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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4027

Hi Megski, You're right - that is not normal. What helped me to some degree several years ago, was to remove one physical trigger, which was high blood pressure. I hope I didn't trivialize your situation, since I'd for a long time as you described it, but I had weekly help, and that made a difference too. This isn't the sort of thing that can be helped alone, unless you're exceptional.

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 96

Heather, thanks but not really. My attacks last HOURS. If this woman thinks if I just go through the attacks I'll be cured in the end let's just say the full blown attacks led me to where I am today...living my life backwards.

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 96

Hugs4U

your situation, although sad and I wish you the best, is completely off from my question. Sorry. Anxiety is not normal. To feel anxiety in your situation is normal. But I have high anxiety 24/7/365 almost 365 and that is not normal.

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4027

I think there is an arsenal of tools, and we're free to choose the tool for the situation. My favourite saying is that "anxiety is like a tunnel, and if you drive through, you'll come out the other side". The insight that I keep forgetting, is that anxiety is normal, although many make it feel abnormal. An example would be that my mom was in hospital, and gravely ill for several days,and at an advanced age. The anxiety(and all the other fears) would be normal for anyone - a teacher or a labourer or a homeless person. I need a good sleep now, after coming out of that tunnel. And I've been told it's going to happen again(i.e. the chronic illness will cause repeated hospitalizations), so I'll have to go through that tunnel again. Although I've been treated for social anxiety, no-one can claim to "cure" me of the fundamental fear of losing the mother who gave me life, my values, and her countless efforts supporting me unconditionally. Anyone who's known my mom loves her too, and would feel the same way.

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 7

Hello Megsk,

I've read and try my best to apply the weekes method. It's basically being accepting of the physical sensations and not getting worked up over them. Since the book is pretty dated, I've found the panic attack workbook by Dr. David Carbonell more effective. He basically uses Dr. Weekes method but goes into much more detail and factors in other things that could be contributing to anxiety/ panic. His approach also utilizes CBT which has helped most people with anxiety disorders. Hope this helps and have a wonderful day!

Heather

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 96

Has anyone tried Dr. Weekes approach? She is said to have a 100% cure rate. She says to drive/walk right into the panic, to bring the panic on, and then float over the major panic attack. Ok, well I tried going right into my panic zone. I started getting the feelings. I waited through a red light, traffic, and construction. But it made me feel like I didn't want to ever do it again.

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