Well, the first time you experience your nemesis, it may catch you totally off guard. You're not at all expecting anything simply because you've never experienced anything like it. Your heart may begin racing. You break out in a sweat or have a hot flash. You may feel like you need to run for your life - anything to get away from the situation. but what situation? The more you think about the panic you are feeling, the more the anxiety races through your body and you feel that you are certainly having a heart attack or, at best, going crazy. It's a scary, scary thing.
You may be one of the millions of unfortunate ones that have experienced some of the things I just mentioned. And you also may recognize them as symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack. You may have had a fearful and startling event that caused the attack. However, the frustrating thing is that, many times, they come out of the blue and we just don't know where they came from or how they got us to a level 10 of panic. It's a scary feeling. It's a helpless feeling. I have been there, and many of you have too.
"Well, my goodness, Greg, I think your talking about some weird folks now." Actually, no. I'm talking about normal, confident, successful people from all walks of life that it can happen to. In any given year almost 2.5 million people can suffer from anxiety attacks in the U.S. However, as the stressful environments of our lifestyles continue, and as people are many times embarrassed by this condition, I can't help but believe the numbers are much higher.
Well, it was a long time ago when I had my last full on anxiety attack. But, I can remember those things well. I remember the terror of those intense moments, not understanding what was going on, but just being afraid - fear like you can't imagine - and you don't know why. Then, what's worse is that you spend many days, weeks, or months fearing that it will occur again at any time. You live in fear and dread of that moment. It's the type of thing that may keep people in their homes more and keep them from engaging in the fun social events that they should be attending. If for nothing else, that's the very reason that you should do everything in your power not to let panic or anxiety win in your life.
Well, how about some good news? Today we find ourselves with more information, more treatment options, and the medical and psychological community are much more experienced with dealing with anxiety attacks than years ago. There are even some great programs online. So, if you find yourself dealing with this aggravating and frightening disorder, don't let it take the fun and enjoyment away from your life. Find your way out through professional help. See your doctor. See a counselor or psychologist trained in this field, or perhaps a well trained psychiatrist who might even suggest medication for a time. But, please don't let this thing win! Sometimes issues of anxiety can bring embarrassment, and they shouldn't. However, if they do, don't you dare let that stop you from getting the proper help, facing this condition and winning!
Make a decision that you will not live bound by the chains of any sort of anxiety disorder. You don't have to. We've mentioned that there is much help to be found. There are also ministers who can help in this area. Just remember that millions of other people share your fears and frustrations of anxiety. And also, please know that you don't have to put up with this aggravation for the remainder of your life. Don't live a quality of life that is less than what it should be because of the nemesis of anxiety and/or panic. Get help. Do what is necessary and don't give up. Put your foot down and don't allow anxiety to rob you of incredibly great times to come in your life. You can win!
You may be one of the millions of unfortunate ones that have experienced some of the things I just mentioned. And you also may recognize them as symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack. You may have had a fearful and startling event that caused the attack. However, the frustrating thing is that, many times, they come out of the blue and we just don't know where they came from or how they got us to a level 10 of panic. It's a scary feeling. It's a helpless feeling. I have been there, and many of you have too.
"Well, my goodness, Greg, I think your talking about some weird folks now." Actually, no. I'm talking about normal, confident, successful people from all walks of life that it can happen to. In any given year almost 2.5 million people can suffer from anxiety attacks in the U.S. However, as the stressful environments of our lifestyles continue, and as people are many times embarrassed by this condition, I can't help but believe the numbers are much higher.
Well, it was a long time ago when I had my last full on anxiety attack. But, I can remember those things well. I remember the terror of those intense moments, not understanding what was going on, but just being afraid - fear like you can't imagine - and you don't know why. Then, what's worse is that you spend many days, weeks, or months fearing that it will occur again at any time. You live in fear and dread of that moment. It's the type of thing that may keep people in their homes more and keep them from engaging in the fun social events that they should be attending. If for nothing else, that's the very reason that you should do everything in your power not to let panic or anxiety win in your life.
Well, how about some good news? Today we find ourselves with more information, more treatment options, and the medical and psychological community are much more experienced with dealing with anxiety attacks than years ago. There are even some great programs online. So, if you find yourself dealing with this aggravating and frightening disorder, don't let it take the fun and enjoyment away from your life. Find your way out through professional help. See your doctor. See a counselor or psychologist trained in this field, or perhaps a well trained psychiatrist who might even suggest medication for a time. But, please don't let this thing win! Sometimes issues of anxiety can bring embarrassment, and they shouldn't. However, if they do, don't you dare let that stop you from getting the proper help, facing this condition and winning!
Make a decision that you will not live bound by the chains of any sort of anxiety disorder. You don't have to. We've mentioned that there is much help to be found. There are also ministers who can help in this area. Just remember that millions of other people share your fears and frustrations of anxiety. And also, please know that you don't have to put up with this aggravation for the remainder of your life. Don't live a quality of life that is less than what it should be because of the nemesis of anxiety and/or panic. Get help. Do what is necessary and don't give up. Put your foot down and don't allow anxiety to rob you of incredibly great times to come in your life. You can win!
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Receive much more information about dealing with an anxiety attack from B. G. Sloan. Also take a look at Dema McCrae and his website at http://www.counselingpoint.com.
