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Brandon Mitchell said:I deal with anxiety and panic attacks too. If you aren't looking to go the medication route, I highly recommend checking out Charles Lindenov's program. It teaches you how to reprogram your subconscious and turn those bad habits into positive ones. Honestly, if I had found that program sooner, I'd probably be in much better shape right now. Since I am on medication, I don't use anything else besides my meds, physical training, and the occasional breathing exercise. You can find Charles Lindenov's program online; just follow his instructions and you'll likely feel better. Good luck!
Finally, someone 🙏
Thanks for the tip, but here's the thing: I tried that exact material two years ago and it absolutely wrecked me. It's interesting seeing how different these methods are. From what I recall, his approach is all about ignoring the symptoms and shifting focus, whereas The dar Response tells you not to fight it, but to lean in and invite it. Use your own judgment. 😵
When you're fighting anxiety and panic attacks, what tools or techniques—either yours or your therapist's—actually help you find some peace?
What worked best for you, how fast did you feel the relief, and what was a total waste of time?
I’m not a big fan of medication, but I’m in a tough spot. I know I need to overhaul my habits and core beliefs, which isn't easy when you're 41. I've been tinkering with different options for about two years now. My biggest hurdle is impatience; if I don't see results immediately, I tend to bail.
My issues involve health anxiety, fear of death, and hypochondria (though I avoid doctors because I hate checkups, so I don't even know if my fears are rational). Add hypersensitivity and a generally pessimistic outlook to the mix, and you get my current reality.
Here’s a breakdown of what I’ve tried...
Hypnosis/CBT—About two years ago, I did a few hypnosis sessions. They helped, but not enough. Now I'm working through CBT; it's only been three weeks, so nothing life-changing has happened yet.
EFT—I see people claiming this works wonders, but I just can't seem to make it a habit, whether it's daily practice or using it during a crisis.
PSTEC—I really like this approach, but much like EFT, I struggle to remember to actually do it. It feels similar to how EMDR operates.
EMDR—I’ve done two sessions with a psychologist using tactile tappers instead of eye movements. I think with enough sessions, this could be a winner.
For a year and a half, I practiced meditation and Wim Hof breathing regularly, which definitely helped my recovery over the last two years. However, since heavy panic attacks hit me hard in the last two months, I stopped practicing because it just doesn't sit right with me anymore.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation—It's a good tool, but I haven't been consistent enough to see any real benefits.
5-4-3-2-1—I use this method whenever a panic attack hits, but honestly, it doesn't do much for me; my focus stays locked on my physical sensations.
The dar Response (Defuse - Allow - Run toward - Engage)—I've been trying this lately to tackle the panic attacks head-on, but I can't say it's a silver bullet.
Positive affirmations and gratitude—I started this a couple of weeks ago. It feels fake, like I'm lying to myself and just talking in circles, but I'm hoping I can eventually trick my brain into believing it.
I'm currently reading a book on autogenic training, so I hope to start that soon; it looks promising.
That's where I'm at for now. 🙂
I was just about to pull the trigger on an order when I stumbled upon another thread saying you shouldn't take this if you have amalgam fillings. I’m still sitting on about six of them—ancient stuff, probably twenty years old if not more. 🙂
About two years ago, I ended up having one replaced by force, and honestly, I can only imagine what kind of junk leaked into my system during that process. The real issue is that I have a massive phobia of dentists; even with local anesthesia, I can't stand that kind of pain. I'm not even sure if it makes sense to start replacing them all given how many I have left.
I might be getting a bit off track here, apologies, but that part about "if they're still alive"... how do you actually tell? (I might sound totally clueless here 😬).