Bonus Episode 9 - Cody Has Panic Attack, Live!

I always watch this to episode to calm me down when I have a panic attack. thank you guys so much for being able to talk about stuff like this and keep it on the podcast bc it helps a lot

Echo Nicole

I know this episode is a few years old, but I think about and return to it often <3 I've had an anxiety disorder for almost my entire life, and seeing you guys be so open and vulnerable about it here means so much. It's a reminder that I'm not alone, as well as comforting to know that two of my favorite podcasters/comedians/people have also experienced exactly what I experience so often. Love you guys, thanks for everything you do <3

I had to go to the ER recently for panic attacks and depressive episodes and I told the doctor how much you guys have helped me through everything! You guys making me laugh grounds the fuck out of me, thanks for all you do <3

Meredith

Just bought a year sub to the patreon. My dad died 2 weeks ago, and my car got totaled (not my fault) yesterday. I'm stuck at home and cant work and I recently moved 2 hours away from home and family. This is really what's keeping my sanity mostly together rn. Cant thank you enough for these in a time like this

Fia Tsoumbos

watching this in 2021 lol. This is y’all’s best episode. I’m working my way back watching all the bonus eps since I’m a recent patron. this was literally the best feeling watching this. I actually had my first panic attack in the middle of the night woke up not breathing, one of y’all’s podcast eps playing on the tv weirdly enough. I remember just trying to focus on what y’all were talking about and went full fledged tunnel vision, loss of control of my limbs, confusion etc. I had just started watching the podcast like a week before that and it became my way of taking my mind off of that impending doom that Cody was talking about. My chest constantly hurt and mind fog all the time. I watched the podcast constantly to keep my mind at ease. Then to find this episode and finally find someone who has the exact experience as me it’s such a weird cycle! I’ve been convinced my panic attack was something more like a blood clot, seizure etc bc no one I know could relate and they say their anxiety is just heart racing. I’ve been a hypochondriac ever since. Thank you guys for this episode! Really made me feel so much better. My first and second (and last thank god) panic attacks were in February and I’ve successfully kept everything at bay. I think I was supposed to pick your podcast back up after years of not watching anymore. Love you guys!! So proud to be a long time fan since Vine ❤️

Brittany

I was on the tread mill listening to this episode. Their detailed description of a panic attack made me feel like I was going to have one myself.

This episode more helpful than y’all could know

Rob Krueger

Cody and Noel breakfast talk show would slap

Rob Krueger

Cody I heard you say you took acid and freaked out. I did the same thing earlier this year and want to hear your story of your trip.

Kolten

i always come back to this ep when I have a panic attack <3

Kaylee Barrett

i feel like mental health has made a lot of progress as far as awareness and reducing the stigma, but its always the same demographic discussing it. hearing two guys who aren't usually aiming to talk about anxiety still get real and talk about it honestly is really validating. panic attacks are such a common thing for me and knowing that people I look up to go through the same thing makes it just a little better. thanks for being so honest and real

Jorie

Just watched this episode for the first time and it really helped me. Reading all the comments about people going through similar experiences makes me feel less alone and more normal. Thankful for the podcast and the community around it.

Caleb P Garrick

I'm pretty sure my first panic attack was when I was in the third grade. I remember having severe separation anxiety from my mom while my grandfather was dying of cancer. I remember the entire summer that year just being the worst. I was terrified to leave the house or do anything at all. I couldn't hang out with my friends and I remember my family just trying their hardest to help me through it. I don't remember a whole lot specifically about that year except I vividly remember my dad taking my brother and me out for breakfast and when my french toast sticks arrived, I went into full panic mode then cried because I felt so horrible that I couldn't eat the food and also because I couldn't understand why I felt the way I did. I literally did not understand what I went through until I was like 18. I've had similar moments as Noel, just days and nights where my husband would just have to hold me while I cry about feeling this way forever. I think most of us know that panic and anxiety happen to most people at least once in our lives but it's different to hear it being talked about like this. Thank you for being so open and honest. I never thought I would ever say that anything named "Tiny Meat Gang" would help me get through the disaster that was 2020.

tania mareiro

The first panic attack I ever had was at the doctors when I was 15. The dude was telling me something about my foot and just out of no where my vision got all blurry, I think it fully blacked out for about 30 seconds, and my heart rate jumped so high. I couldn't breathe properly, it felt like there was something pressing on my chest. I managed to bring myself out of it, and literally no one in the room noticed what was happening. For the next week or so I was constantly on edge and the anxiety was just living in the back of my mind and anything could set it off. It was by no means my worst one but it was pretty scary the first time around. I never really talk about my anxiety so seeing stuff like this makes me feel not so alone, thank you tiny meat men.

Zana Scott

New to the Patreon and watching this 2 years late - thank you both for this. It's been a rough day/week and I feel so understood and less alone. I love y'all tiny meat guys

Tori Heck

this is my favorite episode of tmg ever. I just had my first panic attack a couple days ago and this helped me understand a lot about anxiety. also sicario is my favorite movie of all time so it was pretty awesome to hear you guys praise it lol.

Aniket Adhikari

I know this episode was almost two years ago, but thank you. This means so much more than I can ever express.

Maia C

My boyfriend gets panic attacks and has always thought of it as a female-dominated issue. Thank you for this episode. It’s helped him understand he’s not the only one developing these strange reactions to life after turning 20 something.

Soph

love you noel and Cody, this episode is one of my favorites

paultiguna

my first panic attack happened maybe a year ago, i was on the way to my brother's house it was a pretty long drive and i kinda just lost myself on the way my arms and face went completely numb and i didn't know what was happening, and i couldn't breathe, i just started sobbing hysterically, it was super dark outside, but i pulled over into a church/cemetery and just kinda sat there till i could finally breathe again, it was maybe the most terrifying thing that i've ever experienced. I've tried explaining this to my family but these kind of things are not very common and known in my family, i'm a first gen, so this made me feel not alone, i love you guys!

diana heredia

i first subscribed to your patreon after hearing about you talk about this bonus episode, and i always come back to it now and then whenever my anxiety's keeping me awake at night. i know its long overdue but thank you for releasing this episode, it makes me feel less alone.

ash

I always describe my panic attacks as feeling like a soaking wet, cold, wool blanket is being draped over your shoulders and covering your eyes

McKenna

Im just a new sub catching up on bonus content lol but since i was 15 ive been having extreme episodes of panic attacks and dissociation for like months on end, no clue what was happening to me given i had never been socially anxious in my life, but it happened all around my period. I was diagnosed with PMDD like 6 years later and im still struggling esp w panic attacks but honestly just being open about this shit helps soooooo much n its so sick hearing how frank and honest u r being about panic attacks too , just appreciating it!!!

Aoífe

I had never heard of grounding until this episode. I have some major ptsd issues that cause me to dissociate. One particular time after watching this I was with my friends and started dissociating. Like nauseous, vision blacking out, can’t breathe, head spinning, etc. I went to the bathroom and grounded myself, and I was fucking able to pull myself out of an episode that usually would have taken me days to recover from. I remember coming to probably like 20 minutes later instead of like 5 hours later. I’m so fucking grateful for you guys, seriously

K

I feel anxious constantly it's a part of everything in my life, these past couple weeks the only thing that has kept me feeling okay is having the constant noise of this podcast, I hate how I feel, I hate being too anxious to get help, but for real thanks for cracking jokes and being real about this, helps me focus on something over than my thoughts

Becca Weber

just joined ur patreon but this episode makes me feel so understood i don't know how to articulate it but ty so much for being open and honest, helps to know ppl who you least expect have to deal with this SHITE.

Dana

Cody and Noel... if you guys ever doubt how much you mean to people, come back to these comments. You both are so important to all of us.

vee

Late to the game here but I remember having my first panic attack. I was working alone at this mall food court restaurant I managed and it kept getting busier and busier, and I had at least 3 energy drinks during a 2 hour span. I had gotten a text from the closer that they weren't coming in, which was the trigger point cause all of a sudden I just start crying and losing it. I had to turn away a few people cause I was a sobbing mess. I had always been an anxious person but nothing like that, it wasn't fun. Thankfully I haven't had one that bad in a long time, I think leaving that job and cutting down on the energy drinks really helped, but I still get them every now and again.

