Posted by sciencegeek1230 on May 24, 2006, at 8:07:00
In reply to Re: GAD and Panic » sciencegeek1230, posted by FredPotter on May 24, 2006, at 0:03:58
> I've had 42 years of it. >
Oh my. That's a long time. It comes and goes, you said? I'm glad you have breaks now and then.> I've found breathing low in the abdomen and letting it out through pursed lips helps when the fear is on me. There's also the distraction tricks like - notice three things you can see, 3 you can hear, 3 (not emotions) you can feel. Then 2 then 1.
I have used the breathing technique before but I will try your distraction method and see if it works too. Thank you for suggesting it.
I didn't really understand the tiger story but I do appreciate your reply to my questions.
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