Hi folks,

In Short, this is my last podcast.  I'm focusing on becoming a better counselor and enjoying down time.  

And after having two panic attacks while speaking to a group, here's how I managed to get it in check quickly.  

1. went to get physical and returned to medication, Setraline, an SSRI.

2. Identified stressors and changed my thoughts/behaviors around them. 

3.  Shared the panic publicly, which for me, was leaning straight into the fear. 

4. Radical Acceptance - complete acceptance of panic, what my body was doing, and possible consequences of being in this state.

As a result, my body has greatly calmed down.  It was a good reminder of the physical component involved.  You kind of forget the feeling when you don't have it.  

Thanks for coming along! 

I hope you know that regulating emotions is no small feat.  Marsha Linehan, founder of DBT, identifies 5 reasons why it ain't easy to keep our emotions in check.  

Disclaimer

Anxiety Help With Wes is not meant to take place of a therapist or doctor. I am not a licensed professional counselor. And while I am a school counselor, content and stories discussed reflect in no way on education or the school system in which I work.

About Me

I’ve found there is a great need for those facing anxiety and depression. I see many people struggle to find effective help and even then the process ain’t easy. I myself have experienced severe panic attacks and depersonalization disorder. After getting through what felt hopeless at times, I’m here to provide stories of recovery and connect with you.

If you find this helpful, please rate and review. Feel free to email support@anxietyhelpwithwes if you'd like to connect further.

YouTube Page (with video of this audio recording) https://www.youtube.com/c/WesMurphyAnxietyHelp

While we're trying to manage certain emotions, it's helpful to remember that emotions actually serve us!   Marsha Linehan, creator of DBT Therapy, lists things emotions do for us.  

Disclaimer

Anxiety Help With Wes is not meant to take place of a therapist or doctor. I am not a licensed professional counselor. And while I am a school counselor, content and stories discussed reflect in no way on education or the school system in which I work.

About Me

I’ve found there is a great need for those facing anxiety and depression. I see many people struggle to find effective help and even then the process ain’t easy. I myself have experienced severe panic attacks and depersonalization disorder. After getting through what felt hopeless at times, I’m here to provide stories of recovery and connect with you.

If you find this helpful, please rate and review. Feel free to email support@anxietyhelpwithwes if you'd like to connect further.

YouTube Page (with video of this audio recording) https://www.youtube.com/c/WesMurphyAnxietyHelp