Lily Dubeau

dissociation gang gang this shit sucks, it's truly the worst thing bc it always pulls you to the moment of panic attack. i don't take any medication for it mostly bc it's been happening since i was... 13-ish ? so for six years it's sort of a constant state of on-edge but not quite all the way present. it becomes your normal as shitty and hard-to-cope-with as it is. it doesn't just impact one person but also the people around them, and for me that part sucks the most bc i know i have to deal with it but i hate feeling responsible for making other people deal with it. if we have to leave something or i have to sit in a bathroom and just cry until i come back to reality. it's like a bad high but for days on end. on the plus side: i go to therapy so now i have funky fun grounding tools.

cora

Guys, first off - I experienced my first anxiety attack around 18ish and it’s been a reoccurring happening ever since. To hear you both talk about it and describe your own experiences felt surreal. It’s extremely comforting to know that I’m not that only one who gets these feelings. I also used to smoke weed habitually and had to stop after this. Secondly, you can’t just recommend a movie then say “oh fucking spoiler alert incoming” and describe like 5 key scenes from that movie. I was gonna watch that shit. I had to skip through like 20 minutes of the podcast. Thanks, though.

BostonStew

I have to show this to my girlfriend because she doesn't get anxiety and I've never been able to articulate how I feel with such calm delivery and detail. I'm new to the Patreon but I'm so glad I joined because these bonus episodes are 🔥

Hannah Shillington

this helped me a lot, especially when I watched this. its like 5 am right now, and lately ive had a lot of bad anxiety, right now its at the top. thank you guys for posting this.

Jordan

really appreciate you posting this man, I've been taking blood pressure medication for my anxiety and it basically prevents the physical symptoms. helps with the grounding immensely when that feedback loop is broken

Alameen

Hearing this episode referenced is why I pledged. Noel goes through the same exercises I learned in therapy for anxiety and depression so it was very sweet to watch. Thanks for putting this up guys

Drii

I've dealt with anxiety for the past 4 years (I just turned 20) and it really fucked me up for a while. Fast forward to now, it's probably the longest I've ever gone without having a panic attack since I started having them. Watching your content really helps on the days when I feel it creeping back– it pulls my attention and makes me laugh so that I forget that I'm freaking tf out and can calm down. Thank you guys for all the stuff you do, love y'all.

Hannah Sendaydiego

I've struggled with clinical depression and frequent panic attacks for the past three years. watching this every now and then gives me a spark of hope, reminding me that just like the two of you, I can still thrive despite the shit i deal with. from everyone who needs that boost, thank you.

Tessa Brown

Almost a year late but just recently hopped on the TMG Patreon, I’m senior yr psych double major and i’ve also struggled w general anxiety disorder all my life, the exercise noel showed has saved me countless times. I’m sure someone else has mentioned it but there’s a longer version too, acknowledging 5 things you can see, smell, touch, taste and hear, all while working on breathing ofc. Y’all make my day, your content is upbeat and lighthearted but the serious moments are so great to watch too. ♡

Zoe Calsyn

Catching up on all the bonus episodes, and this is by far my favorite podcast these guys have done yet. Hearing Noel talk about laying on the couch in tears feeling so hopeless because of anxiety is sadly so relatable for me, and it is so comforting to know that Cody and Noel, the two many of us go to as a distraction from our own mind, have gone through the same things. to know that these guys who seem like they're constantly happy and laughing and cracking jokes, have been through some really hard times mentally, is really, really comforting. I hope they know how much we appreciate the genuine and open thoughts, even if it is corny lol.

Ellie Fisher

I'm a little behind on the episodes but it helped out a lot hearing about this. I had an anxiety attack on an airplane for almost 3 hours last summer because of the stress build up at the airport. As soon as I got to the airport our flight was delayed by 2-3 hours (thanks American), then it was delayed another 2 hours, then cancelled, then my entire family was put on different flights, even my 2 year old niece.... Then the new flight was delayed and I was stressed cause I thought we were going to miss our connecting flight. (luckily we didn't cause we all hauled ass from one end of the airport to the other) Anytime I think about that day, my heart starts racing and I feel like I'm having another anxiety attack so I have to immediately think about something else. It's almost like I have PTSD when thinking about that day.

Amber

I know this episode is several months old but I just listened to it and it's so comforting and reassuring to hear other people talk about it so candidly. my anxiety's been horrid over the last few weeks and I've found myself turning to y'all's videos or the podcast to help me calm down and get even something close to leveled again during/after a panic attack. so thank you for helping me get through everything lately and thank you for being so honest and open about it in this episode

sam

I’m several months late, but this video meant so much to me! Anxiety is something i’ve dealt with for a few years now, and still learn more about it as I go. It was very nice to hear you guys talk about it and to hear your experiences. Also, thank you Noel for the grounding tip :) I didn’t know that was a thing. Love you guys so much <3

Emilee

this video was really really really helpful. thats all I can say. thank you so much for talking about it

Lily Borden

watchin this for the third time bc its so relatable and somehow makes me feel better when my anxiety is soooo shit:::))) thank y'all again

Gillian Kiriakidis

whenever I am dissociating I always feel like I am watching a movie or I will look at my hands like they aren't connected to me. Like how you would look at your fake arms if I was in a video game or in a VR simulator. Like I see and feel but I am floating and seeing yourself in the third person. I feel like I'm just watching a movie in first person POV sometimes.

Makayla Brown

one of the most interesting podcasts you have ever done, i just simply would like to say thank you

Cameron MacIntosh

It's crazy, listening to Cody and Noel tell their panic attack stories gave me anxiety.. it's unreal I don't know how to explain it

Andrew Pegg

yo this was an amazing episode to listen to and an even more interesting one to watch. I look up to both of y'all so much, and to see your mannerisms change in this episode compared to all the others was very eye opening. Your mannerisms look like me on an everyday basis and that makes me realize that I should probably do something about my anxiety instead of accepting that this is who I am. Thank y'all for posting this episode.

Randy Bacdi

This is literally what I needed at this moment, I have G.A.D (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), I deal with chronic anxiety daily, its like this feeling of always looking over your shoulder for no reason at all. I also get really stressed while programming, so hearing how Noel became overwhelmed because of the deadlines meant so much to me. Im glad I have two role models that can fully understand what I go through.

Daif

holy fuck this means so much like just hearing people i look up to talk about this

rowan willis

just listening to that story i got anxiety

owen simmons

Finally pledged cause I kept hearing ya'll reference this in episodes and I'm so glad I did. Thanks for sharing.

Jessyka Simmons

my anxiety was so bad at one point the only way i could fall asleep was to listen to this podcast or y’alls youtube videos. not that it bored me to sleep lol but it comforted me. so this episode really meant a lot to me. i love u guys

johanna

i have never heard anyone describe what this feels like so perfectly. i tried to explain to one of my guy friends what i was going through, and he so clearly didn't understand and made me feel pretty dumb. i had just started a new job that was (and still is) very stressful and requires a lot of personal responsibility and needless to say it was very overwhelming. anyways thanks for making me feel so much more valid luv u boys <3

Elsa

I one time had a panic attack for 9 hours. I fell asleep on my couch and my sister woke me up because I was still like not breathing right and stuff while I was sleeping. It's genuinely nice to know that other people have this problem too makes me feel more normal.

Sarah Cole

I had this the other day, it's so awful how physical it is. I've been diagnosed with anxiety since I was 11 and I'm still coming to grips with it now. The grounding thing is really good, and it's also good to have a mantra/routine. Like, for example when I start getting tunnel vision or numb, I massage hand cream into my hands cause it forces me to focus on feeling my body and slowing my breathing. Love you guys xx

Mae Godfrey

Thank you so much for posting this episode, I’ve dealt with anxiety pretty much my whole life and have had panic attacks where I couldn’t breath and had to go to the hospital because I thought I was dying for sure. It really sucks but it helps so much to hear that others have dealt with the same thing. Lately it’s been in class at college that I get dizzy and panicky and feel like I’m trapped. But your guys’ content really does help me calm down when I’m stressed so thank you. Wish you guys the best with this stuff, it was helpful to hear I’m not alone, thanks again!!

Jordyn

i listened to this ep when it came out and it was real good. and then like a couple days later i had a panic attack in class and i did the grounding thing and it rly helped. yall are amazing and im glad ur doing what u do.

