I just want to let you know that your videos help me out SO MUCH. I'm a musician, and anxiety has kept me from playing at any venues, and I'm just now starting to push myself out of this box. Your videos are excellent, and you seem like a wonderful person. Thanks, man. Seriously. I really hope to hear about your panic getting better. No one deserves to feel that horrible feeling.
Thanks alot its great to hear that you're not alone,I have anxiety and people that have'nt been through it don't understand how horrilble it can be. find peace within yourself and calm the storm.
I was having a pretty severe attack up until an hour ago. It lasted for hours. Just watching your vlog has calmed me down a lot. Great voice. Thank you. And you are right, people should make videos so we can all share our experiences.
Wow..you have a way of connecting..You are very honest with yourself and others. I posted on another video you made. I would love to make one like you asked, but I haven't the slightest idea how or what equipment I need. The thing you said about your friends is so true! Family also. There are so many things I would like to do but don't simply because I know certain things will set it off. Like driving to far to do something. Certain Lighting. I am so much better than where I was..Hang in
Thanks for sharing good to see iam not alone though i wish this one no one not even my worse enemy this has been a livng hell that began in late 2005 went away in late 2006 and returned this year literally 5 years to the day they began, iam trying leaving artfical sweetners alone ive been hearing they can aggravate panic attacks, some weeks it goes by no attacks then all of a sudden like yesterday i sat donw late night to watch tv and boom i had one of the worst panic attacks ever
Thank you so much your words gave me so much encouragment. i felt like you were telling my life story its so good to know that someone feels the same as i do. keep positive xx
You remind me of Bon Iver.... only the best friken man alive, so i guess thats a compliment- If you haven't listened to his music listen to it NOW!! I stick by the theory that anxiety is related to high intelligence, so i guess thats also a compliment. It torments but i'd really rather be in touch with it than numb like most people.
man that's how ive been living, i had a really bad childhood but i still have panic disorder and you hear voices, not like evil voices but you're conscience just freaks out and it feels like you're dying, and you will die you Analise everything around you and function in a dizzy frightened haze like everything is complex impossible and you get paranoid about people affected, people watching you and it is awful. what i found out recently is that it peaks between 16-19 yrs old. i feel you man.
im realy sorry to hear that u have Diabities that must be so hard for u. dealing with anxiety..do u ever get freaked out when you blood suger is low..dose your anxiety hit u more? please talk to me about this cus like i said i just strted having these fucking attacs and it is scaring me i dont leave my bed i cry all the time cus i cant breath.but ur vid helped me last night.. please keep in contact with me..
THANK U SO MUCH.. i just started having these freaking panic attack about 2 weeks ago and i feel like im going to die it feels like i have to make myself breath cus if i don't my heart and lungs will stop..but please put out some more please..right now im on Prozac but i wanna talk about it more with u please..
you being diabetic you look for any symptoms all the time. that can be rough. looking for it can make your fear go up which can make the panic.then trying to fight it makes it even worst. do you drink caffeine? caffeine makes you feel like your in a constant panic attack. maybe this will help you a little dropping caffeine was one great thing i did.
I know how you feel man im 16 and i have been getting anxiety attacks since i was in the 7th grade. I used to think maybe they will someday go away. They never do. They will go away for a while, but then they just come back again. Every single day of my life i worry about having a panic attack. and wat really sucks is i have to deal with it for the rest of my life. I try to sleep longer so i wont have to wake up. my mind just wanders and i think about all these stupid things. IT NEEDS TO STOP!!!
after graduating high school....i spent so much of my time trying to decipher this anxiety business i was successful once ....and was back to being me....it felt so good its been 2 years since that n now it has lesson i notice that mal nutrition and caffeine tends to bring back anxiety along with stressful events...worsens the anxiety. it got to the point that i started to work out of my house as a graphic designer..because of anxiety i am not able to go to collage n be normal like i once was
There is no way I'll make a youtube video about my panic attacks/anxiety, i am not that brave! But from what you have said and my personal observations it does seem to be bloodsugar related. We have try to eat very low glycemic diets due to limited tolerance to insulin stress. Keep up the good work!
Good for you for noticing the pattern of isolation & trying to prevent it from progressing. I know it's difficult to push yourself sometimes (I have the same problem), but keep it up.
i suffer from them m8 and its fucking grim i hope ur doing ok do u have thoughts about dieing friend b coz i do and theyve sort of b come obbsesive sorry to be blunt about the question bro but i need to get as much info of other people as i can for my own sanity boz iam scareed iam looseing my mind i used to take a lot of drugs one night and hadto much and spent the rest of the night beliveing i was going to die
I hope you are doing better. I've dealt with panic attacks for 14 years and am currently on Lexapro, which helps. THEY SUCK! I haven't had them for 4 years and now they are back. I am working through it, slowly, and am getting better. You are correct about getting out of the house so that Agoraphobia doesn't set in. I'm glad that you posted your videos.
I am forty four ..My last attack was twenty years ago. I' ll never have them again.I fully understand the power in personal "empowerment." If you could create the problem, then you could create the solution, which is Belief...end of story
I've been dealing with social anxiety and all that good crap for 8 years now. I happen to have low self esteem and I also have reactive hypoglycmia. I've noticed the more caffeine and the worse I eat upsets my anxiety. Do you have a hard time going to restaurants in specific? I'm gonna try and take your advice about going out, maybe this will help me more with them.
fight panic attack naturally.. it's quite easy.. it just takes practice.. some people lie down.. i like to walk around when im having one.. what important is dont use drugs to fight it... cos its really hard to get away from it.. and you'll just get worse.. but if u already taking them.. don't stop abruptly.. cos that would be dangerous.. as ur doctor for proper use of it.
