http://easycalm.com/blog Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:18:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Can Panic Attacks Hurt You?  There’s no two ways about it: panic attacks are frightening.  But can anxiety and panic attacks hurt you physically, not just emotionally? The answer to this question is no -- and yes.  Here’s what I mean:  While panic attacks can be emotionally draining and cause an intense ... http://easycalm.com/blog/can-panic-attacks-hurt-you/ It came to my attention long ago that many anxiety sufferers tend to focus inward (on the self) to an unhealthy extent. I have been as guilty of this as anyone, and developing the habit of "outward focus" made a huge difference in my life, and helped eliminate the symptoms ... http://easycalm.com/blog/generalized-anxiety-tips-turning-you-attention-outward/ I often get emails asking about the differences between EasyCalm and other methods of overcoming anxiety, so I wanted to post my thoughts on the subject today.  Of course, I haven't tried EVERY possible method of overcoming anxiety and panic attacks, but I have tried a LOT! (it's sad/funny because it's true! haha) Here's how ... http://easycalm.com/blog/questions-about-easycalm/ I recently received an email from an social anxiety sufferer who was making progress using the EasyCalm Series, but was still struggling a bit to "let go" and overcome the control issues that are always present with anxiety(especially social anxiety).  To protect the writer's privacy, I will call her "Meg" for the purposes of this ... http://easycalm.com/blog/using-easycalm-tips-for-social-anxiety/ Anxiety attack symptoms come in many different "flavors." Some people experience shortness of breath. Others have "pins and needles" type sensations in their arms or legs. Still others have chest pains, obsessive yawning or an upset stomach. Symptoms of anxiety attacks can take on many different forms, but they all ... http://easycalm.com/blog/anxiety-attack-symptoms-what-do-they-mean/ My good friend in the UK, Stuart Morris,  performed an interesting experiment to demonstrate the power of our intentions and state of mind using two jars of plain white rice. The concept may sound a bit out-there, but the results he achieved are amazing. Check it out for yourself on Stuarts website: http://push-pictures.com/clients/www.wonderfullyrelaxed.com/www/jars.asp I also recommend you take ... http://easycalm.com/blog/think-your-state-of-mind-cant-affect-your-body-check-this-out/ It’s the “new thing” in the world of anxiety, and it’s hitting hard; it’s called “eco-anxiety” or “enviro-angst.” According to Medill Reports at Northwestern University, a growing number of people are turning their lives around to become more environmentally conscious because they are experiencing extreme anxiety about the condition of our ... http://easycalm.com/blog/don%e2%80%99t-recycle-your-fears/ Have you ever watched the news and found yourself terrified of some new, hidden health threat or similar that could possibly be the end of you? I know I have. It seems that almost every day there’s a new threat out there; it’s often something hidden in your food or ... http://easycalm.com/blog/what-are-you-watching/ There is a book out by Bob Rosen called “Just Enough Anxiety: The Hidden Driver of Business Success.”  This is a book about business and different kinds of leadership, but reading about it made me think about the concept of “just enough anxiety” in everyday life. According to an article in ... http://easycalm.com/blog/just-enough-anxiety/ According to a newly released Canadian  study, reports that a lot of people experience a form of anxiety when they are not “connected” by the means of a wireless device like a cell phone or a laptop. As many as 59% say they experience some anxiety when disconnected and 26% ... http://easycalm.com/blog/is-your-technology-causing-you-anxiety/ According to medicalnewstoday.com, surveys show that in the UK, 1 out of 5 people report that they are already stressed before they have their breakfast, and stress is responsible for 6 million sick days a year. In addition, over half of the population has problems sleeping because they can’t stop ... http://easycalm.com/blog/is-work-stressing-you-out/ I read a few interesting articles this week about the connection between vigorous exercise (or lack thereof) and anxiety attacks. I won't post a full blown "article" on the subject; I simply wanted to gently remind anyone dealing with frequent anxiety attacks that physical exercise (even walking) is still one ... http://easycalm.com/blog/anxiety-attacks-and-exercise/ A friend and co-worker recently had surgery, and even though the procedure went well, he suffered with severe anxiety before the surgery, and had a great deal of trouble overcoming the anxiety and worry that sometimes comes up in these situations. Research has shown that stress and anxiety can be hard on our physical condition, and ... http://easycalm.com/blog/overcoming-severe-anxiety-before-surgery/ From time to time we all want to stop obsessive thoughts that race through our minds.  The rush of modern life can provide us with so much conflicting information that we simply develop "sensory overload." Although this sensory overload happens to all of us occasionally, it only becomes a serious issue ... http://easycalm.com/blog/learning-to-stop-obsessive-thoughts-three-proven-strategies-to-stop-obsessing-over-your-life/ A coaching client of mine e-mailed me recently and asked an unusual question.  He wanted to know if the principles discussed in the film "The Secret" were applicable to curing anxiety.  I thought about this question for while, and although it might sound unusual in some ways, I believe that the ... http://easycalm.com/blog/the-secret-anxiety/