Rachel McKinley

i have huge panic attack like that i feel you so much, xanax saved my life so many times, sometimes my panick attack were so bad and i would zone out so much i literally wanted to die, i would swallow all my pills or think about jumping in front of a car, i had friend bringing me to hospital like 5 times because of it... Xanax is bad but god dammnit for panick attack its the best thing ever. I wasnt even able to take the bus anymore without having an attack.

carolanne vachon

Thank you guys for deciding to post this. This shit is real, and you both know how scary it is. I'm also really glad how conscious you both are about your impact on the community. I love you both.

Benjamin Ashe

I actually cried a lil, in a good way, listening to this. Thank you for talking about this! I don't suffer from panic attacks specifically, but depression in general (which can of course have sort of 'peaks'), my body is just straight up unable to keep the chemical balance right, haha. I obviously know VERY WELL it's an illness and I even write about depression on social media sometimes, but even for someone like me it's like you forget. It means a lot. Xoxo

Siri

holy fuck the way noel explained that is what used to happen to me when i was young it scared the shit out of me but i never knew what it was. i used to cry to my parents asking for help and they obviously thought i was just being a kid complaining about, thanks for this boys.

Xravis

I've dealt with pretty intense anxiety for most of my life but last weekend I had my first full on panic attack when I was smoking with some friends. An hour and a half passed and within that time I was hallucinating like crazy and legitimately thought I was gonna die, my heart was beating like crazy and all I could think was "How do I stop this". Don't think I'll ever smoke again after the experience. I guess it goes to show that while some drugs can mellow you out, the experience can really intensify issues that you struggle with sober, and sometimes it's just better to find someone you can talk to just to feel like you aren't alone in the world rather than trying to lean on substances to try and forget about things you're struggling with. I'm super late to this episode since I've been busy with school but Cody, just remember you got so many great people around you and also all of us who are always gonna support you <3

dakota

Had my first panic attack last summer in Spain. Got on the wrong train on the way to the airport and was convinced I was going to be lost forever in Europe or murdered. Made it out obviously but yeah it sucked. Thanks for always keepin tmg pod real bois.

Jaryn

I love this bonus episode. Literally had a mirroring scenario when I started my new Job that I'm still working to this day, and driving alone, It was horrifying, I called my parents being like yo, I'm not far from home but if I'm not home in like 5 minutes, I'm parked on the side of the road and I feel like I have a heart attack goin on. Definitely the scariest experience I've had happen to me through the 21 short years of life. Was wondering if you felt like your heart was still pounding hard as hell for a few days/weeks after it happened? I'm glad you made it through and have the community to comfort you Cody.

AJ Guhl

This is a cool episode. I’ve had anxiety for years but only have had a few really bad panic attacks. Usually they’re just small and I can keep them under control for the most part like Cody did in this episode. For some reason I used to think everyone went through it so when I had a really bad panic attack my friends got kinda freaked out, and it was weird for awhile. I had to accept the fact that this definitely isn’t a normal part of life for everyone and I had to figure out how to deal on my own. Because people can’t get it unless they go through it too. So it’s always nice to know you’re not alone.

Taylor Pierson

not to get sappy or some shit but I love yall and this episode really made my week

Victoria Lyman

This is so real dude, I've had random panic/anxiety attacks for as long as I can remember (I think my first one was in like third or fourth grade) and they were always really spaced out and sporadic but super bad when I got them and my mom was kind of always like "oh yeah that sucks" but she had her first one two years ago and thought she was having a heart attack and was like "THAT'S what that feels like?!?!" I totally got what Cody was saying about it not necessarily being relatable until it happens to you. It's really cool to see lighthearted, funny dudes like you talking about shit like this. Thanks guys!!!

Caroline Duffy

A lot of the time my panic attacks are more based off my in the moment anxiety, I've never had a time in my life when I was at a zero anxiety, I usually sit at around 2/10, so my panic attacks are more from just overloading of stimulation and stress and I stop being able to breathe and sometimes Ill start screaming and crying and it's difficult to be around people and a lot of times embarrassing. I also really appreciate you guys opening up about not being able to understand an anxious mind because anxiety is back as hell

Georgia Vidal

Wow I've struggled with anxiety and depression for years and it affects all areas of my life, this as really cool to hear you guys open up on this episode

Georgia Vidal

He said on stream that its filmed but will be in post for a while still

Brianna Tweedie

Also I'm the queen of panic attacks and I love u both

Gabi

Yo Millie Bobby Brown is 14, not 16. Even grosser

Gabi

Sevon Jackson

this was great, thank you

John Rzucidlo

ive been struggling with panick attacks since i was 12 & it peaked during high school & even though im a very confident & rational person i have them constantly still at 18 years old. im a film major & i often overwork myself to the point of anxiety panicks bc of my ocd & need to get things done while i have inspiration & listening to the pod helps me calm down because i have something to keep my mind off of it & gives me a bit of a break away from intense focus. its true that you dont understand anxiety until you go through it bc it doesnt seem like something people really deal with without exaggerating. dissociation is terrifying & everytime i feel a panick attack coming i dissociate especially when im driving & its like you either accept the fact that you feel like the world is caving in on you or you lose touch with everything around you. im glad you guys talked about it because it can happen to anyone no matter what kind of personality you have. love the podcast keep it up & come to washington dc!

Emilie

In the weeks that my anxiety makes me feel like I’m losing my mind, you guys make me laugh even when I think I’ve forgotten how to. Thank you so much for sharing this moment, you guys mean the world to me

Abbey DeJuliis

Last year i kept having episodes exactly like noel's first anxiety attack, during a time i was working crazy hours, having frequent mental breakdowns, and stressing about getting into and paying for university. I went to the ER, had so many tesys done, went to a specialist bc my family has a genetic heart issue that kills all the women before theyre 30. They found nothing but i kept having those episodes and stressing more and more bc i felt like i was going to die. More recently, i feel them creeping on again and i've been freaking out. I didnt realize until right now that i was having anxiety attacks. I realized a month ago while talking to my brother that we both used to get minor ones, but i didn't realize that they could be that debilitating so I didn't connect it. Honestly thanks so much boys, you seriously helped me out with this

Brianna Tweedie

Hearing you talk about this made me cry but in a good way. I always listen to you when I'm anxious and can't do anything, thank you.

Mira Viinamäki

Love you guys ❤️

Vivi

That out of body experience you were describing is common after a panic attack. I have it consistently regardless of what mood I'm in, depersonalisation/derealisation is so shitty to deal with 24/7, so to hear people like yourselves that I look up to talk about it in such a real way makes me feel better about overcoming it, thanks you guys :)

Fran

yalls content make my days brighter when I'm feeling shitty love yall, feel better cody

Indya

Your podcast def helps me deal with anxiety and depression. I appreciate the work you put into your content. And thanks for sharing your personal experiences with dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. It’s so hard explaining it to someone.

Rebecca Smith

really love how humble and down to earth you guys are in this episode, not that I don't love this jokes and stuff. But this one really resonated with me. Also, when Cody briefly mentioned his bad acid trip, you guys should totally do an episode talking about crazy drug stories, you've either experienced or witnessed!

Macklin McPhee

once i had a panic attack while having heatstroke and it felt like death was trying to fuck me.

dale

Best podcast

Edwin

drake needs to change his @ to @champagnepedo

Jacob McNeal

I sincerely never realized that I'd been having panic attacks in college until listening to this episode. Sometimes I would just get that tunnel vision/dissociation/heart racing and just have to get up out of class and would chug water at a fountain and curl up next to it until I felt like a person again. Totally thought it was just like random dehydration but y'all described that shit spot on. Mad love and respect for sharing all that my dudes! ❤️ And if I'm ever feeling particularly sad/lonely the TMG pod always cheers me up--really got me through some super garbage times. PS I used to work in data science (I mostly did gov research w/ Twitter) if y'all want some back up building the conspiracy case.

Julia Cooper

sicario 2 isnt trash, its like the final scene, but the whole movie is the final scene

Noel repping the maverick merch, respect.

