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FEAR: How to Defeat the Monster
Daniel Sitter asked:
What is the greatest fear of man? Is it death? Pain? Poverty? Physical ailments? Loneliness? Surveys tell us that the number one fear among modern people is public speaking, of all things!
What is fear? We all know what it feels like, but what exactly is it? The dictionary defines fear as “A painful emotion or passion excited by the expectation of evil, or the apprehension of impending danger; apprehension; anxiety; solicitude; alarm; dread; to be anxious or solicitous for.” That sounds rather ominous, and it is. Now, what are we going to do about it?
Fear, however, can also be a positive emotion. Fear can also induce an adrenalin rush enabling us to rise to the demands of a particular situation. It could be the “extra” you need to run from the mugger, to sing in front of the crowd, to burst through the defensive line of the opposing team, to ask your boss for a raise and so on.
Fear manifests itself physically, often as a knot in the bottom of our stomach, as that tension headache in the lower region on the back of our skull, as subtle to massive perspiration levels across our bodies or dozens of other physical sensations. Is fear real? Sometimes, it is a result of very real and threatening circumstances, while at other times it is simply the resulting emotions caused by our apprehension and negative expectations concerning a certain activity, event or outcome. They feel the same however. Our bodies react in the same manner whether the fear is real or imagined.
Consider the acronym False Evidence Appearing Real. The letters spell fear, but what is the message? The obvious message is that whether or not the situation is real or imagined, our mind sees it as the same occurrence and our physical reaction is identical. Knowing this, we can now go to work.
Many years ago, Mark Twain said “Do the thing that you fear and the death of fear is certain.” He was as exactly right then as he is for today, as truth never changes. I have found through personal experience that if you are fearful about a certain event or situation, there are steps that you can take to make it more logical and less emotional. In other words, identify the false evidence that is appearing real and you are on your way to reducing that situations’ negative hold on you. Removing or reducing the negative emotion by identifying the false evidence will enable you to have the courage to do the thing that you fear.
For example, assume that you were called upon by your boss to do a three-month research project and present your findings and representations to the board. After you “outwardly and confidently” accept the assignment, your first gut reaction may likely be sheer panic! Right now, you are probably paralyzed with fear and shaken to the core. Where do you go from here? How on earth can you muster the fortitude to proceed?
Let’s break down this project and look at it rationally. These same steps can be used with little modification to address a wide variety of circumstances. For the purposes of this paper, let’s assume that you are quite capable of accumulating the data and extrapolating the results into a written report format and you now have concluded that portion of your assignment. What next?
1. Relax. Take a deep breath, hold for a 4 second count and exhale slowly. Repeat 4 times.
2. Close your eyes. Know that God gave you ample ability to do this. Be thankful.
3. On a blank sheet of paper, draw a line down the center so that you now have two columns.
4. Label column one as Positives and column two as Negatives.
5. Identify your negative emotions and write each one in the Negatives column. Write in detail as necessary. Clearly identify each feeling that you have relative to the assignment.
6. In the Positives column, write your strengths. Include your positive emotions. Examples: Do you have a pleasant voice? Is your work often complimented? Do people like you?
7. What are the likely outcomes from the assignment? Will you be promoted when you deliver your presentation? Will you receive a 20% salary increase? Will you literally die a horrid death if you deliver a poor presentation? Will they “boo” and heckle you in the boardroom? Be realistic. Examine the facts. What is the evidence supporting each possible outcome?
8. Identify the False Evidence Appearing Real. Does it look as threatening to you now in light of your recent analysis?
9. Study your audience. What do you know about each board member? Remember, they are also human beings just like you. They probably value their health and families too, just like you do. What types of presentations are they used to. What do they favor? Each board member’s personal assistant can most likely answer these questions for you.
10. Plan your presentation. Make an outline using your expected time allotment. Determine which presentation tools, if any, that you will utilize. Do you need a drawing pad, a projector, a laptop or any other aid? Plan for all contingencies.
11. Rehearse your presentation several times until you are comfortable with it. Remember to do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain. Rehearse again.
12. Remember, especially just before your actual presentation, that you and only you are now the expert on this particular subject within the confines of the boardroom. Be confident.