I have a lot of respect for you, to be staying in the house a lot and avoiding people for a long period of time does get comfortable and you never feel like going out. So for you to break that cycle and get out there again.. That was a BIG achievement. I suffer from social anxiety and generalized anxiety, some days I have good days and I can get out and feel ok and other days I will go out and feel so anxious and stuff that I just can't wait to get home because it's so uncomfortable.
it is uncomfortable.. we just have to push ourselves out the door.. i lost someone i was really in love with because of panic attacks.. i didn't really tell her how bad they were for me and i don't know if she thought i was just avoiding her or what.. but now she is married.. and that really hurts.. i should have pushed myself more to make it happen.. but i didnt.. so my advice is go out... even if u do freak out.. pursue your heart and dreams.. just as hard as the fear pursues your mind..
you got to try "think right now" cds....they've gotten some extremley good reviews and are proven to be really effective....look up the web site theres a cd set for panic attacks i forget what its called tho...
@projektatom i broke up with my girlfriend of 2years because my anxiety/panic attacks/ paranoia were so bad and she never knew i was taking meds or suffering i didn't want her to know. i know exactly how you feel.
@projektatom "pursue your heart and dreams.. just as hard as the fear pursues your mind.." dude that sounds like a song lyric its cool. but neways thanks alot for ur videos its made realize im not the only one that feels this way. keep on keepin on ya digg
@projektatom "pursue your heart and dreams.. just as hard as the fear pursues your mind.." dude that sounds like a lyric its good! but neways thanks for the video its really helped me. im glad im not the only one
@projektatom Yea man ive experienced about 6 or 7 panic attacks, the first 2 were horrible i thought i was going to die, first one lasted for about 3 hours (peak) and 2nd was only 10 seconds, and I have now learned how to stop them, I just have to always keep control of my environment because when i fall into them i loose control of my surroundings and i get super SCARED and start freaking out. Best way to avoid them is to do something i enjoy and keep my mind focused on it!
Sat in a port a loo for 8 hours straight. Walked off aimlessly. Agoraphobia my man, we aren't alone. I will share my eperiences on a video response tomorrow. Thanks for uploading this.
ahhh that pattern of avoidance...i know it too well....its amazing how we can go to such a dark place and feel so much anxiety and fear and panic...and it feels so uncomfortably comfortable....and then we somehow find the strength/ motivation within us to step outside those boundaries and realize there is a better life for us out there...youre amazing for standing up to your anxiety!!
Whats up I take a B complex with vitamin C in it, Calcium and Magnesium, St. John's wort, Passion Flower, and Valerian. I also excersise daily so im relaxed through out the day until I have to ride the bus or train for a long period of time do anyone out there have any tricks for bus or train rides listening to my mp3 player don't work I tryed deep breathing it don't work and people look at me like im an asshole while im doing it. if I figure that out I will beable to take my life back
You seem to have such a calm, laid-back personality. If you nervous in this video, I could not tell. I wonder how you are doing? "It's only going to get harder, the longer you wait." I agree with that. Years of my life were taken by anxiety, too. Hope that hanging out with people has become easier.
I'm like... at the point where I'm afraid to go out. I have a fear of fainting in public. And I know it's stupid but sometimes I just can't get out. Or I'll go out with a friend and freak out and want to leave. They hate it. I'm glad that you're more in control and you can force yourself out of the house.
I'm trying to get up the balls to go to church because I really want to. It's just hard. Keep making videos! I'll make one about my weirdo agoraphobia, too. <3
I went through the same thing a few years ago. It sucks! I hope you can overcome it.. I did. I read books, and take medication, which helps alot. Good luck to you!
It seems like the more I talked about,the less I had.Thank you so much for your blog.I really that most people have some form of anxiety at times.Its a crazy world.
Thats just how it is for me too man. I only seem to go out a few days a week because of it. Then again I live in a depressing little town called worcester in england so when I do out it really doesn't make me feel any better. I guess it helps more if your living in a more scenic environment which is cheerful and theres stuff to do. Alas where I live its not like that and sometimes I feel worse! Maybe thats why I get panic attacks?
I really hope you are doing well... I subbed to you because I relate to you on so many levels. I dont' make videos tho.. too shy! ;-)~ Nah not really shy but... maybe one day. Anyhow I hope you are doing ok. Take care!
Hope you are doing well Atom. I've had PD for over 15 yrs now. Currently using lexapro to manage it. My son was diagnosed with autism about a year ago (he's 3.) I see a lot of similarities between some of his sensory issues and my panic triggers. Thought I'd throw it out there and see if anyone else has come to the same conclusion.
It's good you have turned to God. It's amazing what he can do to help us through these times. They are very debiliating and I truly am wishing that you continue to get better. Thanks for sharing as always!
and i also have bad anxiety everyday, and sometimes i really freak out because i have those horrible images of my future seeing me ending my life or something else that REALLY SCARES ME,but i want to fuck all that shit because i still have a lot to give to myself, so please hold on, don't desperate try to do EVERITHING YOU WANT...because you still have passions and life inside..