Isak

This episode brought me to tears because your podcast has helped with my anxiety so much for the past year. It’s become something that I regularly go back and listen to when I’m feeling like I’m gonna have a panic attack and it distracts me from how I’m always feeling to the point where I’m able to talk myself out of it completely. I’m so glad you acknowledge the fact that you really do understand how much it helps and I really hope you’re able to see how much we appreciate you and how much this does for us. Thank you so much guys.

Jenna

Was about to have a breakdown on my bathroom floor but remembered your grounding after listening this morning. Really helped thank you

Braedy Jones

I get panic attacks all the time, sometimes it's different depending on the situation. A lot of the time it starts with me getting insanely dizzy like my head is spinning, I feel like I'm not in my body anymore. Then I get the "fuck this is a panic attack" realization and I feel like I want to cry, heart starts to race and all the fun stuff. Like Noel I've also just had times where I just shut down and cry, usually in my apartment but there have been a couple of times in public, once I had to leave half way through my Pol Sci class because I didn't want anyone to see me having an panic attack. Happened a bit as a kid but got worse when I moved to San Diego for college. It really fucking sucks

D&amp;A

5 things you can see 4 things you can hear 3 things you can touch 2 things you can smell 1 thing you can taste ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Corey Newell

I feel that sense of impending doom literally every second of my life. I relate so hard to this episode.

Vee

anytime i've had a panic attack it makes me feel out of place and so out of body. like i don't have control over my brain, like the panic attack is controlling me. it's hard to feel at peace when you feel so out of place. know this isn't something you will feel forever. hope this brought everyone peace of mind like it did me. we love y'all

Amber Warnock

This was amazing. Thank you for sharing this with us. I've only had a handful of panic attacks and am pretty high functioning but I have a lot of anxiety. The stress of schools adds a lot to it but just thinking about my future gets me really bad. It was so nice to hear an honest conversation about it. I just wanted to say you guys have really have helped me manage it. I usually get really anxious at night trying to sleep and this summer was particularly horrible, but I started listening to pods in bed till I passed out and wouldn't get anxious at all. I'm glad to hear Noel is doing good at managing his anxiety and I hope Cody feels better!

Selin

I personally deal with depression and anxiety and just general stress from college and family shit, and the podcast is such a relief for me. If I’m feeling overwhelmed I just put on the pod and laugh a little and it makes me feel so much better. So thank you for being some comedic relief in a stress filled world

Anna Burden

Gotta listen to this one again since I was working while listening. Anxiety is one of my biggest crutches. Good to hear you guys talk about it and keep it real with us<3

Brent Johnson

Y’alls stories are beautiful, thank you for sharing everyone

Alijah mack

I've actually sent y'all messages on Twitter. When my grandfather died a few months ago I started having bad panic attacks again, but I had to handle them on my own bc my family was going through enough. Watching y'alls vids and podcast just helped me turn the BS off and just not think about the bad shit going on. So thank you. You're helping people as weird as that might be for you. I'll always watch and support you guys

LMFB

I've had anxiety and depression since I was a kid I used to get panic attacks in school when I would have to read something out loud because I have a learning disability that kept me from reading properly for a long time. I used to get so anxious about school that I used to fake being sick just so that I would be able to miss school and I did that all the way through highschool. Eventually, while I was in high school some of my teachers began to notice and they sent to see the social worker at school and shortly after that, I began to see a therapist. Now I am in university and it still has some sway in my life but not as much. Glad to see that Cody is being proactive about it when you aren't it can become all-consuming. The podcast slaps and is actually one of the things that has kept me laughing and positive over the past few months.

Rhys Waterman

Yeah been struggling with anxiety and depression for a couple of years now. First panic attack was before school one day and I couldn't bring myself to leave the house for the rest of the week. It was made even worse that my parents were out of town at the time so I didn't even know what to do. I had had anxiety before this but the attack was like a catalyst. Ended up being put on anti-depressants a couple of days later and have been taking them ever since. I've made a lot of progress since then, like at one point I thought i wouldn't be able to finish high school and now I'm in university but it's still a constant think I have to deal with. Noel is right, its important to get on top of it as soon as you can and I'm so happy that Cody says that it is his number one priority. Love the community here and the TMG podcast is one of those things that keeps me positive.

Jared Lewis

yall are angels for actually bringing this shit up, really drives home the fact that im not alone in this bullshit

Manthi

The first ever panic attack I had was when I was 9 when walking home from school and it was absolutely terrifying. I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression since then, and it sucks. a lot. It stopped me from doing a lot of things with friends and it even stopped me from graduating high school on time because it was sometimes too much for me to even show up for class. I’m 18 now and have been seeing a therapist and psychiatrist for roughly a year which has helped but hearing other people talk about their struggles with it always seems to lift a huge weight off my shoulders knowing I’m not alone with things like this. I just wanted to say thank you to Noel and Cody for being open about this because it almost helps me feel freer when I share my experiences with anxiety to someone and most of my friends don’t understand so knowing that you guys do means a lot to me. Best wishes x.

Xander

Seeing all these comments makes me so ready to listen to this episode. School is so fucking stressful and I'm ready for that fuggin advice brugg

Marc Maravillas

this was really great, thank you for leaving all of that in and really talking about your experiences. i've had mental health problems since i was 15-16 (mostly depression) and have had occasional panic attacks since then for the past 7ish years. the last few years since getting out of high school and through undergrad i was doing a lot better, but in the past year since moving across the country and starting grad school my anxiety has been through the fucking roof, along with the start of my derealization/dissociations and have had quite a few panic attacks in public, even during class. i took this summer off for the most part for a lot of reasons, including mental health, and right around the middle of summer was when i started listening to TMG. i'd be lying if i said watching back/listening to all your past episodes didn't help me out this summer. didn't think i would have ever commented on one of these to tell you this, but after watching this, i just want to add on to the support you've been getting. it means a lot that you’ve both been so open about your experiences, helps all of us struggling feel a little less alone in the world.

kathleen

Noels advice was actually really good. Grounding is the best way to get through a panic attack (for most people)- whether its the 5 things you can see, smell, hear and touch or even just like feet on the ground, feeling them in your shoes and running through where you are and making yourself present- not caught up in the future or past. #anxietygang

Emma Johns

I've had anxiety since as long as I can remember but the real anxiety attacks started at 14, didn't realize it was a real problem because my parents never had it and didn't get it. Mostly felt like I was just overreacting all the time and it was my fault. Realized what I really had at 18 and now I'm 21 just now starting to get it under control and live truly happy again. I appreciate you guys so much for talking about it. Also, i'm one of those people who watch your videos/pods to relieve anxiety so thx love y'all the most

Mandie Meier

First of all just wanna say I was mid typing and Noel said my name and it tripped me out

Mandie Meier

I had a lump in the throat and ended up tearing up during this episode. Not because I had had a panic attack recently(which I had one last year in the middle of my shift with people running around me and my coworker freaking out that she was so sick to the point she thought she was dying), but because I've come to be able to put a name to how I feel constantly. When Noel said "it feels like ants all over you" that shit just hit home. For starters, I have a baad fear for things crawling on me and having my anxiety taking over my sensations as if someone dumped an ant farm on me makes that fear worse. This episode was pretty heavy but for all the right reasons, hopefully it helps someone who can't pinpoint how they feel like it did me a bit.

Frida Ibarra

Also I have no idea how the mental health care system works in America but in Australia theres a bunch of free resources in order to better yourself, therapy for the smallest, seemingly insignificant things helps more than you may realise. All the best.

Gillian Kiriakidis

Ironically, I listened to this episode on the way home from my psychiatrist. I've been struggling with anxiety/panic attacks since I was about 7 years old and am currently doing therapy and taking medication so I am able to function mostly normally. The session I had today was a hard one and as I have been binging your podcasts recently, listening to this helped me immensely. Your podcasts are always a pick me up and even though this one was a little heavy it was really what I needed to hear. It's unbelievably encouraging to have people I look up to be truly human and be really open about it too. Thank you again so much and this is definitely the lamest first comment to ever make but keep doing what you're doing, I don't know where I'd be without it.

