Courage and Panic Attacks
People who have never experienced a panic attack often judge the anxious person harshly.
The outsider has no real comprehension of what is happening to the person experiencing a panic attack and wonders why they fear to do the simplest things.
I know myself that I could not understand how overnight I went from being a confident young man to someone who became anxious of common everyday situations.
Going places took on a whole new dimension as I constantly evaluated if being there might trigger a panic attack.
I had to force myself to do very simple things like go to the cinema or drive in traffic. As a man that type of anxiety really erodes self confidence, as so much of male self esteem comes from being perceived as strong and brave.
…but here I was afraid to queue at the bank!
Today I know better. Through my own journey and all those I have worked with, I know now that anxiety disorders have nothing to do with a persons level of bravery.
I know this to be true because I have worked with many people from the ‘bravest’ professions around. Firemen, policemen, soldiers. All of them admired by others for their bravery.
Some of these individuals would actually prefer to run into a burning building than stay awake at night with a panic attack.
That sounds strange but it isn’t really. In a burning building they knew what to do and how to handle the situation. During a panic attack they felt powerless and out of control.
What you have to remember is that panic attacks and general anxiety have no relationship to the level of courage an individual has. In fact it has nothing to do with the world out there, -it is a problem born out of an internal crisis.
It is easy to feel brave and fearless in the world when your internal world feels safe but when you feel those internal walls have been breached by fear, then your confidence is rocked. The danger you fear becomes internal. Your psychic foundations feel vulnerable.
That is where the crisis originates. The doubting of your ability to handle the sensations shakes your inner confidence and that is what the fear feeds off.
It is a crisis of confidence in your body and mind’s ability to handle the stress. This crisis however does not stop the bravery.
People with anxiety actually do the bravest of things.
They get up each day and get on with life. Picking themselves up after each and every setback. It does not make headline news but it counts because it is real bravery, true courage.
To the untrained eye it does not seem like such a big deal to simply drive out of state, attend church, or go shopping. However for the person with anxiety, that experience can be a massive accomplishment, especially if they have tried and failed many times before.
The good news is:
This bravery does not go unrewarded.
Once the person has triumphed over their anxiety problem, they develop an inner strength that the average person never gets to develop.
You see, no matter how many brave things you do in the world, if you have not been challenged on an inner level, then you miss out on the opportunity to develop real inner strength.
That is the hidden opportunity anxiety presents to you. To become a bigger person than you already are. That is what you take from the challenge of anxiety.
It does not matter if you have not reached that point yet. The journey is unique to everyone so do not judge your progress against others.
The only thing that matters is that you persist.
Persistence will ensure your success.
To learn more visit: www.panicaway.com
Kind Regards
Barry Joe McDonagh
All material provided in these emails are for informational or educational purposes only. No content is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your symptoms or medical condition
Vicki
Than You so much for your Panic Away mini courses. I am finding them very encouraging. I have been suffering with chronic anxiety for over 2 years. I have never had a panic attack that made me feel like I might die or needed medical attention, but have definitely felt that I had no control over my bodily functions…ex. sweating, trembling, the fear of embarassing myself by not being able to perform simple tasks! I used to be a pretty confident person, but have had that shattered these last couple of years! I have spent literally thosands on books, doctors, medication, etc. I look forward to the day when I no longer live in fear, but live in victory! I do appreciate all of your E-mails and am trying to put everything you say into practice. Thank you again!
Natalia V.
Wow! Thank you so much! It brings me hope! I was feeling myself a victim for 2 years and continued asking God what I did wrong, but now I know it happened in my life to make me even stronger!!! Wow again! Thank you SO MUCH, my panic!!
Penni
This is so very true! It is so hard to explain to anyone the feelings you have, the inner fear. People look at me like I am crazy, and at times I thought yes I am going crazy, I must be going crazy, no one understands me, I feel so out of sorts! The strange burning sensations up my arms, the vomiting, shakes, surley I was dying or going crazy! I am new here and enjoy your emails Barry. Thank you
joseph
.I’m a very succesfull person,i have suffered fr gad for about 23 years,i wish there was someone out there i could chat with who is in the same trap,i loved reading your messages every day,i am 48 and in good health,and this needs to stop!!! i take a week every 3 months and go away with my partner,tomorrow we start a riviera cruise.my partner is 100% supportive,i just dont know what i would do otherwise.I also stay upbeat so it won’t show,but you know to well how i must feel on the inside!! thankx for all your great information.:) JOSEPH………..
