How to help your friend during a panic attack – BBC
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Someone with those CDs may check an email they’ve written over and over. For any imperfections and fear, they may have written something wrong or will offend someone. Could you imagine writing an email to your boss only to check it for minutes on end all due to fear, you may have written something that could come across as inappropriate and therefore lose your job. As a result, We all generally need our jobs. So while this fear may seem to derive from an irrational place, those checking their email for the hundredth time are often afraid of losing something important to them. This is a common fear for those suffering from OCD, In the sense that they love or value something. So much so that they will strongly feel the need to act out these compulsions to protect what they love And since what you, love and value can often change in your life. Ocd will grab a hold of what it is. You’re enjoying and valuing and trying to manipulate it. Inside of your mind, according to your fears, This is one of the many dark features of OCD Number three Contamination or Mental Contamination Among those with OCD. There are generally two types of contamination obsessions. One is simply labeled, as contamination Contamination is often characterized by the strong fear of being dirty or contracting germs from objects or people. Someone may not like to shake hands, as they have an obsession with contracting a virus from someone else or someone may be excessively brushing their teeth or scrubbing their hands for minutes on end out of fear of not feeling clean enough or feeling just right. A lot of physical damage can occur due to these compulsions. Mental contamination is an area of OCD. Researchers are just recently starting to get an understanding of this. It can be evoked when someone feels as if they’ve been treated badly or if someone makes an abusive remark to them. The person will engage in compulsions to wash away this bad feeling, such as showering or acting out other compulsions And number four Symmetry and Orderliness. This type of OCD manifests in different ways such as organizing one’s, books or DVDs, making sure everything is neat, or clothes, folded perfectly and hanging the same way, While a lot of us may simply like symmetry, those with OCD focused on symmetry and order Are obsessed about it and did not gain any enjoyment out of organizing to ensure it feels just right, Remember what may look organized and clean to someone who doesn’t have OCD may feel wrong to someone with OCD because it’s about the feeling. Logically, they know their books are neatly stacked and their closet is fairly organized, but they can’t shake the strong feeling that it isn’t just right. This feeling may even pester them throughout the entire day, which is why they so strongly feel the need to act out the compulsion With OCD. The compulsion often only provides relief for literally a second. The thoughts and obsessions play on a loop, leaving a repetitive cycle and compulsions are an urge to simply be free of fear and, if, for only just a second to feel right. Fortunately, there is good news and hope in some of this. Some therapists do understand and specialize in treating OCD. Some of those affected by OCD have seen productive results through cognitive behavioral therapy from a therapist who does understand the condition. If you suspect you or someone else may have OCD, we highly recommend you seek professional help. So, do you now understand OCD a little bit more Thanks for watching and learning more about mental illness and psychology Psych2Goers. Did you learn something new about OCD? Are you or someone you know diagnosed with OCD Feel free to share with us in the comments and engage with others who may suffer from the same type as you. It can help to understand your mental illness more and make you feel less alone in the process, because you’re not alone, no matter what you’re, going through, A bit of support could be the first step into feeling just a little bit better. If you found this video helpful, don’t forget to click the like button and share it with someone who might need it Subscribed to Psych2Go and hit the notification bell icon for more content like this, and as always, thanks for watching.
