I believe the worst possible thing you could do, is to run away in panic. You're reinforcing the belief that your panic attack will make you go crazy, lose your mind, die. Whatever your fear.
Face your fear, go toward it, not away from it, move forward with it, don't hold back against it.
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- Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:11 am
- Forum: Session 8 - Put an End to "What-If" Thinking
- Topic: Confused
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- Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:28 am
- Forum: Session 10 - How to Address Obsessive, Scary Thoughts
- Topic: Scary thoughts about surgery
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What if? What if? What if? Everything you've said in your post are catastrophic events you've created for yourself. Is it possible that these things will happen? Yes, it is. Is it likely? Not in the least. You're not going to stop breathing, why don't you try to hold your breath? See how long you ca...