PANIC ATTACK mid FLIGHT | An Agoraphobic Abroad

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  • @anxiety_fitness
    @anxiety_fitness  Рік тому +5

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    • @MagicamenteTitta
      @MagicamenteTitta 5 місяців тому

      there are people who defeat panic attacks and manage to regain an almost normal life... they go out, travel... then, in moments of intense stress, they fall back into the abyss of attacks and are afraid again and no longer leave the house . it then seems that all the efforts made have been in vain. what to do in this case? I would be grateful if you would respond, the issue is of public interest. Thank you.

    • @anxiety_fitness
      @anxiety_fitness  5 місяців тому

      @@MagicamenteTitta That's usually people who defeat it via means such as medication alone, stopping panic attacks before they start etc. Because they don't go THROUGH panic attacks and teach their body that panic attacks are not dangerous. Once you become experientially aware and know inherently that panic symptoms are not dangerous then your body will find it difficult to panic, because you have no reason to fight it. If you just stop having panic attacks but didn't actually work through them, i.e. if you just lower stress levels to the point that you don't panic as much, when your stress levels increase again you'll be in the same position as before.

  • @x10x11x12
    @x10x11x12 Рік тому +35

    On planes, the thing i try to remember is if everyone else on the plane isn't panicking, then I have no reason to and that sometimes calms me down. It's definitely mentally taxing.

    • @anxiety_fitness
      @anxiety_fitness  Рік тому +5

      That definitely helps, especially looking at the flight attendants' smiles! It is their daily office, after all!

  • @JackWithPants
    @JackWithPants Рік тому +20

    I needed this. I had a 4 hour flight and have struggled with agoraphobia for many years. Watched this video a few times before going on the plane and seeing you succeed and be honest with your emotions really helped. Congrats on all you’ve done, and thanks for what you’re doing man. ❤

    • @riannadavidson6681
      @riannadavidson6681 Рік тому +1

      how did you feel im dreading my 4 hour flight

    • @djtanikgames
      @djtanikgames 7 місяців тому +2

      I have a 6 hour flight this morning wooosha lol

    • @loopis9886
      @loopis9886 6 місяців тому +1

      @@djtanikgames how did it go?

  • @x10x11x12
    @x10x11x12 Рік тому +14

    I've been dealing with agoraphobia and panic attacks for 16 years now. I feel your fear. I somehow managed to fly to the UK from the USA with it. I can tell you i had sweaty palms the whole way. Mind goes to "you're over the Atlantic, what if you crash".
    Flight went fine. A little turbulence. But I'm glad i made the trip. Agoraphobia is so scary.

  • @Mike_gotyour6
    @Mike_gotyour6 Рік тому +12

    You're a role model, keep going... we're in this together🗿❤️

  • @tonicarroll3281
    @tonicarroll3281 Рік тому +10

    Without sounding patronising I want to say well done. I can relate to all the feelings and thoughts that you spoke about in this video. I have 2 massive things I need to overcome before I could even contemplate this. 1. The fear of freaking out if I am abroad and spiralling downward and 2 when I do things I am supper proud of myself but instead of gaining confidence from it and doing it again and again my brain tells me that just because it went well once or I did it once doesn’t mean that it will go well again or I’ll be able to do it again.
    Anxiety is horrible and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

  • @AymeeDonovan
    @AymeeDonovan Рік тому +5

    I haven't been on a plane for 6 years not taken public transport for 2 I really want to get better . Last night I sat in a car as a passenger for 3 hours and I managed it. I'm hoping I can do a 15 minute train journey this week I really wanna beat it. Your videos are helping me xx

  • @Skatepapii
    @Skatepapii Рік тому +3

    I just have to take the time to say thank you, whenever I’m having a hard time with my anxiety/dpdr I just watch your videos and it literally makes me feel reborn like I can take on any challenge thank you so much peace n love my brother

  • @Wild_Cat
    @Wild_Cat Рік тому +2

    I hope I overcome it

  • @MustafaRasheed84
    @MustafaRasheed84 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks a lot for this video. I haven't taken a flight in over 7 years (and the last one was difficult too). I'm currently getting therapy for my fear of flying / heights / agoraphobia and your video made me feel like there's a lot of hope to overcome it. I'm supposed to book a short flight from Singaproe to Kuala Lampur but keep chickening out just before I click pay. This video makes me feel better knowing that you got through it well and that your 2nd flight was way way easier.

