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Fear Of Flying – The Worst Flight Ever

If you’ve read my book you probably know that when I started having panic attacks years ago I developed many phobias. I suddenly had a paralyzing fear of crowded places such as buses, trains, and flying became very difficult for me. For me it wasn’t so much a fear that we were going to crash, rather, it was a fear that I was somehow going to lose control and flip out – that I would freak out and just have to get outta there, but of course I wouldn’t be able to and I’d be stuck.

I’m sure millions of you out there know EXACTLY what I’m talking about.

Once I had conquered my panic attacks and slowly faced and conquered these fears I had developed, I no longer had any issues with flying. Maybe a little nervousness here and there, but nothing really worth mentioning. I’m finally back to my old, curious self who finds the science behind flying fascinating. I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering so I’m a certified nerd

That being said, one thing I’ll never enjoy is a really bumpy flight, especially on one of those really small planes. Well that’s exactly what happened on the last flight I took just a few days ago.

 

In this video I share with you the story of this bumpy flight, and how what the captain and flight attendants told us beforehand shaped our experience, and how this relates to you and your anxiety.

I don’t want to give away what happens, you’ll have to watch the video, but I’m sure you’ll enjoy this real world example of how important it is to keep a positive attitude and outlook on things as you go through your daily life.

 

Cheers,
Steve

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Overcoming Anxiety Without Medication

If you’re visiting this website, odds are you’ve probably been prescribed at least one or two forms of medication to treat your anxiety or panic attacks.  It’s a pretty typical scenario that tens of millions of us have gone through… you start having anxiety issues, end up in the Emergency Room thinking you’re having a heart attack or just losing your mind altogether, and the doctor usually sends you on your way with a few happy pills (Valium, Xanax, etc.) and a prescription for antidepressants.

How’s that working out for you by the way?

Considering you’re visiting this website, I can probably guess it’s working as poorly as it did for me.  During my 5-year struggle with anxiety, I went through this song and dance many times with the same result.

Anxiety medication never helped me, and in every single case, it made things worse.  It blurred my line of reality, made me further question my sanity, and the side effects were horrible.

 

The truth is this:  Anxiety medications only treat the symptoms, not the causes of anxiety.

Overcoming anxiety without medication is all about better understanding how our brains work and how we communicate with ourselves.  It’s only when you grasp that you are causing your anxiety can you begin to work to free yourself from it.

In this video I discuss my own experiences with a dozen different anxiety medications, and offer a new perspective on medication which I’ve learned from a very famous best-selling author.

 

Cheers,
Steve

Natural Anxiety Remedies? I’m sure you’ve seen ads for natural anxiety remedies – especially online or on late night infomercials on TV.  Many of these take the form of pills made up of a collection of different plants, herbs, extract and who knows what.  But do they really work? Do natural remedies for anxiety really [...]

Dealing With Anxiety With the fast pace of life and the pressures of society these days, tens of millions of us find ourselves dealing with anxiety on a daily basis.  Whether it’s the fledgling economy, job and family stress, or just struggling to keep up, it seems all of us have plenty to worry about. [...]

Dealing With Anxiety

With the fast pace of life and the pressures of society these days, tens of millions of us find ourselves dealing with anxiety on a daily basis.  Whether it’s the fledgling economy, job and family stress, or just struggling to keep up, it seems all of us have plenty to worry about.

Here are a couple of tips to help you learn skills for coping with anxiety without leaning on pills for relief.

 

Tip #1:  Can You Control What You’re Worried About?

So many people these days are constantly flipping out over the bad economy.  They spend the day checking their shrinking savings accounts and 401k’s over and over again, making themselves sick with worry.  But what good does it do to worry about something you can’t control?

None!  So try to let go of constantly reminding yourself of such situations.  Stop checking to see what the stock market’s doing, or checking the balance in your IRA.  If you can’t do anything about it, your time and emotional energy are much better spent elsewhere.

 

Tip #2:  Understand That You Are In Control Of Your Worry

Just because something is lousy and you’re unhappy with it doesn’t mean you HAVE to worry about it.  Seriously!

We all have free will to choose to worry or not:  it’s a conscious decision.  So your car broke down and they can’t fix it for two days.  Though you may feel justified in feeling stressed out about your car, is there really anything that will come from worrying about it?

All worrying does is drain you both mentally and physically, and puts you into a terribly negative state of mind.  It does nothing to solve your dilemma – especially if it’s something out of your control!

So remember, you have the ability to choose what you worry about.  You don’t have to worry about something just because you always have in the past – it’s never too late to retrain your brain to be more positive!  It may take some practice and may even feel a little weird at first, but it’s a change that’s well worth making.

 

Cheers,
Steve

How To Cure Panic Attacks – Breathing Tips When it comes to actually learning how to stop anxiety naturally in their lives, many people make the same mistakes over and over again.  This is especially true when one experiences a panic attack. You, like many others, probably do not realize what is happening to your [...]