Public Reactions to Panic Attacks: A Social Experiment

Matt tests public reactions to panic attacks, revealing empathy and support from strangers.

### Public Support During Panic Attacks: A Social Experiment
* 😟 Matt introduces a social experiment to see how people react when he pretends to have a **panic attack in public**, alongside his friend Megan.
* 💔 As he begins to act out the panic attack, he expresses difficulty breathing and feels overwhelmed, stating, "**I really can't breathe. I don't know what's happening right now.**"
* 🧘 A passerby offers immediate support, suggesting **deep breathing techniques** and asking him what **triggered the panic attack**.
* 🚑 The concerned individual contemplates calling 9-1-1 as Matt struggles, emphasizing the **importance of talking and distraction** during such moments.
* 💬 The stranger shares their own experiences with anxiety and panic attacks, stating, "**I get them too, and it hasn't been easy recently**."
* 👥 They engage in conversation to help Matt **focus on something other than his panic**, discussing their local area and daily activities.
* 🤝 The interaction highlights the significance of **community support and empathy** in moments of mental distress, showcasing how **simple conversations can aid in calming anxiety**.

I got that. I get them too, and it hasn't been easy recently. Just keep talking to me, just trying to breathe. Hey guys, it's Matt TV, and I'm with Megan, and today I'm going to be having a panic attack to see if people would help in public. Let's see what happens. [Music] foreign [Music] [Music] I really can't breathe. I don't know what's happening right now. Try to hit you first. Deep breaths. Inhale and exhale. You know, like what? What took on? Like what came on? I have panic attacks, and like I'm having one really bad right now. Are you okay? I think I'm having a panic attack. Oh, here. Do you want to stay down? Sure. Okay. Okay, well, uh, maybe just say link against the wall. Okay. Oh, I can't breathe. All right. Okay. foreign. I can't breathe right now. I can't breathe. I fight with anxiety in my own life, uh, and I have panic attacks too sometimes. What helps with me is I count be bad. You cannot. I can't. I can't.

breathe. Oh dear, okay, maybe I should call 9-1-1. Six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ten, you feeling better? I get them too, and it hasn't been easy recently. Okay, just keep talking to me, just keep trying to breathe. Let's distract ourselves with talking, okay? Are you from around here? Yeah, yeah. As you go for walks often, or yeah, good. Try sitting up nice and tall, yeah, there you go. You can sit and hang out as long as you need, okay? Thank you so much. [Laughter] [Music] [Music]

Girl Has a Panic Attack In Public (Social Experiment)

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Matt TV and Megan are filming a social experiment to see how people react to a panic attack.

Matt pretends to have a severe panic attack, struggling to breathe and feeling overwhelmed.

Bystanders offer support and share their own experiences with anxiety and panic attacks, trying to help Matt calm down.

A person is experiencing a panic attack and is advised to breathe and talk to distract themselves.

The speaker shares that they also get panic attacks and offers support.

They encourage the person to sit up tall and stay as long as needed for comfort.