Emma Lov (Loote): Living with Panic Attacks & Andrea Vassilev (DBSA)

Mari Fong interviews Emma Lov (Loote) and Andrea Vassilev (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, DBSA, San Gabriel Valley). EMMA LOV OF LOOTE, who co-wrote with Demi Lovato and Cheat Codes, and remixed the Shawn Mendes’ song “Mercy,” shares her story of PANIC ATTACKS & PANIC DISORDER. Starting therapy after surviving the 9/11 terrorists attacks in NYC, Lov experienced her first panic attack at age 12 as the school nurse tried to convince her it was just “gas.” Lov talks about her sister and psychiatrist who both contracted coronavirus, and how she’s dealt with her long-time psychiatrist eventually dying of COVID-19. The COPING SKILLS FOR PANIC ATTACKS before or during a performance and the NERDY THINGS THAT MAKE HER HAPPY. Things you can do to make a bad day turn into a good day. How USING HER "NO" BOUNDARY helps keeps her sane, and why MAINTAINING GOOD MENTAL HEALTH is so important for her. Andrea Vassilev, support leader for the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance and doctoral student in Clinical Psychology explains the DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PANIC ATTACKS & PANIC DISORDER and how learning COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (CBT) is a good long-term solution for the condition. The importance of HAVING SUPPORTIVE PEOPLE in your life and the benefits of GROUP THERAPY SUPPORT. We end with a clip of Loote’s single "THIS IS HOW U FEEL" from their “HEART EYES” EP.“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” * Thank you for subscribing to our podcast and supporting us through Patreon! Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated.  * WE LIKE YOU A LOT so please "like" us and be our friends on social media!For free or low cost mental help, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/Subscribe $2 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/checkyourheadpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/checkyourheadpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkyourheadpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4BJN--waRV1rKMM2OVwkSw/featuredTwitter: @checkheadpod, https://twitter.com/checkheadpodSay hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘Support the showCHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.comFollow Us! On social media @checkyourheadpodcast and Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@checkyourheadpodcast5174You rock and we love you at checkyourheadpodcast.com ❤️🤘The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.