  • @MiclHenn
    @MiclHenn Рік тому +3

    Such an awesome video. I went to Budapest a while back and had a very similar reaction on the plane: A very panicky outbound flight, with a much more chill return flight. Thanks for making these videos - it really helps others going through the same thing.

    • @anxiety_fitness
      @anxiety_fitness  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much, even though it can be panicky, flying is so cool isn't it?

    • @MiclHenn
      @MiclHenn Рік тому

      @@anxiety_fitness it is!!

  • @tiffanyswift1812
    @tiffanyswift1812 Рік тому +1

    Amazing! So helpful. I have had anxiety/panic disorder for 24 years. Developed agoraphobia in the first 4 years and refused to fly until last year - I went uk to usa, and was a mess! But i then did it again a few months later and am due to gi again in 2 weeks. I am still scared, but it’s so helpful to see I’m not alone. Your videos are crucial to anyine who suffers like this. Thank you!

  • @tayamber2022
    @tayamber2022 Рік тому +3

    Ive only flown once and im scared to fly again. Seeing your videos really helps me. Because I would react the same way you did.

  • @matoulastamatiadi_designer
    @matoulastamatiadi_designer Рік тому +1

    Congratulations! You beat that monster of panic attack! Very proud of you! I have claustrophobia anxiety with panic attack and on November I traveling for Prague from Athens 3 hours on plane! I hope to make it! Thanks for your video! ❤

  • @childum
    @childum Рік тому +3

    Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing this experience. I hope this trip lead to more progress for you

  • @George1789
    @George1789 Рік тому +2

    ( I commented this on one of your insta posts so if its familiar that’s why 😅 I just thought it might be helpful to anyone here idk )
    I’d 100% look into even just the basics of aviation. Understanding HOW you’re getting of the ground, what the different noises and feelings mean in relation to your flight. Even down to how your body feels at different points of your flight and being aware of oh my head feels fuzzy because of the pressurisation and maybe I feel achey because it’s been a long day and my body is going through something foreign to it ect. Personally I’m a massive avgeek but flying just didn’t make it past the anxiety barrier at first and I truly believe knowledge is power in these situations. x

  • @PokeMike
    @PokeMike 4 місяці тому

    You’re giving me so much hope 🥹 I haven’t flown for 9 years due to panic attacks. I tried to start to work on my anxiety this year and I’ve somehow made things worse and now I even struggle driving 20 mins away! I’m trying to get more help and honestly seeing you go through this makes me want to also do it so bad!!

  • @OliviaFlanagan-p4j
    @OliviaFlanagan-p4j Рік тому +1

    Thankyou for sharing! I’ve been in recovery from agoraphobia / OCD / anxiety etc for about two years now, we share a lot of the same fears so it’s nice to know I’m not the only one, I’m going to Croatia next week & it’s my first trip abroad in 4 years. I’m getting increasingly anxious as the days go by and your video has really helped make me feel more capable! Ps. Amazing job staying on the first flight, I absolutely would be having a meltdown too.

  • @mercheg.8397
    @mercheg.8397 Рік тому +3

    I had to disembark a plane last week after many years traveling with relatively no issue, and the flight attendant was extremely rude saying I just needed to take my seat and relax. I decided to unboard because i couldn’t calm down. It was embarrassing and I found your video because I have a 5 h flight coming and I’m terrified. Thanks so much for sharing your reactions. It really helps because anxiety can be very lonely if you feel no one ever reacts like you do 😢

    • @anxiety_fitness
      @anxiety_fitness  Рік тому

      You've got this!