Gillian Kiriakidis

Most of the panic attacks I have end up in me blacking out

Sarah Lentz

ps hope ur ok Cody knock it off

Leah

I've always wanted to comment and say how this podcast has helped me through so many mental health issues but never have because the comments are generally light and funny, but I'm so glad you kept the panic attack part in. This podcast is the ultimate distraction for my panic attacks or negative manic episodes and I don't even know how many times putting you guys on has helped me. Thanks for posting this episode and giving me the opportunity to say thank you without feelin like a complete loser

Leah

Cutting caffeine will help for sure

Marie T

Very relatable episode! I’ve had anxiety since I was a teenager, but I’ve only had one panic attack in my life. From what I remember- it was horrible and definitely felt like a heart attack. For me, I think it was related to a total loss of control over a situation. Your feeling of being “trapped” in the car sounds similarly motivated, Cody. I wouldn’t worry too much about your anxiety lasting forever, though. When anxiety starts suddenly, it’s usually the result of a stressful catalyst that you haven’t consciously recognized. I’d recommend seeing a therapist or talking to someone about your anxiety to work through your feelings. Best of luck to both you and Noel!!

Ashley Shain

Honestly LA traffic gives me anxiety too, the feeling of being trapped is like always in the back of my mind. I hit super bad traffic the other on the 405 and then on the 101 freeway and then the 134 and I had to really talk myself down and make myself chill. #justLAthings!!!

Lindsey Paulson

Really interesting to hear you guys talk about your experience with anxiety. I even was at that SF show and never would have guessed Noel was anything more than a little nervous, but that’s just a good example of how invisible to others it can be. Thanks for being so open about it.

2beat

noel is 100% right on the weed thing. I used to smoke all the time in high school because my anxiety would go away now when I smoke i get panick attacks every time. Almost identical to what noel explained about him working for that german company.

Taking the lugnuts off the laurel as you read this

great episode

icehot1

Loved this episode. Knowing others are going through it in the same way so grounding in itself. Thanks guys ❤️

AnnMarie Venniro

can noel please make a letterboxd and log/rate the movies he watches

ayesha

Sooooooo. What was that joke noel made in the worst music video ever?

Daniel Gonzalez

Ive had panic attacks my whole life. They get so bad I literally puke everytime. I have to mentally prep myself before going out to any kind of event. The only thing that has really fully cured me is meditation. Definitely worth looking into. Joe Rogan preaches meditation!

Taylor W

My first, and so far only, panic attack was 3 years back at my third day on a new busboy job. All the sudden started freaking out just like you guys described and had to go sit in the bathroom and cry for 20 minutes straight before it passed. Started therapy and anxiety meds shortly after and it’s been great for me. Talking about it and hearing you guys talk about it and reading all these comments helps a lot. I appreciate you guys.

cn_monoxide

Yesterday I started to have a panic attack at work, and the only thing that calmed me down was Country Roads by John Denver. I was working a 13-hour shift and listened to that song about 200 times.

Hotdog Joshua

Thank both you guys for talking about your own experiences with anxiety. It puts you in a very vulnerable position to talk about something as sensitive as mental health, especially with the platform that you both have. As someone who's dealt with panic attacks/anxiety, depression, disassociation, and trauma for a very long time, it's comforting to see a conversation finally happening about a once taboo topic. When someone with a large social media platform speaks about their experiences with anxiety, depression, etc., it advances the conversation in ways that have never been possible before the internet. It normalizes these very real problems that so many people struggle with. I'm rambling a bit, but I hope you both know that no matter how small the contribution is, it means so much for people to hear these things so they don't feel as alone with their own issues. On another note, it's always fun to turn on a 'that's cringe' when things are shitty and to just forget about it all for a while. Both of your guys' content has consistently helped me cope with bad days for a long time. Before vine was even a thing, i'd cap that was a running joke with my friends and I (and actually got me in trouble with my mom once) so your humor has been with me for a while, Cody. Noel, it's cool to see how far you've come on YT and I hope it doesn't end for either of you any time soon. Thanks, guys, preciate ya, sry for the long comment lol

thia

Watching your videos has definitely helped me feel better, even if it was to just keep me awake instead of sleeping all day. Thanks for all that you do. We're all rooting for you both. also therapistaid.com has a ton of free coping worksheets that are super helpful for a variety of mental health issues! definitely worth looking it up and trying out.

Iver

so impressed by the strength both of you have to share your stories and help one another. the one thing I've noticed about my guy friends is the lack of communication about mental health between them or even just acknowledging that their friend is going through a hard time. It's so important to support one another. Watching people I look up to speaking about mental health in a realistic depiction and not a romanticized version is amazing. Keep it up.

Iver

My duuuuudes on some real ass shit, respect

JBone

thank you so much for this. love u guys.

angel

greg pauls a nonce pass it on x

Oliver Hughes

I felt like Noel was talking to me with this. He helped me realize that weed doesn’t exactly help everything

Connor

yeah the bill was thousands just for them to tell me “you seem really depressed, we’re going to prescribe you two different meds”

sheynotshay

You need to post the talk about anxiety on YouTube. I feel like it may really help people

Kid ANON

Get you a homie that helps with you grounding when you have a panic attack. Nah, but seriously though, that was really cool to see. Glad I watched the video version of this episode. Stay strong short kings! On another note, MBB and Drake texting and having dinners on multiple occasion is pretty sus. She's like 14 years old. Really hope she has a guardian when she goes to those dinners.

Hamzah

wow, i didnt even realise what this episode was about to get into. as someone who is affected by this, and is too scared to explain this feeling with close friends, this helped me out a lot. i listen to you guys for the sake of calming me down, getting me to sleep well. thank you guys

Angelique

Everything I know about panic attacks I learned from a Dream Theater song.

Zakmonster

i second this

Angelique

you guys have been helping me through the darkest period of my life. i seriously don't know where i would be without you, thanks so much for everything. you guys help me calm down and take my mind off of things when i need to and it really means a lot.

Lauren Adams

Car alargs

Toby Bowden

another bonus ep where i almost cried my makeup off.

Lauren

NOEL DO IT!

Manuel Erhard

Noel is such a good listener

Iryna Kozhokaryu

I sympathize with anyone who goes through such a difficult thing. It is really hard to categorize something that feels like you're dying but physically you aren't. I know many people feel like speaking to a friend or a person who is there with them does not do much but believe it or not it actually helps. For those who ever go through something like this or any like crisis like depression or suicide, reach out to someone. For those who listen, try to empathize, try to really understand and be a shoulder for those who need it and really take their pain seriously even if you might not understand. Just listen and do not judge, believe it or not, it helps. EVERYONE take care of yourselves and love yourself no matter what.

Oscar Maciel

I got a tumor in my abdomen in 2015, It was a whole ordeal but it looked like I was good to go and tumor free. Last year I got a second one in the same area. I was in the ER and as the doctors were breaking the news all of a sudden I felt like I couldn't breathe, I couldn't feel my face or hands, or like you said they seemed detached from my own body, couldn't talk, I really thought I was dying. I had never understood just how awful a panic attack was until that moment. And, not to be sugar gay or anything, but the TMG podcast started around when I was in the hospital for almost 4 months and I looked forward to every episode.

Caleb

i get panic attacks rather frequently i wish i coul trace it back to a bad habit i have or something but no it just happens... alot...

AdmiralScott

I’ve had a panic attack only once and I never realized it until I talk to my friends with their experiences of having a panic attack. It’s pretty weird that THC can have the opposite effect of what it’s meant to do after a day or two of its use. I realized what caused my panic attack was me taking my first dab ever. It made me dummy lit &amp; I was sloshed. I felt like absolute shit the next day &amp; the day after that I got a panic attack. This was pretty eye opening &amp; showed more of a realistic to you guys. Thanks for putting that in boys

The way that Cody describes the feeling of not wanting to leave the house and feeling a general aura of fear is unfortunately a great way of describing what I feel rather frequently. I usually have days where I see people that I see all the time at work, at stores, friends, etc. and am afraid of what I say to them. What if I say something wrong? How can I talk to these people? These thoughts make me want to avoid it as much as possible, and I do sometimes but other times it's unavoidable. I do my best to try and be normal, and most people have no idea that I even feel this way. Thank you for talking about this and making it an OK thing to talk about and listen to. I have no idea where I'm going with this but I felt I needed to comment and share some small tidbit of my life with random people on the internet. Maybe this will help me admit to my family and friends that I need some help. Much love the the Tiny Meat crew on here and keep up the podcast. It brings lots of joy into my life.

