING ME REALIZE THIS. I WON THE BATTLE:D
im so happy for you! keep it up we are much greater then any panic attacks
PurpleLeprechaun
Amen!!
PurpleLeprechaun how are u doing today?
MAY LORD GOD BLESS YOU!NOW LIVE YOUR LIFE FREELY,WITH FULL OF JOY!
That is because you are scared o being alone
This video changed my life indefinitely. Anyone going through this, please take the Doc's advice to heart. You must break these associations that a certain place or activity is scary. Next time you have a panic attack, sit there and accept it, reminding yourself that you're safe. If you do this right and don't run, there's a good chance you will never have one again.
I know that despite not having another panic attack after this life-changing one, you may still think and worry about them (this is panic disorder after all). However, the trauma and worry goes away eventually, I can promise you this.
Eventually one day, you will go to a place that you were scared of before and walk out realizing that the entire time the thought of a panic attack didn't cross your mind. From then on, you kicked its ass. Best of luck to all.
"Symptoms of anxiety are uncomfortable but not dangerous"
You are not alone. Keep pushing through this storm will pass.
After doing 4 years in psychology and another 4 years specializing in Anxiety and its counter-part, Depression, I can really agree with this information.
Allowing your mindset to tease your current state is beyond essential.
Para-s N system activation is simply done by not being impressed.
"Really Mr.Heart, is that the quickest you can beat? I can tap my fingers quicker then you, what kind of muscle are you, a bone is beating you, cmon, beat faster"
Chewing also does a similar phenomena. Ever notice people chewing gum simply don't look like they give a S*** about whats going on?
Well, parasympathetic systems go wild when you chew.
Your body knows its safe since you wouldn't be eating if a tiger was chasing you.
"Death smiles at us, all we can do... is smile back"
A nice quote to ponder when you enter the "doom death, leaving body, shaking, stage". If your about to die, its going to happen, smile, you don't want your last few moments to be crying like a child. And what do you know, the panic attack ends.
Make anxiety your bitch, and remember, beyond all...your body can sure take a beating.
Haha Thank u for that!
You are great!
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I've came with this conclusion : Most of anxiety and panicked person are not muslims cuz we muslims have a strong faith of that God will solve everything for us, why? Because God created human and we're human are very weak, so when a human is sick or painful, why he will go to another human for help and didn't go to Allah that he is the main creator of that you and the human that you asked help from, it is true, right? So here's the thing, I knew many people were depressed and having anxiety and panics disorder but once they believed and converted to Islam they reached the happiness on the most extremely high level. Why again.? Because once your soul is not empty and once your soul became more full of belief and faith and believing that there's a God looking after you and leaving all your life's problems to Allah and being patient, then you became Safe and more secured and BELIEVE ME you will never be afraid of anything to do but the opposite.
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Love this. Just totally helped me. We got this. It's all mindset
This really help man positive way of thinking
Just watching this video gets rid of my panic symptoms in my chest and stomach for a bit. Makes everything seem much more positive than I am feeling right now.
Thank you doctor Barry. Found your video 6 years ago when I had horrible panic disorder. Your 10 min UA-cam video changed my life. With a little practice I haven’t had a panic attack since I started practicing taking the fear out of panic attacks. To others struggling, you can do this! You will beat your anxiety and panic disorder the same way I did, just using Dr. Barry’s words for diffusing the fear of panic.
I'm not giving up. I'm facing my fears head on. And then after this fear, I'm going to face the next one. Until I stop fearing living my life.
The doctor says it's as simple as reminding yourself "it's uncomfortable but not dangerous". This is true but not sure how it really helps those with panic. I'm not afraid of dying, or danger, I'm afraid of the symptoms, can't breathe, shaky, can't think, embarrassment, etc. Anyone who has a panic disorder knows it's not deadly, we have all been through dozens of panics, what we fear are the symptoms.
I've only had about 5 panic attacks in my life and 4 of those 5 have been in the last 3 weeks. Me knowing I'm not dying really helps because that's what I'm worried about.
Swimbait1 correct. I know it won’t hurt me. I’m just afraid of having them!
I have the exact same thing, has anyone found a way to deal with this?
I accepted it and it sucked for a few moments but then it a part of the panic was gone. I m saying to myself "Anxiety and panic attacks are my best friends" "I accept this, let s see how bad can it go" and then im feeling better. I also go to the shop and think "what s the worst that could happen? Let s see" and that helps me a lot. Just accept it. I had a very hard 2 weeks but this shit helped pe A LOT. It s almost gone.
Actually,,, I feel like i am SURELY dying. Every time i think,, ok, theres NO WAY my heart can beat this fast much longer before my ventricles start to fibrilate. Every time I am 70% sure Im going to die because IDK how my heart can beat that fast for that long.
