A Virtual Panic Attack | New Age Creators

I was scared to just watch this video because I thought I'd have a panic attack. Honestly I paused it when you started the tapping and came back later.

My mom used to get mad at me for being anxious because she thought anxiety was a choice and that I could easily control it. Nowadays she understands a small bit better but I still find it hard to talk to non-anxious people about it because they can't seem to grasp it, really. I have a tip for you guys out there struggling: anxiety is that trigger of flight-or-fight reflex even when there's no danger. So whenever I feel anxious for no reason, I try to get up and walking. Fast. Like I was just lying on the couch, feeling anxious, so I took a jog into the next room and back until the feeling was gone. It actually worked pretty well! So like if you're in class or a work situation and feeling anxious, ask to go to the bathroom and walk there as fast as possible and then jog in place when you get there. Works wonders for me.

To this day, in my 24 years alive, panic attacks, and anxiety are the strongest emotions I have ever felt. I wouldn't wish that hell on anyone.

I have social anxiety but when she started the pencil tapping, I had a proper panic attack and everything went blurry. It's really hard telling even my closest friends I have anxiety, thinking they'll laugh or find it stupid.But, stay strong all anxiety sufferers ❤️

I want to watch but I'm scared this might trigger me

thank you.

as someone whose girlfriend had anxiety and panic attacks this video means so much to me.

Thank you for making this video. A lot of people don't understand anxiety, they think its something you can control when its not. Recently I realized I have anxiety too so I understand what you're going through. If anyone wants to talk I'd be happy to. :)

I started crying. You helped me feel less alone.

Thank you for this video. as someone who has Generalized Anxiety Disorder, this struck home. It takes great courage to make this kind of video, and bestows hope. Much love, Zach

Thank you so much! I’m 42 and have suffered panic attacks since I was 15. It’s refreshing to be affirmed that I’m not alone!

<3333 Marieee honestly this makes me so emotional after our chat in the cafe basement about how much you wanted to make videos that help people, and you're doing it and just so much yesss

I cannot thank you enough for this. It kind of feels really calming to know you're not alone in this. I, myself, luckily don't get panic attacks often, maybe it's because I manage to always hide my feelings so well, even from myself. But sometimes, of course, it all just breaks out and I explode and maybe the fear of that happening, that is so immense, is another reason for me not experiencing panic attacks so often as I might imagine other people do. But nevertheless, as soon as you described how u felt, I subconsciously burst out crying and sobbing and it kind of feels really good to let out all these emotions that are always trapped in a cage that's way too small for them and that keeps getting fuller and fuller with each day, spent hiding the feelings I should not be afraid to show. So thank you for that as well and everything else, thank you Marie 💙

Psychology student here. Thank you for being genuine and honest Marie. all you have posted is admirable and this video is something so brave and selfless. keep going on.

I thought I was having a stroke or heart attack. My face felt hot and droopy, could barely speak, heart racing, body tingling, hurt to breath and I felt like I was going to pass out and not wake up.

Resources for anyone in need of support: www.NoStigmas.org (Crisis Text Line - TEXT “START” TO 741741) www.MentalHealth.gov www.mind.org.uk (U.K.) www.samaritans.org (U.K.) www.anxiety.org

Thank you... Having to deal with people who say my anxiety attacks are just me being "melodramatic" and it's really great to know that someone gets it. Love and light to you ❤️

To anyone who has Panic Disorder like me: Hey it'll be okay, I go through them, and I understand what you're going through. I'm always here for you, I don't even know you, but nobody should go through this alone. <3 Sending you love.

Thank you so much. This is one video I know I can watch when I'm having a hard time and I know I will feel like I'm no longer alone. Thank you xx

Thanks so much for your courage and pure intent, Marie <3 I believe a lot of us will come back to this for strength.