Denise
The fact that you smile through it, tricks your body into believng the panic is not as severe. Keep doing what you are doing. If we smille, think good thoughts and continue to live our lives, the panic hasn’t won, you have!
I have suffered for years, meds don’t work, keeping your mind happy and busy does.
It’s a challenge, but if you listen to closely to it you won’t overcome it. Laugh at it, dare it to escalate, guess what happens? Nothing.
A survivor of panic,
Denise
Ziad
Ver y Very nice Denice……. thanks for sharing as i am sure this will help anyone who reads it!
Ziad
Tammy
Every word of this is so true. Unless one has had to experience an attack, they do not know the real fear that is endured. I never thought of myself as having courage, but afer reading this I realize I do. It does take a great deal of courage on a daily basis to make myself get in the car and drive, or to go into a crowded area, etc. Even though, I am so full of fear of the what ifs, I don’t let it stop me. I know that if I don’t and let the panic take over then it has won. I will not let it win again. This is my life and I want to live it my way, not in fear.
Thank you for the continued newsletters and words of encouragement.
Tammy
Tazzy
Thanx you for all your support…being a panic disorder victim,I know just exactly how miserable life can be…your help and support are giving me a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel i have been trapped in for so long…thank u again,may God bless you.
Jana from France
Thank you very much 🙂
Reginald85
Thank you so much, just to know that there is someone out there like you who takes time out of your life to encourage people like me truely makes me feel better about my situation. Thank you and bless you!
connie from malta
dearest Barry i dont know if u got my thank u as i don’t know much about pc’s. thanks a million for your letters they r helping me so so much.,i am getting better as i am trying my best .i want to show my sincere gratitude to u again connie
burt
thanks for your newsletters I really apppreaciate them. I’ve been havving aolt of unexplained med problems this year and the Drs never seem to find anything . they suggested that is is my nerves or panic attacks. since receiving your newsletters I’v had a really great week . thanks alot and i feel like I’m finally on my way to victory over this.
irma
as usual you r apporaoch is amazing. thank you soooomuch
irma
your info on water was extremely interesting. a few facts I ignored and even showed us how to cope with midnight hunger .. I am so grateful to you… people like you do help others ,, . I have just lost my beloved husband and I have experienced those symptoms exactly as you have described them. I am sure that some of the burden will be easier to carry from now on thanks to you dear man
Hafifah
I am 30 years old and experiences anxiety and panic attacks for 8 years. I am your freshie and keep reading your Email. i read and reread your tips on how to handle my anxiety,my panic attack ……..
I’m crying with happy and hopes that all my suffer will go away from my life …Every single one of your words is like medicine for me…………..I feel happy when i know many people experienced the same but …now are free from all of the suffer …..i ‘ll do what you say and give all the feedback. …….
Calculus
it is indeed a battle within..and every undertakings was really a matter to counts, for it is the foundation of every fallback we will have…again thank you for another powerful and meaningful teachings…
vicki
Thank you so much for all of the emails. They help emencily. I have not had this much of a result with meds, hypnosis, books, and all the other products out there. Kinda weird that all you have to do is talk to yourself in a strang way and tell yourself that there is absolutly nothing to be afraid of or worry about. Kind of a comforting thought if you really think about it.
Marie
I am finding such strength in receiving your emails in knowing that I am not on my own. The harsh reality when one experiences a panic attach is not to expect family and friends to fully understand.
tiffany
I have been readin your letters everyday and it seems like I try to push myself 1 more step everyday. Like today I get very nervous going on hughways or far from home becuase I make myself think I won’t make it back home and I think t myslef what if I get stranded ir what if the car breaks down,just crazy things so really I was so bad to where I wouldn’t even go about 15 minutes from my house to the mall. But, today I tried to push myself I went to the mall honestly, I turned around about 100 times but, eventually I gave in and went anyways if I paniced I was just gonna panic. But, I didn’t it went away.My big test is I have a trip planned where I have to go about 3 hours from home this week hope I can do it. I believe I can only because of the letters you sent me. I am fed up so, its easy to just get mad or irritated and tell it to go ahead. I haven’t died yet and, it has been about 3-4 years if not more.thanks alot
katie
I love reading the newsletters, even though I bought the whole program. I like to remind myself of the little strategies, etc. I have never felt so alone and scared as I did after my first panic attack. It happened in very elegant restaurant and I had to leave. I felt embarrased and thought that I was going to have to call 911. I am a very happy and pretty stress free person. I planned a wedding and had several family members go through minor medical issues this summer….and I think that the stress of these events triggered something. This program changed my WHOLE life, literally…overnight. The only reason that I was having additional panic attacks after the first was because of the FEAR of another one….that is it! Now, I know that I am going to come out on the other side alive and well. I have felt fine at work and in public since. I am not afraid of setbacks either. Thank you for changing my entire perspective and making me not afraid anymore!!
