Information and opinions on Anxiety from panicattackology at AnxietyConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915 http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915 http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/95108/fix-won Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:34:45 -0500 panicattackology There's no way on earth we'll have any chance, at all, of successfully managing our disorder if we can't own up to, embrace, and engage that from which we're suffering. And we have to acknowledge that this suffering has legitimate biological and psychological foundations.   If we can't bring ourselves to own our suffering and disease, why would we be motivated to do anything about it?   I can't tell you the number of emails I've... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/95108/fix-won http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/94290/prized-possession Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:35:29 -0500 panicattackology Let me share a cool story as to how I came to know and understand one of life's greatest truths. Years ago, as my ex-wife and I were putting the final touches (as if we were painting a portrait) on our divorce arrangements, I was being asked to sacrifice yet more time with, and access to, my children. At least on paper.   I can't tell you how much that cut me because I just couldn't fathom why my children (and, yes, I) had to suffer... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/94290/prized-possession http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/93217/impatience Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:55:14 -0500 panicattackology A friend of mine loves to eat, and his food choices have traditionally been very poor. Over the years he'd become overweight, easily fatigued, and a lot less mobile than he used to be.   Six months ago he had his annual physical. And though he'd always had cholesterol problems, this time around he'd outdone himself. His physician, and wife, gave him a good talking to; and he embarked upon a plan to change his lifestyle habits. To his... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/93217/impatience http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/92945/homicidal-crazy Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:16:55 -0400 panicattackology You're visiting a friend at his 20th floor condo. He takes you out on the balcony for a marvelous view of the city. Suddenly you feel the urge to take a flying leap. You're walking down the sidewalk and coming your way is a woman pushing her baby in a stroller. You can't help but wonder what would happen if you tore the stroller from her hands and flung it into the street. You're carrying your two-year-old down the stairs, and after three... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/92945/homicidal-crazy http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/92315/dis-comfort-foods Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:13:50 -0400 panicattackology Let's discuss a fascinating and relevant topic, carbohydrate cravings, aka sugar cravings. As the name implies, this is the sudden and very overwhelming drive to consume carbohydrate-rich foods, such as breads, cakes, chocolate, cereal, cookies, crackers, fruit, ice cream, chips, pretzels, sugary soft-drinks, and popcorn. Now, sugar substitutes, alcohol, and monosodium glutamate (M.S.G.) are known to trigger carb cravings; however, they're... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/92315/dis-comfort-foods http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/92314/dis-comfort-foods Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:07:11 -0400 panicattackology I'd like to present what I believe is need-to-know information for panic and anxiety sufferers. I don't think it's front page news that what we eat and drink has great impact upon the onset and intensity of panic and anxiety. And one of the most prolific examples is the ingestion of food and drink loaded with simple sugars, a.k.a. simple carbohydrates.   Now, one might think staying away from potential trouble would be an easy decision... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/92314/dis-comfort-foods http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/91968/opening-give Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:29:50 -0400 panicattackology Without a doubt, opening up has always been a toughie for me. Still can be. My issue has always been trust, trying my best to believe that those in whom I might confide will truly listen to all I have to say; and accept it, not necessarily in agreement, without passing judgment. God only knows I've always been willing to do the same. Looking back over the years, I can only imagine the price I've paid in relationships and personal frustration... http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/695915/91968/opening-give