Anxiety all day every day for the past week or two. It's the worst feeling I've ever experienced. Every little thing wrong with my body I freak out and then a panic attack happens. My throat feels tight all the time and my head feels like it's not in reality and always spaced out. I want to live life normally again :'(
normalize it! Its just your body reacting bro! We are all fine!!
i been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks myself for the last 4 months.. the symptoms is what gets my attention the most.. im always worried about what my heart is doing.. i feel like i get over one symptom and then another follows.. i just purchased the panic away program i hope this helps, sometimes i get my good days sometimes im just flat out hopeless..
we have the same feelings,i feel im ging isane,evry single day,pls help us.im in the philippines
***** it is very helpful
***** it is very helpful
I have mixed reviews about this. I went without meds and consistent help for almost a year. I tried managing my panic attacks for so long without meds that I became severely depressed. After so long I opted to take meds for both anxiety and depression. Panic attacks were gone for over a decade. I stopped taking anti anxiety meds 8 months ago. The panic attacks have returned and with all of my prior understanding of what they are, nothing seemed to help. So opted back on meds and am also in therapy. People like me can only go so long with solely talking ourselves through events and then our bodies react regardless of what we attempt to rationalize. For me, it took more help. I've no regrets opting to take medication that has helped me remain calm and allowed me my life back.
Very good Dr. Harry. I had my anxiety for about 12 years..sometimes its been hell, but the last year or two I learned to accept it. And as I did the bastard went away. I never had drugs for this or even therapy, I thought I could treat myself...and in a way I did. I won the battle.
I assume that accepting it is a thing that needs to be practiced over time???
I wish it works for me too. Pannick Attack has never let me live normally for the last 8 years.
Hector Lamar yes
That's incredible I'm so happy to hear your success story
good 4 u great overcoming
since i moved to Europe iv'e been getting these heart pains and shortnesses of breath. I went to the Emergency room numerous times to get a blood test, AKG, you name it and they can't find ANYTHING! it came down to the conclusion that i had very strong and recurrent Panic Disorder. i was in the Emergency room just 3 days ago again. it's Horrible, i feel like i am having a heart attack, i feel like my breathing completely stops and that im chocking, i even simulate the infamous heart attack "Left arm pain", i get dizzy too. its really horrible, when i have those attacks, i can't sit down or lay... i have to keep moving or else it starts again. but 3 days ago was the worst, even standing and moving around i couldn't shake it off. the results came back once more perfect. im healthy as a bull, no heart problem! Nothing! not even an allergy! so today i have been looking on youtube and this video was really helpful. i feel great right now, and i think im going to beat it and get rid of this horrible experience. The thing that makes my Panic Disorder worst is that i am a very strong minded person, far from stupid if i may say so and i just wouldn't accept the fact that my mind was playing tricks on me! to me it HAD to be a real sickness because the fact that i didn't have control of something within myself was inconceivable. but retrospecting on how those panic attacks start and the fact that im perfectly healthy only leads me to accepting that somewhere in my subconscious, there was a crack or glitch, and it took a lot for myself to say, Ok, i am not immune to weakness, there are things that i do not control, and i need to understand them in order for me to get rid of them.... its been 2 days since the last attack, ill update this post as time goes.
To whom it may concern
WaVy BaBy i have been the same but now i see these symptoms as a real adrenalin rush and i let it was over me. the more i do to stop it the more it takes over. I'm not perfect at it yet but I'm trying really hard. i have to say the last few weeks have been a little easier thanks to this video.x
My panic attacks feel like I am dying. I end up on my knees sweating profusely and my heart feels like it's going to explode. Try going on a date when you know that might happen.
I've been there. But don't worry. Its in are mind and se have to take control and with patience and therapy we will. I'm actually having an anxiety attack at the moment. But I just keep telling myself its going to be okay. Been here before and will get through this
I have and just remember he or she are human too and if they are a good person they will understand that will also help you find out what kind of person your on a date with as well so it's not so bad
ian conlan I don't know you, but anyway, hope you found or in the way to get rid of panic attacks. Just a world of support from the person who struggled anxiety disorder with series of panic attacks for several years. You'll be fine!
I typically get attacks in the middle of the night. The first time i had a panic attack it was shortly after waking up to go to the bathroom. I'm walking back to bed and my mind was telling me i was going to die. I ended up calling 911 thinking that I was going to pass out.
ian conlan I have the very same symptoms as you, but I am also a heart patient bad heart I'm 55 yrs old and other medical problems as well. I can have mine around others ( social) or out of a dead sleep! That one scares the hell out of me! What do you do or anyone do?? Some of us do need meds I think and some may not.what do you think and what do you do for yourself?? Oh I can't shut up either!!!!!!!!
it takes me about 2 hours to calm down. after taking this advice and learning to accept my discomfort my panic attacks have gone from 2 hours down to 10-15 minutes!
Justine Blake me too
dealing with discomfort in my own body for even 10 minutes feels like I'm claustrophobic in my own body. short term feels so long.
It's terrible having nervous stomach, if you have panic attacks
The mans voice alone calms me down
It’s not a disorder, it’s a defense mechanism that needs to be understood
This video has made me get get my life back. I'm literally crying right now, thank you.
did it work for u?