.but please don't hide yourself in your house, TRY to do things anyway,like going out or have a walk,that's what i try to do everyday with myself, and i'm trying not to take pills and to be stronger than all that shit, because I WANT MY LIFE BACK,and believe me, i have all those good advices for you because i feel like you,
hi, i'm a girl from italy...sadly suffering of the same desorders.like a lot of people. i was thinking watching you that i wanted to give you a hug and to say that everything is going better and better..
Oh Gosh, I just wish you could make non-sufferers understand, friends, family. They just don't get it, and Thank God that they don't in a way! but oh, what I'd give to make them feel what a Panic Attack is like, what Panic Disorder is like, to know what it is like to feel that nervous adrenalin running through you 24/7. I wish they'd have PD for just one day.
I hope you've been feeling better these past few months. I've struggled so much with this stuff in the past but I have really overcome it. I always thought panic was something from the outside but in fact, it is created within you. You can overcome it. Education, practice, support and belief in God will get you through it and you will be stronger in the end. PROMISE!
SoundMindz:I am not a hater - promise! I just want to ask you a question, please answer if you can. If,as you say,"God" will help you to recover from illness, why then did "God" allow you to get the illness in the first place?Do you think illness is some sort of 'test of faith'?And if people were created by 'God' in his own image, and if God is perfect,why then are we succeptible to disease at all? Doesn't our succeptibility to disease prove that God's love doesn't extend to keeping us healthy?
DogsAreMyLife: First of all, I said "belief in God". Sometimes believing in a higher power can help you let go of putting all the pressure on yourself. The bible tells us what to think on ( philippians 4:8,9) same holds true with science and positive thinking and yet our minds become consumed by negativity and the stresses of the world. Does disease means God doesn't love us? God's image does not mean God himself only a mere reflection.
God has given us control over our own selves, self will.
SoundMindz: Thanks for answering. I suppose you are right, there is a lot to be said for the power of positive thinking.If we can draw strength from the belief in a higher power from outside ourselves,then I guess it helps us to make sense of this crazy world.I just find it difficult to have faith in any God that would allow pain,disease,hunger, and suffering and then write a book telling us how much He loves us.I am not God,but if I were,I wouldn't allow those I love to suffer for one second.
I have come to understand that pain, suffering, disease and hunger are the result of the sinful world we live in ,the choices we make as human beings. If you think about it, WE could stop world hunger if the world pulled together as a unit. Our own free will hasn't always been good for us. We all have choices. We ruin the world and ourselves. There is an incredible book that helped me with all this, "When God doesn't make sense" by Dr. James Dobson.
One more thing...the bible isn't just a book that says how much God loves us. It's a book filled with stories of men/women who suffered with pain, torment, depression , fear, rejection, etc. and how they dealt with God and how God dealt with them. There is alot to be said about the bible. Problem is, many people have an opinion without even reading it. If you haven't read the New Testament, give it a read. They have versions out now that are easy to understand such as "The Message".
I understand completely. Especially the whole going out thing. You start to feel trapped and controlled by panic and fear and you would give anything just to be normal again. But in a way it's hard to imagine living without it because it has consumed you totally. And you forgot what it's like to be fully calm. I've also been living with this for over 10 years now too. I just want to say I connected very much to your video...it was like looking into a mirror. And it wasn't bad :)LOTS OF LOVE!
I'm glad I found your videos. I've suffered from panic and anxiety for 4 years now. I'm in the same boat, trying to get rid of this crap. You give me inspiration, it's always good to know I"m not alone.
If you send me your address I'll send you a copy of the Lucinda Bassett cassette (lesson 2) on getting rid of panic attacks. No charge, no strings attached. I'm at---
Hey, My husband was a juvenile diabetic and low blood sugars will bring on panic attacks. Plus it's stressful just being diabetic. He's 47 now and doing real well. There is definitely hope. I was agoraphobic for years, I guess I still am. I force myself to get out and do stuff, cause if I don't my world will get smaller. It gets easier. I'm also a nurse. I think you're going to do great in your life.
I noticed on your other video that a guy offered you free Lucinda Bassett tapes for anxiety. I ordered the same tapes and that program WORKS! I highly recommend that you get those tapes from him or order the program from the 'Midwest Center for Anxiety and Depression'. That program saved my life. It's costly at $450.00 but it's money back gauranteed and you can make $30.00 monthly payments. However you get those tapes, GET THEM! If you send me your address I'll be glad to send you a tape or...
You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars for the information in that program. I purchased it myself many, many years ago and the same information is FREE through your local library. I created a site with all the same, FREE information. Be sure to check it out soundDASHmindDOTorg check my profile page for the link.
I'm going to start posting my own experiences with anxiety disorder. You're really articulate and express what so many of us, as sufferers, feel. It's like a breath of fresh air to hear you explain symptoms and struggles, as so many of us feel exactly the same way. Pfhew. I think I'll show my boyfriend some of your videous just to try and help him understand what PD is like. He's trying to help me, but I'm not as verbally articulate as you. Thank you so much. God bless.
You're adorable.Don't worry,my panic disorder went away for YEARS,and then came back one day outta the blue.I thought it would never end it's but it actually has subsided alot.Yours will too.I,m still agoraphobic and have lost so many friends because they think i,m making excuses not to see them,and its really depressing that they just don't understand and embarrassing because of how uncontrollable it is.I don't wanna go out and have an attack in front of people and look ridiculous.Gets lonely.
I just got this audio book off itunes called pass through panic. It's really not much of an audio book. It's only 2 hours long, but I'm really enjoying it. So far at least, it's made the going a little smoother when it comes to getting out.
Just thought you might like it and keep the cool vids up!