    • @gokukakarot1855
      @gokukakarot1855 9 місяців тому

      What happens if you your trapped in the plane during a panic attack? I want to fly to Hawaii with my wife and kids but struggle (hyperventilate and panic) during Haunted Mansion ride and that last 61 seconds.
      But would happen if I was trapped for
      Hours???!

    • @mercheg.8397
      @mercheg.8397 9 місяців тому +1

      @@gokukakarot1855 in the end I opted for anxiety pills

  • @YaboiiHM
    @YaboiiHM Місяць тому

    Taking my first flight in over 10 years next month from the U.S. to Scotland. Never flew with anxiety before but i get panic attacks now,mostly in public especially in busy spaces and the thought of being trapped surrounded by people is 100x scarier for me then the thought of the flight itself

  • @EllasEggYolks
    @EllasEggYolks 3 місяці тому

    This is really helpful. I’m supposed to be going on a plane for 2hrs and 45mins in a few weeks, and it’s all by myself which makes it worse. I have anxiety about being trapped on the plane with no exit, so if I were to have a medical emergency or panic attack, getting off the plane would be very difficult for myself and everyone. Watching you go through these feelings and coming out on the other side is slowly making me believe I can do it!

  • @jzenlasaar7558
    @jzenlasaar7558 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for doing this. Really appreciate it.

  • @xcabdiraxman
    @xcabdiraxman 4 місяці тому

    Great content as I can relate to agoraphobia, anxiety and panic attack etc since I've experienced it. It will pass and get a little comfortable each time you expose yourself to these environments while traveling. Wish you all the best you all!

  • @Intensiified
    @Intensiified Рік тому +1

    Bro really, THANK YOU for doing this ❤
    You are my new inspiration 🙏

  • @A55_Mastr
    @A55_Mastr 6 місяців тому +4

    I don't have a fear of flying. But I worry about having a panic attack on a plane because I feel like I'm trapped and also, my panic attacks in public are caused by the fear of having a panic attack. It's ridiculous when I think about it really, I just worry people will judge me.

  • @lindseywilliams7164
    @lindseywilliams7164 Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much for sharing this! What a huge accomplishment! I know you must feel amazing after doing that trip. Hard as it was at times, you did it!! Congrats!! I'd also like to acknowledge your girlfriend for her love toward you. Its hard to deal with us sometimes and not everyone sticks it out. I am so thankful you have such a wonderful support system with your mate. It's lovely to see. Keep it up friend you're such an encouragement to so many!

  • @JonnyQ408
    @JonnyQ408 10 місяців тому

    i’ve haven’t flew on a airplane since i was in my teens, back in the 90’s when i never had anxiety, but i felt anxious watching you getting on the airplane, crazy how anxiety makes us fear everything, when i had my first panic attack back in 2016, I would get so dizzy, lightheaded i was scared to take a shower

  • @janer8226
    @janer8226 Рік тому

    You are so inspiring, thank you. I've developed agoraphobia following my first panic attack 5 years ago. My home town is thousands of miles away on the other side of the world and sometimes I feel so sad that I'll never be able to handle a flight and visit home again. For me, it's the feeling of being trapped. I am taking lots of little small steps all the time to travel further by car, so fingers crossed I'll make it back on the plane one day.

    • @mssngsmthng
      @mssngsmthng 9 місяців тому

      I have those same feelings. In a plane you are trapped and I get sick to my stomach and have to run to the bathroom

  • @AubryNeill
    @AubryNeill Рік тому

    Thank you for doing this! My sister and I suffer from anxiety and we recently flew and this is exactly how we were.

  • @mirek5314
    @mirek5314 2 місяці тому +1

    I don't have claustrophobia, but it activates when I'm in a plane. I just feel "locked" like I can't do anything, I can't leave if something would have happend. It's terrifying, and I hate flying...

  • @CGI-Space
    @CGI-Space Рік тому

    For a long time, i have been suffreing this too. But i have forced myself to go out travelling. One thing i have noticed about me is that once i have left my comfort zone, this fear suddenly seems to disappear. It has happened every single time. Especially in the airport, once i have checked-in, and am awaiting flight i siddenly feel free.
    Wishing you, and all those that suffer, all the best.

