Kevin Love’s panic attack: I was afraid for my life

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In November 2017, Kevin Love suffered a very public panic attack during a game. During a huddle, Love tried to catch his breath, but he couldn’t and his heart was racing. Love was sure he was having a cardiac event, and went to the Cleveland Clinic. It was then he admitted that he needed help. Love details what had kept him from getting help in the past, including gender stereotypes and stigma surrounding mental health. Plus, Love opens up on how therapy helped him become unapologetically himself, and how his grandmother’s sudden death impacted him.
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@jordanwebb989 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin. You make us feel like we are not the only ones.

@nickl645 3 жыл бұрын

Jordan, you’re not alone... it’s so scary. I have them once a week... just tell your self..you can get through it... everything is okay..

@KRIS-sh8wp 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickl645 Thank you for sharing & for being supportive but I wish it was just that easy. I've been battling this horrific, relentless, life altering nightmare (aka Panic Disorder) ever since 2005 & nobody on eaeth should ever have to endure such a debilitating, destructive disorder/mental illness like this. Be Blessed ~ Godspeed !!!

@vancouverviking4652 3 жыл бұрын

Alot of Real Men have the same type of issues..nothing to be ashamed of 💪✊✌

@bobbycigarillo 3 жыл бұрын

Poor guy. I started having panic attacks in my mid twenties and he's not exaggerating. If you're unfamiliar with what's happening to you, it really feels like you're about to die sometimes. Increased heart rate,, heavy breathing and sometimes parts of your body can go numb. Its terrifying. Hard to explain, and hard to understand. If anyone else has experienced panic attacks or panic disorder, CBD lotion and tinctures have been a life saver for me and might work for you as well.

@TheAvgWoman 3 жыл бұрын

I had my first panic attack in my second year of grad school this past October. I am normally a top performer and overachiever but It wiped me out for one full week and I could not eat or get out of bed. It is okay to not be okay. CBD oil (no thc or melatonin in it), therapy, shadow work, dealing with my trauma, and dealing with my over empathicness/poor boundaries with Narcissistic people (Lisa A. Romano on youtube is a godsend) has been a miracle. One day at a time!

@hectormorones8733 3 жыл бұрын

Let me tell how I dealt with my panic attacks and how I overcame it and never got one again. About 5-6 years ago I would get panic attacks and they were very often to the point where they controlled my life. One day I was eating at a restaurant with my wife and got a call from my sister that something happened to my mom and she was crying and not making sense. So I rushed to the house to see what happened and during the drive I was getting a panic attack and it was coming cause my body was going numb and it always makes you feel like you’re going to die but I told myself if it’s my time I’m ready to go cause I need to get home no matter what. After I told myself that my panic attack went away. It feels like a demon controlling your life and the more you panic the more it’ll make your body go numb and makes things worse. But the thing is you won’t die so I faced it and said I wasn’t scared so do what you have to do and it went away. It was like that phone call was ment to happen. After that I also stopped listening to sad music and got my confidence back.

@ryanjohnson3749 3 жыл бұрын

I will say tho there is no better feeling after a panic attack has subsided the best way I can describe it to people who don’t know what I’m talking about it’s like the great feeling after getting rid of a really painful burst of diarrhea

@ryantammul5961 3 жыл бұрын

dealing with them currently myself. Very scary. Best of luck to you!

@GeorgeZimmermen 3 жыл бұрын

My one and only panic attack happened when I was high on weed lol

@smb2265 3 жыл бұрын

I experienced the same thing. Didn't have one until age 44. I went to the ER twice thinking either my lungs were collapsing or I was having a heart attack. The even more bizarre thing, is that they come out of nowhere. Even when you're not under stress and just having a normal day. That was the first time I didn't have control. It was one of the most terrifying and frustrating things ever to happen to me, because i had no control over it. And that pissed me off

@christopher5205 3 жыл бұрын

I just got outta the hospital for an anxiety attack and suicidal thoughts. Never be afraid to seek help. There is always light on the other side 👌🏻

@royhsu7031 3 ай бұрын

That's very brave of you to share this. Thank you for being you and for destigmatizing.

@iainbrewin 3 жыл бұрын

Graham is legit the best interviewer.. Asking questions, letting the guest speak,... Amazing. Such an important topic. It wasnt until Derozan and Love started opening up that I realized I needed to speak openly about my mental health. It helped me make a lot of necessary changes in my life. Probably helping thousands of people aswell.

@bigaj1712 3 жыл бұрын

anxiety is real man it’s no joke

@Yungbeck 3 жыл бұрын

Wealthy, handsome, smart athlete and a lot going for him. In a lot of peoples eyes he "made it". But things are not always as they seem. Money can't buy happiness might be cliche, but ultimately true.

@BestKeptSecretsRaps 3 жыл бұрын

His wealth is a result of his job, money doesn't have anything to do with anything other than he actually has the resources to help himself which those without money can't

@sbrooks904 2 жыл бұрын

@@BestKeptSecretsRaps wrong. this is a capitalist society. wealth makes many people feel whole. a lack of wealth makes many people feel like they are inadequate.

