62: When Panic Attacks

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Comedians Myka Fox, Paul Hooper, and Justy Dodge talk about their experiences with panic disorders. They speak openly about what they do during panic attacks when they're on stage, how they differentiate between panic and heart attacks, and how they handle being in public with high levels of anxiety.

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[J. Canines]

Originally Posted by yoav

I've really been suffering every single day for as long as I can remember.

I like your post, (even though it's lengthy as fuck

I have similar issues. I recently went through the Wuttke Institute's two week intensive program. It's too lengthy to explain, but I can tell you this: it helped. Greatly. Check out their website.

The Wuttke Institute | Neurofeedback

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This show is a masterclass on the effects of your words on children.

The other day my mother-in-law said to my two year old: "don't go out there, it's dark and scary" and I had to correct her "it's only dark, there's nothing scary about it.". Instilling fear leads to very early anxiety issues that are unnecessary and leave - evidently - permanent marks.

The god/ death issue made me think a lot. It was probably the best thing my parents did for me: this is what I believe in, these are your options, there's maybe nothing, there's maybe something. Read up and ask away, we will accept your opinion.

Great great show!

[bithead]

A few years ago, I suffered my first panic attack at the age of 39. I woke up around 2am with a racing heart, sweats, and difficulty breathing. All of the symptoms pointed to a heart attack. My wife called 911, and an ambulance came to our home. So scary. Something I remember so vividly was when my kids came to the top of the stairs, looking down at me with EMS checking me out.

After a brief visit to the hospital for bloodwork, etc., it was confirmed to be a panic attack. I haven't had one since.

Since my panic attack began while I was sleeping, it was pretty clear what caused it... my job at the time. Within 3 months, I resented the work environment so badly that it affected my job performance, and I was fired. First time ever, after ~20 years in the industry. It was also the first time my health had suffered due to work, so fuck them.