katie
i have not yet tried any of your techniques in your emails, but reading throught them all it seems they could really help me and make alot of sense, i used to suffer with panic attacks since the age of 16, i am now 26 with 2 beautiful children but since quitting smoking 5 weeks ago it seems i have triggered anxiety to surface, i am hoping that this will dissapear the same way the panic attacks did, i rid my self of panic attacks by making myself have one 2 years ago, it was the last panic attack i have had, it is very true that if you fear the fear it makes things worse, my problem at the moment is that the anxiety seems to be taking over all my positive thoughts but with the help of your emails i think, sorry, i know i can get throught this, thank you so much xx
Karen
HI. THIS IS A RESPONSE TO 48 YEAR OLD SUCCESSFUL JOSEPH. HI. I AM RIGHT THERE WITH YOU. I AM A 49 YEAR OLD PANIC AND ANXIETY SUFFERER. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS OFF AND ON FOR ABOUT 16 YEARS. THERE ARE SO MANY STORIES I CAN TELL. RIGHT NOW I AM TAPERING OFF A DRUG CALLED XANAX. THE MOST HORRIBLE DRUG EVER MADE IN MY OPINION. I USED TO SUFFER PANIC ATTACKS AND SEVERE ANXIETY AT ABOUT AGE 33. I DEALT WITH IT BY SEEING THERAPISTS ,READING UP ON IT,ETC. I NEVER KNEW I WOULD ONE DAY END UP ON MEDICINE. IN 2005 I SUFFERED A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. I WAS HOSPITALIZED AND THEY THOUGHT I WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACK. MY BREATHING WAS RAPID ,MY HEART RACING AT 160 BEATS PER MINUTE.IT WAS A MAJOR PANIC MELTDOWN. IT WAS THE WORST EVER FOR ME. MANY THINGS IN MY PERSONAL LIFE HAD FINALLY SENT ME OVER THE EDGE. I WAS PUT ON AN ANTI ANXIETY MED. XANAX. I HAVE BEEN TAPERING THAT MED FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF BECAUSE I BECAME DEPENDENT ON IT AND IT JUST MAKES ME FEEL LIKE A DRUG ADDICT. I WAS PUT ON 6 MG. PER DAY. EQUIVALENT TO 120 MGS. OF VALIUM A DAY. I COULD BARELY FUNCTION BUT I ADAPTED. I CHOSE TO GET OFF MED. IT HAS BEEN A LONG AND VERY DIFFICULT JOURNEY. IN THIS PROCESS I DISCOVERED MR. BARRY’S PANIC AWAY METHOD. THAT GAVE ME THE DESIRE TO GET OFF MEDS EVEN MORE. I USE HIS METHODS. THEY HAVE REALLY HELPED ME DURING THIS TAPERING PROCESS AND I KNOW IT WILL BE THERE FOR ME AFTER I AM COMPLETELY DONE TAPERING. I THINK IT IS THE VERY BEST THING I HAVE EVER COME ACROSS ABOUT ANXIETY AND PANIC. I LOVE THE PART ABOUT BRAVERY. MAN,WE ARE BRAVE. THE THINGS I HAVE GONE THROUGH COULD BRING EVEN THE STTROGEST WILLED TO THEIR KNEES. I HAVE BEEN ON MY KNEES TOO. GOD IS ANOTHER HUGE PART OF MY LIFE. WITHOUT HIM I WOULD BE REALLY LOST. I APPLAUD YOU AND ALL OTHERS WITH OUR COMMON CONDITION. WE ARE BRAVE. I NEVER THOUGHT OF IT THAT WAY BEFORE. MR BARRY’S PROGRAM HAS GIVEN ME LIGHT AT THE END OF MY TUNNEL. I HOPE THIS HAS HELPED. I WISH YOU WELL. PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS TO YOU AND THE OTHERS LIKE US.BY THE WAY I AM NOW AT 3 MGS. PER DAY OF XANAX. TALK ABOUT BRAVERY. I HAVE DONE THIS ON MY OWN AT HOME. THIS MED IS POWERFULLY ADDICTIVE . I HAVE LEARNED TO ACCEPT THE FACT THAT IT IS GOING TO TAKE AWHILE DOING IT THIS WAY. BEATS BEING IN A REHAB OR SOMEWHERE. I TOO HAVE A VERY SUPPORTIVE HUSBAND OF 33 YEARS. GOD BLESS HIS COURAGE TOO. IT IS SURELY DIFFICULT FOR OUR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS TO WATCH. CAN YOU IMAGINE? HEY, WE ARE ALL BRAVE HERE. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR MESSAGE. HANG IN THERE.
