'Problem Child in House' broadcaster Kim Shin Young and Hong Jin Kyung candidly shared their experiences with panic disorder, creating a sense of empathy.
On the 30th episode of KBS2 Problem Child in House, Kim Shin Young confessed that she experienced panic disorder during her peak years.
Kim Shin Young said, "Around my thirties, I was originally introverted, but there was a time when I pushed myself too hard and threw myself into work," adding, "I first had a panic attack on an airplane." She went on to say, "For three months I couldn't even take elevators and at home I had to leave all the doors open," describing how severe her condition was at the time. In fact, she temporarily stopped appearing on broadcasts during her most active period.
Hong Jin Kyung also brought up her own experience. Hong Jin Kyung recalled, "I also had a panic attack on an airplane. Claustrophobia came with it, so I lay down in the aisle, and I really felt like I was going to die." She then mentioned advice from actor Ryu Seung Soo. Hong Jin Kyung said, "Panic attacks vary by person, but they usually don't last more than 30 minutes, I was told. So the thought of 'even if it's hard, let's endure just 30 minutes' was very helpful."
Kim Shin Young also said, "I also had claustrophobia along with it," and added, "I improved a lot after receiving cognitive behavioral therapy." She especially shared insights from her process of overcoming panic disorder. Kim Shin Young said, "When panic attacks come, I heard a lot that you have to 'be selfish.' At that time it was a period when I had to take care of myself first," and added, "I got through it laughing with the people I met during treatment, and we experienced healing together."
Their candid confessions offered realistic empathy and comfort to those suffering from panic disorder.
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