  • @SkyKangaroo
    @SkyKangaroo Рік тому

    thanks for sharing! i have social anxiety and i love traveling but being in big crowds give me a lot of anxiety

  • @ferenze102
    @ferenze102 Рік тому

    I know how you feel. That's exactly how I feel whenever I am on a plane, train or in crowded places. I also have Anxiety and Panic Attacks. Wearing noise cancelling headphones sometimes help.

  • @damian3182
    @damian3182 Рік тому +1

    I think I know why you panicked on that sidewalk, I think it's the open spaces with the increased anxiety hormones caused by the heat. This happened to me a couple summers ago. I spent the whole winter preparing for the summer along with exposures to open spaces.

  • @lharvey1447
    @lharvey1447 Рік тому

    I can relate to this so much, thank you for sharing

  • @carlenewalters6981
    @carlenewalters6981 Рік тому

    Been waiting for this video 😊😊

  • @ΕυρυδίκηΚεφαλίδου

    Welcome to my country! Stay here for a while .... and you will forget all your fears !

  • @marga_rita7
    @marga_rita7 10 місяців тому +1

    Proud of you. I couldn't even arrive at the airport...

  • @charlottehorwood5257
    @charlottehorwood5257 Рік тому

    I find if i dont panic about things , bad stuff will happen , but if i do panic and all is well i can then say how silly i was to panic to begin with, i avoid flying although doing it 4 times , good on you for doing this

  • @hillsidevalley5468
    @hillsidevalley5468 Рік тому

    Dude I have the same thing. I have had done 100s of ECGs stress test every 2 months. blood work. calcium score test but still not convinced. it sucks. thanks for sharing and helping man

    • @swagkidm10
      @swagkidm10 8 місяців тому

      Cardio phobia too?

  • @Isme-k5m
    @Isme-k5m 4 місяці тому

    Yes u are brave i hv the same issues . I am wachting ur videos since yesterday. All are same symptoms. When i told doctors they cant disgnosed me. Then i started searching n found you after 1.5 years. I live in pakistan n cut my meals not drinkg water enough. Fear of heat fear of bathing fear to go on roof. Fear to live alone. My husband gave me tension than he divorced me. i hv no friends . I do not go outside. I think if i ll go i ll faint n cant walk. Thats why due to low food consumption i always feel hunger n think there is no space in stomach to eat. Then hypoglycemia occurs. My life is so hard . It is more hard when i looked back before panic attacks i was a normal girl.

  • @toniharrison1621
    @toniharrison1621 6 місяців тому

    I can’t even get in the airport due to feeling claustrophobic on a plane. Well done

  • @charlottehorwood5257
    @charlottehorwood5257 Рік тому

    I relate to all of the what ifs !

  • @justanotheruser8477
    @justanotheruser8477 Рік тому

    You've earned a new suscriber my dude.

  • @myrandiamullowney5437
    @myrandiamullowney5437 9 місяців тому

    I have anxiety attacks and your right just push through it I always do and have no regrets just push through it guys and the reward feels good and a high potassium diet helps me beet juice is super helpful it keeps your heart calm

  • @diosdelicacy1664
    @diosdelicacy1664 Рік тому

    Thanks brother...even I have agoraphobia..I am from India,kolkata...I can't go anywhere alone...your vdo gave a positive vibe..I think I can beat my phobia too..keep inspiring us

  • @Maix221
    @Maix221 Рік тому +1

    Did you experience ectopics during the flight? Mine are the main thing on my mind when it comes to thinking about flying

    • @anxiety_fitness
      @anxiety_fitness  Рік тому +1

      Plenty, I’m doing my best just to accept them as a part of me, they’re scaring me less :)

  • @geminishadow1979
    @geminishadow1979 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I can't tell you how helpful your videos are. There are so many things I wish to address from this video, but I will not address anything, it would be too much. I just want to say, watching you sometimes is like watching myself. Heat is a major trigger for my panic attacks too, yet I prefer the heat over the cold. Seeing you push through helps me to push through. So thank you, a million times over