Did it work for you ??
Really plz tell us how
@@shavlogs3118 read dr Harry Barry’s books or watch his yt videos, he outlines the entire process.
I was riding a bus to my band festival when a classmate suddenly began having a severe panic attack. I sat with her, gave her water, held her head up, and talked about other topics until the ambulance arrived. Her eyes rolled back at one point so I made her look me in the eyes. I now have a new very very well respect with her.
This is the cure for panic attacks. Just like the Doctor says you must simply let go when it happens, the key is letting go. Its easier said than done when you feel that youre about to faint, die and lose your mind but still you must let go
Thank you for the interview, ''it's just uncomfortable, it's not dangerous''
Freedom_Sky I say that to myself
Are you sure it’s not dangerous
Its just uncomfortable, not dangerous
That sounds great, but it involves logic and when you're in the throes of a panic attack, you cannot talk it away with logic. If you could use that type of reasoning you wouldn't be having the attack in the 1st place.
I used this mantra and it worked for me "It´s just unconfortable. Dont know how it will pass, but it will". Now I live an almost normal life.
Omg I feel immediately calm after listening only half of the video. Wow. This is the single most incredible video ever, and I have watched many of these advice videos. Simply accept the rush of adrenaline, it's uncomfortable but it will go away. It's not dangerous and you don't need medication to treat the panic attacks. I mean, this is life changing for me. So thank you!!!
I always understand these videos but when I go out everything just blurs and I'm crippled by the panic attacks.
Keep going out and facing them and embracing them
youve taught yourself to be afraid and to react negatively during your episode. you can teach yourself to not be afraid by learning to react and see the situation differetly in your mind. fear and panic are not your enemy and it will never kill or hurt you. in all honesty, all its trying to do is keep you safe. its giving you the energy and strength you need to run or fight the danger you think your in. youve just confused that in a time of your life where you was to stressed and didnt understand what was happening. but you can change that by changing your perception of fear and how you react to it. just takes some time. face your fears,theyre not even real. just in your mind.
I normally have them at school i'll isolate myself I'll be nearly blind by the time I am bawled up in the janitors office after that i'll either pass out or cry for the next twenty minutes
I so relate,it'd horrendous ,
Its natural bro i have been suffering from panic attacks for the last 2 years and before that during my childhood its understandable no one can imagine what the ones suffering from it go through however you need to understand that past that panic attack is another producive day you can make use of my work drive always helps me keep determined always look forward to what you would be doing after the attack passes through just live through those dreadul moments and happiness awaits at the end
I think for me the difficulty here is not being entirely sure that it IS an anxiety attack. Certainly there is anxiety, but I feel their may be an underlying medical issue. In my case, it's a sense of difficulty breathing, heaviness of the chest, knotted stomach, etc. Pretty standard -- but even when I'm pretty relaxed, hanging with friends or something, I still feel like my breathing is a bit laboured, and this worsens at night.
Cass Lanford I have the same thing, Did you get rid of it?
I haven't. I've got an appointment with a GI next month. Because breathing was involved, I thought it was heart/lung-related, but I think that was a red herring. I'm often bloated and my guts are uncomfortable if I'm just eaten or am hungry. Antacids don't seem to help. My life has calmed considerably, but this issue persists. So, hopefully I can get some answers.
My same problem
Cass Lanford I have the same thing during stressful periods, I constantly feel my breathing difficult and my heart rate a bit higher than normal.. I thought I had a heart problem, but it's just panic. But if it worries you, you should check it like I did, it will bring you peace
Cass Lanford I have anxiety disorder. This does sound like anxiety attacks. I've had ptsd and anxiety for 4 years. My anxiety tends to get worst at night time unless with a friend or if I'm busy with something
I’m 19 and I’ve just start getting them for no reason at home and at night, I’m glad I’m not alone and people know exactly what I’m going through
This doesnt even slightly help if you have bad anxiety attacks. It's like telling somebody on acid that they're not on acid. My panic attacks last hours too not 10 minutes
Then youre doing the technique wrong. How bad are yours? My hands lose all sensations go completely paralyzed, my face and tongue also gets paralyzed. But using this technique has changed my life. I'm able to now stop the attack within 10 mins.
@@Anna-xp8ng my panic attacks are 24/7 this is why I take meds..tried everything.
this is what I tell people!
So what happens when your panic attacks get so extreme they cause your heart rate to go to 135!! It's hard to tell yourself they're not dangerous when that occurs...
+Mia Calciano You must recognize that your heart rate is high purely from panic and anxiety. Anxiety disorders don't cause heart attacks. Think about all the times your heart rate has gone to 135. What was the net result? Did anything physical happen to you? Nope. Nothing happens. You must remind yourself that it's not dangerous. Once you accept this, your symptoms will subside. I had times when I had a resting heart rate of over 160. Now my symptoms are gone. If I can do it, you can. I hope this helps
exercise alone can easily get your heart rate that high for a while. Your heart can handle that for awhile but you will not die.