Nathan Marhefke

I had my first panic attack on my birthday when I turned 16. I've had on and off anxiety attacks since. Something to also help is put chocolate in your mouth and focus on the taste, the smell, the way it feels in your mouth. Like Noel was saying grounding yourself helps so much.

Sam R Martin

ive had depression for years but have never had a panic attack thankfully, although i am a very nervous person normally lol my sister gets panic attacks pretty regularly so im worried i might end up getting them soon. hearing you guys talk so openly about mental health issues honestly made me tear up. please please please consider making a whole mental health bonus ep?? id love to hear Noel talk more about his struggles as ive dealt with suicidal tendencies too. i understand if there isnt enough content for a whole ep though lol. Noel keep strong and stay away from your triggers, and Cody it hurts to see you in pain please feel better soon <3 much luv to my meat boys

Ana M

thank u guys for leaving that in and talking about it, it sucks that you've both now had to deal with that but it really helps to hear about your guys experiences with it and to just know we aren't alone

Ashlee Parra

The TMG community is filled with some of the most wholesome and down-to-earth people, I've never enjoyed reading comments or watching hour long pod casts so much, I'm so glad to be able to support you guys for what you do and to be able to see you guys talk anxiety and the obstacles you guys go through is pretty awesome.

Mana Halatanu

Grade A deep shit dudes, my SO deals with Anxiety and Depression so your guys experience has helped me get a better read on that so thank you. On a less serious note Nole looking like a boy in those shorts

Andrae

Holy fuck this hit very hard, thank you both for being brave enough to share your experiences.

Zayd Siddiqui

I look forward these episodes bc I work so god damn much. 10-11 hr days, I’m a manager for a medical sales company and I get so stressed which isn’t good since I struggle with anxiety. I was getting worked up this morning and felt myself spiraling then I got the notification for a new episode and listening to y’all calms me down so much. I listen while I’m getting ready, on my way to work and on my way home. Thank you for being so candid and raw about what anxiety is really like. I know you get DM’d and comments all the time saying how much you help ppl but for real I look forward to my podcasts (and a few shows I watch) every week it helps me unwind Creating content for YouTube used to be my outlet but now I don’t have time bc I work so much. if it wasn’t for you two turds and the others I would have probably had my 2007 Britney Spears moment by now. Thanks again.

Chelsea Suarez

I just wanted to let Cody know that it is ok to feel like you dont know why you're scared, its very difficult to put into words the way that you feel and what you think. Ive been diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder since I was like 6 or 7, I can still remember my first attack, and I have at least one panic attack a day, nowadays they last for a couple minutes, because Ive worked on it. Ive gotten good at grounding and it does get better, you just need to take care of yourself, what you're puting in your body, etc. Thank you for bringing light into these issues and letting us know that you feel a similar way. You both have helped me a lot, my most sincere grattitude. Keep moving forward.

Kevin Moreno

These TMG episodes are what helps me get through some of my anxiety episodes especially at night. Thanks for talking about it so openly and honestly because so many people feel this way.

Courtney Dias

FUGG YES

Zayd Siddiqui

Awesome of you guys to talk candidly about this, it's way more common than you think. I know how scary it is when you literally don't know what's wrong with you and you're actually convinced you're going to die, you really explained it well. It really does get better if you just always remind yourself exactly what's happening and get on top of it will the help of people close to you. So much respect for you guys for having this conversation here and making it hilarious at the same time. Keep it up.

daddy needs another trip to bondi asap

Eugene Moore

Hearing you talk about anxiety and panic attacks is so cool guys. It’s really helpful to hear that you guys go through it too. I’ve had them for a long time now and it’s always nice to remember that others experience it. This podcast is my go to when I need a distraction from it all and it’s awesome. Hope you’re going ok now Cody, and that you find some ways to cope with it. Music and podcasts have always been my method to try wind down the panic

L

I'm 25 and I had my first panic attack a few weeks ago. It threw me for an absolute loop and gave me the same thoughts you had Cody. Its strangely relieving to hear others go through their experiences. Hope it gets better for ya dude. Make sure to Eskeedit.

Alec Ottevanger

I had a panic attack for the first time in months yesterday so waking up to the bonus episode being about anxiety made me feel a lot better. This podcast is something I really enjoy so it helps just knowing that other people have experienced the same things I do.

Kelly Smith

This has been one of my worst weeks of anxiety and it's so insane that you guys talked about this on this episode. The universe is fucking crazy. Thanks so much for talking about anxiety, because it makes me feel like I'm not crazy and not alone. Seriously, thanks guys.

Shelby Becker

He served time in custody because the girl wouldn't testify. She was/is an escort, but claimed he forced her into prostitution and took her money by force while they were in a relationship, or something - he isn't running a sex ring and shit. ALSO, all Drake said when the charges were dropped and he was let out was that he was going to focus on music.

Justin deHart

I appreciate you guys talking about dealing with anxiety so much. It’s a weirdly comfortable feeling knowing other people go through the same things you do. Your content has really helped me get through a lot, I feel like we’re a group of close friends now. Thanks for being you xoxo

I want to thank you with all of my being for talking about anxiety disorders and panic attacks so openly. I've never heard anyone have such a powerful conversation about it. I was diagnosed with social phobia (a social anxiety disorder) when I was 13. I'm 19 now and I still get panic attacks often. I've been taking meds for all these years and trying new things to get my panic attacks under control. I started a new job last month and it ended up being way more difficult than I anticipated so I started having a panic attack while in the middle of the job. I was crying and couldn't speak. Having anxiety can hinder you so much but what made it worse was all these people around me I had never worked with before saw me as weak and pathetic. I was so happy to see you guys talk about your experiences. It really helped me. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. This podcast is one of the best yet.

Abby Edwards

this conversation was amazing and so important! yall should consider making this one available for non patrons as well because it could really help some people

Aubrey Lewis

so proud to be a fan of guys who base their content on comedy but can talk about shit like this. y'all could've made a joke about it but instead you actually spoke through experience and related it immediately to your fans, which is super dope. much love to y'all keep killing it (:

kate

This comment may be overdue, but I was listening to an older episode on my speaker in the kitchen. When it got to the part where you guys decided to make porn sounds, my roommates all walked into to the house and saw me, a shirtless guy cooking dinner while listening to two guys moan. By the way I live with three girls, they never asked about it and I never gave an explanation.

Ben Jacey

you guys did a great thing by posting this. a few years back when I was still in high school i'd have a panic attack everyday for about 6 months. i would wake up, get dressed throw up and still go to school everyday, no matter what. it became part of my routine, and made me reconsider my life. anxiety is absolutely the most lonely thing ever and the pod is the one thing that can keep me grounded and reminds me that i can keep going no matter how tough it gets. a lot of us with anxiety/depression know how hard it is to get out of bed everyday and keep doing what you need to do, but we appreciate this conversation. if you need a break though, we would all fully understand and support it :) love you boys

caitlin

thank you so much for this conversation it really helps knowing people who you look up to struggle with the same things truly one of the best episodes yet this made me cry in the shower lol

kaley

you guys have helped me through so many anxiety episodes where all I'm able to do is lie in the fetal position and listen to a podcast. thank u and much love

olivia

Thank you so much for not taking the anxiety conversation out. It helped me realize that I'm not the only one going through it

Cher 💜

Also also, you two have the most understanding fan base, we would all completely understand if either of you need a little break from this :)

Thomas Fox

Holy shit. The TMG podcast just evolved. Thank you guy so much for the personal stories. Damn.

CJ White

thank you guys for leaving in the stuff about anxiety, you could have edited it out if you wanted to. but what i like most about you guys and any comedians i listen to is their honesty and transparency. you guys are great genuine dudes

Grant Martin

I had a panic attack in my room alone the night before I came back to college. i didn't have anyone to talk to, but the one thing that helped we was watching an older TMG podcast.