Remember what that famous 1960′s-70′s philosopher, “Broadway” Joe Namath, had to say in one of his commercials; “Look sharp, feel sharp… Be sharp.” Broadway Joe understood how to advance in the face or fear or adversity. He must have read Mark Twain.
These principles, altered slightly to fit any given situation, will always take the sting out of fear. “Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain.” That is absolute truth that does not change with the passage of time.
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What is the greatest fear of man? Is it death? Pain? Poverty? Physical ailments? Loneliness? Surveys tell us that the number one fear among modern people is public speaking, of all things!
What is fear? We all know what it feels like, but what exactly is it? The dictionary defines fear as “A painful emotion or passion excited by the expectation of evil, or the apprehension of impending danger; apprehension; anxiety; solicitude; alarm; dread; to be anxious or solicitous for.” That sounds rather ominous, and it is. Now, what are we going to do about it?
Fear, however, can also be a positive emotion. Fear can also induce an adrenalin rush enabling us to rise to the demands of a particular situation. It could be the “extra” you need to run from the mugger, to sing in front of the crowd, to burst through the defensive line of the opposing team, to ask your boss for a raise and so on.
Fear manifests itself physically, often as a knot in the bottom of our stomach, as that tension headache in the lower region on the back of our skull, as subtle to massive perspiration levels across our bodies or dozens of other physical sensations. Is fear real? Sometimes, it is a result of very real and threatening circumstances, while at other times it is simply the resulting emotions caused by our apprehension and negative expectations concerning a certain activity, event or outcome. They feel the same however. Our bodies react in the same manner whether the fear is real or imagined.
Consider the acronym False Evidence Appearing Real. The letters spell fear, but what is the message? The obvious message is that whether or not the situation is real or imagined, our mind sees it as the same occurrence and our physical reaction is identical. Knowing this, we can now go to work.
Many years ago, Mark Twain said “Do the thing that you fear and the death of fear is certain.” He was as exactly right then as he is for today, as truth never changes. I have found through personal experience that if you are fearful about a certain event or situation, there are steps that you can take to make it more logical and less emotional. In other words, identify the false evidence that is appearing real and you are on your way to reducing that situations’ negative hold on you. Removing or reducing the negative emotion by identifying the false evidence will enable you to have the courage to do the thing that you fear.
For example, assume that you were called upon by your boss to do a three-month research project and present your findings and representations to the board. After you “outwardly and confidently” accept the assignment, your first gut reaction may likely be sheer panic! Right now, you are probably paralyzed with fear and shaken to the core. Where do you go from here? How on earth can you muster the fortitude to proceed?
Let’s break down this project and look at it rationally. These same steps can be used with little modification to address a wide variety of circumstances. For the purposes of this paper, let’s assume that you are quite capable of accumulating the data and extrapolating the results into a written report format and you now have concluded that portion of your assignment. What next?
1. Relax. Take a deep breath, hold for a 4 second count and exhale slowly. Repeat 4 times.
2. Close your eyes. Know that God gave you ample ability to do this. Be thankful.
3. On a blank sheet of paper, draw a line down the center so that you now have two columns.
4. Label column one as Positives and column two as Negatives.
5. Identify your negative emotions and write each one in the Negatives column. Write in detail as necessary. Clearly identify each feeling that you have relative to the assignment.
6. In the Positives column, write your strengths. Include your positive emotions. Examples: Do you have a pleasant voice? Is your work often complimented? Do people like you?
7. What are the likely outcomes from the assignment? Will you be promoted when you deliver your presentation? Will you receive a 20% salary increase? Will you literally die a horrid death if you deliver a poor presentation? Will they “boo” and heckle you in the boardroom? Be realistic. Examine the facts. What is the evidence supporting each possible outcome?
8. Identify the False Evidence Appearing Real. Does it look as threatening to you now in light of your recent analysis?
9. Study your audience. What do you know about each board member? Remember, they are also human beings just like you. They probably value their health and families too, just like you do. What types of presentations are they used to. What do they favor? Each board member’s personal assistant can most likely answer these questions for you.
10. Plan your presentation. Make an outline using your expected time allotment. Determine which presentation tools, if any, that you will utilize. Do you need a drawing pad, a projector, a laptop or any other aid? Plan for all contingencies.
11. Rehearse your presentation several times until you are comfortable with it. Remember to do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain. Rehearse again.