+Mia Calciano who cares how high ur heart rate goes! Nothing is wrong with ur heart and nothing will happen to ur heart. It's just anxiety!
+Mia Calciano During my major panic attacks, my heart rate escalates to around that number, too, and it is scary because this could cause a heart attack. The way to stop this and to calm yourself down is to just close your eyes, take a minute to try to bring your breathing back to normal (you're most likely hyperventilating during your attacks), and just keep thinking things like "I'm having a panic attack, but that's ok. I know I'm not dying, my mind just wants me to believe I am. I just have to accept that I'm having an attack, chill out for a minute, and wait for it to pass." Panic attacks always end, but don't focus on them ending. You can't make them end, because trying to force them to end will make them worse. Just relax and pretend to enjoy them, take note of all the feelings you're having and try to understand them. When the attack ends, you'll be fine, and you'll know what to do when the next one happens. Just be careful to remember this when you have them. They're really scary, and sometimes this can make you freak out when you shouldn't be, so remembering to calm yourself is key to getting through them. Hope this helps :)
+Mia Calciano remind yourself that when you exercise your heart goes up to 180 bpm. so 135 is considered as a moderate workout. the fight or flight system was designed to keep us alive when we face danger. if it was dangerous to us, our ancestors wouldn't have survived and able to run away from lions and bears. they would have had heart attacks if the fight or flight system was dangerous. accept that fact and you will start to realize that it is all in your mind
This video saved me!!!! Saved me!!! Changed my thinking, I feel with this video, I can get through this! God sent me to this video. Thank you so so so much!!
I feel the same...
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Watching this video sincerely changed *everything* for me. My anxiety had become so overwhelming that I believed I would never feel normal again. It took all of my energy and will power to get through each work day. The hardest part was having to pretend to be fine when I was falling apart inside. But the idea of being "stuck to the ground" and facing a panic attacked head on was TERRIFYING. But, one day, I was just too d*** tired to fight the attack coming; I accepted it and let it happen. And rather than materializing, the attack literally disintegrated. Like a shudder of adrenaline that ran through my body and then disappeared. It was shocking. A year later, I still feel anxious sensations on occasion but they never last or take over. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting this video. ❤️
This is pretty true, my first and second attack I was convinced I was gonna die. Now when I feel anxious my brain remembers that this isn’t a life or death scenario
Had 4 very bad attacks in the last 6 months. The racing heartbeat is the worst for me as I feel like its just going to keep getting quicker and quicker until it bursts or collapses. Just knowing there are people out there that understand what I'm going through is a help. I've been to the doc's twice and come away with more questions than answers. They'd just say "its nothing to worry about" and look at me as if I'm wasting their time. Thanks for this video, I'll try and 'stand up to it' next time but probably easier said than done though.
Thank you so much for doing this! For people who haven't been through a panic attack, it is real! It is so scary! What if I am having a heart attack, stroke, brain tumor? If I don't go to the hospital I might die? Then you think I've been to the hospital before and I don't want to spend 9 hours at the hospital so they can tell you, you had a panic attack! Then your boss says it was just a little stress! Haha what's a little panic attack? Some people fake shit like this and boo to them! I get scared I can't feed my children, because I can't do my job! Anxiety sucks!
his videos saved my life from panic attacks and anxiety...i won the battle
Doctors have conducted all conceivable tests, and the results are completely normal. I experienced a panic attack about a month back that led to my hospitalization, during which my heart rate surged to 140-150 beats per minute. I was genuinely frightened, convinced that I was on the verge of death. Since that day, any sensation in my upper abdomen area triggers fear, causing me to contemplate the possibility of a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or stroke, ultimately sparking another panic attack.
Is anyone else going through a similar experience?
I've been "dealing " with panic disorder for thirty years. During that time I've gone through numerous behavioral therapy treatments, countless medications, and even been a participant in a world wide clinical study.
I think the sooner you deal with anxiety, the better chance of eliminating panic attacks. Do not wait, and push to get a professional to properly help.
Having said that, I wonder if the doctor has ever experienced full blown panic attacks that come in wave after wave for hours, with each wave increasing in strength. Uncomfortable is one thing, but immediate soaking of sweat and a heart rate of 140 and choking and numbness and fear and worst of all the severe depersonalization goes far beyond being uncomfortable. There is nothing even close to a depersonalization experience; well, perhaps a "bad LSD trip” is similar. I know I won't die, but the "uncomfortable" feeling is unlike any other negative human experience. It's orders of magnitude worse than anxiety symptoms.
In my opinion, once the brain is wired and experiences a feeling or emotion, the memory is there and it's a lot easier to experience again. If the memory could be eliminated, I think that would help a lot in dealing with long term sufferers.
Just my two cents worth.
