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As with anything else to do with human beings, there will be a wide variance between the manner in which different human beings respond to [...]
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Veronica Mauvis
who has written 12 posts for Goodbye to Panic Attacks.
Anxiety? Is It Good or Bad?
What causes anxiety and panic attacks? Part 4 – Conclusion
We have discussed over the past three articles various theories about how to treat anxiety and panic attacks and how different disciplines look at the condition from different angles.
We saw that the problem could be looked at as a mechanical issue that needed chemical intervention to fix it. We saw that the problem -which [...]
What causes anxiety and panic attacks? Part 3
If anxiety and panic attacks arise as a result of a chemical imbalance, what causes that chemical imbalance to occur in the first place? Its a chicken and egg question.
Does the arising chemical imbalance cause the unfortunate psychological and behavioral symptoms or is it the other way round?
Or is this debate necessary at all?
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What causes anxiety and panic attacks? – Part 2.
In Part 1 we noted three different theories as to what what causes anxiety and panic attacks. We also noted that this uncertainty as the the exact cause or causes has given rise to different theories on how to treat anxiety and panic attacks – which are often influenced by the professional’s own training.
In Part [...]
What causes anxiety and panic attacks? A discussion in 4 parts.
What causes anxiety and panic attacks? At this moment,the exact cause is unknown but current theory suggests that there could be a hereditary factor, and that other factors may be involved. Things like lifestyle, personal development, diet, upbringing, personality characteristics are some of the ideas that are put forward.
What is known is that there [...]
WELCOME TO MY BLOG
Welcome to my blog mostly about anxiety and panic attacks.
Panic attacks are part of the distressing condition known as anxiety. Today worldwide, millions of people suffer from various degrees of anxiety and from panic attacks. Symptoms of panic attacks can be extremely disruptive in a person’s life. The sufferers are not always well understood and [...]
Panic Attacks and the Family
It is simple to find information on internet about panic attacks and what the sufferer experiences. However a whole group of people are excluded from the conversation – the family and friends. A crisis in the family can affect the entire family and possibly close friends as well.
Causes of Panic Attacks
Causes of Panic Attacks by Joe Barry. Joe Barry is an international panic disorder coach.
The short and obvious answer: panic attacks are caused by high anxiety. But, what exactly is anxiety? Understanding how anxiety crops up will help you defeat panic attacks.
One of the biggest myths surrounding anxiety is that it is harmful and can [...]
Public Speaking and Panic Attacks
Public Speaking and Panic Attacks by Joe Barry. Joe Barry is an international panic disorder coach.
It is often observed that many people’s top ranking fear is not death but having to speak in public. The joke is that these people would rather be lying in the casket at the funeral than giving the eulogy. Public [...]
Agoraphobia and Panic Attacks
One of the most unpleasant outcomes of panic attacks is agoraphobia or the fear of open spaces or of being in crowded, public places such as shopping markets. Expert Joe Barry describes the experience.
