All true. The good news is, recognizing the problem is a giant step toward conquering it. I know this for a fact, because, a couple of years ago, I began having crippling panic attacks while driving. It got to a point that driving home from work took hours, and I was turning down jobs that would require me to drive more than a few miles or to get on a freeway. I described the problem to a therapist friend who diagnosed me, instantly. Look at everything going on in your life, right now. She said. You are bracing yourself for the next catastrophe. The next time it happens, assign a number to your anxiety. 10 being the highest. Then count down backwards and dial the anxiety down, accordingly. And just that fast, the panic attacks ended. (Mostly.) I still have moments. But, knowing the cause fixed the problem about 98%.
Posted on: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 07:54:20 +0000
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