Hey Atom, I understand how your feeling about friends and going out. Great honest, and uplifting video. I really appreciate it very much :) I have been there with the athiest or agnostic thing too. Not only is it an empty feeling, but it just doesn't seem to make sense after a while. Again, Great Video and Thanks.
It looks so beautiful where you are, and with the sun shining through the trees while you talk about spirituality, works really well!!! Personally the buddhist dharma has helped me, but whatever you connect with or want to call or or what you subscribe to i think spirituality is a huge part of the healing through this pesky panic stuff, for me it has been anyway. But great vids, i love your openess and the way you express yourself. And the friend issue is a hard one, i have all the same troubles
Man, I feel ya. But I think I'm doing way better now, but I remember back when my life was a constant panic attack and man it was bad. I'm on meds now and I realize they really do help, but I totally plan on healing, somehow somewhere, from anxiety. I work everyday at it. Just gotta take it slow, sometimes. Chill out. Learn to laugh again. People like u. I can tell from what u say. Anyway, good luck to both of us. All of us, really.
hey man, hows it going?i just finished watching this video now, hang in there mate and if you wanna chat give me a buzz dude, did you get the last email i sent you mate, take it easy, Dave
@projektatom hey bro when u explained anxiety and panic...it reminded me when i made the horrible decision of smoking weed..and that was the cuase of my panic....and i ended up in a huge depression cuz i thought i was dieng... and realy bro i just slowly found the strenght in myself to keep moving on...just tell my self to be strong and it works.......church helps immesnsively helps god gives hope hope gives strength and strength kills fear-youre freind julian
Outstanding video, you explained panic attacks perfectly, I'm the exact same way, I miss some shows because of this crap, friends get tired of hearing I don't want to do anything. I also force myself to go out and as far as God...oh yea...he is real..i was also an atheist, but went from dark to light...hang in there man---will
Yea, I too have avoidance issues too. I understand. Sometimes I ignore the devil sitting on my shoulder telling me I should stay home or I'll die and do go out. But more often or not, I stay home.
And I totally get that having constant anxiety, it's like it drones on and on and on in the background. Sometimes it's easy to ignore, other times, it's the only thing I can think about.
Have you tried things like meditation to combat this? I hear it helps. I'm going to give it a try.
It's good to hear from you. I can really relate to most of the things you say. Even the part about questioning your faith in God. I went through a period where I lost my faith, and I was just so miserable at that time in my life. It's so much better to know that there is always someone ready to listen and to help you when you're going through tough times. I may make a video response if I can gather up some courage.
I just want to let you know that your videos help me out SO MUCH. I'm a musician, and anxiety has kept me from playing at any venues, and I'm just now starting to push myself out of this box. Your videos are excellent, and you seem like a wonderful person. Thanks, man. Seriously. I really hope to hear about your panic getting better. No one deserves to feel that horrible feeling.
whatabeautifulscene 1 month ago
you should definitely start making videos again. it's comforting to know that there's people going through the same shit i am.
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Thanks alot its great to hear that you're not alone,I have anxiety and people that have'nt been through it don't understand how horrilble it can be. find peace within yourself and calm the storm.
XAzraelX1 2 months ago
HEY MAN, I WOULD LOVE TO CHAT ONLINE SOMETIME OR EMAIL. THANKS ......
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MegaDede1980 10 months ago
you are so cute! sorry you are having a bad time, i am too. i felt like i gota a friend watching your vids thanks. means alot.
PrincessMoonFeathers 11 months ago
I was having a pretty severe attack up until an hour ago. It lasted for hours. Just watching your vlog has calmed me down a lot. Great voice. Thank you. And you are right, people should make videos so we can all share our experiences.
knopfler720 1 year ago
Wow..you have a way of connecting..You are very honest with yourself and others. I posted on another video you made. I would love to make one like you asked, but I haven't the slightest idea how or what equipment I need. The thing you said about your friends is so true! Family also. There are so many things I would like to do but don't simply because I know certain things will set it off. Like driving to far to do something. Certain Lighting. I am so much better than where I was..Hang in
conniemae1962 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing good to see iam not alone though i wish this one no one not even my worse enemy this has been a livng hell that began in late 2005 went away in late 2006 and returned this year literally 5 years to the day they began, iam trying leaving artfical sweetners alone ive been hearing they can aggravate panic attacks, some weeks it goes by no attacks then all of a sudden like yesterday i sat donw late night to watch tv and boom i had one of the worst panic attacks ever
sebastainknight 1 year ago
Thank you so much your words gave me so much encouragment. i felt like you were telling my life story its so good to know that someone feels the same as i do. keep positive xx
brightspark275 1 year ago
You remind me of Bon Iver.... only the best friken man alive, so i guess thats a compliment- If you haven't listened to his music listen to it NOW!! I stick by the theory that anxiety is related to high intelligence, so i guess thats also a compliment. It torments but i'd really rather be in touch with it than numb like most people.
millyev07 1 year ago
The Devil is your mind, the Angel is your soul.
nir8vana 1 year ago 2
man your so not alone mine have got so much worse
joeleepenny 1 year ago
man that's how ive been living, i had a really bad childhood but i still have panic disorder and you hear voices, not like evil voices but you're conscience just freaks out and it feels like you're dying, and you will die you Analise everything around you and function in a dizzy frightened haze like everything is complex impossible and you get paranoid about people affected, people watching you and it is awful. what i found out recently is that it peaks between 16-19 yrs old. i feel you man.
kalesmart1 1 year ago
im realy sorry to hear that u have Diabities that must be so hard for u. dealing with anxiety..do u ever get freaked out when you blood suger is low..dose your anxiety hit u more? please talk to me about this cus like i said i just strted having these fucking attacs and it is scaring me i dont leave my bed i cry all the time cus i cant breath.but ur vid helped me last night.. please keep in contact with me..