12. Remember, especially just before your actual presentation, that you and only you are now the expert on this particular subject within the confines of the boardroom. Be confident.
Remember what that famous 1960′s-70′s philosopher, “Broadway” Joe Namath, had to say in one of his commercials; “Look sharp, feel sharp… Be sharp.” Broadway Joe understood how to advance in the face or fear or adversity. He must have read Mark Twain.
These principles, altered slightly to fit any given situation, will always take the sting out of fear. “Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain.” That is absolute truth that does not change with the passage of time.
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Quickest way to calm someone that is having a panic attack?
Elizabeth H asked:
We have a young girl at work that doesn’t want to be on medication (I can’t blame her), and she has several panic attacks each month. What is the quickest way to calm her, is there a tea or a vitamin or music?
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We have a young girl at work that doesn’t want to be on medication (I can’t blame her), and she has several panic attacks each month. What is the quickest way to calm her, is there a tea or a vitamin or music?
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Fear?
shiny asked:
What do you think of when you hear or see the word fear? Write any words or phrases, include similies, metaphors, alliteration, onomatopoeia.
What do you think of when you hear or see the word fear? Write any words or phrases, include similies, metaphors, alliteration, onomatopoeia.
PLEASE AND THX!
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How do you manage your anxiety?
raigafan18 asked:
I’ve known a few people that have had anxiety so badly that they have hardly been able to function without medications. I do alright, but I get extremely nervous on exams and job interviews, and will often make a mindless mistake out of fear and anxiety. What have some of you long-time sufferers of anxiety done to help yourselves during times when anxiety could have made or broken you?
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I’ve known a few people that have had anxiety so badly that they have hardly been able to function without medications. I do alright, but I get extremely nervous on exams and job interviews, and will often make a mindless mistake out of fear and anxiety. What have some of you long-time sufferers of anxiety done to help yourselves during times when anxiety could have made or broken you?
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Fear, Desire, and Self-Motivation
Lucian Cade asked:
When it comes to motivating yourself one thing that is apparent no matter what your goals are is that anyone who has ever been given the title of “high achiever” is also a very self motivated person. You never hear about olympic athletes being forced to practice or multi-millionaires who just don’t feel like doing their work. When it comes down to it they have mastered the art of self motivation and it’s payed off in a big way. So what do these people know that you don’t?
What high achievers have managed to do is shift their motivation from fear (what most people use), to desire. Although this seems very simple very few people ever make that shift and it costs them big time.
Fear and desire are the only two motivators in life. If you dig deep enough you’ll realize that everything, from motivational speeches to commercials and even movies all work on one of those two levels. Motivational speeches or pep talks make you desire something better for or from yourself. Commercials either make you do something by fearing an outcome (if you don’t wear your seatbelt you’re more likely to die in a car crash) or by desiring it (if you wear this deodorant women will be all over you). And movies, especially horror movies, give you an adrenaline rush by showing you things you fear might happen.
The trick to being successful and self motivated is to move from fearing what you don’t want, to desiring what you do want. Most people think that there isn’t a difference, they’ll say “what does it matter if I don’t want to be fat or I want to be skinny, isn’t it the same thing” and the answer is no it’s not. Your brain works with images. If I tell you not to think of a corvette you have to first think of one to not think of it. In the previous example if you’re thinking about not being fat what are you seeing in your minds eye? You have to see yourself as fat before you can think of not being that way. On the flip side if you are thinking of being skinny you’ll see yourself as skinny, begin believing it in your mind, and begin acting from that belief.
Below are some action points you can start applying to see a difference right away, but as with any self-improvement it takes some work. Trust me when I say it will be very worth it though, because in a short time you’ll see yourself becoming a more positive and happy person. You’ll stop being afraid of what you don’t want and start looking forward to the things you keep thinking and fantasizing about. From that point on as long as you remember to be consistent regarding these action points you’ll become one of those self motivated people. And remember, it’s not that people are self motivated because they are successful, they are successful because they are self motivated!
A few action points:
-Think about and visualize what you want as if it’s already happen every day, this will spark your desire and make sure that your fire and passion for your dream never goes out.
-Start to pay attention to your thoughts and turn each fearful “what if” into a positive to keep you out of the fear motivation that will move you right towards what you fear. i.e. if you’re driving down a dark side road at night instead of thinking “man what if my tire blew out right now” kill that thought and replace it with “what if when I get home my wife is waiting for me with a big smile on her face and I get to have an awesome dinner with the whole family!?”. One is obviously the better thought.
