Dear Selena And Anyone With Panic Attacks: Try This Empowering Mind Trick

This post was originally published for Self-Therapy Month on Techealthiest. If you've ever had a panic attack, you would know that the experience is sheer terror. It's so bad that the anticipation of future panic attacks is enough to trigger the panic itself. That's pretty awful to say the least. Throw in the fact that panic can have such a profoundly negative effect on daily life that many people begin to develop symptoms of depression as well. Sometimes a physical condition leads to a painful mix of panic and depression, especially if you're the high achiever type who suddenly feels limited, vulnerable and trapped. Pop sensation Selena Gomez recently announced that she's taking a break from her tour to recover from her panic attacks, anxiety and depression related to her struggle with lupus. As a Selena fan, I'm proud of her for making such a bold and responsible move and for allowing her struggle to be public. My hope is that she will inspire everyone from celebrities to all other people who struggle with panic to take care of their mental health before things get worse, and to know that panic attacks are more common and treatable than you might think. As a psychologist who works on a daily basis with New Yorkers who suffer from panic attacks, I've learned a thing or two about how to conquer this vicious emotional challenge. Something I've noticed through my work is that most people who have panic attacks feel ashamed of and embarrassed by their problem, which ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news