Kierkegaard

glad you guys took some time to chat about anxiety, that shit's super important, TMG for life

Hector Jackson

Great episode

Michael Pigors

tbh i like that you guys kept that in and were talking about your experiences. i haven't had a full blown panic attack but i remember starting to get one in a crowded restaurant and had to step out and call my friend, it was a wild experience. it is true about listening to someone else's voice though, which is why i'm a patron now and will listen to episodes over and over again. you guys kept it real, love u both a lot

cam sandbach

here's my little (long) anxiety story: i got diagnosed with generalised anxiety and depression when i was in grade 12 so like, 6 years ago. back then it was awful; i would puke everyday before school, i wasn't sleeping, i wasn't eating, my entire existence was consumed with overwhelming dread that i thought would never end. i got sent to a psychiatrist whom i loathed and i refused the pills i was prescribed and i said i was "fine" and just tried to forget about it (spoiler alert: this did not go well). then i went to university and the change of scenery helped but my anxiety and depression were always there, because i refused to get treated. i used coping mechanisms like music, tv shows and social media (i.e. vine, which is where i first found cody's content), just anything to pay attention to the thoughts that would swirl around in my head on a loop. not getting treated made university extremely difficult but i managed to graduate on time with a pretty good GPA to boot. this is going to sound maybe a little ridiculous, but what truly helped me at my lowest point was getting a cat. her name is valerie and i got her after my third year of university. that was truly a horrendous year for my mental health and i didn't know how i was going to make it and then she kind of fell into my life and i'm not going to say she saved me but she gave me something to focus on other than my anxiety/depression. i couldn't stay in bed all day because i had to get up and feed her, i felt okay about staying home sometimes because with her there i wasn't really alone, she depends on me to be there for her and take care of her and that motivates me to take care of myself. now i still struggle with anxiety but it's not as severe, my low days are fewer and farther in between. i'm not saying a cat will cure you of mental illness, and i'm definitely not saying to turn down treatment because i lost a lot of time suffering when i could have been being treated, but i am saying that no matter the path to healing you take, there is definitely a path for you, and you will get on that path and it will improve your life substantially. personally, i don't think i'll ever be "cured," i think i will always be on this path, but as long as i'm moving forward that's alright with me.

sawyer

When I started having panic attacks, my therapist told me that anxiety is your emotions trying to get your attention. That definitely made me see it all in a different way. Thanks for being vulnerable with us guys! We fugging love u.

nevernots

This was really touching actually. Thanks for keeping that in

Graeme

An excellent tool for dealing with anxiety is grounding and distracting skills like Noel talked about. One of my favorite that I teach all my patients struggling with panic attacks is called TIPP. Definitely look it up if you’re interested in coping techniques.

Sara Trekas

This episode was super enlightening for me. My girlfriend has panic attacks sometimes but has a hard time explaining it the same way you guys did. I feel like I have a better understanding of what she goes through sometimes, so thank you for opening up about it.

Justin Kelly

I loved this episode. I work in inpatient mental health and have had my own struggles with anxiety. My husband also went though a period of time very similar to what Noel was describing with his anxiety. Hearing you guys talk about your experience was not only relatable but normalizing.

Sara Trekas

Also I agree, the word anxiety is thrown around too much on Twitter. It's harmful to people who legitimately suffer, because it makes it seem like it's not a serious issue. Also, loving the shorts Noel.

Emily Davenport

Panic attack? Knock it off. Love you guys, stay strong you two 👊🏼

Alex Bennett

If you ever need to talk I gotchu

sheynotshay

Guys your ability to talk about what can often be just a misunderstood topic was fantastic. Having diagnosed anxiety and dealing with panic attacks, and other things, it was really great to hear such an honest conversation about it. Sucks you've both gone through it, and Cody you're going through it now, but conversation really helps. I find talking about it and being honest is the best thing. When I actually talk and let it out to others it no longer feels like I'm in my own head, but that I'm letting go of the panic and anxiety. Like it's a release and I'm not just lost in those negative and scary thoughts. Great episode guys. So worth the wait and nothing but love for you both

Jannon

this was really nice to hear. Although I have no experience with panic attacks (knock on wood) , the last couple of weeks have been shit. I don't sleep, don't feel happy, feel uneasy all the time, scared of random things. It probably has to do with moving out and going to college and stuff but it's weird. I hope it's not anxiety or something but it's been eating me from inside. For you guys to talk about it was great, you guys are rollmodels (didnt think that, did you?) and makes you more real. Thanks. (also i'm a first year data science (no kidding) so let's expose 6ix9ine yeah)

Lourens Touwen

fuckin' love you guys

Mary Kate Kelley

100% love that u guys kept in everything about anxiety. this content and the yt videos from you both helps me with my crippling depression and anxiety in such a crazy way. you’re definitely not alone when it comes to panic attacks even though it might feel like that every-time you just have to remind yourself they you’re safe and to breathe. noels tips definitely will help me also so i appreciate that. love you guys.

grace guerra

also, as a Brit it seems so fucked that you have to pay when you go to the emergency room because you think you're dying when having a panic attack. God bless the NHS

Thomas Fox

glad that they are staying real, never had a full on a panic attack but it still felt good to hear about that anxiety, depression etc are a real issues that can happen to anyone. plus, could someone pls tell my how come weed is bad for anxiety cuz i thought that it did the opposite, help with it.

Anastasia

My most recent one was prett bad. I start work at 6 am and things had already not gone right the night before. I woke up and my heart was just pounding and I felt hot. I almost called in, but would’ve gotten in trouble. Anyways I get to work and an hour in i just feel dizzy and my heart is pounding and I start crying. I have no idea why. I was to leave and my supervisor sends me to the medical office. I can’t really explain to them what’s wrong and they’re looking at me like I’m stupid. Still crying. I get sent home. Since it was so early the only thing open was the ER. Same thing again, I kept telling everyone I don’t know what’s wrong and that I just don’t feel right. They ended up prescribing me meds for the meantime. It took me a few days to come back to my normal self. So much confusion. I totally understand what y’all go through. I’m one of the people who are greatly impacted by your content on all platforms— it’s helped me in those times to be able to watch/listen to something light hearted and to get my mind off of things. Keep being awesome guys. Much love.

sheynotshay

yo so on the anxiety topic: a lot of my anxiety comes from breaking routines and being in places i've never been before or being around people i've never met before. so i was working in Nashville this summer on an internship. fucking knew absolutely no one at all, and my anxiety was at the worst it's been maybe ever and the slightest thing would send me spiraling. i never wanted to leave my house ever, and i never had a full on attack but i just toed the line of one more than once. anyways, i did not have any friends down there at all. i'm like 20 by myself in nashville just slowly losing it, but the one thing that kept me sane and im not just saying this, was knowing that every single friday you guys would post a podcast. genuinely from the bottom of my heart that shit grounded me and also made me feel super not alone. anyways, lets esketit

allegra

I think a lot has been said already but I also wanna say thank you for this. I would’ve never thought that I would I ever cry listening to this podcast but I did and it helped so much to hear people realte and not just "but why are you nervous/scared?" from people who can’t relate (I mean, good for them). Anyways, thank you for the honesty and just being really great dudes. x

Charlotte

I’ve struggled with anxiety regularly since middle school and I appreciate this podcast so much. It’s refreshing to hear people talk about their similar struggles and not sugarcoat it as just being “nervous” or something that’s easy to have control over. There’s such a stigma around anxiety/panic attacks, especially with men not speaking up or getting help for fear of seeming weak. It’s really helpful to hear you guys talk about and to see all these comments from people that I can relate to. If you’re comfortable with it, this would be great to use as a public podcast because I really think it would help a lot of people. Love y’all and I hope you figure things out, Cody. ♥️

courtney

I’m a line cook and I used to have panic attacks at work almost every weekend, but I had to stay on the line, dead silent and shaking like a bitch, and put the tickets out for 4-5 hours before I could go to the bathroom and try to get my shit together. When I tried to talk to my coworkers about it they just said generic shit like “drink water and take deep breaths.” Hearing the funniest dudes on the internet go through the same shit almost made me cry. Thank you

Aaron Chalupa

Be careful about those xanax man. I got hooked on em for a while because of anxiety and they just made me feel like a zombie and i put on hella weight.

Matt Mattson

Thank you for this episode, I missed my therapy appt last week and felt on edge but this felt like a group therapy session

RadTitty

honestly y'all should make this a real episode so more people can see this, this is the realest podcast I've ever listened to from my two favorite content creators, we all go through it

Mitch Young

This summer I had panic attacks almost weekly, I finally told my parents about it and through their help and my doctor I was able to come to the conclusion that I could not drink coffee, soda, or smoke weed anymore. The anxiety and attacks were linked to working at a summer internship that was high stress. Hearing you guys speak on this really comforted me and realized that I'm not the only one going through this and it means a lot ! Feel better Cody !!!

