‘Look back but don’t stare’ is a wonderful saying I learned in Al-Anon. It means that while it’s good to examine the past, it’s important not to get stuck there. For people with a history of panic attacks this is especially true. I went to visit my parents this weekend. It’s always nice to spend [...]
Entries Tagged as 'depersonalization'
I Look Back but Don’t Stare at Panic Attacks
March 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Healthy Lifestyle, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder
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Depersonalization- What is It?
January 21st, 2010 · 2 Comments · Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks
Panic attacks and generalized anxiety disorder have a wide variety of signs and symptoms. Perhaps one of the most distressing symptoms, at least for me, is depersonalization. Depersonalization (or derealization) is a feeling of unreality that can be extremely frightening. This was the first symptom of anxiety that I experienced as a child. I feel [...]