  • @VennessaH
    @VennessaH 4 місяці тому

    Hi I hope you see this comment or not if it’s lost in the comment section lol that’s ok 😅 but I’m watching this and I’m actually crying because I have had my visa for almost 5 years now and I’ve avoided traveling that entire time. I just booked my flight for Nov this year to go to NYC (it’s a 4hr flight) and buying the ticket made it so real I haven’t slept well since. I’ve been overthinking and watching your videos to kinda desensitize myself and it’s hard even watching you go through it. I’m proud of you but at the same time I’m thinking there is no way I’m able to do it. I’m trying to accept the fact that there is a good chance that I’ll have a panic attack and my flight response is so bad, I don’t want to make the trip worse for everyone else cause I wanna open the door and jump out. 😅 (nerves talking) but yea ok rambling now. Proud of you, we all have our own journey but at the same time it’s nice to see that it can be done ❤

    • @anxiety_fitness
      @anxiety_fitness  4 місяці тому

      Well, I'm counting on you to let me know how it goes! You can take a video!

    • @VennessaH
      @VennessaH 4 місяці тому

      @@anxiety_fitness I promise I will. 🫶🏾

  • @shawnr741
    @shawnr741 Рік тому

    We have very similar safety behaviors

  • @Intensiified
    @Intensiified Рік тому

    I've been staying in bed now for about 2 years without leaving the house. From the video where you were in the subway until now, you feel better now ye?

  • @ShivaKumar-gf1si
    @ShivaKumar-gf1si Рік тому

    Oh man this video really helpful for me tq

  • @danrider145
    @danrider145 Рік тому

    Hey mate. Don't u get anxious or panicky when your inside a building or a hotel? Like unfamiliar place and your on the high floor?? Tnx

    • @anxiety_fitness
      @anxiety_fitness  Рік тому

      I feel safe in hotels because I know there are loads of staff around. But being high up I really hate.

  • @drivingstatus439
    @drivingstatus439 Рік тому

    I am completely fine just because of your video and Allah swt thanks for always us ❤

  • @juanz7908
    @juanz7908 9 місяців тому

    I have the same challenge. I do hope you beat this.

  • @daddy9085
    @daddy9085 Рік тому

    Ik you haven’t talked about it a lot but I need help with depersonalization I’m a teenager and I’m scared I cry a lot and can’t get it out of my head

  • @TroopsofDoom666
    @TroopsofDoom666 11 місяців тому

    Bro...i flown several times but i had anxiety on my last flight....i dont know why...i have flight 1 week to go...but im ok with that...whetever happen just let it happen...motion sickness...anxiety...panic attack...i have to face it lol.... pray for me bro 😅

  • @evelyndaisy9722
    @evelyndaisy9722 Рік тому

    I’m so Proud of you. I still can’t do it 😢

  • @surbhichandnafever6066
    @surbhichandnafever6066 Рік тому

    Bro make short video on muscle tension/spasm back pain please man

  • @dordebrusin758
    @dordebrusin758 Рік тому

    Fly like an eagle

  • @pmp864
    @pmp864 Рік тому

    Hi brother,
    I have anxiety disorder for last 2 years I have gain almost 22 kg weight, but now after loosing 6 kg out of that feel somehow better ,but I need frequent meal to eat if I don't eat immediately I feel shaky...please help me bro...I can't even stabilize energy for my daily studies ....

    • @anxiety_fitness
      @anxiety_fitness  Рік тому

      What do you eat? I’ve been learning about the different types of carbohydrate (simple, complex) and am eliminating as many simple carbs as I can, white bread, refined sugars etc. try a day where you eat mostly high fat + protein for breakfast and throughout the day. You can have carbs but make sure they’re complex so things like brown rice, wholegrain, sweat potatoes etc. the simple carbs, white bread etc. and thing with high sugar refined like candy, soda, cause blood sugar spikes and then dips, that can make you feel shaky. When you’re anxious and hypersensitive it’s much worse.

    • @pmp864
      @pmp864 Рік тому

      Thank you Brother.i will try it for sure😃.does it go away forever?I m tired of it...

