Being alone on New Year’s Eve can be difficult, particularly if you have isolated yourself because of social anxiety. It is a time of year when everyone seems to be celebrating and spending time with loved ones. Fortunately, there are ways to enjoy a New Year’s spent alone. Here are some tips to help you cope. Read more…
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Halloween is a time of year that can create stress for those who suffer with social anxiety disorder (SAD). Halloween parties, costumes, going door-to-door with young children, and answering your own door can all make anxiety worse. One way to reduce the anxiety and fear surrounding Halloween is to choose a costume that helps to alleviate your social fears. Read more…
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If you suffer from panic attacks you want them to stop. There are various techniques available that will help you cope with your panic attacks. Breathing techniques can help you control the surge of panic when you are having an attack. There are NLP tricks that you can try when the panic is triggered. Medication is available but doesn’t always work and can make things worse. The problem with these approaches to panic attacks is that they concentrate on coping with panic attacks rather than stopping panic attacks.
Barry Joe McDonagh suffered from panic attacks for years, trying all sorts of techniques to help him cope with his anxiety until he realised that panic attacks need to be stopped not simply coped with. As someone who suffered panic attacks he knew all too well that the crippling aspect of panic is the fear of impending panic attacks. The obvious problem with learning how to cope with anxiety is that you are preparing for panic attacks happening again and again. It is better to work at stopping panic attacks altogether. Think of panic attacks as any other type of attack, what do you think is better:(A) Trying to learn how to cope with being attacked(B) Stopping the attacks altogether(the answer surely = B)This is what McDonagh discovered for himself and now free of anxiety he has spent the last ten years working on making his system, Panic Away, work for others.
Does Panic Away work?
There are hundreds of websites claiming to help you cope with panic attacks. But as I have said, trying to cope with panic attacks is not the answer. Panic Away has the largest collection of verifiable photo and audio testimonials for any anxiety program on the internet. Panic Away has helped over 40,000 people see dramatic success in stopping their panic attacks and anxiety. However, if Panic Away does not work for you, you can take advantage of the 8 week guaranteed refund.
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If you want your panic attacks to stop, rather than simply learn to live with this crippling problem, then visit Panic Away and see what Barry Joe McDonagh has to say for himself. If you don’t want to use the Panic Away system you can still learn something from a man who has learned to stop panic attacks from ruining his life.
Filed under Uncategorized by on Oct 16th, 2011.
It’s that time of year. Students of all ages are returning to class; some are happier about it than others. If you are a first-year or returning college or university student coping with social anxiety in addition to the usual stresses of school, this can be a difficult stage of life. Below are 10 steps you can take to try and make the transition easier.
- If you think you might suffer with social anxiety disorder (SAD), get help. Although it may sound simple, most people with SAD never take this step. Talk to your doctor, or make an appointment with the counselling center of your college or university. This is the perfect time in your life to make positive changes.
- Practice relaxation exercises such as diaphragmatic breathing or guided imagery. You can do these types of exercises on your own in your dorm room at the end of the day, and they will help you to worry less, fall asleep more easily, and reduce the impact of stress on your life.
- Practice public speaking skills. It is likely at some point during your college career you will need to speak in front of a class. If the thought of public speaking is terrifying for you, consider joining a group such as Toastmaster’s International. Although adding one more thing to your plate during the start of college might seem like a lot, a group like this can make the difference in terms of overcoming your fears about public speaking.
- Learn to be more assertive. Assertiveness is a method of communication that clearly expresses your feelings and needs while still taking into account the needs of others. Learning how to communicate in this manner is key to overcoming your social anxiety.
- Read about other people’s experiences. Here at About SAD readers have generously shared their stories about what it is like to live with SAD or cope with social anxiety at college. Read what they have to say and share your own story.
- Read self-help books. Although not a replacement for traditional treatment, self-help books for social anxiety can help you to cope with social anxiety in your daily life.
- Participate in an SAD Forum. You are not alone! Although it might seem like no one else suffers with the same anxiety as you, this isn’t true. Connect with others going through the same issues on one of the various online SAD forums.
- Keep thought records. Thought records are a tool used in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify negative thinking patterns and replace them with more positive and helpful coping self-statements.
- Try an herbal supplement. Be careful when choosing an herbal supplement; most are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and some can have potentially harmful effects when combined with other medications. Valerian root, passion flower and St. John’s wort have all been used in the treatment of SAD.
- Practice exposure therapy. For simple problems like fear of using the telephone, practice exposure therapy to gradually desensitize yourself to the feared situation.
College can be a difficult time for those with SAD, but you don’t have to let your anxiety prevent you from achieving your goals, meeting new people, and having a good post-secondary experience. All of the above strategies can be used to make the transition back to college a little easier.
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