@BestKeptSecretsRaps 2 жыл бұрын

@@sbrooks904 speak for yourself, you can't attribute a feeling to everyone

@peterlovie6682 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, it's fucking awful. I have had these attacks since I was 27 and now in my final year at university it's still horrible 🤣.

@phaedrawidney5246 Жыл бұрын

So many of us suffer in silence. Afraid. Thank you for being so honest. You and we are not alone. No shame

@brooke4165 3 жыл бұрын

I remember having a really bad panic attack at a horse show. I literally felt like I was in a cage that was being submerged underwater. I’ve grown up with anxiety, and horses were my escape. A place to relax and calm myself down, and it was terrifying for me when I had a panic/anxiety attack at the one place I felt was an escape.

@collinbrister8036 Жыл бұрын

This is how I feel when I have an attack or episode at home! Usually my anxiety manifests in social settings or work, but when I have anxiety at home they always seem way worse. Typically going home is my last line of defense and start to feel safe instantly. When they happen, just chilling on the couch, it’s the most helpless feeling in the world.

@glenncarlson1578 3 жыл бұрын

The frankness of this conversation is a great learning to tool for anybody suffering through anxiety or any type of mental illness.. Thank you Kevin

@felixwessel52 3 жыл бұрын

Great strength from Kevin to show his vulnerability.

@danaefoulani2665 3 жыл бұрын

This is really interesting. I have been going through some really tough times as well and I just started opening up about it. What really stuck with me from this interview is what he said about accepting yourself as it is and being comfortable. It is the most important thing in life in my opinion. I also find it very brave and humble to express yourself in this way.

@elconquistador5095 2 жыл бұрын

I deal with depression daily and at times it's overwhelming. I can relate.

@Johnny-xj5qu 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing Kevin opening up like that. Pro athletes are supposed to be hyper-masculine and immune to feelings or psychological issues. It’s far more manly to put himself out there like that than to hide it. He can help so many people by taking the shame out of acknowledging a problem

@amanshaikh6414 3 жыл бұрын

The title of the video just baffled me for some time. Then I read it again🧐

@re2pect129 2 жыл бұрын

When I had a panic attack I thought I was having a heart attack. My heart was racing and I couldn't seem to catch my breath. I was on the verge of calling 911 but as soon as I went to dial all of the sudden I started to feel better. It was the weirdest experience I ever went through.

@Prawite 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@YoungSwaggness 3 жыл бұрын

We Love you K.Love I too have had these same scary experiences we will get through this my brother

@yusufal-kafir1539 3 жыл бұрын

It's hard to rely on my good intentions, when my head's full of things that I can't mention

@gabrielh7998 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely terrifying experience. I have never struggled with anxiety, didn’t even know that I was prone, but one night I had a severe attack at a friends place around midnight. Was watching a movie then palms got real hot and shaky which turned into violent uncontrollable shivers from head to toe, spiked heart rate, sweats, the feeling of blacking out every 10 seconds, hard to breath, severe cotton mouth. Not being able to control your body is the scary part. No matter how deep I tried to breath or contain myself. The shaking and hyper ventilating just goes on and on and on and every fearful thought or audience just makes it worse. My only option was to let it fade away and keep my breath as long as I could. I haven’t struggled with it since or had an attack but I have a newfound understanding and respect for people who struggle with anxiety. It’s REAL. It’s not just simply an episode of overthinking, the body gets overtaken.

@mandieb3533 Жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me.🙏🏻💜

@SlimMix1996 3 жыл бұрын

Great guy. Gained tons of more respect for K Love after this

@mauricioanaya484 3 жыл бұрын

Literally just had one an hour ago and it’s 4 am rn.. worse feeling in the world. Wish it can go away.

@gogo28184 3 жыл бұрын

Panic attacks do feel like a heart attack. I can understand your experience. My pain attack was similar.

@zach5297 3 жыл бұрын

Shoutout to Kevin love!

@Justfor2day10 4 ай бұрын

I had them every day for about 3 years but finally beat them! I wouldn’t wish them on my worst enemy. I also got depersonalization from the stress my brain stayed under from the constant panic

@michaelhutchings8599 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see someone who is a success talk about Panic Disorder. Panic Disorder brothers for life K. Love!!!

@CoIoneIPanic Жыл бұрын

I don't have panic attacks. I just have events that cause me to feel I'm drowning, and I don't care. Sometimes I wish it would just stop me from breathing and be over.

@onetwocue 2 жыл бұрын

For some reason as a 40 yr old, driving at times makes me very nervous and causes anxiety while driving between two big rigs. I get sweaty palms and fast heart beats. All I really think of during those situations all I see is my death and how to prepare mentally this is how I'm going to die and if they smash into me, I shouldn't feel that much pain as I die.