They might need Number three hey. Let’s go for a walk, we can talk about it or we can just get some fresh air. A change of environment is a choice tool for interrupting the cycle of anxiety. It distracts the brain from its worries Focusing on the world around, helps, create distance between the person and their thoughts, which ultimately makes it easier to talk about and to let go If they don’t feel like talking at least they’ll have something else To occupy their mind with Number four: is it okay? If I hug you, Consent is key, Even when it comes to hugs hands, holding, and other innocent touches. They can all be triggering to someone with anxiety. Plus there are a lot of people who just don’t like to be touched, So it’s always important to ask first. Sometimes a hug can be incredibly comforting during a difficult time like a physical reminder that you’re not alone. During extreme anxiety, though, being touched, can make one feel trapped and claustrophobic, So it’s always appreciated when someone asks before going in for a hug, It reminds them that they’re in control of the conversation Number five, I’m here, for you, no matter what is happening If you’re, going to offer to be there for someone who battles anxiety, be honest about what you’re, able to do or be ready to be open to whatever comes your way, It’s nice to hear that someone is On their side, but it can’t help if the encouragement is conditional To promise support only to disappear when things get tough, can make it difficult to trust those who make this pledge. It can make them wary of such promises in the future when they have ample evidence backing their hesitations. Authentic support is especially reassuring when you’re able to give it unconditionally building their trust and self-esteem. Number six would be advice, be helpful, or should I just listen Hugging joking, and advice, giving might be your first instinct when you see someone you love in distress, but people with anxiety sometimes feel overwhelmed and even intimidated by the constant fire of suggestions, And they can react Intensely when someone starts spouting out suggestions before they’ve even had a chance to finish talking, It might be hard, but you have to fight the urge to be a friend sometimes Instead, asking this question puts the person with anxiety in control of what happens next, Which in itself may relieve some of their anxious edge And number seven, I don’t know what to say, but I’m here, for you Honesty is always the best policy. Anxiety can be a difficult subject matter, So it’s. Okay, if you don’t know what to say or how to react Honestly, sometimes even they don’t know what to say, but it’s refreshing and reassuring to be genuine. During such a vulnerable conversation, Friends and family have admitted that they fear, saying the wrong thing or making situations worse, but that the important thing for them – isn, ‘t always what you say but to let them know that you’re there for them. No matter what We hope, we were able to give you a little insight into some of the ways that you can show your support to those living with anxiety. If you suffer from anxiety, how do you feel about the points mentioned in this video? Let us know in the comments below, If you found this video insightful, be sure to hit the like and subscribe button and share it with someone who might benefit from it too. As always thanks so much for watching and we’ll see you soon.
Imagine trying to accomplish these things
when you are in a state of panic. In such a scenario, it is the panic
that can endanger people’s lives. In other words, your fear is the thing
to most be concerned over when you are lost in the woods. This is not only the case with the example
provided, but in reality, fear is usually the biggest factor in anxiety and panic
attacks. And that’s why using Dr. Weekes’ suggestion
can be so effective for anxiety. You can stop doing whatever it is that you’re
doing, stop exacerbating the situation, and your sense of control returns because you
are no longer feeding your anxiety and you begin to enable yourself to think more clearly. Then you will be in a more rational state
to respond to the challenge you are facing. Allow yourself to think about the worst-case
scenario when it comes to a panic attack. What would happen if you stopped doing whatever
it is you’re doing when you feel a panic attack coming on? Many people at first believe that they’ll
spiral out of control. However, this is not the case. Rather, by not feeding your anxiety, you will
begin to feel better and regain the feeling of control that you never really did lose
but you felt like you were losing. Like anything, this technique requires practice. However, over time you can demonstrate for
yourself how effective this approach can be and realize that you don’t have to get stuck
in a pattern that makes your emotions worse. Best of all, while this suggestion can be
very beneficial for anxiety and panic attack sufferers, it extends more broadly to other
emotions that many people experience from time to time. Our videos are designed for those suffering
from anxiety, panic attacks, and agoraphobia. However, anyone can benefit from them. To ensure you benefit from all of the information
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Number three, low blood sugar. Did you know that low
blood sugar can cause your brain to wake you up
in the middle of the night? Your brain is very active during the night as it regenerates, repairs, and converts your short-term memories into long-term memories while you sleep. However, since it’s so
