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My First Panic Attack

De: Josh Gunston
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  • ‘My First Panic Attack’ is a series hosted and created by myself, Josh Gunston, which focuses on an individual’s unique personal story, highlighting their initial experiences with their mental health and their journey from then to now. Being that the stigma surrounding mental health is still extremely prominent, this series intends to break down the barriers by providing genuine, authentic and candid conversations, introducing a variety of different guests that can speak about these issues openly, and in turn, each episode may contain strong language. The conversation starts now.
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  • 16: The Curious Case of Identity Crisis (Why I've Been Gone for So Long & 2021 Recap)

    16: The Curious Case of Identity Crisis (Why I've Been Gone for So Long & 2021 Recap)
    Dec 2 2021
    It's been seven months since my last episode which is crazy. It's been a super tough time and I've struggled with my own mental health, hence the podcast taking a backstep. I've finally picked up the courage to record my sixteenth episode of the series, which explains why I've been away for so long and provides a general recap of 2021. This episode also touches on imposter syndrome, identity crisis, depression, 'the nostalgia effect' and more. I also explain what I have planned for 2022 and beyond. 
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    32 m
  • 15: Prioritising Yourself During A Social Drought

    15: Prioritising Yourself During A Social Drought
    Mar 1 2021
    I'll be honest, 2021 has been a very strange year thus far and rightly so considering all the shit we've had to go through. I first noticed in early January (just after my last episode aired which was almost eight weeks ago) that I was feeling more deflated than ever before, yet I wasn't necessarily sad, just worn out. Upon discovering this initial feeling, I attempted to embark on a short journey of self-discovery to uncover why I felt how I felt and to implement a set of coping mechanisms that I could use moving forward, and in turn, pass on to others who are feeling similar to how I felt. 

    Firstly, I had to identify what was wrong. The initial glaringly obvious discovery was that I felt as though I was living through a social drought brought on by the second lockdown in the UK — a social drought that I hadn't experienced before. Things were very different this time, especially compared with the first lockdown which, although tough, was still rife with a plethora of social activities such as daily video calls, games, quizzes and newly discovered walking routes. The second lockdown was contrasted with deflation, tiredness and a lack of anything worthy or remotely new and interesting to discuss with friends or family. I became angry with my friends, angry with the lack of replies in group chats, angry with the societal deflation taking place around me. Selfish? Perhaps, yet I just couldn't accept that things weren't good, and I constantly tried to fix the problems around me, rather than just simply ride the wave (easier said than done).

    Some of the first steps I took was to stop being angry with the world and just accepted the uncertainty around me. I accepted that there would be a lack of social interaction because everyone had started to feel worn out by the constant fluctuations and anxieties. I accepted that my sleep was going to be shit, and in turn, accepted that there was most likely nothing I could do to fix this. I accepted that my friends weren't up for the same repetitive quizzes we once revelled in and began to map out activities that I could enjoy on my own, without friends. The list goes on and I explain this more thoroughly in the actual episode, but the biggest lesson here is acceptance: being able to just accept the cards we have been dealt with and to just keep moving forward to the best of our abilities. 

    This newfound acceptance has helped me feel more comfortable with myself. It took the pressure off me trying to constantly fix and control everything, making life more enjoyable and less suffocating. 

    I hope this episode can provide you with a sense of clarity in this uncertain time, and please let me know below if you've developed any new coping mechanisms that I may have missed. 

    Also, on a closing note, please do let me know if these podcasts are helpful to you. It's sometimes hard to gauge if I'm reaching people so any feedback is always appreciated. ❤️
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    42 m
  • 14: 10 Years of Panic Attacks (What I've Learnt)

    14: 10 Years of Panic Attacks (What I've Learnt)
    Jan 8 2021
    This photo was taken 10 years ago today at a restaurant for my mum’s Birthday. It was 10 years ago today when I first properly contemplated suicide. During the meal, I had been plagued with these undiagnosed health problems (which later became known to me as panic attacks) and believed every minute that I was about to have a cardiac arrest and die. That evening, I sat in a crowded restaurant fearing that I was about to die in front of everyone, including my family. I also nearly choked on some food due to being so anxious and restless. I remember going to the toilet and thinking about dying there and then, holding back tears. I kept it hidden from everyone as I was so frightened. For months, I accepted my fate that I was dying to some unknown illness that doctors weren’t able to find. I came across this photo again recently and couldn’t stop looking at my eyes. Upon further observation, you can see the fear and terror in my eyes, with the dark bags underneath also conveying how bad my sleeping was too. All the photos of me from that era are the same and it’s quite disturbing looking back, especially in this photo.
    It’s not all doom and gloom though. Today, I can look back in confidence about the experiences I’ve made over the last decade and will be using this episode to present 10 key points that I’ve learnt when dealing with panic attacks (and panic disorder in general).
    Below, in no particular order:
    1. Speak to a doctor first
    2. Tell people around you (even strangers) what you are going through
    3. Therapy and counselling isn’t optional, it’s a necessity
    4. Panic attacks are good for you
    5. Stop chasing a cure, there is none
    6. Being busy is key
    7. Stop the “I’ve had it worse” mindset
    8. Relapsing is normal and gets easier every time
    9. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone will be the making of you
    10. Drugs and alcohol probably won’t help

    I really hope that these above points help as many people as possible. I've tried to go into as much detail as possible on each point and am hoping to individually cover a few of these points soon. Apologies for the excessive swearing in this episode also. Here’s to another 10 years!
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