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Woman With Anxiety Makes A List For Her Boyfriend Of How To Deal With Her, And Everyone Needs To Read It
According to the World Health Organization, anxiety disorder is the most common mental illness, and as many as 1 in 13 people globally suffer from it. Constant anxiety and panic attacks can disrupt a person’s life, making it hard for them to accomplish even the simplest everyday tasks. However, most people who never had any mental health issues find it hard to understand the weight of these anxiety attacks. Furthermore, many are left wondering how they suppose to act when someone close to them has a mental breakdown
Actress Kelsey Darragh who admitted to having panic attacks and an anxiety disorder shared an intimate ‘to do’ list she wrote to her boyfriend. To help him understand her condition, she wrote down 15 things he can actually do to help her get dealing with stress and surviving through a panic attack. The list was highly appreciated and went viral. If you or someone close to you suffer from similar mental disorders, this is a must-read!
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Actress Kelsey Darragh suffers from panic attacks and an anxiety disorder
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She recently shared a list she wrote for her boyfriend
Image credits: Kelsey Darragh
She wrote down 15 things he can actually do to help her get through a panic attack
Kelsey encouraged her followers to share what helps them get through panic attacks
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Mn gooze 7 years ago
I use an abbreviated version of the Bene Gesserit litany-against-fear from the novel "Dune" by Frank Herbert. "I will not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. I will face my fear. I will let it pass through me. When the fear has gone, there shall be nothing. Only I will remain." Rinse and repeat till I'm calm again. Like a mantra
diane a 7 years ago
When I had bad panic attacks years ago - i found it helpful to read up and understand the actual physical processes that are going on in the body which result in panic attacks/severe anxiety. I found that knowledge made them much less scary and they would pass more quickly
diane a 7 years ago
Whenever I feel the panic beginning to rise I remind myself "This isnt real - there's nothing to be afraid of, it's purely physical- a surge of adrenaline hormones in my body making me feel this way". Then I focus on looseniing the muscles in my upper body, as my lower arms/hands can go into spasm. and breathing slowly and deeply. I can usually stop an attack in it's tracks this way.
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BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
this is beautiful. i am going to ask my fiance to make this list for when she feels stressed out. it can change the world for someone to know they will be looked out for.
WellSea7 7 years ago
I never know when a bad one will happen, thats the toughest part for me, never knowing when. I can be doing anything and have one.. I've found somethings that help me, smell helps, smelling something I like, holding my dog , he knows when its bad and starts to comfort me through licking my hands / face. If I cry he races to catch every tear. Sometimes if its really bad , I'll have to alter my plans, go home, and stay if possible. The best thing I've done for myself is, years ago, I stopped feeling bad about this and stopped beating myself up for not being "normal" when I gave all that up and allowed myself to just be me, even embracing this ME, it helped me so much... This is a good idea for anyone to know who's going to be around someone who suffers anxiety and panic.
Alia Ris 7 years ago
I always got anxiety attacks before and or after my epileptic seizures, up to a point where I almost believe Dementor in HP is real. Finding one thing to watch without emotion/brain required really helps me, and for me, it's the cheesy and cutesy rom com. It won't end it completely, but still better than nothing.
nek0kitty 7 years ago
Same, I have my cutesy and super fluffy animes that I love to watch when Im having anxiety issues or relapsing into depression.
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FuzzyWuzzy 7 years ago
This is so sad that some people go thru this type of thing on a almost daily basis. I can't even come close to imagining the hell they must be going thru and applaud their attempts at fighting it. Having good mental Health is something we tend to take for granted but there are so many "unseen victims" around us all the time. It's something to think about when dealing with someone who seems "weird or off" to us.
orenji 7 years ago
For those who have panic attacks, google "Tapping for Panic Attacks". It helped me a lot :)
Calypso poet 7 years ago
Thank you! I have never heard of that. Self hypnosis works for me sometimes but if I’m way too anxious this might be an easier start for me.
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Annette Blanks 7 years ago
I got medicine for mine and it didn’t take long for them to stop. It’s hard for me to remember that I used to have them.
Mn gooze 7 years ago
I use an abbreviated version of the Bene Gesserit litany-against-fear from the novel "Dune" by Frank Herbert. "I will not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. I will face my fear. I will let it pass through me. When the fear has gone, there shall be nothing. Only I will remain." Rinse and repeat till I'm calm again. Like a mantra
diane a 7 years ago
When I had bad panic attacks years ago - i found it helpful to read up and understand the actual physical processes that are going on in the body which result in panic attacks/severe anxiety. I found that knowledge made them much less scary and they would pass more quickly
diane a 7 years ago
Whenever I feel the panic beginning to rise I remind myself "This isnt real - there's nothing to be afraid of, it's purely physical- a surge of adrenaline hormones in my body making me feel this way". Then I focus on looseniing the muscles in my upper body, as my lower arms/hands can go into spasm. and breathing slowly and deeply. I can usually stop an attack in it's tracks this way.
Load More Replies... BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
this is beautiful. i am going to ask my fiance to make this list for when she feels stressed out. it can change the world for someone to know they will be looked out for.
WellSea7 7 years ago
I never know when a bad one will happen, thats the toughest part for me, never knowing when. I can be doing anything and have one.. I've found somethings that help me, smell helps, smelling something I like, holding my dog , he knows when its bad and starts to comfort me through licking my hands / face. If I cry he races to catch every tear. Sometimes if its really bad , I'll have to alter my plans, go home, and stay if possible. The best thing I've done for myself is, years ago, I stopped feeling bad about this and stopped beating myself up for not being "normal" when I gave all that up and allowed myself to just be me, even embracing this ME, it helped me so much... This is a good idea for anyone to know who's going to be around someone who suffers anxiety and panic.
Alia Ris 7 years ago
I always got anxiety attacks before and or after my epileptic seizures, up to a point where I almost believe Dementor in HP is real. Finding one thing to watch without emotion/brain required really helps me, and for me, it's the cheesy and cutesy rom com. It won't end it completely, but still better than nothing.
nek0kitty 7 years ago
Same, I have my cutesy and super fluffy animes that I love to watch when Im having anxiety issues or relapsing into depression.
Load More Replies... FuzzyWuzzy 7 years ago
This is so sad that some people go thru this type of thing on a almost daily basis. I can't even come close to imagining the hell they must be going thru and applaud their attempts at fighting it. Having good mental Health is something we tend to take for granted but there are so many "unseen victims" around us all the time. It's something to think about when dealing with someone who seems "weird or off" to us.
orenji 7 years ago
For those who have panic attacks, google "Tapping for Panic Attacks". It helped me a lot :)
Calypso poet 7 years ago
Thank you! I have never heard of that. Self hypnosis works for me sometimes but if I’m way too anxious this might be an easier start for me.
Load More Replies... Annette Blanks 7 years ago
I got medicine for mine and it didn’t take long for them to stop. It’s hard for me to remember that I used to have them.
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