George
I live abroad, Central America, suferer for about 20 years, horrible. Most doctors weren’t aware about the illness here. Gone through every single med ending on “an” or “ax” or “il”, meaning benzodiazepines, sleeping pills, tricyclcic antidepressants, you name it. The Lord has been my only force and victory. Now I found Barry’s page as something I’d have found back then, 20 years before, would’d been a differente story. Great tool. Good advise, strong messages and very reliable information. Now, I only look forward to find a way to bring this great method to all the people suffering this syndrome in my countries. If there’s a way we can get together to benefit all these people down here Barry, please drop me a line. Keep on the good work.
yared
i appereciate your research and humanity
thank you
rjay javier
all i wanted to say is THANKYOU!!!!!! more power to you Barry! you are an angel god sent!
Guy
Your e-mails have really helped me. These techniques have really saved me. I’m so glad I found your web-site. I finally feel like there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you!
Leland
Thank you for giving me hope back in my life I had no hope for a while there and since takeing your mini courses I made it all the way to the store and your to thank .you have given me a new life.a new begining thank you.god bless you . All the doctors have ever told me is don’t be a woss and get over it .and you tell me I have the courage to get over it and now I am .again thank you.
kim
Wow Thank you Barry for this email…. i have never thought of myself being brave or courageous… i have always thought that i was being so stupid and pathetic and weak because i am to afraid to do things that any normal person can do. i have a family who love entertaining and going out and socializing with people .but because of my panic and anxiety i stay at home because thats where i feel safe even though i sometimes get very anxious being alone… at least nobody will see me make a fool of myself, well thats what my mind tells me. It is very hard for others who have never experienced this to really understand how we can be so fearful of such small things… for me driving alone in my car used to be a breeze but now i am so nervous to try again but i will soon . i have to. I also dont like going into shopping malls just in case i have an attack… thank you from the bottom of my heart for your emails … i wish i could afford to buy your book but i am a stay at home wife and mother and unfortunately my husband does not really understand …..
once again thank you
kim
JUNE
thank-you very much for the free e-mail Iat one time had it all a great job money car .Then one day out of the blue the attacks I was house bound for 20years . needless to say i lost my job and friends took me to drs. only to be on meds that made me sick. i am on a med now that helps some . i have read alot about agoraphoia with panic attacks. i know from reading you e-mail that you are for real.drs do not understand unfortunately no can unless they have experiended them . i would never wish that on anyone. thank-you for helping us .i would love to be able to drive alone . so that i can help the people that have helped me for the pass 25 years. thanks again for the email
june
Ellana
Thank you for providing an excellent program it was well worth the money. The daily emails are great, makes you feel not alone. This disorder has brought me to my knees, from being a strong independent self sufficient woman running a business to being afraid to be alone in my own home and just shopping at the supermarket. I have lost alot of precious time with my family and family events because of this and I can’t get the memories back with them. My last panic attackes were 11 years ago and I thought that was that. I never could have imagined they would happen again 11 years later. Anyway, thank you for providing a great resource for us and not leaving us out there after we paid for the program. Thank you
Desiree
Sir,thanking you so mch that i come across to this topic n the google that i found out you…dn”t knw exactly what to do to lessened if not totally cured this feeling of panic attack.Somehow,for few days of reading the course you offered,feeling better now somehow and it also helped me knowing that i”m not alone experiencing this panic attack Which i don’t even know that it is a panic attack until i’ve been able to read so many experiences of different people from deferent places in your column..
Thank you so much for sharing with us your courses..more power and GOD bless you more. Looking forward to completlely eliminate the fear of panic attack..