I used to have major panic attacks, at least five or six a day, and I was always afraid of them. After about three years, however, I stopped having them. I have no idea why. I had the same amount of stress and depression I'd always had, and I hadn't changed anything about my lifestyle. I just thought they stopped because my brain fixed itself. But just three nights ago they started again, which really freaked me out. Thankfully I had studied panic attacks and panic disorder for years, so I knew what to do when I had it. My mind was making my body feel like it was having a heart attack and a stroke all at once, and I was close to passing out. I didn't let it take full control over me, though, and even though I was afraid of it I forced myself to not be. I logically knew that I wasn't dying, and that what I was feeling was just a manifestation of my brain. Instead of freaking out, I turned on some music, closed my eyes, and tried to even out my breathing (hyperventilation always came with the panic attacks for me, and they usually do for most people, as well). I didn't try to fight my panic attack, but instead I accepted it, and allowed it to happen. If you fight against it, it will only fight back harder and make it worse for you. Just accept it, and tell your brain that you're not afraid and that it's ok for it to panic every now and then. This will help you lessen your fear of them, and also help lessen the physical manifestations of the attacks when you have them. You should know that there is absolutely no cure for a panic disorder, and that panic attacks can happen for literally no reason at all. Mine from three nights ago happened for no reason. I was just playing a game online with some friends, and during the game I started feeling my attack coming on. There was no stresser like there is with an anxiety attack, and there was nothing I was worrying about. I was completely happy and healthy, but it just happened. Just know that these can be random, but that doesn't mean you have to be afraid of them. If they happen in public, say you're talking with friends, continue to talk with your friends. People often times feel like they can't breath during them, but if you can talk you can breath, so you'll know that the feeling of not being able to breath is all mental, not physical, and therefor it is not dangerous.
Nyx Kere what did you do? im having 4 to 5 times a day and it was really hard.. i feel very exhausted. i feel like i cannot live my life the way i used to..
Nyx Kere I know this is old but ur story made me feel better. thx.
Nyx Kere preach preach preach!! I love this statement. Cuz I deal with this to even when I’m playing 2k sometimes it comes on. This really helped me thank you!! 🙏🏾 god bless you
When the weather is cold, I almost forgot I have social anxiety disorder... Then one day it catches me of guide and maybe for a month or two, I would love through hell of constant panic attack before it stabilize to only social events.
In a year, their are at least 2 months I taste.
When I feel really anxious, my stomach begins to hurt, I want to cry and squirm, my mind races and I feel really afraid
Same situation
When my panic attack strikes, i dont know what to do or to calm myself. All i think is negative thoughts.
Your accent actually helped because I like a good Irish accent. Came here to help myself feel better because I'm super anxious right now.
Jarred Shep me to I hate them
I tried everything as I've suffered from panic attacks for twenty years. I still use all these techniques but medication finally helped. I now live without back to back panic attacks. I know he said no medication but I think in some cases like mine it is totally necessary. The last three years of being on meds and practicing the self talk and relaxation techniques have changed my life. I believe the depression was caused by my panic attacks. I no longer suffer from that deep depression.
Never had anxiety in my life, until when last year in a period of strong stress i had my first panic attack and i run to the hospital. Since that i had 3 episodes and a few moments of very unconfortable anxiety without a proper attack. What i've learned: sleep deprivation and being tired are my main triggers. Other life problems that might worry me (even if totally unrelated) increase the possibility of an attack, as much as marijuana and alchool in high quantities (a glass of wine doesn't harm me at all). If the three get combined there's the real deal. This video will really help my personal journey in understanding and dealing with attacks. Thanks.
I was going to a dinner tonight and felt a panic attack coming on my drive there. I turned around and went home because I was afraid I was going to have a meltdown at the restaurant.
I have a hard time wrapping my mind around getting comfortable with my discomfort.
Be more straightforward about what you're describing and it will help you to overcome it. You can't fight the enemy if you don't know who it is. What's a meltdown? A nuclear meltdown involves a nuclear reactor core, which I presume you don't have. So use less fluffy language and say what you were afraid of happening.. Were you afraid you'd start to sweat profusely in the restaurant? Were you afraid you'd have difficulty breathing? As Dr. Barry said, the symptoms will be uncomfortable but not dangerous i.e. if you walked into the restaurant you wouldn't have died. If you went in and just observed yourself, for example, breathing heavily while there but kept saying to yourself, "this is just a harmless side-effect of my overly-active danger responses but I know it won't harm me" Maybe this helps, maybe not. I'm not a professional....
It's just like the doctor said. Your not in any real danger although you feel like you are, you really aren't. I'm going through this pain as well I hope we can overcome this
David Zaragoza Telling myself "I'm feeling an anxiety/panic attack coming. Okay brain and body, I WANT THE WORST YOU GOT! GIVE ME THE MOST INTENSE POWERFUL PANIC ATTACK YOU CAN MUSTER!" was like a miracle cure. This simple tip feels life changing. I want to see if it lasts for a long time, but ever since I started saying that to myself I feel like I've been cured.
I have the same issue. Im currently not working because my panic attacks were disrupting and I couldnt do it anymore. But I have changed my medicine. It has helped some. Im going to look into this program.
