Nontendo Podcast Bonus Episode #5 | Wood's Super Fun and Non-Problematic Move
Added 2022-06-16 18:00:56 +0000 UTCSorry that this episode about Wood's Road Trip / Move was a little more bleak than the normal fun times we have. But next week will be back to the same ROMPS!
It felt weird to NOT tell the story, since everyone wanted to know how the move went and this is just how it went. TERRIBLY. There was no fun, no stories, nothing to enjoy. It was a straight week of hell that ended in the worse way possible.
As i write this, it's a few days after we recorded. The trip to NY to film this really did help my self confidence to be able to actually leave the house and not freak out, even if i was on edge most of the day. I've left the house a little in the last few days and it wasn't too bad. Seeing a therapist next Tuesday to hopefully break down these issues with a professional and i'll let you know what happens there if you guys are interested.
Okay, that's it. Love you all, from both Bob and Myself!
Comments
I’ve heard warheads are a good remedy for panic/anxiety attacks
Mr. F
2024-01-02 03:03:36 +0000 UTCThere's so much I'd like to say in response to this video, but I'll keep it simple: You're not alone, you're doing great, and therapy is beyond helpful. Honestly, I think everyone should go to therapy to some degree/frequency in their lives (kind of like seeing a doctor on the regular when you aren't sick), because you learn a lot and they give you the tools to help with things even before big stressful events happen in your life. Also, if the therapist isn't working out for whatever reason, just tell them, and keep looking until you find someone that clicks. <3
MissLissaDreams
2022-07-24 10:11:15 +0000 UTCThis was such an open and helpful episode, thank you for being so open about all of this experience. I've luckily not suffered a panic attack in a few years, I just remember my first ever one being in Cambodia on holiday getting ready to catch a flight to Thailand and I ended up missing the flight, I couldn't stand, breathe, talk, everything felt like it was cramping up. Wishing you all the best
Endor
2022-06-24 14:55:31 +0000 UTCI mentioned this in a comment for my 9th month of subbing, Wood, but I got to a place in my life where I was experiencing a lot of the same feelings you described, and your content has helped me get through it. I hope that you can find something that helps you feel safe and comfortable the way that your videos have helped me. I’d like to pray for you and I’m wishing you a smooth and speedy road to feeling better.
GrandWolf5
2022-06-21 17:43:38 +0000 UTCAs someone with anxiety and depression, the openness with which you talk about this Wood, and the kindness and support Bob and your other friends show you is so inspiring. Sending you all loads of love.
Katharine Knight
2022-06-21 07:37:17 +0000 UTCI can’t begin to image what it must feel like for you Wood. All I can do is wish you the very best for the future and let you know we all love and support you!
Lewis
2022-06-20 17:25:53 +0000 UTCMy wife deals with anxiety and depression and I just wanted to thank you both for always making her laugh watching your streams or YouTube videos when she's having an off day. Wood we love you man and you'll get through this!
Michael Gouge
2022-06-20 02:53:13 +0000 UTCThank you for being so open about this Wood, it must be very difficult to talk about, especially when you're still in it and dealing with things. Hope you're doing ok man.
Tom Banham
2022-06-19 19:54:53 +0000 UTCThank you for being authentic and telling your story Wood. I am so sorry you have had to go through all this but it's good to talk about it. Many people struggle with this kind of thing. So glad you're working towards getting help. I am here for whatever content even if it's not always happy, I like hearing about real life stuff too, we can all help each other that way. Well wishes to you and Bob and God Bless, love the podcast!
Ladysumner
2022-06-19 06:02:09 +0000 UTCAlso in the interim, you can use Kava and CBD oil for anxiety I've found them to be the most effective for acute issues. Please try kava it is so effective. You shouldn't let yourself suffer. The benzodiazepines that psychiatrists will prescribe (xanax or clonopin) are super addictive and a lot of times leave people dependent or more anxious when they go off them then they started. It's really wrong that medical professionals start there for treatment when there are so mnay effective safe natural options (such as kava or cbd oil, but also phosphatidylserine, kanna, etc. Many many options)
litax874
2022-06-18 22:37:26 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing all this. I highly recommend starting to meditate. It helped me so much. You have to stick with it to let it click. Do it at least 20-30minutes a day. It helps you familiarize yourself with your mind and the variety of sensations in your body so you stop having anxious reactions to these various sensations. You can just recognize them for what they are and accept them and let them pass or just let them be. I really can't recommend it higher. Every one should learn to do it. Incredibly liberating. Waking up app by Sam Harris is quite good and nice place to start with it I think. Thank you. You'll overcome this and get better.
litax874
2022-06-18 22:32:19 +0000 UTCI second this. 100% psilocybin mushrooms are an incredibly healing substance. Helped more than anything in overcoming intense anxiety and self consciousness for me too.
litax874
2022-06-18 22:15:39 +0000 UTCThank you so much for sharing Wood, and totally the right move to go to a therapist. I did the same after years of struggles (also with depression) and finally was able to overcome a lot of issues and phobias. Go to the bottom of it man! Good courage to ya. Great podcast btw, LOVE it
GoldChocobo77
2022-06-17 20:04:51 +0000 UTCSo here’s the thing- I know exactly what you’re talking about with the panic attacks. I started getting them as a teenager and had a couple embarrassing trips to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack 😅… but I know better now and it’s very much possible to control. The numbness in your hands is something I’ve had before too- it can be induced by hyperventilating (ER doc told me). I didn’t think I was but it can also come from shallow breathing, you have to slow you’re breathing and breath deeply to slow your heart rate, it’s the easiest way to trick the mind/body into calming down. Recognizing the thought patterns that trigger the stress and working through them will ultimately give you a way to ground yourself. Also the existential dread you’re feeling is totally normal too- having panic attacks is very freaky and the physical manifestations of it can make you feel powerless but it will pass as you learn how to control and prevent those thought patterns. Don’t be afraid to try meds too, they can be a great thing to have when you need it. You’ll be all right!