Namita
Dear Barry,
Thanks for ur program and mails.I really liked the way to support all the anxiety and Panic suffering persons. I am suffering from the Axiety from last 2 years. I was actually hiospitalized for the same. My BP went high, Pluse rate high , feet cold and Palpatations fast, as if i had some thing wrong wih my heart. But after spending 3 days and with all medical tests normal, Doctor said it was Axiety Attack and allowed me to go away with soem minor medicines. But after that Year , every 3 months I face the same. but now i handle it alone with my loving husband, he is too supprotive to me when i m facing the panic or axiety state. Alsoi m happy to read ur daily mails and work on the way to have mailed.
Thanks once again for ur guidence. I m so much confident and brave in my work , but just due to one panic situation everything goes down, but now i m trying to live with it.
I m 32 years of age and facing from last 2 years that is from 30years.
Really thanks from my deep heart.
Like u very much………………………..
Regards,
Ms. Namita
William
Dear Barry
Thank you for all your help as each day goes by It just gets better,I am 64 years of age
and have had GAD for most of my life but your support and friendliness have made all the difference over the last 6 weeks ,I was always fighting anxiety now in a sense I have befriended it,Only since you have changed my perception of it,Thank you I know it will take time but I feel that with your continuing help and advice right now I feel quite confident about the future.
Yours Sincerely
William
In the UK
Michael
I am 58 and when I look back, I can safely say that I have experienced GAD and panic attacks for most of my life. It really came on strongly when I was sent to boarding school at the age of 11 and any form of familial psychlogical support left me. So what? I can remain a victim, or I can choose to get on with it. Sometimes I have a lot of resolve and do get on with things, but the fears then creep back in and try and ruin things. I have been told by psychiatrists and doctors that I am not a complete nut-case; I just suffer from anxiety, panic attacks and social phobia. So, what do I do? Avoid situations that cause the symptoms. What a waste of time, energy and what a loss of opportunity! I only bought the programme 3 days ago and I already have a bit of hope. I am following the suggestions and look forward to the results. It all seems very logical to me. I have beaten alcohol, I am controlling type 2 diabetes and I am flying this coming weekend (in the path of a cyclone) – flying has always terrified me. I will use the programme. Thank you for this hope. I would be happy to correspond with probable other “ex-sufferers” if the opportunity is there.
William
Hi Barry Its been 3 days of absolute Bliss now and it is all thanks to you,words cannot express my heartfelt thanks,still not perfect but every day is a bonus since I started receiving your emails and support.Thank you William U.K.
Madhu
Hi Barry,
Thanks a million for your daily mails and the hints provided in each to counter the panic attacks. I am in my mid-50s and the first time I felt this was about 6 years ago when travelling by train, in an enclosed coach. I felt I was suffocating. Claustrophobic. This feeling went away when I could sit or lie near a window. I have been managing to travel thus without major hassles. But then, recently things turned worse when I started having this at home, in my own bed.
My wife thought I was having a heart attack or some such episode, seeing my panic and the cold sweat.. However, subsequent ECGs and Echo cardiograms reveal a strong heart. I was prescribed some calming pills, which gives me a good night’s sleep. However, being averse to medicines in general I was searching for a way out when I came across your web site a couple of weeks ago.
I have started applying your 20 count challenge method and invite the panic methods. There has been a little relief, though its too early to tell. A walk to the kitchen for a sip of water also helps. But then, I look forward to the days when I can have a night of good sleep without medication.
Thanks for your help and your encouraging mails. Yes, we folks who face this must be brave, indeed.
Thanks once again.
Madhu
Boniface Maina
Hi Barry,
It is one week now since i started reading your programme, i can’t believe its like a miracle i feel much better after suffering panic attack for the last 12 years. I had even quited my job coz of the repeated panic attacks. Now i feel that there is hope for my problem. I am happy coz now i know this feeling are part of our bodies and we should not fight the strange sensations. I feel that my life is even better than it was before i had a panic attack coz i’ve learnt so many things that i didn’t know through your programme. Though i am experiencing some setbacks sometimes, i know i’ll get over this as time goesby. As i read your book over and over again, i always tell God, thanks for creating Barry. Long live Barry. JAH BLESS!!
Regards
Boniface Maina From Kenya
Fran
I have enjoyed reading the e-mails. I have been dealing with aniexty for only a month (noticed). I have a new job with greater responsibilties. I have not been diagnosed with aniexty but I have the symptoms. I have been prescribed sleeping pills, due to lack of sleep. The more I think about what I am experiencing I probably need to subscribe to Panic Away, I would like to eliminate these feelings naturally.