ZeroSumJ1 demand more from your panic attack. Insist that it makes your heart race faster! I promise you It won't. Decide you are excited by the feeling and ask your heart to beat faster. It will not be able to do so because You will call its bluff and it will subside. When you decide you aren't scared anymore, you unmask the panic for what it really is: a fraud.
im 38 and never had a panic attack before or did i know what one was.three months ago i had my first.wow i thought i was going to die,couldnt breath went dizzy my heart was beating out my chest.docs did all kind of tests but found nothing.ive had another three since.the last was the worst.but since watching this video i feel i have the power to tell myself its ok its not going to kill me and im in controll THANK YOU
Your breathing is essential to stopping your panic attack. Since it is much more difficult to stop your thoughts during a panic attack, you have control over your breathing. This has helped me tremendously. Try it, everyone is different but it worked for me.
I feel like I got control over my panic disorder. There’s only agoraphobia I have to work with. I tried to find right tools. And for me it was yoga every day, Outside with the people every day, and of course doctor Harry Barry. And healthy lifestyle. Minimum of stress. No coffee. A lot of water 💧 and yoga minimum 1 hour daily.
I feel better now. I can say I’m on the way to embrace my old myself again. I was struggling with panic and anxiety disorder over 10 years.
Hello Life ! I’m back again! :)
I was having panic attacks on a weekly basis, I quit drinking coffee a little over a year ago and I have since had just two minor panic attacks that I was quickly able to ward off. I now drink tea about three times daily, which has a lot less caffeine in it.Coffee was definitely a anxiety and panic attack trigger in my case.I can also advise that if you are having a severe panic attack that exercise for at least ten minutes or more,
like walking or weight lifting, push ups etc. will make it quit.
I’ve had panic attacks for over a year now and they are the worst thing I’ve ever experienced. My counselor basically said it was because of child hood trauma but I don’t know what caused it. I always get panic attacks In the car and they last for about 2-3 mins but they feel like forever. For a while I felt like they were taking over my life but I am learning more about them and it’s helps so much. I will get through this!
It gets better!
3 minutes, that's great! Mine last for like an hour lol
Excellent advice. I've struggled with panic disorder and agoraphobia for 30+ years. It hasn't killed me yet. Been to the ER, had all the testing, etc. I'm still here. Nobody knows what it's like unless you experience it, so when I do I am usually very vocal about it. I tell whomever is around that I'm having one, how to help me, and how not to. I'm 60 years old and I feel that educating others goes a long way in coping with that feeling that I had when I was younger...feeling like a burden or strange, etc. The energy I used trying to hide what I was going through just made the panic more intense. I am not ashamed. We are all extremely strong, intelligent, sensitive people who have gone through hell and back with this disorder. Just because they can't see it, doesn't mean we don't deserve compassion, understanding, and resources to cope and live our lives. This video made sense to me. The feelings that make us feel like we're dying are actually a survival response, brought on by our specific stressors. The one thing I disagree with is the comment about breathing. You may be breathing high up in your chest and not realize, as that is probably second nature to many of us. So a slow, steady breathing technique is crucial to get it under control and stop the other symptoms from multiplying. But the idea of " it's just temporarily uncomfortable rather than dangerous" is an excellent, excellent mindset. Thank you for posting this video.
I had a massive panic attack on Sunday during my shift at work. On a scale of 1-10, it was easily a 9.5 on that scale. Hopefully this video and it's contents can help me get over these. Thank you
i wish that these doctors would give us people with real anxiety a prescription pad to take care of ourselves. i go to group meetings everyweek drug free and let me tell you its horrible i still have anxiety as bad as always. personally id rather be drugged up and enjoying life rather than being miserable and having to scrape thru life at the lowest level working tiny hours at a shitty job. quit honestly id rather be dead.
Ive been dealing panic attacks for 10 years. And it really bothers me. It always makes me feel discourage and depressed that I keep running away from it in my entire life. Thank you so much for your advise Dr. Harry. I will always keep this in my mind and will practice myself. God bless.
One of, if not THE, best video I've seen on panic attacks and how to deal with them. Personally, I've dealt with mine by altering my diet and making some lifestyle changes but one of the things that really helped me along the way was this quote from Eleanor Roosevelt "We gain strength, and courage and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot"
did u excersise
First I started slowly eating a more plant-based diet so I ate less meat and dairy and more plant foods. Lots of pasta, rice, potatoes, beans, cereal (rice milk instead of 'normal' milk) fruit, veg etc. After 6 months of doing that, I found I had more energy so yes, I started doing a bit of exercise, walking more and sometimes going for a jog. Just whatever I felt like, I didn't really push myself or try to hard! Anyways, I continued with the dietary changes and moving more and now I'm eating a high carb, low fat plant-based diet (not too strict about it though ;) and my fitness has built up. I've not had a panic attack in over eighteen months. Sorry for the long reply but yes, I did exercise but not until I actually felt like exercising, I was never able to exercise before, it always felt like hard work so I thank the plant-based diet for giving me the energy to actually FEEL like exercising..!