Maeve Alexander

and also I think this one should go public, if you guys are comfortable with that. It could impact a lot of people in a positive way

Mitchell Ford

also as cody said, acid and anxiety is a fucking mad time

Thomas Fox

i’m the exact same way when i’m dealing with extreme anxiety. im just frozen and it feels like I forgot how to talk so listening to this podcast really helps me when i’m dissociating

ayesha

great pod boys! very brave of you to leave the panic in with no editing. Sure most of us listening have dealt with similar stuff, and have to say from personal experience, being hungover is probably the worst thing for anxiety

Thomas Fox

When I'm panicking I can't speak and have very strong dissociation, but having someone talk at me helps a lot. Your podcast is one of the tools I use to have someone talk at me, so thank you so much. Really appreciate both of you.

Etelle Stephan

thank u guys so much for talking about anxiety in such a vulnerable way. i’ve struggled with depression since I was 12 but not really anxiety and i’ve just started to have those same symptoms/feelings that cody described and it really put me at ease knowing that i’m not crazy and what i’m experiencing is anxiety. thank u bois ❤️

ayesha

Stay strong King. 🙌🏽

David Diaz

I know this is a bonus ep, but you guys should seriously consider making it public. Hearing you guys talk so in depth about your anxiety was super helpful to me and I think it is and would be for a ton of other people too

Holly Vincent

I fucking love you guys

Ola Andersen

Weirdest shit ever cody, yesterday was the first time in my life I’ve ever experienced true anxiety like that and you just used described the exact same thing

Jacob B

its wild how much of what you guys were saying is exactly what goes through my head. my anxiety is mostly social but that "impending doom" shit cody was sayin was so accurate to how i feel every day. also in a situation where i drink a ton of soda and smoke a lot of weed and i feel like thats def making it worse. yall have given me a lot to think about.

Chase Barrett

Hope ur okay Cody! I realized that when I drink vodka the next day it makes me super anxious and not as much as other alcohol so maybe see if something makes you more sensitive. I hope u feel better!

Jacqueline Gormley

Panic attacks are a different gravy. Been dealing with them shits since I was 16, and I kept it quiet for like 4 years cuz I did not want to look weak yanno. Similar experiences to you guys, the weightlessness, nausea, tunnel vision, inability to move or even talk sometimes. I'm glad you guys spoke about it, definitely makes me and most likely a lot of others feel inspired knowing what lives you guys are living now. Keep up the great work boys, all love here.

Mitchell Ford

I rely on heavy prescription Xanax and Ativan just to function with my anxiety on a daily basis. I really want to thank you guys for talking about this, because it makes me feel so much less alone. Anxiety and panic disorders are often an invisible weight on the shoulders of those who suffer from them, so it's really amazing to hear people like noel and cody be so transparent with their struggle. so much love for tmg.

olivia

Hey Cody and Noel, have either of you looked into natural remedies, or legal natural medicine? A majority of my family suffers from intense panic attacks and fibromyalgia. My grandma has been trying every possible dr medication but nothing ever gave her relief. But in the last year I’ve got mine under control with Kratom leaf. It worked so well with me so I introduced it to everyone effected. My grandma now takes 20% of the medication the used to take. We are all able to feel normal and leave our house because of a plant. I hope you guys’ll look into it. Love you guys, much homo❤️

Justin

this podcast is fuckin mood fam. but really, no one has put into words quite how bad it feels to be doing this to yourself, especially when anxiety is mixed with addiction. thanks for being real, and hope ya squash those ants all over yr life

McKenna Rae Dibble

Hey guys, I struggle with anxiety and have been fighting it for about four years now. It was really powerful to hear you guys talk about this and i really related to what you were saying. Thanks so much guys love you so much.

Alex Borjanovic

I take prozac every morning for anxiety and depression. Its to the point where i eat breakfast not cuz i want to but because i have to take my pill, so breakfast is just for my medication. I was really calmed by the fact that others are going through what i am. Im glad yall were open about it and plus it helps to be open about it. @everyone in TMG community take care of urselves and hope eveeryone is doing good

Diego Chica

this, hands down is the best episode of tmg, hearing your stories about panic attacks makes it more normal in my head for me to have them when i do

Love Billberg

I’ve had anxiety since I was 14 but didn’t experience a full fledged panic attack til I was 18 and it was very similar to Noel’s experiences with tunnel vision and my heart rate taking off and I just remember going to my room and hyperventilating and crying til it passed and it’s something I still deal with 4 years later, I suppressed it for a really long time and it didn’t really get better until I started talking about it so it’s good that you’re being open about it because mentally it fucks with you even more to just feel like you have to keep it to yourself. I love when the pod is funny but this was a nice change of pace and it was actually very comforting to hear you guys talk about it. This episode was great.

Alissar

Hearing you guys talk about anxiety is really helpful. I think we forget that people we look up to deal with similar things. Loved this episode :-)

Jayden Bookout

THIS^^ @codyboi

Vinny Murano

The first panic attack I’ve ever had was while I was working my morning shift at a restaurant. I work in a small kitchen so that feeling of being trapped with no where to go was almost doubled. It was so shitty to try to push through that constant feeling of panic and trying to get work done at the same time. Listening to this made me feel almost therapeutic. Hope you guys and anyone else reading this that has gone through shit like that take care of yourselves. Stay safe.

Robert

cody, knowing your triggers for anxiety and a good pair of headphones will really help. the headphones will help with the heightened sensitivity you mentioned while you calm down. and knowing what starts your panic attacks will help knowing what type of method you need to use to calm yourself. wishing you all the best!

Jayden Bookout

this was so refreshing to hear!! i’ve missed out on things that could have been really fun because of panic attacks and one of the worst things about it is that i never know how to explain it to people. it sucks so bad when you try to talk to someone about what’s happening and they don’t understand. i hope you are both doing well and please try not to overwork yourselves :^)

shannon

I totally understand the panic attack and anxiety. My sister has severe anxiety and I never understood it until I started getting enormous amounts of anxiety any time I sit down and watch tv or a movie. The music messes with me and creates such anxiety it’s too hard to watch tv anymore. My mom actually had the same thing she had to go to the Er cause she thought she was having a heart attack. You’re not alone!

Darcy Abbitt

Got chills listening to Cody explain his panic attack, the first one is the worst

haley

Mandy was literally one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. Incredible.

Vinny Murano

Bo Burnham has a lot of interesting things to say about anxiety that have helped me. He had a panic attack throughout the filming of his entire special "Make Happy" and he decided to stop doing live performances after that. the closing bit is called "Can't Handle This (kanye rant)" and i highly recommend checking it out, it's really powerful once you understand that he literally couldn't handle it right at that moment.

Tyler Meisinger

also millie bobby brown is only 14 :// not that it changes the situation but shes YOUNG

Jayden Bookout

Go off our panic-attacked plagued short kings. Stay healthy boys: get enough sleep, find ways to de-stress throughout the day when you can. Your mental health is the most important thing. That goes for the whole TMG fam. Much love

Spencer Neblett

like seriously tears coming out of my eyes to know that you guys have struggled through it especially when Noel talked about not wanting to feel that way for the rest of his life I really felt that. Thank you ❤️

Millie Beswick Wright

this was therapy by proxy for me

Chloe Carr

Noel dealt with that situation very well. Feel better Cody. I have a social anxiety disorder, so I know panic attacks are scary as hell x

Emily Davenport

Where is Noel's water bottle from? Looks dope!

take care of yourself Cody!! Thanks to both of you for talking about anxiety and all that shit I’ve had it since I was like 13 so means a lot to me

Millie Beswick Wright

CLICK BAITTTTTT

Abigail Fields

Cody I hope you're okay.

Boclate Bip Bookies

Everyone is so hyped for Cody's panic attack...

Leila MacPherson

awww fugg yeah dude. i'm all here for dudes comforting dudes

Consuelo Ramirez

Just made my day

Nathan Mulvaney

Okay now this is epic👌🏼

Nolan Gustafson