Will Eating Warheads Stop a Panic Attack? (NSFW Language)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 08: Bags of Sour Patch Kids candy are seen on display at Ideal Food Basket on November 08, 2021 in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn borough in New York City. Snack makers Kraft Heinz and Mondelez announced that they will be raising prices for retail customers on several of their products, including Kraft Mac & Cheese, Jell-O, Bagel Bites, Cool Whip, Toblerone, Sour Patch Kids and other items starting next year. They also said that if the retail customers do not pay, the price hike will be passed on to the public. Food and consumer product manufacturers are dealing with higher costs due to labor, raw materials, transportation and other expenses like most U.S. companies, with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forcing a high demand for snacks due to consumers spending more time at home. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
A woman on TikTok who goes by @Taylor.Talking suffers from panic attacks and posted a video of a new trick that was suggested by her therapist. Her therapist recommended that when she feels a panic attack coming on she should eat a Warhead candy. It was recommended by her therapist, because it “acts as a grounding focus to distract from the spiral of fear.” She says with NSFW language that it works incredibly well and uses the suggestion whenever she feels a panic attack coming on.
Famously known for being extremely sour, the Warhead obviously takes the brain’s focus because it’s such a shock to the body. Chuck has actually mentioned on the show before how he would eat so many Warheads consecutively that it would burn his tongue.
After the video went viral, people in the comments and therapists also suggested ‘Fireballs’, ‘Sour Punch Bites’, ‘ice cubes’, ‘Sour Skittles’, and even lemons. ‘Shocktarts’, or now they are called ‘Shockers’ are something that could definitely be added to that list because the packed quite a punch also.
Warheads Help Panic Attacks?
We’ve attached a TikTok from another therapist (not her therapist), with an explanation as to why the Warhead works to stop a panic attack. Essentially your body can only handle one emergency at a time she says so by introducing such a sour product into the body it takes the focus away from whatever stimulus might be causing the panic attack and forces the brain to turn it’s attention toward the Warhead invasion.
Here she is with her actual therapist, who goes by @Candacerae715 on TikTok. We previously wrote that the therapist above was hers and would like to issue a correction on that. See the video with her therapist below.
It seems like a rather harmless way to eliminate such a debilitating ailment. What a world if all panic attacks and anxiety disorders could be treated with candy! We are not giving any medical advice and you should always consult with a doctor but if you try this and it works for you please let us know!
Holiday Food Dangers: What Not to Feed Your Pets
The ideal way to spend the holidays is in the company of family and friends rather than dealing with a visit to the veterinary hospital. As Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve approach, the experts in toxicology at Pet Poison Helpline are warning pet lovers about the numerous hazards that pets may encounter during this holiday season.
“We receive more potential poisoning calls in November and December than any other time of the year,” said Dr. Renee Schmid, a senior veterinary toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline, in a press release. “Some of the biggest threats during the holidays are toxins that are prevalent throughout the entire year, like lilies, chocolate, xylitol, and medication, but there are many toxic items that are specific to the holidays, such as eggnog.”
Holiday Pet Dangers
Pet Poison Helpline shared a distressing incident from last Christmas. One involves someone’s two cats, who fell seriously ill after nibbling on a lily from a holiday bouquet.
During the previous winter in Indianapolis, a puppy was poisoned by ingesting half a cup of ice melt. The main concern for the medical team was the sodium chloride. Apparently, this can cause severe gastrointestinal upset and central nervous system signs, according to the Pet Poison Helpline.
Chocolate is a holiday danger for pets.
Another significant holiday danger is chocolate, with the added threat of xylitol. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is another dangerous toxin that can be combined with chocolate. With the increasing legalization of marijuana in many states, the Pet Poison Helpline has observed a rise in cannabis-related calls. While THC’s toxicity level is considered mild for dogs and cats, it can still have significant effects, they said.
Medications are a major year-round toxic threat. They become even more hazardous during the holidays when visitors may bring unknown medications into your home. “Of all the calls we receive at Pet Poison Helpline, animals ingesting human medications is one of our most common,” noted Dr. Schmid.
Pet Poison Helpline recounted an incident a few days before last New Year’s Eve. It involved an Alaskan Malamute puppy who ingested a Percocet, a pain reliever containing a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. A visiting relative dropped the pill on the floor, and although it was unfortunately found by the dog. Happily, she was treated promptly and made a full recovery. However, the outcome could have been much worse. If you have holiday guests, they suggest reminding them to keep their medications out of reach of family pets and children.
Holidays create more opportunities for pets to come in contact with various toxins. Pet lovers need to be extra vigilant. This is especially true when around new people or environments.
Take a look at foods to avoid feeding pets during the holidays below.