Calm a Panic Attack in 3 Easy Steps

Do you suffer from panic attacks? Psychiatrist Dr. Domenick Sportelli, who shares he too deals with panic attacks, joins The Doctors to discuss how to possibly prevent the attacks in three easy ways without taking medication.

About The Doctors:

The Doctors is an Emmy award-winning daytime talk show hosted by ER physician Dr. Travis Stork, plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon and OB-GYN Dr. Nita Landry.

The Doctors helps you understand the latest health headlines, such as the ice bucket challenge for ALS and the Ebola outbreak; delivers exclusive interviews with celebrities dealing with health issues, such as Lamar Odom, Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham, reality stars Honey Boo Boo and Mama June, and activist Chaz Bono; brings you debates about health and safety claims from agricultural company Monsanto and celebrities such as Jenny McCarthy; and shows you the latest gross viral videos and explains how you can avoid an emergency situation. The Doctors also features the News in 2:00 digest of the latest celebrity health news and The Doctors’ Prescription for simple steps to get active, combat stress, eat better and live healthier.

Now in its eighth season, The Doctors celebrity guests have included Academy Award Winners Sally Field, Barbra Streisand, Jane Fonda, Marcia Gay Harden, Kathy Bates and Marisa Tomei; reality stars from Teen Mom and The Real Housewives, as well as Kris Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner, Melissa Rivers, Sharon Osbourne, Tim Gunn and Amber Rose; actors Jessica Alba, Christina Applegate, Julie Bowen, Patricia Heaton, Chevy Chase, Kristin Davis, Lou Ferrigno, Harrison Ford, Grace Gealey, Cedric the Entertainer, Valerie Harper, Debra Messing, Chris O’Donnell, Betty White, Linda Gray, Fran Drescher, Emmy Rossum, Roseanne Barr, Valerie Bertinelli, Suzanne Somers; athletes Magic Johnson, Apolo Ohno and Danica Patrick; musicians Tim McGraw, Justin Bieber, Clint Black, LL Cool J, Nick Carter, Kristin Chenoweth, Paula Abdul, Gloria Gaynor, La Toya Jackson, Barry Manilow, Bret Michaels, Gene Simmons and Jordin Sparks; and celebrity chefs Wolfgang Puck, Guy Fieri and Curtis Stone.

[liga]

If you've never had a panic attack, it feels like you're on the edge of death.

[elhandi.]

I just need a long hug and for someone to tell me they love me.

[kyleighbrown]

Honestly it’s hard to live with anxiety

[javierm]

Listening to everyone's stories helps so much bc u realize ur not gonna die and that ur not the only one who experiences them

[AntwhaleNearfar]

I used to suffer from horrifically severe panic attacks and tried everything to stop them. Slow breathing, visualization, environmental focusing etc. Nothing helped. Then, once during an extremely intense panic attack, I farted. It made me laugh. After I laughed I noticed my body starting to calm itself a bit. This led to the attack slowly subsiding then eventually coming to an end. I realized that my genuine laughter must have sent a signal to my brain that I wasn't THAT panicked. Since then, whenever I've felt a panic attack coming on, I go on YouTube via my phone and listen to fart videos. It's worked like a charm. FYI: this is a true story, I'm not trying to be funny.

[nusaibamuha]

Listening to this is making me have a panic attack

[BrownGeorge-pwxo]

I suffered severe panic attack 15 years ago as a teenage. Spent my whole life fighting this very panic attacks. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with ADHD. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[gang_detail]

We all in this together guys. Let's stay strong 🙏🏼😔💪🏼

[theslushmonkey]

I’m sure I’m not the only one that is in constant fear of having another. My panic attacks feel like I’m going to pass out at any given second, and my heart races! It’s difficult to even think let alone take deep breaths.

[justing]

Reading the comments actually helping me alil with my anxiety, knowing I’m not the only one feeling this way

[bambiroxx]

I always feel like I’m dying when I have them, please tell me I’m not the only one

[lewisgreen]

During a panic attack I always think “I know what this is and I know it will pass”. It works for me..

[avalonjustin]

Forcing myself to breathe slowly works for me! That and remember you will NOT lose control, you aren't going insane. YOU are in control! Love all you people!

[oricohen]

I swear to God I just had a severe panic attack in front of my friends. I threw up twice and I couldn’t keep it together. Felt like dying. I am beyond embarrassed and ashamed of myself rn. Panic attacks are a real thing. More awareness is an absolute must.

[JerseyJeff]

In my 37 years of panic attacks, I have never dealt with them UNTIL this year. It scares the living daylights out of me and the worst has been when it happens during driving. I start fearing that I am gonna die if I pass out and drive off the road. Thanks for this!

[Avalonsarrt]

Something that people under emphasize is the amount of adrenaline that rockets through the body and makes you feel out of control and desperate for the attack to stop.

[atejbtv]

I was diagnosed having panic attacks and anxiety disorder
Been on medications for a year
I tried almost everything to fight this illness
But what makes me feel better now is that whenever the attack is coming
I just embrace it, and telling myself
that everything is ok, and that I am okay,
Then suddenly just like magic, I feel really good
Nowadays, I seldom have panicked attacks
But what is more important is that now I know how to deal with it
"You, too my friend will be okay.Just tell your mind that you are not in danger, that it's just a false alarm."
Stay blessed and happy everyone

[nikkifortner]

The more I concentrate on my breathing or the slower I try to breathe, the harder it gets to actually BREATHE😔

[meh-_-]

All it takes for me to feel beyter is "your ok" "theres nothing wrong with you" from my mom and a hug and kiss from my mom

[lam_albar]

The only thing that calms down my attacks is crying