What a Panic Attack Feels Like | Anxiety & Chronic Illness

What a Panic Attack Feels Like | Anxiety & Chronic Illness

Author: G-PACT non profit March 17, 2026 Duration: 21:11
Surviving out of Spite
BusinessNon-profit

What does a panic attack actually feel like, especially when you're already living with gastroparesis and chronic illness?

In this raw and unplanned episode of Surviving Out of Spite, Sam shares a deeply vulnerable moment after experiencing an intense anxiety and panic attack at home. From suddenly struggling to breathe to using grounding techniques to calm her nervous system, Sam walks through what the experience was like in real time.Living with chronic illness often means navigating more than just physical symptoms.

Anxiety, medical trauma, and nervous system dysregulation can become part of the journey too.

This episode is a reminder that you’re not alone if anxiety or panic attacks are part of your life with chronic illness.If you've ever experienced anxiety, panic attacks, or the emotional toll of chronic illness, this conversation is for you.

Join our gastroparesis support group: https://g-pact.org/programs/virtual-support/


Hosted by two people navigating life with gastroparesis, Surviving out of Spite is a raw and real conversation from the G-PACT non-profit. This isn't a clinical lecture; it's the sound of two friends unpacking the daily reality of a chronic condition, finding humor in the absurd moments and solidarity in the shared struggles. You'll hear candid personal stories that range from frustrating to triumphant, alongside practical tips forged from lived experience. The dialogue covers everything from managing health and relationships to simply preserving your identity beyond a diagnosis. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair to a kitchen table conversation where no topic is off-limits and laughter is considered essential medicine. It builds a community through audio, reminding anyone facing a similar journey that they are understood. Each episode explores the complex patient experience with honesty, aiming to inform, connect, and affirm that navigating life with gastroparesis is a story of resilience, often fueled by a bit of defiant spirit.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 44

Official website RSS
Surviving out of Spite
Podcast Episodes
She Refused to Let Gastroparesis Define Her | A Powerful Patient Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:14
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Sam and Sarah dive deeper into Sarah’s story and how she refused to let gastroparesis define her life.From the challenges of diagnosis to the daily realities of living with a…
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS): The Fight for Diagnosis, Care & Advocacy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:02
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is more than just managing symptoms, it’s navigating a healthcare system that often doesn’t understand you.In this episode of Surviving Out of Spite, Sam sits down with Lara Bloom…
He Survived Multiple Organ Transplants, and Chose Hope Anyway [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:00
Ty Gipson has been through more than most; juvenile diabetes, multiple organ transplants, and years of fighting just to stay alive. In this episode, Sam and Ty talk about what it actually looks like to keep going when yo…
It’s Not in Your Head—It’s Your Gut (And Here’s Why) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:10
Living with a chronic GI condition like gastroparesis isn’t just physical; it’s mental, emotional, and deeply personal. In this episode of Surviving Out of Spite, Sam chats with Dr. Ali Navidi to break down the powerful…
Fighting to Be Heard: The Reality of Chronic Illness in Healthcare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:49
Navigating the healthcare system with a chronic illness can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and, at times, isolating. In this episode of Surviving Out of Spite, Sam sits down with Meredith Mangold for a real and honest c…
Living with Gastroparesis & Building a Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:22
One year ago, Surviving Out of Spite launched to share stories, insights, and real-life experiences living with gastroparesis. In this special episode, Sam reflects on the journey of building the podcast, the lessons lea…
Gastroparesis, Gut Health & Everything in between [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:50
Gut health is complicated, especially when you’re living with gastroparesis. In this episode, Sam sits down with Liz Roman to unpack the complex systems involved in digestive health and how they impact people with chroni…
Chronic Illness Might Be Your Superpower [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:36
Living with a chronic illness is often framed as a limitation—but what if it could also be a strength?In this episode, Lilly Stairs joins us to share the concept of your “secret sauce”: the powerful combination of your n…
Resilient Body, Fragile System: Living a Full Life on TPN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:33
What does it look like to grow up managing central lines and still build a life full of strength, independence, and purpose?In this inspiring episode, Vincent shares his journey of growing up with complex chronic illness…

12345»