-Begin taking responsibility for your day and life as a whole, remember that you created your current situation just like you’re going to create your dream life. Write down a To Do of Critical Tasks list the night before and take responsibility for getting those done starting with the task that will further your most important goal.
-Sometimes fear is inevitable, right before a big change it’s normal to feel a little bit of fear, the key is to acknowledge that fear as normal and good, and then push through that boundary. Feeling fear or discomfort (those butterflies in your stomach we all love so much) is a very good thing in cases like this because it’s letting you know you’re on the edge of a breakthrough, it’s your old belief system’s last ditch effort to keep you from moving forward.
-Last but not least, enjoy it! You’ll realize that thinking about what you want, basically fantasizing about your dream life, is a lot more fun that dreading something that hasn’t happen yet. So enjoy constantly thinking about what you want knowing with absolute certainty that everything you dwell on you bring about.
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When it comes to motivating yourself one thing that is apparent no matter what your goals are is that anyone who has ever been given the title of “high achiever” is also a very self motivated person. You never hear about olympic athletes being forced to practice or multi-millionaires who just don’t feel like doing their work. When it comes down to it they have mastered the art of self motivation and it’s payed off in a big way. So what do these people know that you don’t?
What high achievers have managed to do is shift their motivation from fear (what most people use), to desire. Although this seems very simple very few people ever make that shift and it costs them big time.
Fear and desire are the only two motivators in life. If you dig deep enough you’ll realize that everything, from motivational speeches to commercials and even movies all work on one of those two levels. Motivational speeches or pep talks make you desire something better for or from yourself. Commercials either make you do something by fearing an outcome (if you don’t wear your seatbelt you’re more likely to die in a car crash) or by desiring it (if you wear this deodorant women will be all over you). And movies, especially horror movies, give you an adrenaline rush by showing you things you fear might happen.
The trick to being successful and self motivated is to move from fearing what you don’t want, to desiring what you do want. Most people think that there isn’t a difference, they’ll say “what does it matter if I don’t want to be fat or I want to be skinny, isn’t it the same thing” and the answer is no it’s not. Your brain works with images. If I tell you not to think of a corvette you have to first think of one to not think of it. In the previous example if you’re thinking about not being fat what are you seeing in your minds eye? You have to see yourself as fat before you can think of not being that way. On the flip side if you are thinking of being skinny you’ll see yourself as skinny, begin believing it in your mind, and begin acting from that belief.
Below are some action points you can start applying to see a difference right away, but as with any self-improvement it takes some work. Trust me when I say it will be very worth it though, because in a short time you’ll see yourself becoming a more positive and happy person. You’ll stop being afraid of what you don’t want and start looking forward to the things you keep thinking and fantasizing about. From that point on as long as you remember to be consistent regarding these action points you’ll become one of those self motivated people. And remember, it’s not that people are self motivated because they are successful, they are successful because they are self motivated!
A few action points:
-Think about and visualize what you want as if it’s already happen every day, this will spark your desire and make sure that your fire and passion for your dream never goes out.
-Start to pay attention to your thoughts and turn each fearful “what if” into a positive to keep you out of the fear motivation that will move you right towards what you fear. i.e. if you’re driving down a dark side road at night instead of thinking “man what if my tire blew out right now” kill that thought and replace it with “what if when I get home my wife is waiting for me with a big smile on her face and I get to have an awesome dinner with the whole family!?”. One is obviously the better thought.
-Begin taking responsibility for your day and life as a whole, remember that you created your current situation just like you’re going to create your dream life. Write down a To Do of Critical Tasks list the night before and take responsibility for getting those done starting with the task that will further your most important goal.
-Sometimes fear is inevitable, right before a big change it’s normal to feel a little bit of fear, the key is to acknowledge that fear as normal and good, and then push through that boundary. Feeling fear or discomfort (those butterflies in your stomach we all love so much) is a very good thing in cases like this because it’s letting you know you’re on the edge of a breakthrough, it’s your old belief system’s last ditch effort to keep you from moving forward.
