I’ve had panic attacks in 3 countries, seen 4 different therapists, and taken thousands of antidepressants.It all started in the spring of 2016 when I had the most terrifying 48 hours of my life.→ First panic attack.→ First antidepressant prescription→ First therapy appointment.All of which ended with me being too scared to leave my house for 9 days.As a male in my late 20’s, I wasn’t equipped to handle any of it.→ I stopped exercising and was rapidly losing weight.→ I put distance between myself and those closest to me.→ I bailed on every plan I made.Like most men, I wasn’t ready to be vulnerable.But unlike most men, I didn’t want to stay silent about my mental health journey.I wasn’t a mental health expert or a therapist so I only had one story to tell, my own. After struggling for years, sharing my own story online removed the power my anxiety had over me and helped lift the weight I had been carrying for years. Every comment, message, and DM gave me the confidence to keep going.After almost a decade of trying anything to help fix myself (including drinking 100+ beers a month), I’ve been able to overcome my anxiety and accomplish things I once thought weren’t possible;→ Husband to an amazing wife for 5+ years.→ Father to an incredible son for 2+ years.→ Excel at a career without working overtime.I’m a Panic Attack Professional.Oh and that tight feeling in your chest? It’s ok, I get it too.