Joaquin
2022-06-17 20:03:37 +0000 UTCI’m rooting for you Wood. Hope you get better and adjust well to your new home.
TittyWonka
2022-06-17 18:52:18 +0000 UTCRest up dude and try not to be too harsh on yourself or set any timelines etc to rush back to feeling 'normal'. You've all been carrying such a lot of stress due to everything that's going on and seeing the therapist will be a great outlet for everything. Just try to take a little more time to just breathe when everything starts feeling a little bit overpowering and remember you're only human! On a different note, I'm liking the mic switch up (AKG?), they're sounding great!
Phaeleh
2022-06-17 12:58:03 +0000 UTCHang in there Wood! My own experience with anxiety and panic attacks only started about 2 years ago when I myself had some pretty big life changes. Just know you are not alone. I’d also like to thank you and Bob for your content because it has definitely helped me get through some of those hard times!
Tyler Gulledge
2022-06-17 09:05:30 +0000 UTCI think something to think about is trying psychedelics, particularly mushrooms. If you use them as a therapeutic device, they can really help. You don’t need to do a “heroic” dose, but you need enough to start leaving reality a bit. I would say the same thing as many, 2 grams of mushrooms is a good recommendation. I was so far into depression, I didn’t know what life truly was anymore. I had lost all sense of love and direction. After much research, I tried 2 grams of shrooms and it truly, deeply helped. If you’re around people you love, you’ll be alright. After my experience, I woke up the next day and walked outside (not naked) and everything was so beautiful and peaceful. It felt alien to me since it had been so long since I had experienced anything like that. They really hit a “reset” button. I had tried medication, mindfulness, nutrition, etc and nothing truly helped they way they did. I didn’t see aliens or anything, in fact I was still able to know I was on shrooms and what reality was, but it’s all I needed. There were moments where I started panicking a bit, but I would tell myself I was with my wife and our best friend, they would take care of me in a worst case scenario. Plus using breathing exercises. They pass quickly. Taking them was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my adult life. I know depression and anxiety are different, but the share a lot of similarities. Your brain is following the same thought patterns and it’s keeping you in this “hole”. They were my one and only psychedelic experience and 8 months later, I’m still shocked at how effective they were. Obviously everyone is different so I recommend even asking your therapist about mushrooms, if they are a good therapist, they will take the question seriously. Overall I think they are a great tool to get your mind out of that hole and able to move freely again. Best of you luck to you man, may you and Kim find the peace that’s needed right now.
Zach Hodge
2022-06-17 04:21:40 +0000 UTCTherapy will definitely help, learning tricks to ground yourself when you feel the anxiety coming on have helped me, and eventually your new house will feel like home. Anyway, take all the time you need to make your space YOUR space and ease in. Sending hugs!
Kristen Phillips
2022-06-17 02:35:17 +0000 UTCOh, Wood this hit hard. My heart is with you and Kim. I just recently moved and went through a similar thing. I have anxiety and PTSD and it hit really hard. Talking about it on the podcast must have been hard but we are proud of you. Very Proud of you for getting Therapy. It will get easier I promise. And soon this will be your home and you will be running around being your goofy self in no time .
UnpopularShape
2022-06-17 00:13:22 +0000 UTCI recognise what you're saying. It's so crazy, at first I didn't even dare to go shopping and drive my car. So I have a lot of respect for you doing the podcast despite your fears. It will be okay if you keep pushing yourself like that, just at a slow pace. But yeah loved the podcast as always, allready looking forward to the next one!
Sander Lucasse
2022-06-16 22:33:40 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing that. That's pretty much exactly what I'm experiencing. I didn't fully faint, I managed to catch myself, but the anxiety attack that followed shook me sideways. Since then it's been tough even just walking around the house, the smallest thing might set me off. I feel like I'm walking on eggshells. It's getting better every day though
Nontendo Podcast
2022-06-16 22:25:14 +0000 UTCWood! Thank you so much for talking about this. I know every case is different but at the moment i'm struggling with very similar issues. As the result of a burn-out I just fainted one day. Since then I have panic attacks, bad concentration and very little energy. I have been making a lot of progress recently, and my therapist has been a great help as well. I didn't want to make this all about me, but hearing you talk about this stuff made me feel a bit less lonely. That's why i felt the need to share my situation with you. You are a fighter Wood and you will get through this, just like i will. And Bob you are a really good friend, so be proud of that.
Sander Lucasse
2022-06-16 22:09:49 +0000 UTCI got to the end of the episode and had to come by and sub on Patreon. It's not much but I wanted to support you. Stay well <3
Mark Gomez
2022-06-16 20:23:47 +0000 UTCWe love you Wood! You will get through this and come out stronger 💪🏻
James Vice
2022-06-16 20:23:07 +0000 UTCThank you both. Wood, we love you and are praying for you. I’ve dealt with depression issues in the past that have been debilitating and felt like every part of the day was work to get through. I can only imagine what you are dealing with. Bob, thanks for showing true friendship and empathy. It really is beautiful that you guys are willing and able to share this with us. Thank you both for always being so genuine. You are loved.
Lee Nicholas
2022-06-16 19:54:42 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing. We are rooting for you!
Adeline Le Borgne
2022-06-16 19:21:02 +0000 UTC