-Last but not least, enjoy it! You’ll realize that thinking about what you want, basically fantasizing about your dream life, is a lot more fun that dreading something that hasn’t happen yet. So enjoy constantly thinking about what you want knowing with absolute certainty that everything you dwell on you bring about.
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FEAR: Overcoming The Single Biggest Factor That Holds People Back
Margie Warrell asked:
Two weeks ago I said yes to a morning at trapeze school. Naively as it turned out. It was absolutely terrifying! But I jumped anyway. Five times in all. And while I wouldn’t race back to do it again, I’m glad I did it. Because hanging upside down 23 feet above the net (though if felt like 1,000 feet!), I knew I was well and truly alive. To me that is what life is ultimately all about – being willing to step (in this case jump) outside our comfort, push the envelope of possibility and live in such a way that we know we are “well and truly alive”.
Many people I meet don’t feel “well and truly alive” in at least one area of their life. We human beings are really much more ‘human becomings’ than anything else… always in the process of becoming all that we really want to be – whether in our relationships, our career or business, to stay fit and eat well, to gain mastery of a skill, or to be as productive, generous or influential as we would like.
Earlier this week I asked my Facebook Courage Community what they believed is the #1 factor holding people back in work, love or life. Most replies reflected what we generally know to be true, but are often loathe to admit: that the biggest obstacle to our success and happiness is ourselves. And while it may present in different ways — laziness, procrastination, cynicism, arrogance, recklessness, apathy, despair — at its core is the primal emotion of fear. Fear of failure or looking foolish; fear of rejection and disapproval; fear of not measuring up, of being inadequate, alone or unloved.
While our fears can serve a positive role, they can also trap us in jobs, relationships, habits, and lives of quiet desperation that leave us thirsty for purpose, hungry for depth and disconnected from the unique potential that lies within us. A billion dollar industry of anti-anxiety and anti-depressant drugs speaks for itself. Indeed, countless people live their entire lives trapped in false beliefs, shrouded under a cloud of fear so pervasive that they are not even aware they are trapped, in their own life. Fear has become the new normal.
As someone who is intimately acquainted with the life-sucking force that fear can wield, I am convinced that creating success, however you choose to define it, requires confronting our fears straight on. Fears that keep us from taking chances and making changes; from challenging the status quo; speaking up about that which weighs us down and daring to stand out in the crowd. But to quote Amelia Earhart: “Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace.”
Neuro-scientific research into “brain plasticity” has now proven that when you choose to think new thoughts, repeatedly, and take new actions, repeatedly, those thoughts and actions gradually build new neural pathways in your brain that over time become your default. And so, with persistence, you can gradually build up your “courage muscles” and with it, your self-confidence to do things you would previously have cowered from, your ability to lead, to influence, and to produce amazing results in your life. Over time the action that you would once have cowered from no longer terrifies you and the path of courage becomes easier to take — even if not “easy”. That said, I am not going to jump off the trapeze again. Never ever ever!
With the exception of trapeze school, the best things I’ve ever done in my life have also been the scariest. Time and time again I’ve learned that often the thing we must do more than anything else is that thing that scares us more than anything else. (Oh, one other exception: marrying my husband Andrew — it was one of the best things I’ve done but not scary at all!)
Of course the fears you face are yours alone, as is what inspires you and how you define success. This isn’t about comparisons. It’s simply about being willing to challenge the stories, excuses and beliefs that may be getting in the way of your ‘success’ in whatever area of your life you feel it’s lacking. And it’s about having the courage to step right through the middle of your fears and into whatever actions are calling you forward.
Only by daring to dive deeply into life can we soar to the heights of success we aspire to. As Helen Keller said, “Life is a daring adventure or nothing.” Where could you embrace a spirit of adventure that calls you to step out of your comfort zone and step into your life more fully?
Fortune favors the bold! Where is your life waiting on you to bolden up?
fear
Two weeks ago I said yes to a morning at trapeze school. Naively as it turned out. It was absolutely terrifying! But I jumped anyway. Five times in all. And while I wouldn’t race back to do it again, I’m glad I did it. Because hanging upside down 23 feet above the net (though if felt like 1,000 feet!), I knew I was well and truly alive. To me that is what life is ultimately all about – being willing to step (in this case jump) outside our comfort, push the envelope of possibility and live in such a way that we know we are “well and truly alive”.
