Worst Case Scenario – Afraid to Panic
A common problem of panic disorder is being afraid of a panic attack happening. In its basic form, it’s a fear of fear itself. The fear is usually in the form of “what if” statements, such as what if I go to the mall and start to panic? The thoughts of “what happens if” bring […]
Staying in The Calm Zone
Most people with anxiety problems are better at keeping anxiety at bay than they are at harnessing calmness. Anyone experiencing anxiety starts out looking to cope with the unpleasant feelings it creates and find ways of relief and rationalization. How much anxiety we will have from day to day and year over year is ever […]
What I wish I knew before starting therapy
Are you sick of old issues and patterns arising unannounced and disrupting your life? Have you finally decided that you need guidance to unroot your problems and solve them once and for all? Then, congratulations! As a society, we are finally losing the stigmas around psychotherapy and emphasizing the importance of emotional hygiene. I believe […]
The Best Way to Calm Anxiety and Panic Attacks Right Away
The number one most important thing to do when experiencing anxiety is mindful breathing. When we are in the “fight or flight” mode, our sympathetic nervous system is turned on. We need instead to regulate the body’s arousal into the “rest and digest” mode, which is called the parasympathetic nervous system. Deliberate calm breathing stimulates […]
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