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so diet n excerise is key?
My anxiety is where i always fixate on my body say i workout next day im sore i panic that i have a blood clot. I obsess that i am dying that i have a bad heart or a blod clot. Headaches mean tumor and twinges or cramping is clots and i wake up at night panicking
This is exactly me too!!!
I know how u r feeling. I had panic attacks too. There's nothing going to happen from what you imagined. Like dying, heart attacks.... I also have those kinds of thinking like when I am having fever I imagined I have serious illness going to die soon, left arm aching would be heart attack, etc. We all need friends around.
Amanda Combs. I deal with the exact same issues. Would you like to share some stories?
Actually nothing is going to happen. It is only imagination. STOP thinking something will happen COS nothing is going to. Divert your thoughts to such as listening to the radio or watching movies.
I am the exact same as you except for the night panic attacks. its really refreshing to know someone out there is dealing with the same thing as i am
Anxiety & panic have ruined so many day trips / car rides/ visits to friends/ shopping trips. Apparently it wont hurt you . It just makes you feel like shit 24/7. It makes me cry . Its ruins eveything. It never stops. I cannot accept it. When the attack comes , your irrational brain takes over. Thinking i am going to die is not something you can shrug off that easily.
God bless you ! Every time I feel anxious I would listen to this clip
this is the ONLY thing that has helped me. i put this video on during anxious times like first waking up and during panic attacks. the last two ive had i sat with using this "attitude" and the first was 10 mins, the second was 3mins and over with. got on with my day. whereas before i would go omg i'm dying and completely feed it and it would go on and on. thank you so much. i really wish i could meet with you! i love that you strip the fear from these events and lay it out so simple and straightforward. i think i've also trained myself to know when i hear the start of this video, it's like a clear voice that can get in there amongst the crazy and it brings me back. it reminds my brain somehow. try it if you haven't even if it seems silly.
1st ten seconds, I already feel much better.
Thank you so much for this. I've been having crippling anxiety which has been stopping me from working lately. I love everything that you both said. It's true; the minute I started to focus on my symptoms and become comfortable with being uncomfortable, the panic attack went away.
I had a my first intense panic attack last night it was brought on by my growing hypochondria. I could not get off the hamster wheel of obsessively thinking something is/was wrong with me after googling my symptoms of course they give you the worst case scenario which sent my hypochondria into over drive. This video saved me and brought my obsessive thoughts and pounding heart rate back to normalcy. I finally overcame that panic attack and fell right to sleep after watching this. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I wouldn't wish that feeling apon my worst enemy. I will use these techniques in the future and embrace feeling uncomfortable.
Morgan Jae. oh mine get so bad when I google up symptoms! I stay away from that. My doctor told me it was due to my adrenal glands producing adrenal at the wrong time making me think something was wrong. Yep becoming a hypochondriac was the beginning of another battle on top of anxiety.
Great message, I had my first today and was so scared and depressed..Maybe I've had one before when I was drinking but didn't realise it...
Morgan Jae googling symptoms have destroyed many of days with panics.
Bro I swear I'm going through the same exact situation, happened the exact same way. I even said the same thing to my friends, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
That did the trick! Thank you I feel so much better... It's really a heavenly relief.
Thank you for this video. This is the first advice of this kind I see. I faced Panic attack in all my presentations in my class in the first 2-3 minutes. You are right we should just accept and embarrass it. Every time I practiced breath techniques before presentations, I got more and more nervous and charged. But there were times which I just did nothing and accept it and said like whatever, i do not care what will happen and I though positive, I was better, more comfortable, and ready to present. I will keep this way for the rest of my presentations and just accept it and think positive and will never again practice such stupid many deep breath, push ups, ....etc.
Thank you for this, I was having a panic attack yesterday, when I stumbled upon this video which actually really helped
This made me see a ray of hope. It was all that I have been longing for. We can do this guys
He talks quite a lot of sense and his advice may work for a lot of people. I suffer from manic depression, panic disorder and an overactive mind. This never works for me and had to be sent home from work as had the panic attack from hell. It ruins your life and kills any day of happiness. Only fellow sufferers know what we go through on a day to day basis. I have found no cure so far but am open and thankful for any advice from those who have cured. their extreme panic attacks.
It's very hard when you live 1-2years without a panic attack, and it's come back.
Great video! Thank you Dr. Barry.
My anxiety cause chest pain and the more I get the chest pain the more anxiety I get I feel like my chest gets tight and I can't breath I feel like heart attack it happens to me mostly at night and usually it makes me bloated or my stomach act up which makes more chest pains and I feel like I'm dying ....
Sounds familiar.
I feel that exact same way
I hear you mate ive had anxiety twice In my life and the first time I had severe chest pain / heart palpitations / numbness loss of breath ect. The best thing is magnesium capsules. Aim for 1000mg untill you get better. Split the dosages evenly during the day. Also stress b complex / a good multivitamin / and good clean diet ( no processed foods ) and exercise.
