Hello everyone!
First, I would like to be among the many people to thank Michael for offering such life-changing material for little, or nothing in return. Again, thank you.
I had my first panic attack 9 years ago, when I was 24. Those who have suffered with these know how it impacts your life. From the second is set in, my life was permanently changed; like a mental switch was flipped in my head, creating an entirely new reality. I instantly viewed everything differently, and had completely lost the inner peace that had always blanketed me. It seemed that I had to relearn how to view myself and the world around me. It felt as if I immediately became a completely different person. I was always a very calm, relaxed person, and had a wonderful childhood. Now I felt like I was (quite literally) losing my mind.
Since that first episode, I've had four other full blown panic attacks. All the while, harboring the notion in the back of my mind that I could experience one again at any time, and at any place.
I had gone three years without another attack, and it had almost completely left my conscious mind. Until one day about three weeks ago. I was sitting at work, not at all busy. It was a very relaxed day, in fact. I was reading articles online, when I felt the first twinge of panic begin to set it. I tried to ignore it, and it passed. Then I felt another, and then another. And before I knew it, I was in full blown panic mode, having lost all mental control. I took a klonopin, which I am prescribed, but take very infrequently.
So I began searching for a way to stop these completely. I found a wonderful online book called Panic Away, which contained the advice I needed: to observe the feelings, and not battle them. Why had no one mentioned this before?! Coping with, and internally struggling with the sensations is what I had done for the past 9 years, and that is what perpetuated the fear of having another attack. Just a day or so after finding that book, I thought I would look into meditation. I had never done it before, and new very little about it. I came across this site, and it is beginning to change my life. I have been meditating using Michael's techniques ever since, and I already feel as though I am making progress. I am now able to observe the sensations of panic, and allow them to float past me. I feel I will only become better at it, and will eventually regain complete control.
I realize this is very long-winded (sorry!) , but I hope that some might find it of interest or even inspiration.
I do have one question. Is Lifeflow safe for people who battle panic attacks? It has definitely piqued my interest, but want to make sure it won't induce any negative episodes so early in my progress. Thank you all!
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