active during the night, it also uses up a lot
of your energy reserves. If you suffer from low blood sugar levels, your brain will consume
most of your energy reserves and think that you’ve run out of fuel. As a result, your brain
will release cortisol to make you hungry and wake you up so you can go get something to eat. If you find yourself routinely waking up and going to the kitchen to root around for a midnight snack, you may have low blood sugar levels and this might be the cause
of your sleep disturbances. If you’re having trouble
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Instead, the sheer redundancy of such a declaration
exposes their total unfamiliarity with the medical consensus. Since 1980, three editions of the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders have included some kind of diagnosis related
to being trans, under names like transsexualism, gender identity disorder, or gender dysphoria. “What the hell is the diagnostic manual of
whatever?”, my bewildered atheist YouTube commenters might ask. Oh, it’s just a little book by the American
Psychiatric Association. It’s generally considered authoritative by
doctors, researchers, insurance companies, and other delusional folks like that. So, let’s say you’ve been diagnosed with gender
dysphoria. What happens now that you’ve been diagnosed
with this “mental illness”, as my friends in the comments put it? Well, I already know what happens, because
I’ve been diagnosed with this! Spoiler alert: I transitioned. And this wasn’t some original idea of mine
that I had to convince anyone to go along with. There are millions of trans people around
the world – it’s so common that there’s an established treatment protocol for us. It’s called the Standards of Care, published
by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Here’s what it has to say about our condition:
“Some people experience gender dysphoria at such a level that the distress meets the criteria
for a formal diagnosis that might be classified as a mental disorder. Such a diagnosis is not a license for stigmatization
or the deprivation of civil and human rights. … Thus, transsexual, transgender, and gender-nonconforming
individuals are not inherently disordered. Rather, the distress of gender dysphoria,
when present, is the concern that might be diagnosable and for which various treatment
options are available.” “Stigmatization” – how about that. Maybe it’s not such a good idea to spout off
about how we must be “delusional”? I assume that all the decent people out there
already understand this, but some of you need it spelled out. And what about those various treatment options? Let’s take a look at section VIII: “Medical
Necessity of Hormone Therapy – Feminizing/masculinizing hormone therapy – the administration of exogenous
endocrine agents to induce feminizing or masculinizing changes – is a medically necessary intervention
for many transsexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming individuals with gender dysphoria.” Section XI: “Sex Reassignment Surgery
Is Effective and Medically Necessary – … While many transsexual, transgender, and gender-nonconforming
individuals find comfort with their gender identity, role, and expression without surgery,
for many others, surgery is essential and medically necessary to alleviate their gender dysphoria. For the latter group, relief from gender dysphoria
cannot be achieved without modification of their primary and/or secondary sex characteristics
to establish greater congruence with their gender identity. … Follow-up studies have shown an undeniable
beneficial effect of sex reassignment surgery on postoperative outcomes such as subjective
well-being, cosmesis, and sexual function.” “A medically necessary intervention”. “Effective and medically necessary”. “An undeniable beneficial effect”. And now you know how this particular “mental
illness” is treated. By the way, that’s from version 7 of the Standards
of Care. Six editions came before it,
dating back to 1979. This is not experimental – it’s an everyday
medical treatment. So I don’t know what these people expect
from me when they start yelling about how I’m “mentally ill”. I already saw a therapist about this. And then they referred me to a gynecologist. And pretty soon they’ll refer me to some surgeons. On the one hand, there’s the constellation
of medical professionals who are working with me on this little upgrade and the hundreds
more who’ve worked to develop protocols for this over several decades. On the other hand, there’s FluffyFeralMarmot,
an esteemed YouTube commenter. Tell me again who I should be taking medical
advice from. Transphobes call us mentally ill because they
think it’s an easy way to try and shame us for who we are. The problem is that they didn’t give a moment’s
thought to what would come after that. They didn’t bother spending five minutes learning
about how this is treated, because they were too busy calling us “delusional”. We don’t need medicine to certify who we already
know we are, any more than cis people do – but if you’re going to bring science into this,
you should make sure the science says what you think it does. Again and again, I see this pattern being
repeated by atheists who think they’re equipped to debate trans issues. They assume that science and evidence support
their position, when this most often supports the exact opposite of their position. I’ve seen atheists argue that trans women
shouldn’t be allowed in women’s restrooms, public facilities, or other spaces, because
we’re supposedly going to rape everyone. After all, nothing says “rapist” like testosterone
