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You are going along through the day or at night when suddenly you have a tight chest or pain, short of breath, a little lightheaded and start to feel a bit crazy in your mind with crazy thoughts. The fear is you are having a heart attack, and it is worth getting the GP to give you the once over…
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A friend of mine called yesterday while she was sitting on her bed, legs crossed, breathing deeply, trying her best to contain her anxiety. She phoned me to say that, after many months of trying to figure out why she was having terrible sinus pain, she was having an MRI.
My friend is one of those people who hikes up the sides of mountains, skis across miles and miles of fresh powder, dives effortlessly in the ocean, and easily excels at any athletic endeavor she puts her mind to. She's like that in her career as well, and has no fear about taking on new jobs and responsibilities and moves to keep moving up the corporate ladder. But this MRI business, it had her all shaken up. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (39) | Blog
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While I've never had to deal with anxiety or panic attacks, a good friend of mine has overcome some major challenges in these areas. Amateur bodybuilder/figure competitor and personal trainer Beckie Alexander of...
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A little over a year ago I was put on a prescription for zoloft to help alleviate symptoms of a panic disorder. It quite literally saved my life and has continued to keep me level for most of that time (for which I am eternally grateful). However, the downside is that I have been living a very... Read More »
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