Episode 23 - Understanding and Managing Mental Health: Dealing with Panic and Fear

12/12/2023 42 min
 Episode 23 - Understanding and Managing Mental Health: Dealing with Panic and Fear

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Send us a textIn this episode of Mental Health Janitors, hosts Doc Jess and Sgt Q discuss how to cope with panic and fear from a mental health perspective. Drawing from their personal experiences and professional expertise, they delve into understanding and dealing with panic attacks and fears. They share valuable insights on what to do before, during, and after these attacks, emphasizing the effectiveness of massage therapy, grounding techniques, and mindful practices. They share some military analogies to explain how adequate mental training can better equip individuals to fight their mental battles. This episode also touches on the significance of shared experiences in our human connections.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:48 Understanding Panic and Fear11:29 Post-Panic Attack Recovery and The Role of Massage Therapy18:43 The Warhead Treatment22:20 The Power of Taste in Dealing with Panic Attacks23:04 Hijacking Your Brain to Overcome Crisis23:19 The Flashbang Analogy: Disorienting the Mental Terrorist23:54 Practical Tips: Using Gum and Water for Grounding36:21 Creating Your Own Battle Plan for Mental HealthSupport the show

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