XLovelyEmoPrincessX 1 year ago
THANK U SO MUCH.. i just started having these freaking panic attack about 2 weeks ago and i feel like im going to die it feels like i have to make myself breath cus if i don't my heart and lungs will stop..but please put out some more please..right now im on Prozac but i wanna talk about it more with u please..
XLovelyEmoPrincessX 1 year ago
Aww! Hugs darlin! I hope you can feel at peace one day!
lindiortega 1 year ago
May i know how old are you when you start having the panic attack?
I suppose your parents supported you with the food and all when you stayed home for two years.
fjord1624 1 year ago
good video..I can relate 100% to all you say...how are you coping these days?? I hope your well mate
pumpkinzer0 1 year ago
you being diabetic you look for any symptoms all the time. that can be rough. looking for it can make your fear go up which can make the panic.then trying to fight it makes it even worst. do you drink caffeine? caffeine makes you feel like your in a constant panic attack. maybe this will help you a little dropping caffeine was one great thing i did.
crazyguy123073 1 year ago
I know how you feel man im 16 and i have been getting anxiety attacks since i was in the 7th grade. I used to think maybe they will someday go away. They never do. They will go away for a while, but then they just come back again. Every single day of my life i worry about having a panic attack. and wat really sucks is i have to deal with it for the rest of my life. I try to sleep longer so i wont have to wake up. my mind just wanders and i think about all these stupid things. IT NEEDS TO STOP!!!
BIGBROMAN909 1 year ago
after graduating high school....i spent so much of my time trying to decipher this anxiety business i was successful once ....and was back to being me....it felt so good its been 2 years since that n now it has lesson i notice that mal nutrition and caffeine tends to bring back anxiety along with stressful events...worsens the anxiety. it got to the point that i started to work out of my house as a graphic designer..because of anxiety i am not able to go to collage n be normal like i once was
jbolmnt 1 year ago
Check out my channel...you don't have to go through this anymore.
fathersonnholyspirit 1 year ago
There is no way I'll make a youtube video about my panic attacks/anxiety, i am not that brave! But from what you have said and my personal observations it does seem to be bloodsugar related. We have try to eat very low glycemic diets due to limited tolerance to insulin stress. Keep up the good work!
MrMalodorous 1 year ago
Your a good man, smart. Keep fighting those demons.
deftone303 1 year ago
thank you for sharing. Curious if you take meds? not the best advice, but it's the only real way i've been able to deal.
mamabird1215 1 year ago
try Dr. Claire weekes...it can help
minorstuff 2 years ago
Good for you for noticing the pattern of isolation & trying to prevent it from progressing. I know it's difficult to push yourself sometimes (I have the same problem), but keep it up.
ashley060189 2 years ago
i suffer from them m8 and its fucking grim i hope ur doing ok do u have thoughts about dieing friend b coz i do and theyve sort of b come obbsesive sorry to be blunt about the question bro but i need to get as much info of other people as i can for my own sanity boz iam scareed iam looseing my mind i used to take a lot of drugs one night and hadto much and spent the rest of the night beliveing i was going to die
MrBen9019 2 years ago
I hope you are doing better. I've dealt with panic attacks for 14 years and am currently on Lexapro, which helps. THEY SUCK! I haven't had them for 4 years and now they are back. I am working through it, slowly, and am getting better. You are correct about getting out of the house so that Agoraphobia doesn't set in. I'm glad that you posted your videos.
GodDamnDogs 2 years ago
I am forty four ..My last attack was twenty years ago. I' ll never have them again.I fully understand the power in personal "empowerment." If you could create the problem, then you could create the solution, which is Belief...end of story
nostalga44jo 2 years ago
I've been dealing with social anxiety and all that good crap for 8 years now. I happen to have low self esteem and I also have reactive hypoglycmia. I've noticed the more caffeine and the worse I eat upsets my anxiety. Do you have a hard time going to restaurants in specific? I'm gonna try and take your advice about going out, maybe this will help me more with them.
missybobhotpants 2 years ago
respect buddy
ChickenatorJr 2 years ago
fight panic attack naturally.. it's quite easy.. it just takes practice.. some people lie down.. i like to walk around when im having one.. what important is dont use drugs to fight it... cos its really hard to get away from it.. and you'll just get worse.. but if u already taking them.. don't stop abruptly.. cos that would be dangerous.. as ur doctor for proper use of it.
milski2008 2 years ago
I always find it hard to talk about panic attacks on youtube.
dave24ie 2 years ago
I'm so glad to hear you go to church. That's awesome! I can't wait until I can go to church again. I definitely think God can help us a lot!
rhyden74 2 years ago
Thank you. I've been stuck here 8 years.
rhyden74 2 years ago
I have a lot of respect for you, to be staying in the house a lot and avoiding people for a long period of time does get comfortable and you never feel like going out. So for you to break that cycle and get out there again.. That was a BIG achievement. I suffer from social anxiety and generalized anxiety, some days I have good days and I can get out and feel ok and other days I will go out and feel so anxious and stuff that I just can't wait to get home because it's so uncomfortable.