blockers, suppressed libido, genital atrophy, and erectile dysfunction. In reality, a majority of trans people have
been harassed just for trying to use public restrooms. Have a majority of cis people been harassed
by trans people in restrooms? I haven’t seen any studies suggesting that
this is the case. Do you know of any? 55% of trans people in homeless shelters or
domestic violence shelters have been harassed while residing there. Have 55% of cis people been harassed by trans
women in shelters? I’m not sure if there are any studies on that
either, but feel free to find them, if you can. I’ve seen atheists argue that it’s unfair
for trans women to be allowed to compete as women in professional sports, or that this
gives them a competitive advantage. The Association of Boxing Commissions,
the NCAA, USA Track & Field, the UK Football Association, and the International Olympic
Committee all allow trans people to compete as their declared gender after medically transitioning. The International Olympic Committee
has to ensure that no one has an unfair advantage – but have they consulted that dude on Facebook
who won’t shut up about trans women’s “bone structure”? And in the midst of all this, it’s practically
a cliché for them to say “It’s 8th-grade biology!” whenever they’re enlightening us with yet
another tautology about chromosomes. I guess the American Psychiatric Association
just needs to go back to middle school, right? You’d think that these science enthusiasts
would realize that early education isn’t a core of foundational truths upon which all
later knowledge is built. It’s a rough approximation designed to be
understandable to grade schoolers, and it becomes progressively more nuanced as students
advance. Instead, they’re doing the equivalent
of citing “4th-grade science” to claim that plasma isn’t real, the sun is a myth, and
who are fluorescent bulbs trying to fool, anyway? I’m glad that the surgeon who’s
going to cut my balls off decided to stay in school after junior high. So, why would people who engage in this transparent
nonsense claim that they have science behind them? They don’t exhibit any honest interest in
the process of science and its actual findings about reality. They only seem to have a selective interest
in the idea of something concrete that would back up their preconceived beliefs. If I didn’t know these people were atheists,
I don’t think I would have been able to tell. What else do you call it when someone knows
nothing about science and thinks they can blather on and on about it anyway? What do you call it when someone refuses to
change their beliefs when faced with evidence? What do you call it when they try to tell
us there’s some nonexistent “controversy” to be debated? What do you call it when they think their
intuition and baseless conjecture are more reliable than any research? And what do you call it when they don’t even
care that this lack of acceptance makes life so much worse for trans people? I sure wouldn’t call that a secular value. How is believing I’m a woman any different
from believing in God? Really? Here’s a question: How is believing that transitioning
is “mutilation” any different from believing that vaccines cause brain damage? How is believing that trans people have an
unfair advantage in sports any different from believing the earth is 6,000 years old? How is believing in an epidemic of transgender
rapists any different from believing in “irreducible complexity”? And how is believing that trans people are
“deluded” any different from believing that atheists are just angry at God? Sorry, but you’re not Neil deGrasse Tyson
giving a science lesson to middle America. You’re Ken Ham telling an audience of faithfully
ignorant sycophants how Adam and Eve rode around on a T. rex. Science observation and reality should
matter to everyone, and I hope they matter to you. But if you’re leaving out the science, the
observation, and the reality, you suck at being a skeptic.
Because of a sudden loss of motivation, If you find yourself having sudden unhealthy lifestyle changes, You might want to check on your mental well being Five paranoia. Are you constantly worried that people are going to hurt you? Paranoia is a thought process that causes you to have irrational suspicion or mistrust of others, As paranoia is also known for having constant anxiety, and related beliefs. Developing symptoms of paranoia may indicate that you are under severe stress, which can lead to a mental breakdown. Six slowing down of speech Have you responded with I don’t know, or I just don’t feel right When asked about your feelings? One of the earliest signs of a mental breakdown is changes in speech patterns Which can come in the form of hesitation or the slowness of speech. This could be due to the emergence of intrusive thoughts or strong feelings. You may find it difficult to express seven panic attacks. Mental breakdowns are periods of intense mental distress associated with anxiety and depression. Experiencing panic attacks may serve as a critical warning or precursor to having a mental breakdown. Do you relate to any of these signs? Let us know in the comments below Remember you, ‘re, not alone, and if you can relate to this, the video doesn’t afraid to reach out to a professional or talk to someone. You trust if If you find this video helpful be sure to like and share this video With those who might benefit from it subscribe to psych to go for more psychology videos The references, and studies used in this video. Are added in the description below Thanks for watching and we’ll see you in the next video.