All that we are is the result of what we have thought.

Practise letting go of the importance of the obsession - see it as background noise that can be ignored. It can also be difficult to identify the external trigger that sets off the thoughts. Next, they look at the Losses list and decide whether they can manage the risks: I might not enjoy the film - I can cope with that. Your eating pattern How does your eating pattern compare with the model? You will need a lighted candle - be careful with it. If you are prepared for them, they wont overwhelm you or send you hurrying back to your safe retreat. Standing in a queue, e.g. at a supermarket checkout or in a bank. What are the alternative ways of approaching this? Your body is very keen to switch off the fight-or-flight and with a little help from you, it will manage it. Many anxious people have an underlying fear of losing control, even for a moment (which explains why some people find it so difficult to accept the need for relaxation). In most documented cases of Anxiety attacks, the patient rarely reports any event that would have triggered the onset of the attack itself. Relax and feel the difference. Only you can decide what is right for you, but many people have reported the great relief they felt when they finally confided in someone. This is so that you can learn to trust this type of breathing. If you are nervous about doing this, consider taking someone sympathetic along with you for support. Youll become self- protective and afraid to take on anything new in case it makes your Anxiety worse. It usually isnt so bad, so Im learning not to always expect the worst. I was getting more and more agitated but we did get the volume very high and the thunder sounded very real - this triggered a massive panic attack and we had to stop. If that is the case, take it more slowly and be prepared to work harder on it. Another aspect of this is the person who does not learn to contain their emotions and will be unable to tolerate any upset or frustration in their adult life.