Hello, I was just wondering if anyone on this forum really learned how to handle the Panic? I do have the program, and I do feel this program was the best investment I have made in dealing with the anxiety disorder, But does anyone really feel free, not like they have a ball and chain around their neck? I know with me the Panic attack sneaks up on me.Its never knowing when its going to attack, in most cases I can calm myself down,But I do get very angry at myself for letting this horrible thing distroy what maybe could of been a happy, free life. How I wish I just could go ANY Place I want and not to always have to look over my shoulder.
This is such a HORRIBLE thing to have to live with, Abby

Hi Abby,
I just ordered the tapes last week. I can't wait to get them! You say that they have really helped you out! Have you finished the whole program? What do you feel when you are having a panic attack? Chat later!

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Originally posted by Abby:
Hello, I was just wondering if anyone on this forum really learned how to handle the Panic? I do have the program, and I do feel this program was the best investment I have made in dealing with the anxiety disorder, But does anyone really feel free, not like they have a ball and chain around their neck? I know with me the Panic attack sneaks up on me.Its never knowing when its going to attack, in most cases I can calm myself down,But I do get very angry at myself for letting this horrible thing distroy what maybe could of been a happy, free life. How I wish I just could go ANY Place I want and not to always have to look over my shoulder.
This is such a HORRIBLE thing to have to live with, Abby

Hello Sandee, When I am having a panic attack I can feel my whole body chemistry changing, In a matter of seconds my heart beats fast, I start to swear and shake I also notice a change in vision, And I get the feeling of I am going to go crazy, Just lose control, But what I try to do is that when I first notice the feeling of an attack coming on I tell myself to calm down, and I try really hard to distract myself and usually the distraction works,But there are times that it doesnt and If I feel I really am having a hard time controling it Then to be honest I RUN fast if I am out in public,for me to have this happend in front of people is one of the worst things in the world to me..I use to be afarid to go places but with kids I have to, and from practing just going its gotten alot better...Abby

Sundee, Its suppose to be sweat and shake not swear, See thats what happends when I dont proof read what I write and Just send it along.. Sorry Abby

Funny you should ask!

I am not "cured" yet, however, when I go back and take all the quizzes my answers are about 33% less than the first time. So I can see big improvement.

Do I think about stuff before doing it? Sometimes, but not like I did before.

Do I believe I will be "cured"? Definitely, though I think it will take more time from more practicing. I was just thinking about this yesterday and realize that even though I have experiences in restaurants where I have extreme high anxiety during the entire meal, I can now stay. A year ago I wouldn't even go into a restaurant; six months ago I would have to get up and pretend I was going to the bathroom, and use my spiral notebook (still do sometimes).

GOOD LUCK!
Betsy


[This message has been edited by EastCobbGABetsyH (edited 04-22-2001).]

dear abby, i finished the program a year and a half ago. i dont write much on this website i mostly just read others ( i did only discover it about a month ago)but your statements struck something in me that made me want to write to you. it's not about about being 100% better or "cured" . anxiety is a natural emotion, it will come and go through out life. but the skills that you learn from this program, when used, will also be with you through out life. i just want to stress to you to keep your hope alive and always realize even the smallest improvements that you feel, because they are there. with me, when i finished the program i thought that i couldent feel better than i did at the end of those 15 weeks, but here i am a year and ahalf later and i am just so proud of myself and i owe so much of that to the program. the way i react to life is different. i feel happy , content, i could go on but i think you understand what im saying. you will never be cured because you dont have a disease...but you will be free if you allow it. its a lot of work, but the payoff is worth it. i just had to respond....remember we are all here for you

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