Interviews With People Struggling With Panic attacks

July 13, 2023

Achieving Happiness Despite Autism & OSDD With Self-Understanding and Meditation

“Now, we can identify our emotions easily, we don’t get attacks of emotion so overwhelming we just have to pause the world. We do have feelings that creep up and we do still have some things to work over, but also some of that is caused by the emotional dysregulation caused by our neurodivergence.”

Struggled with:
Autism
Depression
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Panic attacks

Helped by:
Meditation
Reinventing yourself
Social support

Case studies

July 6, 2023

Navigating Depression and Anxiety By Finding The Right Therapist and Books

“Considering the duration of my struggle, anxiety, and depression have been constants in my life. Over the years, I had tried numerous medications and visited countless therapists, but nothing seemed to offer lasting relief. It wasn’t until I discovered these resources, particularly the “DARE” book, that I finally started to see a glimmer of hope and progress toward overcoming my challenges.”

Struggled with:
Anxiety
Childhood
Depression
Panic attacks

Helped by:
Self-Care
Self-improvement
Social support
Therapy

Case studies

July 4, 2023

Navigating BPD and Panic Attacks with Medication, DBT and Music!

“At 19 years old I had lost all of my independence, I was unable to work, and I couldn’t even make a meal for myself 90% of the time. At this time I was also diagnosed with OCD. I turned 20 completely alone, I couldn’t even leave my room to have happy birthday sung to me.”

Struggled with:
Anxiety
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression
Panic attacks

Helped by:
Medication
Music
Self-improvement
Therapy

Case studies

April 11, 2023

Treatment Saved me From Postpartum Depression and Panic Attacks

“This was a different breed of anxiety. It took me down. I had never experienced suicidal ideation before. I am a fighter and have always been so proud of my resilience, but this was a whole different ball game. Resilience is no match for suicidal ideation.”

Struggled with:
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Suicidal

Helped by:
Social support
Treatment

Case studies

March 10, 2023

How Running Helped me Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks

“I remember collapsing in the stairwell and I thought I was having a heart attack. The staff that was in the building at the time recognized this as a panic attack and thankfully did not make the situation worse. Nobody there referred me to a counselor or therapist though.”

Struggled with:
Anxiety
Panic attacks

Helped by:
Exercise
Meditation