The Mental Health Janitors

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

December 12, 2023 Aaron Quinonez and Jessica Burgans
Episode 23 - Understanding and Managing Mental Health: Dealing with Panic and Fear
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The Mental Health Janitors
Episode 23 - Understanding and Managing Mental Health: Dealing with Panic and Fear
Dec 12, 2023
Aaron Quinonez and Jessica Burgans

In 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 Welcome
00:48 Understanding Panic and Fear
11:29 Post-Panic Attack Recovery and The Role of Massage Therapy
18:43 The Warhead Treatment
22:20 The Power of Taste in Dealing with Panic Attacks
23:04 Hijacking Your Brain to Overcome Crisis
23:19 The Flashbang Analogy: Disorienting the Mental Terrorist
23:54 Practical Tips: Using Gum and Water for Grounding
36:21 Creating Your Own Battle Plan for Mental Health

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In 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 Welcome
00:48 Understanding Panic and Fear
11:29 Post-Panic Attack Recovery and The Role of Massage Therapy
18:43 The Warhead Treatment
22:20 The Power of Taste in Dealing with Panic Attacks
23:04 Hijacking Your Brain to Overcome Crisis
23:19 The Flashbang Analogy: Disorienting the Mental Terrorist
23:54 Practical Tips: Using Gum and Water for Grounding
36:21 Creating Your Own Battle Plan for Mental Health

Support the Show.