Andyc18 2 years ago 7
it is uncomfortable.. we just have to push ourselves out the door.. i lost someone i was really in love with because of panic attacks.. i didn't really tell her how bad they were for me and i don't know if she thought i was just avoiding her or what.. but now she is married.. and that really hurts.. i should have pushed myself more to make it happen.. but i didnt.. so my advice is go out... even if u do freak out.. pursue your heart and dreams.. just as hard as the fear pursues your mind..
projektatom 2 years ago 13
you got to try "think right now" cds....they've gotten some extremley good reviews and are proven to be really effective....look up the web site theres a cd set for panic attacks i forget what its called tho...
jack27312 2 years ago
@projektatom i broke up with my girlfriend of 2years because my anxiety/panic attacks/ paranoia were so bad and she never knew i was taking meds or suffering i didn't want her to know. i know exactly how you feel.
bigdaddyage 2 years ago
@projektatom "pursue your heart and dreams.. just as hard as the fear pursues your mind.." dude that sounds like a song lyric its cool. but neways thanks alot for ur videos its made realize im not the only one that feels this way. keep on keepin on ya digg
GuitarMayne89 1 year ago
@projektatom "pursue your heart and dreams.. just as hard as the fear pursues your mind.." dude that sounds like a lyric its good! but neways thanks for the video its really helped me. im glad im not the only one
GuitarMayne89 1 year ago
@projektatom Yea man ive experienced about 6 or 7 panic attacks, the first 2 were horrible i thought i was going to die, first one lasted for about 3 hours (peak) and 2nd was only 10 seconds, and I have now learned how to stop them, I just have to always keep control of my environment because when i fall into them i loose control of my surroundings and i get super SCARED and start freaking out. Best way to avoid them is to do something i enjoy and keep my mind focused on it!
petarbg123 10 months ago
@Andyc18 Yea it sucks a lot i can never go to the movies anymore because i get Panic Attacks like mad!
petarbg123 10 months ago
hey man,
I just flipped out at a festival in denmark.
Sat in a port a loo for 8 hours straight. Walked off aimlessly. Agoraphobia my man, we aren't alone. I will share my eperiences on a video response tomorrow. Thanks for uploading this.
peace
rychlewski27 2 years ago
Dude try eating allot of carbs before you go to sleeep it boosts seratonin. a nice big bowl of cereal helps me allot
bjamin81 2 years ago
I UNDERSTAND
lannydevlon 2 years ago
keep strong buddy
brendainny 2 years ago
ahhh that pattern of avoidance...i know it too well....its amazing how we can go to such a dark place and feel so much anxiety and fear and panic...and it feels so uncomfortably comfortable....and then we somehow find the strength/ motivation within us to step outside those boundaries and realize there is a better life for us out there...youre amazing for standing up to your anxiety!!
Christalisdetermined 2 years ago
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yessurmaster23 2 years ago
dude you seem normal to me i would feel extremely paraniod just making a video blog like this and you talk normal
....your definetly not paraniod
smokerdalejash 2 years ago
You seem to have such a calm, laid-back personality. If you nervous in this video, I could not tell. I wonder how you are doing? "It's only going to get harder, the longer you wait." I agree with that. Years of my life were taken by anxiety, too. Hope that hanging out with people has become easier.
Stolenmyheart28 2 years ago 3
I'm like... at the point where I'm afraid to go out. I have a fear of fainting in public. And I know it's stupid but sometimes I just can't get out. Or I'll go out with a friend and freak out and want to leave. They hate it. I'm glad that you're more in control and you can force yourself out of the house.
I'm trying to get up the balls to go to church because I really want to. It's just hard. Keep making videos! I'll make one about my weirdo agoraphobia, too. <3
Good luck.
DizzyDior12 2 years ago
I went through the same thing a few years ago. It sucks! I hope you can overcome it.. I did. I read books, and take medication, which helps alot. Good luck to you!
Edenroc720 2 years ago
Reminds me of how my first 2 yrs went,
kgs1977 2 years ago
I relate so much to everything you are saying, even the not going out and friends wanting me to. Thank you for sharing. and yes IT SUCKS SO BAD!!
Angel6033 2 years ago
It seems like the more I talked about,the less I had.Thank you so much for your blog.I really that most people have some form of anxiety at times.Its a crazy world.
MIKEPRESL 3 years ago
Thanks for your words of encouragement while you are in the midst of the battle yourself.
denikita7 3 years ago
Thats just how it is for me too man. I only seem to go out a few days a week because of it. Then again I live in a depressing little town called worcester in england so when I do out it really doesn't make me feel any better. I guess it helps more if your living in a more scenic environment which is cheerful and theres stuff to do. Alas where I live its not like that and sometimes I feel worse! Maybe thats why I get panic attacks?
Muskateering 3 years ago
I really hope you are doing well... I subbed to you because I relate to you on so many levels. I dont' make videos tho.. too shy! ;-)~ Nah not really shy but... maybe one day. Anyhow I hope you are doing ok. Take care!
krazy77grl 3 years ago
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lilmissalice777 3 years ago
Thank you. :) It's good to know that other people feel the way I do.
KnowIt9229 3 years ago
Hope you are doing well Atom. I've had PD for over 15 yrs now. Currently using lexapro to manage it. My son was diagnosed with autism about a year ago (he's 3.) I see a lot of similarities between some of his sensory issues and my panic triggers. Thought I'd throw it out there and see if anyone else has come to the same conclusion.
shaneraley 3 years ago
It's good you have turned to God. It's amazing what he can do to help us through these times. They are very debiliating and I truly am wishing that you continue to get better. Thanks for sharing as always!
