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My story about anxiety and panic attacks
My name is Serieke. Over a decade ago my life was turned upside down by severe anxiety, panic attacks and depression. These are my personal experiences, and the exercises that helped me along the way. I wish for my story to help increase understanding about anxiety disorder and panic attacks, and to break the taboo around talking about mental health issues.
May my story benefit you on your life's journey
Facing Fear, Anxiety and Panic Attacks by Turning Inward
Facing Fear, Anxiety and Panic Attacks When years ago I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder, I had a minimal awareness of my body, mind and
Fear: a spectrum of experiences
I look at fear as a spectrum with many different varieties, intensities and expressions. Everybody has experiences with fear. Whether it is the fear of
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety and Panic Attacks The physical symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks can be very overwhelming and scary. In this article
Fear in the mind
Body and mind cannot be separated. They are a continuum in which experiences take place. One influencing the other. In this article I focus
Panic attacks & anticipatory anxiety
I had my first panic attack when I was in my late teens. The experience was very different from any other type of fear
Mind-body connection
As mentioned in other articles, the mind and body are intimately connected and mutually influence each other in a myriad of different ways. This means
Cultivating awareness of body and mind
To discover and learn more about the connection between mind and body, and to be able to actively work with this connection, we have to
Panic attacks: my story from 2004 until now
For over ten years I have had no panic attacks. I have felt anxiety in moderate amounts and in specific situations, but it never
How To Stop Negative Thoughts And Unhappiness
How to Stop Negative Thoughts and Unhappiness We all have negative thoughts once in a while. Some of us more often than others. Quite
How to discontinue a fear feedback loop
In a previous article I described the fear feedback loop between body and mind, in which frightening thoughts generate fearful sensations in the body,
Breathing Exercise for Anxiety
Breathing Exercise for Anxiety In this article you will learn one of the most effective, yet simple exercises that reduces anxiety, panic attacks, and
How to Quickly Relax Your Body and Mind
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Reduce Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Depression Through Self Care
Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Depression: the Importance of Self Care If you have every had a panic attack, you know that afterwards you feel
How I Survived a Panic Attack Relapse
How I Started Suffering from Panic Disorder With the darker days of the year approaching, I always think of the winter of 2004/2005. It
Facing the Fear of Disappearing into my Own Bubble
A Work Crisis Between 2015 and 2018 my partner and I organized yoga and meditation retreats in southern Europe. It was an amazing time