  • @simplymatt13
    @simplymatt13 Рік тому

    aww qt

  • @brandonkane2789
    @brandonkane2789 6 місяців тому +1

    I hate fucking airplanes

  • @ARtlean_ULtra
    @ARtlean_ULtra Рік тому

    Bro are u still have ectopic beats??

    • @anxiety_fitness
      @anxiety_fitness  Рік тому

      Yep!

    • @ARtlean_ULtra
      @ARtlean_ULtra Рік тому

      @@anxiety_fitness what's ur doctors recommendation? Do all of these are harmless condition or anything is serious? Czz i am also facing such ectopic beats occasionally not every time and i'm little bit afraid of what is gonna happening with me..!!😞

    • @Mike_gotyour6
      @Mike_gotyour6 Рік тому

      Don't worry, it's probably one of the most scary symptoms but actually there are people that have 20k(or more) ectopic beats and they're in a good shape (and healthy heart). Ask your doctor he'll tell you the same. you can also do "Cardiac Holter" to reassure you.

    • @ARtlean_ULtra
      @ARtlean_ULtra Рік тому

      @@Mike_gotyour6 do u have this shit bro? 😢

    • @Mike_gotyour6
      @Mike_gotyour6 Рік тому

      ​@@ARtlean_ULtraunfortunately yes :(
      But we have to try our best to not worry

  • @tadeuszmusic
    @tadeuszmusic Рік тому +1

    Hey bro! congrats on taking steps towards recovery I'm doing the same. I wanted to ask, do you also have social anxiety also? or it's not the people around you that are the issue it's purely just the situation? they often coincide so I was just curious :)

    • @anxiety_fitness
      @anxiety_fitness  Рік тому +2

      I used to extremely badly to the point where I basically had selective mutism, but that was when I was younger until about 18. I still have remnants of it like I suck at eye contact but I can override most things and now I am
      Actually quite social (when I am comfortable at least)!

    • @tadeuszmusic
      @tadeuszmusic Рік тому

      @@anxiety_fitness that’s good to know. I noticed in another video when you were travelling on the tube even during a panic attack that talking to someone calmed you down.
      I wanted to ask if you had any tips for getting over the social anxiety side of things? As that is my main issue rn. I’m able to travel etc but the social anxiety side is a struggle. I’ve also had moments of selective mutism when feeling extremely uncomfortable.
      Also can I ask what you do for work? As this is an issue with social anxiety/acrophobia sufferers. Thanks :)

    • @anxiety_fitness
      @anxiety_fitness  Рік тому +1

      @@tadeuszmusic For me I think it was mainly exposure, I was quite a bit younger when it was at it's worst. Getting used to going to friends houses and having uncomfortable dinners for example was a nightmare, but it helped (we didn't eat together in my home). I was okay with my close friends, so getting to know people through them always made the social aspect easier. Ultimately, I think at one point I had some kind of realisation about embarrassment, for example I learned that in CBT they might make people walk around with stuff on their face like marker, to show that nobody cares, and after having a few VERY public VERY embarrassing panic attacks, all in all most people where just nice, sure some didn't understand, but by this point I didn't have the choice to be socially anxious anymore because I felt I was constantly in life or death situations and needed to reach out to people in the moment. Sorry I don't have a great answer, but I'd say just gradual exposure to those horrible feelings, practising talking to people, stopping all the safety behaviours etc.

    • @tadeuszmusic
      @tadeuszmusic Рік тому

      @@anxiety_fitness amazing reply thank you for this. Good luck with everything. I’m shying away from most social events atm so need to force myself more.

    • @anxiety_fitness
      @anxiety_fitness  Рік тому +1

      @@tadeuszmusic Push, not force!

  • @Aliexperess
    @Aliexperess 6 місяців тому

    You are bravo bro I have claustrophobia and anxiety! 😢 You go doctor or no please tell me

  • @Aliexperess
    @Aliexperess 6 місяців тому

    Your video very helpful buddy ❤️🇵🇰