He felt like he couldnt breathe.

And as a result, he wasnt able to finish the segment.

Fortunately, the panic attack was a wake-up call that inspired him to get professional help for hisanxietyanddepression.

Dan Harris

Verywell / Julie Bang

One of the many things that improved his mental health wasmeditation.

Dan now uses his platform to teach others what he has learned about mental health and meditation.

Youre likely to get caught in a vicious spiral that is hard to break.

Talk to a mental health professional who can help you break the unhealthy cycle.

A doctor or mental health professional may recommendtherapy,medication, or a combination of both.

You also might find it helps to share your mental health experiences with others.

Quotes From Dan

Dan Harris

The mind is trainable.

Were not stuck with the characteristics and qualities we dont like about ourselves.

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