| "body"> | | | | attacks is our conditioned fear of them. And the more |
| So you want to know how to control panic attacks? | | | | we fear them the stronger the control, the stronger |
| I understand - in fact, I used to be in your place for | | | | the grip, they have over us. |
| many years and I too was eager to know the answer. | | | | So what can you do about it? |
| But first, let me ask you this: Would you say that what | | | | 1) Start an inner monologue by declaring a war against |
| you fear most is having another attack? | | | | your condition. Here is an example: Address the |
| If so, I have a secret I want to share with you... | | | | attacks by saying out loud: "You are a fake. You do |
| Did you know that most panic attack sufferers are not | | | | not scare me and you no longer have any power |
| aware of the fact that what they fear most, and | | | | over me." |
| practically obsessed with, is the next attack? | | | | 2) Engage the fear by being provocative; challenge it |
| We, with this condition, always live on the edge, having | | | | by actually 'inviting' a panic attack to come "right now", |
| mild anxiety attacks here in there, but we always live | | | | but this time on your own terms. Here is an example: |
| with the anticipation of that next major attack. | | | | "Let's see how brave you are now. I dare you to |
| Isn't it true? | | | | attack me right here and right now. Go ahead - show |
| So what is that secret? The secret is... | | | | me what you can do." |
| To learn how to control panic attacks by not being | | | | You know what? It will never happen! |
| afraid of them! | | | | And you know what else? You have just won half of |
| It may sound simple and it is! But it is also immensely | | | | the war, bravo! |
| powerful - in fact all anxiety disorder experts agree | | | | Warning: Exercising the above is key to cure panic |
| that the single thing that fuels and reinforces the | | | | attacks - do not neglect it! |