'You Feel Like A Failure', Anupam Mittal Shares First Encounter With Panic Attack in His 20s
In recent years, people have started to think differently about mental health. It used to be seen as something to hide, but now it's become a primary concern. This change happened because more people understand mental health better now and realize it affects everyone's life.?
It takes a lot of guts for an influential figure to talk openly about it. Shaadi.com founder and CEO Anupam Mittal recently opened up about his struggles with anxiety in Ranveer Allahbadia¡¯s podcast.
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Anupam Mittal Spoke About Getting His First Panic Attack When He Was In His 20s
He shared how he has experienced extreme panic attacks which started when he was in the United States and in his 20s.?
He said, ¡°Panic attack ek aisi cheez hai, agar aapne experience nahi kiya to bhagwan chaahe aap kabhi na karo (If you have never experienced a panic attack, I pray to god that you never do),¡± he said.
It Feels The Earth Will Eat You Whole, Says Mittal
He added, ¡°A panic attack is the scariest thing I've experienced. You feel like the earth will eat you whole, the walls will crush you, you have difficulty breathing. On the outside, you look calm, but inside, there's a volcano erupting. In that moment, you are prepared to do anything. If someone told you to shoot yourself, you probably would. It's so scary."
The second panic attack that Anupam Mittal went through was in 2008, he said. He shared, ¡°When you are a problem solver by nature, panic attacks can make you feel helpless. You feel like a complete failure, useless. If your baseline anxiety levels are high, you can get a panic attack easily."
He also spoke about getting therapy in 2012 and continuing it, ¡°After reading and speaking to the therapist, I realised every person has a different mental condition. Anxiety is good, it happens when you have a fear of something not working out. It¡¯s normal. It¡¯s not a problem with mental health.¡±
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Anupam Mittal Has A Sound Advice For Youngsters Dealing With The Same
Anupam said, ¡°Anxiety and stress is one the most common things today but I think people should know when and how to treat it. You can read book, talk to people about it and much moreover. When one deals with physical injury, they quickly go to the hospital. However, they don¡¯t give a lot of seriousness to mental health. Till date I go to therapy and understand my mental health.¡±
What Are Panic Attacks?
Panic attacks are sudden bursts of extreme fear that cause strong physical responses even when there's no actual danger present. While most people might have one or two panic attacks in their lifetime, frequent and unexpected episodes could signal a condition called panic disorder.
The symptoms can be rapid heartbeat, trembling, Chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, numbness or tingling, dizziness, nausea, sweating and fear of dying or losing control.
In case, you or someone you know is going through the same, it is advisable to seek immediate help.?
