Comments on: Social Phobias

By: Jennifer Walls

Jennifer Walls — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:27:35 +0000

I want to thank Barry for the free emails. I was having panic attacks and was oblivious to what they were. I simply thought that I was having a heart attack! When I had had 15-18 panic attacks in 4 weeks, I felt alone, scared, and had the feeling that something was horribly wrong. I figured that it was an illness that had been undetected. I googled “panic attacks” and began to cry because I began to realize that I was not alone! All of the other symptoms that I hid from my family and Drs. for example; fear of stopping in traffic, red lights, etc was shared by others who suffer from anxiety disorder. The email about telling the panic attack to “bring it on” I believe, started the first step to eliminating these terrible panic attacks. When I get into my car I always have a fear that I will have one while driving. Now I get into my car and tell the panic attack that I am not afraid of it, that it won’t kill me, and I’m not abnormal!! Recognizing my symptoms helped as well. So thank you for the emails. They are defiinitely helping in every way. I haven’t had a panic attack now in months even during stressful events. Thank You and May God continue to bless you!!!!

By: Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:40:15 +0000

Hi Barry,
Thanks alot for the work your doing.Have been going through the comments of many who suffer from panic attack and how your program has help them. I can identify with some of them.The issue of trembling hands when signing a cheque or writing my name infront of a bank teller or a witness is common.( this always leaves me feeling very low and useless!) When i am alone i dont have a problem at all. Will try your advice.
Thanks once again and God bless

By: Dallas Johnson

Dallas Johnson — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:32:51 +0000

I think that a lot of what u say has been said before Barry but u do seem to be able to put it in easy to comprehend language fo the lay-person.I could put it this way: if u have an exalted idea of what others see you as, and how they should regard u,then u r setting yourself up for a fall.This can be in your own eyes, which leads to our being too hard on ourselves personally.The other case leads to disappointment in the form of lost or diminished pride.This is not to be confused with a healthy self respect, by, both ourselves and in others.Thank you for what you are trying to do in helping others with these afflictions Barry.I am mainly interested in general anxiety and embarra ssment.I have a friend with panic attacks and she tries to drink it away which of course does not work well.Dallas.

By: Fausto

Fausto — Sun, 30 May 2010 00:28:41 +0000

Thank´s for the information, i have been suffering from this social “disorder” for 2 years, and this information , may be what i need , not focusing in what other people think, but leave the moment pass, without too much worries, or egocentric thoughs, God bless you.

By: Yvette

Yvette — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:33:40 +0000

I’m very troubled about having social anxiety and selective mutism. It has seriously affected my functioning at work, social events, interacting w/friends and family. This situation has been going on for 10yrs.or more and overall attribute it to fear(False Evidence Appearing Real). I’ve allowed this insidious behavior control me but after reading some of the testimonies from people using your program, with pracatice and patiences, I know I can overcome it. Thank you for this valuable information and I will begin to use some of the tools you provided at your website. Claiming victory over defeat!!!