Debrose17 3 years ago
and i also have bad anxiety everyday, and sometimes i really freak out because i have those horrible images of my future seeing me ending my life or something else that REALLY SCARES ME,but i want to fuck all that shit because i still have a lot to give to myself, so please hold on, don't desperate try to do EVERITHING YOU WANT...because you still have passions and life inside..
maremydian 3 years ago
.but please don't hide yourself in your house, TRY to do things anyway,like going out or have a walk,that's what i try to do everyday with myself, and i'm trying not to take pills and to be stronger than all that shit, because I WANT MY LIFE BACK,and believe me, i have all those good advices for you because i feel like you,
maremydian 3 years ago
hi, i'm a girl from italy...sadly suffering of the same desorders.like a lot of people. i was thinking watching you that i wanted to give you a hug and to say that everything is going better and better..
maremydian 3 years ago
Oh Gosh, I just wish you could make non-sufferers understand, friends, family. They just don't get it, and Thank God that they don't in a way! but oh, what I'd give to make them feel what a Panic Attack is like, what Panic Disorder is like, to know what it is like to feel that nervous adrenalin running through you 24/7. I wish they'd have PD for just one day.
lilmissalice777 3 years ago
I hope you've been feeling better these past few months. I've struggled so much with this stuff in the past but I have really overcome it. I always thought panic was something from the outside but in fact, it is created within you. You can overcome it. Education, practice, support and belief in God will get you through it and you will be stronger in the end. PROMISE!
SoundMindz 3 years ago
SoundMindz:I am not a hater - promise! I just want to ask you a question, please answer if you can. If,as you say,"God" will help you to recover from illness, why then did "God" allow you to get the illness in the first place?Do you think illness is some sort of 'test of faith'?And if people were created by 'God' in his own image, and if God is perfect,why then are we succeptible to disease at all? Doesn't our succeptibility to disease prove that God's love doesn't extend to keeping us healthy?
DogsAreMyLife 3 years ago
DogsAreMyLife: First of all, I said "belief in God". Sometimes believing in a higher power can help you let go of putting all the pressure on yourself. The bible tells us what to think on ( philippians 4:8,9) same holds true with science and positive thinking and yet our minds become consumed by negativity and the stresses of the world. Does disease means God doesn't love us? God's image does not mean God himself only a mere reflection.
God has given us control over our own selves, self will.
SoundMindz 3 years ago
SoundMindz: Thanks for answering. I suppose you are right, there is a lot to be said for the power of positive thinking.If we can draw strength from the belief in a higher power from outside ourselves,then I guess it helps us to make sense of this crazy world.I just find it difficult to have faith in any God that would allow pain,disease,hunger, and suffering and then write a book telling us how much He loves us.I am not God,but if I were,I wouldn't allow those I love to suffer for one second.
DogsAreMyLife 3 years ago
I appreciate your honesty and sincerity.
I have come to understand that pain, suffering, disease and hunger are the result of the sinful world we live in ,the choices we make as human beings. If you think about it, WE could stop world hunger if the world pulled together as a unit. Our own free will hasn't always been good for us. We all have choices. We ruin the world and ourselves. There is an incredible book that helped me with all this, "When God doesn't make sense" by Dr. James Dobson.
SoundMindz 3 years ago
One more thing...the bible isn't just a book that says how much God loves us. It's a book filled with stories of men/women who suffered with pain, torment, depression , fear, rejection, etc. and how they dealt with God and how God dealt with them. There is alot to be said about the bible. Problem is, many people have an opinion without even reading it. If you haven't read the New Testament, give it a read. They have versions out now that are easy to understand such as "The Message".
SoundMindz 3 years ago
I understand completely. Especially the whole going out thing. You start to feel trapped and controlled by panic and fear and you would give anything just to be normal again. But in a way it's hard to imagine living without it because it has consumed you totally. And you forgot what it's like to be fully calm. I've also been living with this for over 10 years now too. I just want to say I connected very much to your video...it was like looking into a mirror. And it wasn't bad :)LOTS OF LOVE!
Variety202 3 years ago
Thank you. I have anxiety and panic attacks too. I understand
C23456B 3 years ago
Thank you for sharing. I am with you. We will get over this. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me anytime.
TRUeControversy 3 years ago
thanks for your honesty bud, your courage will help many people. :) "smile,today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday"
mudhoney333 3 years ago
I posted a video response but it doesn't show up here for some reason.
Squarepeg 3 years ago
I'm glad I found your videos. I've suffered from panic and anxiety for 4 years now. I'm in the same boat, trying to get rid of this crap. You give me inspiration, it's always good to know I"m not alone.
glennkat 4 years ago
If you send me your address I'll send you a copy of the Lucinda Bassett cassette (lesson 2) on getting rid of panic attacks. No charge, no strings attached. I'm at---
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southernRockerz 4 years ago
Hey, My husband was a juvenile diabetic and low blood sugars will bring on panic attacks. Plus it's stressful just being diabetic. He's 47 now and doing real well. There is definitely hope. I was agoraphobic for years, I guess I still am. I force myself to get out and do stuff, cause if I don't my world will get smaller. It gets easier. I'm also a nurse. I think you're going to do great in your life.
helmivach 4 years ago
I noticed on your other video that a guy offered you free Lucinda Bassett tapes for anxiety. I ordered the same tapes and that program WORKS! I highly recommend that you get those tapes from him or order the program from the 'Midwest Center for Anxiety and Depression'. That program saved my life. It's costly at $450.00 but it's money back gauranteed and you can make $30.00 monthly payments. However you get those tapes, GET THEM! If you send me your address I'll be glad to send you a tape or...