+GSPxRUSH Me too I feel like I'm going to die! It's so awful!
I am having that right now. I am alone at home and I am so scared that something happen to me and there is no one to help me.
This should be called "Doctor explains how to get through a panic attack." The whole point is that you DON'T try to stop it. You allow it to come saying "this is just uncomfortable, not harmful". This allows the panic attack to last only 5-10 minutes vs an hour or more trying to fight it/stop it.
The hardest part about a panic attack is actually believing it’s just panic. I always seem to feel slight discomfort in areas like my heart or limbs that make me feel like i’m actually having a physical problem
Thanks for uploading this Barry. This is by far the most concise and practical description of panic recovery. I'm going to bookmark this!
I am glad youtube had this much needed information
I look in the mirror and get a grip of myself i used to get it real bad a few years ago. Now i have it under control.
Thats interesting check what i said about the shaving thing.
Thank you for sharing this message.
Thank you so much for this interview
I get extremely bad panic attacks because I'm afraid of how fast I'm growing up and how time is flying by to fast. It's gotten so bad that they usually happen all day everyday.
Thank you for this - I've been suffering major anxiety attacks for nearly a year now which has effected my life so much. After watching this I can feel light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you
Once again sir, this video helped me two years ago when I was constantly struggling with panic attack se and began to feel very isolated and avoided going into these public spaces that would trigger it. This video really saved my life back then, and even now, every now and then that I need a reminder I come back to this video.
Its shocking how much this helps. With being new to having these problems, its reassuring to know that this can be handled. Thanks for posting this help!
A million thanks for this very important information
Amazing advice, and so very true based on my experiences with panic attacks. The more deep breathing and more acknowledgement you give it the worse it gets. Once you acknowledge it and do your best to carry on with what you're doing it goes away a lot faster.
this video saved me about 4 years ago... he explained it so well and I am so greatful I found it!
I’m so glad I found this video. Thank you to you and to Dr Harry Barry for this interview. This will be my new mantra. The symptoms are uncomfortable but not dangerous. This brings me a feeling of comfort and strength knowing I can face it and stop running. Thank you again! 😊
This doctor is a blessing. Thank you so much! I am dealing with chemical imbalance and your books and videos have helped me get through this hard time.
thank you so much!! Its currently 4 in the morning and I had an anxiety attack around 3 an within 20 minutes of watching this I felt so much better because I'm starting to understand that I shouldn't run away from my panic attacks. it sounds so better hearing this from you because I thought I was crazy. Thank you so much!!!
This is very comforting. Thank you.
Thanks for posting, this message is exactly what myself and a lot of others needed to hear!
thanks a lot!....God Bless you!!!....this will change my life forever....more power to you for helping us people frustrated and almost loosing hope finding cure for anxiety....please spread this information to others to ease there pain and terror
Hi, my name is SGT Ferrer , I am a United States Marine Corps veteran, and I have recently being suffering from general anxieties and had one panic attack. The last couple of weeks I've been struggling to stay asleep even though I take Zolpidem for sleeping aid. I wake up after the iAd wears off and I go into anxiety mode where I couldn't go back to sleep or even stay still in bed so I would end up pacing outside my house for hours until finally tired myself to sleep. The issues with my anxieties is that I don't know where they come from and I had been prescribed Mirtazapine 15mg at the VA Hospital for general
Anxiety but I never took the pills bc I hate how they numbed me up and made me loopy causing more anxieties than calming them. As of lately I had been considering to get back on the meds but instead my wife did some research and came across a video that taught some of breathing, relaxation exercise and I tried it although it worked with my anxiety it felt like a quick fix rather than a permanent cure. The fear of anxiety still remained even after I knew I could probably beat it whence it came on. And then I run into your channel and man , I thank you bc although I know I haven't fully beaten it yet I feel that I can do it and I'm not afraid of it anymore. So thank you.
Sincerely,
USMC-SGT FERRER
0311-SCOUT-1999-2003
Semper Fi
Spot on, this is brilliant advice.
These videos of Dr Barry and yourself have been extremely helpful for me since first experiencing panic attacks as a 30 year old Canadian. Thank you so much for uploading these info videos. The tips of the 10 max. 10 minute length of an attack, and mindset to have (uncomfortable and not dangerous, and dealing with them head on). It gave me alot of hope and told me what to do if ever having an attack. Dr Barry does it with so much confidence, and compassion it is truly remarkable, I really appreciate it. I tried to order his book off Amazon but it said it wasnt in stock for 6 months, will try again in future.
This doctor is awesome. May god bless him. I hope everyone who have anxiety symptoms listens to him..
Thank you so much for this video. It really gave me a better perspective on anxiety!
Great video! I love how you see that this is a very easily treatable condition in the mental health realm. It gives alot of people hope ✊
excellent help ... Thank you !!!
to get this right...the best to do it acknowledge it and move on with no fear..