Many people I meet don’t feel “well and truly alive” in at least one area of their life. We human beings are really much more ‘human becomings’ than anything else… always in the process of becoming all that we really want to be – whether in our relationships, our career or business, to stay fit and eat well, to gain mastery of a skill, or to be as productive, generous or influential as we would like.
Earlier this week I asked my Facebook Courage Community what they believed is the #1 factor holding people back in work, love or life. Most replies reflected what we generally know to be true, but are often loathe to admit: that the biggest obstacle to our success and happiness is ourselves. And while it may present in different ways — laziness, procrastination, cynicism, arrogance, recklessness, apathy, despair — at its core is the primal emotion of fear. Fear of failure or looking foolish; fear of rejection and disapproval; fear of not measuring up, of being inadequate, alone or unloved.
While our fears can serve a positive role, they can also trap us in jobs, relationships, habits, and lives of quiet desperation that leave us thirsty for purpose, hungry for depth and disconnected from the unique potential that lies within us. A billion dollar industry of anti-anxiety and anti-depressant drugs speaks for itself. Indeed, countless people live their entire lives trapped in false beliefs, shrouded under a cloud of fear so pervasive that they are not even aware they are trapped, in their own life. Fear has become the new normal.
As someone who is intimately acquainted with the life-sucking force that fear can wield, I am convinced that creating success, however you choose to define it, requires confronting our fears straight on. Fears that keep us from taking chances and making changes; from challenging the status quo; speaking up about that which weighs us down and daring to stand out in the crowd. But to quote Amelia Earhart: “Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace.”
Neuro-scientific research into “brain plasticity” has now proven that when you choose to think new thoughts, repeatedly, and take new actions, repeatedly, those thoughts and actions gradually build new neural pathways in your brain that over time become your default. And so, with persistence, you can gradually build up your “courage muscles” and with it, your self-confidence to do things you would previously have cowered from, your ability to lead, to influence, and to produce amazing results in your life. Over time the action that you would once have cowered from no longer terrifies you and the path of courage becomes easier to take — even if not “easy”. That said, I am not going to jump off the trapeze again. Never ever ever!
With the exception of trapeze school, the best things I’ve ever done in my life have also been the scariest. Time and time again I’ve learned that often the thing we must do more than anything else is that thing that scares us more than anything else. (Oh, one other exception: marrying my husband Andrew — it was one of the best things I’ve done but not scary at all!)
Of course the fears you face are yours alone, as is what inspires you and how you define success. This isn’t about comparisons. It’s simply about being willing to challenge the stories, excuses and beliefs that may be getting in the way of your ‘success’ in whatever area of your life you feel it’s lacking. And it’s about having the courage to step right through the middle of your fears and into whatever actions are calling you forward.
Only by daring to dive deeply into life can we soar to the heights of success we aspire to. As Helen Keller said, “Life is a daring adventure or nothing.” Where could you embrace a spirit of adventure that calls you to step out of your comfort zone and step into your life more fully?
Fortune favors the bold! Where is your life waiting on you to bolden up?
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Panic therapy – can anyone share their experiences on how to stop panic attacks?
Eleanor Williams asked:
Should I seek panic therapy to stop my panic attacks? I’ve been on meds (Celexa) for a while to stop my panic attacks but I heard that those medicines were for anti-depressants instead of treating panic attacks. If anyone knows please tell, thanks.
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Should I seek panic therapy to stop my panic attacks? I’ve been on meds (Celexa) for a while to stop my panic attacks but I heard that those medicines were for anti-depressants instead of treating panic attacks. If anyone knows please tell, thanks.
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How can I overcome the anxiety that sets in when trying to raise my consciousness?
Dingleberry asked:
Lately I’ve been trying to raise my cosmic consciousness, intuition, and connectedness through meditation and self hypnosis tapes. The problem is that when I actually feel something starting to happen (like a “lifting up” sensation) I get anxiety in my chest/stomach and it brings me back down. How can I overcome that fear? I’m fairly new to all this so any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Lately I’ve been trying to raise my cosmic consciousness, intuition, and connectedness through meditation and self hypnosis tapes. The problem is that when I actually feel something starting to happen (like a “lifting up” sensation) I get anxiety in my chest/stomach and it brings me back down. How can I overcome that fear? I’m fairly new to all this so any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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