Kevinllllzz 4 years ago
You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars for the information in that program. I purchased it myself many, many years ago and the same information is FREE through your local library. I created a site with all the same, FREE information. Be sure to check it out soundDASHmindDOTorg check my profile page for the link.
SoundMindz 3 years ago
My messages don't show for some reason so forgive me if I posted the same stuff three times on your other panic attack video.
Kevinllllzz 4 years ago
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Kevinllllzz 4 years ago
I'm going to start posting my own experiences with anxiety disorder. You're really articulate and express what so many of us, as sufferers, feel. It's like a breath of fresh air to hear you explain symptoms and struggles, as so many of us feel exactly the same way. Pfhew. I think I'll show my boyfriend some of your videous just to try and help him understand what PD is like. He's trying to help me, but I'm not as verbally articulate as you. Thank you so much. God bless.
lilmissalice777 4 years ago
You're adorable.Don't worry,my panic disorder went away for YEARS,and then came back one day outta the blue.I thought it would never end it's but it actually has subsided alot.Yours will too.I,m still agoraphobic and have lost so many friends because they think i,m making excuses not to see them,and its really depressing that they just don't understand and embarrassing because of how uncontrollable it is.I don't wanna go out and have an attack in front of people and look ridiculous.Gets lonely.
JaniceINJax 4 years ago
You're too cute to have this problem. You make my sad little heart skip a beat...
greenmatzoh 4 years ago 2
I just got this audio book off itunes called pass through panic. It's really not much of an audio book. It's only 2 hours long, but I'm really enjoying it. So far at least, it's made the going a little smoother when it comes to getting out.
Just thought you might like it and keep the cool vids up!
jas111000 4 years ago
Hey Atom, I understand how your feeling about friends and going out. Great honest, and uplifting video. I really appreciate it very much :) I have been there with the athiest or agnostic thing too. Not only is it an empty feeling, but it just doesn't seem to make sense after a while. Again, Great Video and Thanks.
smokybrick 4 years ago
It looks so beautiful where you are, and with the sun shining through the trees while you talk about spirituality, works really well!!! Personally the buddhist dharma has helped me, but whatever you connect with or want to call or or what you subscribe to i think spirituality is a huge part of the healing through this pesky panic stuff, for me it has been anyway. But great vids, i love your openess and the way you express yourself. And the friend issue is a hard one, i have all the same troubles
zen217900 4 years ago
Man, I feel ya. But I think I'm doing way better now, but I remember back when my life was a constant panic attack and man it was bad. I'm on meds now and I realize they really do help, but I totally plan on healing, somehow somewhere, from anxiety. I work everyday at it. Just gotta take it slow, sometimes. Chill out. Learn to laugh again. People like u. I can tell from what u say. Anyway, good luck to both of us. All of us, really.
HappyMarilena 4 years ago
thanks so much for the kind words.. look forward to seeing more of your videos.. =]
projektatom 4 years ago
These are really powerful. How long have you been doing these?
Devinthirteen 4 years ago
thanks man. i've been doing these about a month.
projektatom 4 years ago
hey man, hows it going?i just finished watching this video now, hang in there mate and if you wanna chat give me a buzz dude, did you get the last email i sent you mate, take it easy, Dave
nevs2222 4 years ago
yeah man i sent u an e-mail jsut now
projektatom 4 years ago
@projektatom hey bro when u explained anxiety and panic...it reminded me when i made the horrible decision of smoking weed..and that was the cuase of my panic....and i ended up in a huge depression cuz i thought i was dieng... and realy bro i just slowly found the strenght in myself to keep moving on...just tell my self to be strong and it works.......church helps immesnsively helps god gives hope hope gives strength and strength kills fear-youre freind julian
TheJu206 1 year ago
Outstanding video, you explained panic attacks perfectly, I'm the exact same way, I miss some shows because of this crap, friends get tired of hearing I don't want to do anything. I also force myself to go out and as far as God...oh yea...he is real..i was also an atheist, but went from dark to light...hang in there man---will
ncnikonguy 4 years ago
thanks man.. how've u been doing lately? hope all is well your way..
projektatom 4 years ago
I feel you 100%!
Alyseflick 4 years ago
Yea, I too have avoidance issues too. I understand. Sometimes I ignore the devil sitting on my shoulder telling me I should stay home or I'll die and do go out. But more often or not, I stay home.
And I totally get that having constant anxiety, it's like it drones on and on and on in the background. Sometimes it's easy to ignore, other times, it's the only thing I can think about.
Have you tried things like meditation to combat this? I hear it helps. I'm going to give it a try.
KSRothwell 4 years ago
i havent tried it much.. but i may as well.. if u try it let me know how it goes.. hope u are doing well...
projektatom 4 years ago
It's good to hear from you. I can really relate to most of the things you say. Even the part about questioning your faith in God. I went through a period where I lost my faith, and I was just so miserable at that time in my life. It's so much better to know that there is always someone ready to listen and to help you when you're going through tough times. I may make a video response if I can gather up some courage.
-Matt
mattyfinz 4 years ago
thanks for the message man.. take your time.. when u are ready make a video..
projektatom 4 years ago