Thanks again for the emails
soyel
Thank you so so much Barry, you really are a God send. I started having panic attacks after I had my first baby, who is now 4. I was put on medication which i was reluctant to take, and eventually stopped taking the medication (fluoxetine) 9 months on. However I during my pregnancy with my 2nd child 2 years ago I began having severe panic attacks, so intense that it was affecting my pregnancy. I was put on medication again which I took and am still taking to date. However I would like to express that reading your mails each day has proven more effective, and is helping me gain confidence and control over my body. Thank you ever so much
Meredith
This has 2 b the best technique I have ever read about, thankyou for sharing this with us all!
olivia
thank u so much for helping me to understand more about this kind of condition.it is helping me to completely feel good and eventually heal.i need more information like this and the world is better with people like you who share a lot.thank you again.
Eliza (Singapore)
Hi Barry,
Been reading your mails and find them encouraging.I am most glad to know that I am not alone suffering from panic attack especially by reading commends from your readers.I could very much relate my conditions and what I suffered with all of them.Will want to order your panic away technique and try it and hope to get rid of this panic attack!! ( even though I still have doubts about how it will work for me)Thank You , your mails have been a blessing to me!!!
Rowie
Hey Barry, have only been reading your material for one week now, but already have made great progress after suffering an anxiety attack in one of the worst possible situations — coming back into the country in the Customs Hall! Pretty awful but I’ve put much of your inspiration into pratice with excellent results. You’ve no doubt helped many people and I congratulate you on your humanity.
joanna
thank you so much x
Jeff Yehia
Hi there i am on the verge of a major breakthrough so i am close. Thanks to your course i now believe in my mind i am not afraid of panic attacks anymore and my GAD is starting to disapate. I look forward to a full recovery in the next month or so but i agree i will be a stronger person for this ordeal.
Jeff
joseph
Karen!!! God bless you!! it’s Joseph 🙂 i just read your letter,and im on the way out to my shrink appt,i also am on 3mg of zanax per day,what a powerful drug that is,alot of the stars in hollywood are addicted to it!! but thay have the CASH for rehab,Thank god for this site…..I’m so proud of you 🙂 we”ll get out of this mess on our own steam,and with the help of barry. GOD IS GREAT!!!!!! Keep the faith my lovely.
BIG HUGS
Rob Jones
Barry, you rock man !!! It feels good when a friend picks you up and puts you on your feet.
Thanks.
Johane
Dear Barry,
Thank you so much for the lessons, I feel that finally somebody understands what I am really going through. I am now gaining more confidence knowing that I am not alone and that others I have fully recovered.
William
Barry you are a Diamond my friend,I had 6 terrible weeks back in October -November ,stumbled across this site and went for it,thought well things can,t be any worse,Have suffered G.A.D. on and off for 40 years ,took your advice ,haven’t had an episode for almost 3 months ,feel so much better and feel safer after following your advice to the letter,I know its still early days,but thank you from the bottom of my heart my friend.take care William
Bhargavi
Very great help and indeed a great jobyou hve been doing.Thanks a ton.Gratitude is one way right…
Emma's Mum Pam.
Thank you for your emails, My daughter Emma is 27 and has two children, Em has suffered Panic attacks for 4years and unfortunately is in hospital at present due to unable to cope. I have printed your your advice and will take them when I visit tomorrow. You have described the experiences she has when having a panic attack and I am certain your advice will be very helpful. I am sure she will keep you informed of her progress.
Thank you again Pam
JENNIFER
Thank you so much for your very helpful e-mail mini courses.I have suffered anixety to the most extreme for years now and your treatments are like none I have ever read about. I am trying them and teaching myself your tactics. I do seem to feel better as I know with more practice and information from you I WILL get rid of this from my life. My daughter is having brain surgery on the 18th of Febuary and needless to say I am dealing with alot of anixety at this time. I will continue to hope and have faith and look forward to more information from you to help me out of this dark place I keep slipping in and out of. Thank you again for your e-mails and when I can afford to get your book and cds I will as I know they Will be able to help me even more!! God Bless. Jennifer
cathryn
tks barry for the emails.they r great. i feel much better in my self knowing that thats all they r (.just panic attacks.) amd u r right u cant wish one on yrself. 🙂
Jean
I used to have panic attacks really badly some years ago and still have the occasional moments of fear where I think not again and get a bit depressed for a little while. Your methods make a lot of sense and do help a lot I have started to challenge the fear as you suggest and it goes away. You are spot on when you say we are brave and they do say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger..