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Facing Panic Attacks & Getting to the Other Side

I shared with you last week about my personal plight with public speaking and how I developed a phobia to speaking at really good Al-Anon meeting. The panic attacks got so bad I got severely discouraged and angry and quit … Continue reading →

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How to Stand Up for Yourself, Even if You’re Anxious

When you suffer with anxiety or panic attacks, it is important to be really good to yourself. I know I preach this, but my natural tendency is to put myself last on the list  (I put everyone else in the … Continue reading →

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Why Anxious People Torture Themselves (and what to do about it)

Did you know that as an anxious person you are actually torturing yourself? Of course we don’t realize it or we sure as hell wouldn’t do it. Below is the best explanation I have found for why anxious people do … Continue reading →

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23 Famous Quotes on Fear

I have come to believe that  recovery from panic attacks, GAD, social anxiety disorder and the like is a personal choice.  It takes courage and determination because in order to recover, we have to face our fears. In this spirit … Continue reading →

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