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What to Do When you Feel a Panic Attack Coming Part 1: the Demon Analogy
Notice: The following is presented for informational purposes only. Assessment and treatment should always be directed through one-on-one consultation with a trained professional.
What to Do When you Feel a Panic Attack Coming Part 3: Facing the Demon
Exposures involve voluntarily bringing on a mild to moderate level of anxiety In other words, exposures show you ways to face the demon, challenge him head on, and kill him once and for all.
What to Do When you Feel a Panic Attack Coming Part 2: the Shields
Benzodiazepines (ie Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium): These are usually the most immediately powerful of all of the coping techniques. It usually takes about 20 minutes for benzodiazepines to kick in, and they strong enough to stop and even full blown panic attack. The main drawbacks of these medications are that if you take too much, … Continue reading
Panic Attacks as a vital part of human evolution
Evolution is the theory of natural selection. It is often referred to as survival of the fittest, but in truth it is the survival of those that are most adapted to their environment. On the great plains of Africa, for example, giraffes have evolved long necks in order to get first choice of the delicious … Continue reading