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3 comments about Stop Panic.

1. The concept is so simple it seems ludicrous. But, it really works. The trick is to be honest with yourself and recognize that a process of self deception is what keeps the problem going.

   Simply and interestingly written with several good examples.




2. Don't spend ton's of money on all those kits out there in the world.
   I found myself feeling completely different after reading this book. It's so easy I don't know why it took so long for someone to explain it.
   I have been panic free ever since I read it and a friend who I gave it to has experienced the same.
   Change your life in one evening.



3. Dr. Guller uses a unique approach to stopping panic attacks. Although the book was not very useful to me because his approach wasn't at the root of my problem, it was a very interesting read, and provided some insight into other caused of panic attacks. If you have no idea why you started having panic attacks, I reccomend you buy this book and read it cover to cover. Stop Panic may help you uncover the reason for your panic, and ultimately assist you in stopping them.

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5 comments about Panic Attacks: A Natural Approach, Second Edition.

1. Although the author is obviously driven by good intentions, such as promoting natural therapies which are invariably ignored by traditional medicine, she seems to have a dangerous prejudice against the use of medications which can be very useful for the treatment of more serious forms of panic attacks. The relaxation, diet, breathing retraining and massage techniqies she recommends are all very nice things and can be very helpful for mild sufferers. They can undoubtedly also be of great help for people with a more severe condition. However, writing that tranquillizers and antidepressants can actually cause panic attacks - as she does - can considerably increase a patient's fears and phobias about taking the medication he or she has been rightly prescribed.
   I found certain parts of the book as extremely helpful - such as the ones where she describes what happens in our body during panic attacks - which helps to de-mistify them and put them into perspective. However, as I pointed out, her stigma against tranquillizers, sleeping pills and even anti-depressants is absolutely counterproductive and it ignores the fact that millions of people would have to leave their jobs and isolate themselves for months if they avoided taking them - thus perhaps adding to their low self-esteem and in some cases precipitating their depressive symptoms to uncontrollable levels. Although the underlying conditions are very different, what she writes is comparable to telling people who suffer from diabetes they should be careful about taking insulin because they may become addicted.



2. While I appreciate Ms. Trickett's efforts, it does not address the seriousnes of some panic attack sufferers. My daughter suffered up to 35 panic attacks a day and was quickly becoming agoraphobic (fear of going aside for fear of triggering an attack). While prayer plays a role, her book is not sufficient enough to truly deal with the seriousness of this issue. It has taken two years of therapy to bring to the surface the root of the problem and telling a victim to pray, go outside daily, laugh, etc. really is not much help.



3. After suffering personally from panic attacks, Trickett compiles numerous studies and self-help answers from medical journals and files, scientific publications, and empirical wisdom on how to recognize symptoms of panic attacks and how to treat them yourself.
   Covering topics from exhausted nerves to low blood sugar she gives some wonderful suggestions on how a healthy diet, muscle maintenance and proper breathing can reduce the cause and effect of Agoraphobia.
   Great book with lots of practical information.



4. I've suffered from panic attacks for nearly all of my adult life (let's just say I've held @ 29 for a while!). While I don't suffer from an attack daily (although I did in the beginning), I do suffer from the FEAR of having an attack. Panic is slowly eroding my life away, and I find myself giving into it as I get older. I've read articles and information online about panic disorder and how to cope with it. I found this book and read it over the weekend. I felt as though Ms. Trickett cracked open my chest and looked into my heart and soul! At times, I cried because I felt as though she were reading my life's story back to me. The best thing I took away from this book is the information on hyperventilating - I had NO IDEA this was going on during a panic attack! In my opinion, Chapter 9, "Improve Your Breathing," is the MOST helpful how-to literature I've read about diaphragmic breathing. I've practiced yoga in both a studio and at home with DVDs, as well as found online information about deep breathing, and I was really able to put this type of breathing into practice thanks to this book. I've been practicing it as often as I can and I feel very calm and collected - I'm hoping that the positive practice becomes habit so I can remain calm. I also hope to be able to call on this breathing in the event of a panic attack AND before trying something that would put me in the way of a situational panic attack (flying and driving on the freeway are 2 things that toss me into panic). I would recommend putting this book into your library as a resource and couple it with any and all other resources you are using (therapy, medicine, etc.). For those of us that suffer from panic/anxiety disorder, we need all the tools we can get in our arsenal!



5. Shirley Trickett writes understandable language and helpful guidelines
   for this illness. I recommend this natural approach to everyone who
   would prefer to achieve results without chemicals.

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4 comments about Love Your Life (The Ultimate Healer Foundation Series, Volume 1).

1. When a friend suggested I try this cd, I did, partially to humor her and also with just a little curiosity. I've been stuck in a rut, and not very happy about it, but unable to muster up the energy or motiviation to do anything about this.
   
   I started listening to the cd on my way to work every morning - the music is nice and so I didn't mind giving it a few days trial. After the first morning I found myself walking with a lighter step, more optimistic and less bothered by trivial things. I've taken to listening to it on a regular basis, and have discovered my "old self" again. Even my coworkers who know nothing about this cd have commented on how much happier I am. I've actually taken active steps to improve my social life and meet new friends for the first time in years and am getting the rest of my life organized at last. It seems a little hard to believe, even to me, but I have to credit the cd and the messages buried in it for my improved outlook on life.
   
   I can't explain why this has worked, but it has, and I highly recommend it! Next I'm going to try the fitness and weight loss cd. *g*



2. I have been listening to subliminals for years and found this one to work -- not only very well but very quickly. The music is beautiful and I found that within days my attitude and outlook improved and have continued to do so.



3. I got results from this cd about 1 week of hearing it (but I kept on listening nightly for months- even now). I began just feeling happier. I did not dwell on the negative as much. Worries came up but I knew things would be ok in the end.
   People started commenting about me smiling more in about 1 to 2 months of listening. Now about 5 months later, people comment a lot on my sunny diposition and even temper. Considering that I came out of a two month coma years ago, which included heart surgery and a buffet of emotional problems, I would say this subliminal CD is great food for the subconscious mind.



4. The audio is relaxing. I listen to it in my car driving to work in the traffic and it takes the edge. I believe in subliminals. You've got to be willing to be open minded though.

1 comments about What If...?: My Story Of Panic Attacks.

1. I wish I could meet with this girl, she wrote an amazing book. It's the first book that says almost exactly how I feel and I can relate to it. All the other books I have read are too scientific. I believe in this book and I feel that this book will help me recover from my panic disorder. It's just soo nice to have someone out there that went through the same thing I went through and talks on my level. I only wish I could talk to her in person, I would ask more questions. Get this book, it is so worth it.

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