Tag Archives: Panic Attacks

Why Did I Have Free Floating Anxiety?

I woke up this morning thinking about my day yesterday and feeling kind of spent. Yesterday was very challenging as I had to deal with free floating anxiety pretty much on and off all day. It’s funny, sometimes I feel … Continue reading

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Celebrities with Panic Attacks – We Need A Spokesperson

Yesterday we had a little discussion on Facebook about celebrities with panic attacks:

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How to Reduce Anxiety to Normal Intensity

One of the keys of overcoming panic attacks is learning how to reduce anxiety to normal intensity. When you are anxious, fears are grossly exaggerated, your thinking is all distorted and it can be hard if not impossible to think … Continue reading

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My Anxiety Self Help Toolbox

I took a lot of things away from the interview of Dr. Harry Barry talking about how to stop panic attacks last week. One thing he said that really stood out is that: *There is no magic bullet when it … Continue reading

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What Does It Mean To Have Anxiety?

Kay sent this to me a few days ago I wanted to share it with you: “Keep doing what you’re doing! I spent too long avoiding googling ‘ANXIETY’  as I was so afraid of what it meant but I am … Continue reading

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Anxiety is NOT for Sissies

I was talking to an acquaintance this morning and he was saying how he has to take all these medications since he’s in his 70′s now. He said, “Old age ain’t for sissies.” I thought that summed up living with … Continue reading

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One of the New Kids on the Block Had Panic Disorder

Remember all those boy bands back in the 80′s and 90′s? Did you know one of the original members of New Kids on the Block, Jonathan Knight, eventually quit the band because of his panic disorder? He had a really … Continue reading

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How to Handle Panic Attacks in Public

In this video, Angela shares a great tip for how to handle panic attacks in public. She demonstrates how you can discreetly excuse yourself and use a bathroom and then just hold yourself for 2 minutes.

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