@frostbytesims 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin's description of his first panic attack was so vivid that he almost triggered one LOL

@ayeesuave1276 3 жыл бұрын

Its like im in my head all day regardless what im doing im just always in my head. Sometimes i may lose focus but I eventually realize im not in my head then BOOM! Im right back in my head 🥺🥺😭

@behindtheback3pointjellyla447 2 жыл бұрын

Hang on in there🙏🙏

@TDawg780 2 жыл бұрын

I had a moment like this last night during my hockey game. We were down players so I had to use my body more than usual and my body eventually got to a point where it was telling me that you’re going to pass out, and my mentality went haywire from there. It was pretty scary and I felt embarrassed that I can’t pull myself to finish 8 minutes of the game because I was breathing too fast. Sports anxiety and possibly exercise induced anxiety is no joke.

@anthonyhernandez2322 3 жыл бұрын

Shits real i had to go to emergency 2 times cuz I couldn’t control my panic attack it literally feels like you going to have a heart attack and you feel desperate and cant catch your breath and feel your veins numb i felt i was getting electric shocks in my chest to it feels like if you ran 2miles with out stopping is the worst feeling but now im taking citoplams and i havent gotten panic attacks so if your reading this and just started to get panic attacks dont worry good thing is that you cant die and you wont die off panic attacks its just all in your head its all mentality just try to control it and avoid it ,best thing to do is get distracted and stay busy all day thats what helped me but god is with you and dont feel that your alone.

@boxingmma. 3 жыл бұрын

I've had them too they are terrible

@George-pz6mj Жыл бұрын

Love K Love. We need more high profile athletes coming forward with this stuff

@kz8950 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you Kevin. Admirable for sure.

@dimitrov505z8 Жыл бұрын

Been there smh I know what it’s like to have rushing thoughts and depression and not being quiet chemically balanced, smh remember you’re steps and know that it will all work out.

@Skyshakerrrr 3 жыл бұрын

I suffer from depression from age 5 I'm 40 and have to say suppression its only a temporary fix. Sooner or later you'll have to face it. I'm heavily meditated now days,I don't know how to fix me without them. I don't like the idea of me needing something to be okay but than again Thats a bunch people that have low blood pressure,diabetes,people that needed glasses from youth,people that needed a wheel chair. Sometimes I wish I didn't have to be in this predicament but its just the way it goes I accept my faith. Genes and everioment and all. Fuck it im here im gone do the best I know how.. Someone say if you can do what you want at least do what you can.

@homiesadventures1710 3 жыл бұрын

I use to have them when I worked

@dallasborn8574 11 ай бұрын

I have these periodically. Y'all don't know how it feels. Dealing with depression now. It's 1am and I can't sleep. So tired.

@Barr25 8 ай бұрын

You got this man. It’s hard trust I get it. But keep living. Please ❤

@dallasborn8574 8 ай бұрын

@@Barr25 Thank you !

@ailbrown1000 2 жыл бұрын

He went nuts

@bigsur175 3 жыл бұрын

I've been there men can't have feelings like that you don't tell people about stuff like that

@charles-etiennedescoteaux7670 Жыл бұрын

first person to ever love a panic attack

@mariomorton1998 2 жыл бұрын

My name is Mario Miguel Morton Jr i was born with spinal biffida i kno the feeling it suck Dealing with depression

@jaischlederer3748 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the thing playing with Lebron can do this. Not saying it’s Lebrons fault because it’s not it’s just the expectations playing with and the Criticism that KL got and the pressure. Kevin love is really humble never really seen talk trash or been in some controversial and he has always been quiet. I’m trying to study psychology and. I’m watching videos about Kevin love anxiety because I’m a teen and I struggle with anxiety and depression. You also don’t let money make you happy and that educates lots of young people like me having milllions of $$$ can’t make you a happy person in your everyday life Kevin love hope your doing better and I want you to play your game and give you all in the games. Btw you have always been a player I’ve liked a lot and respected and never hated, your just calm and just play your game. THANK YOU

@kailajohnson2072 3 жыл бұрын

I started having panic attacks at age 11

@adrianmohamed4971 3 жыл бұрын

I thought it said he LOVES panic attacks lol

@skinnyj102 9 ай бұрын

Royce White

@Gtech-ny5rd 3 жыл бұрын

@JB-vt5sz 3 жыл бұрын

Could be a partial temporal lobe seizure

@Lakeside_WeightLoss 3 жыл бұрын

What?

@scottcohen953 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin: It could be food allergies. Keep a food diary and you may discover a specific food that you're allergic to. Could be gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, etc. Good luck!

@Skyshakerrrr 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds luck bull crap to me food allergies inducing anxiety and depression but it might be true to a very small percentage of the population that much I believe. Like 1 to 2 percent.

@rodbenjamin9909 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t feel sorry for you!!!

@dc_legendary 3 жыл бұрын

@Rod Benjamin I'm sorry you're so miserable

@dodgers4life878 3 жыл бұрын

Rob no one really cares

@dodgers4life878 3 жыл бұрын

This takes guts to do

@markharrison5877 Жыл бұрын

I can't stop talking about the great impact 🍄 mushrooms have in my life,it actually saved me from depression and anxiety, also I found allota happiness doing it. mia_psychs supplies me eachtime I run out