Comments on: How Hypnotherapy Helped Me Manage Panic Attacks And Travel More Fearlessly

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:58:46 +0000

First of all, I want to congratulate you for your bravery and determination to beat this and to continue your travels! I too suffered from panic attacks (over 17 years of living hell) and found a natural, non-medical cure.

My defining moment was when the realization that my “symptoms” would magically disappear whenever I arrived at my safe zone — HOME! Uh huh, if it was a heart attack, it wouldn’t matter WHERE I was, right??

I joined up with a research group at Texas University and we used exposure therapy. This was over 7 years ago, and I haven’t had one since! The key is facing your fears. What we tend to do (and your fear of November) is you associate a bad experience and then avoid it. This causes anticipatory anxiety. Your body’s rapid heartbeat, sweats, shakes is a natural reaction to a misjudgment on “fear”… even though a wild lion isn’t ready to pounce you, your body is reacting as if it’s happening. All NORMAL stuff and won’t kill us!

Anyway, I’m writing a book about my recovery. I’ve flown to Vegas since my recovery and now we’re headed for Egypt. This was unheard of back then — Flying, leaving my home, etc.

Also, be easy on yourself. When I say I’m “cured” that doesn’t mean I don’t get an adrenaline rush, or a wave of fear. Fear is a normal reaction to a perceived danger. The difference between THAT and a panic attack is that you are reacting to the SYMPTOMS of your body. You’re thinking you’re going to die, pass out, you want to scream, or run away.

It’s okay if your heart races.

Another area that has helped me also is my faith in God. He is always with me and bottom line, when it’s my time to go, I know it’s not by accident. I have that eternal peace that words can’t explain. I’m safe and God’s arm is not too short that He can’t help me WHERE EVER I am.

I’m just thankful today for getting my life back, for God, and living my life to the fullest!

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Panic Attack Reviews — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:25:54 +0000

Anxiety is our normal reaction to stress. It is a way to for us to cope. It helps us deal with tense situations at work, study harder for school exams, and keep focused on performing for an important speech. It enables us to adjust and gauge our natural reactions to stimulus. But when anxiety becomes uncontrollable, excessive, irrational fear of everyday situations, it has become a disabling anxiety disorder.

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xtcommerce templates — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:18:48 +0000

Hey, great tips on the panics, I will try this the next time. Thanks !

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By: Marina K. Villatoro

Marina K. Villatoro — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:40:32 +0000

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By: Laura Panic

Laura Panic — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:03:46 +0000

It is actually amazing as a Panic Attack suffer once you have found out the triggers for your episode what you are able to do to get them under control.
I have heard about the hypnosis before and I am pleased to hear it has worked for you.

Now that I know my triggers I tend to either prepare myself mentally for the situation alternatively avoid them which is not the best way to deal with things.

Unfortunately I do not live in San Fran to track down Marilyn I am however going to search for a similar solution in Cape Town.

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Koh Samui Hotels — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:59:31 +0000

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Thanks you for sharing Betty.

By: Travel Betty

Travel Betty — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:09:05 +0000

Wow, Regina, I can’t imagine how frightened you must have been in Croatia! I’m so glad you were able to find something to finally work for you. I will definitely check out EFT. I especially like that the website offers some free resources. Thanks for sharing!

By: reina

reina — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:50:04 +0000

My panic attacks started about 6 or 7 years ago, totally out of the blue and I too was convinced that I was having a heart attack. This involved being sped off to the hospital in a rickety ambulance from a campground in southern Croatia. Episodes didn’t occur more than a couple of times a year, but always in a horribly overpowering way. Two years ago I heard about, and started using, EFT, since then I’ve had three (beginning )attacks, that I was able to ward off easily and quickly with EFT. Please see this website for additional information: http://www.emofree.com
EFT is also a perfect tool if suffering from fear of flying, and about one million other unlovely things! One of the best things I’ve ever discovered. Hope this helps R.

By: Travel Betty

Travel Betty — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:28:48 +0000

That’s great, Sharon! I’m glad it works for you. I can totally see how earplugs would work too. I’ve been thinking about trying noise canceling headphones as well to create a more calming environment. Thanks for sharing!