I must admit after 6 years of visiting my GP and seeing therapist on a regular basis, nothing seem to help me with my panic disorder! I gave up hope! Until I Stumbled across your clip on YouTube i thought it would be the same old thing? How wrong I was! I have finished watching episode 3 and I cannot believe how something so simple – actually works! I have kept the panic at bay all day – Amazing. Please send me the next episode Michael…
I cannot thank you enough.
Kindest regards
Mace UK

I actually found myself laughing (from joy and hope) when you got to the crux about the counter-intuitive response. Really looking forward to hearing more – great job.

Found this really interesting ,I’m understanding my panic and fear a bit more ,thankyou so much .

where do i begin to tell you what you have done for me ,at times i have thought about suicide do to panic attacks what you have learned me i would glady pay. omg i cried today watching your lessons iv had panic for 30 years and dont go out i have not been out my house for 6 months but you have given me somthing drugs doctors and reading Dr C weeks books and tapes did not do i am so eternally gratfull for finding you .i can not put into words how you have helped me (sorry for spelling mistakes ) god bless you , graham

Tuesday was my first “attack” free day. I had a small attack last night, but it was over in less than an hour, whereas usually they last 3-4 hours and are debilitating. Today has been an “attack” free day. I wait each day for the new episode! You have helped me so much in just a few days, Michael, and I am so grateful. I went from having multiple attacks daily, that were so debilitating I couldn’t leave the bed, to having one attack in 3 days. Therapy didn’t work, the medication I am on hasn’t been stopping them over the last few months. 3 episodes of your fabulous work is working. I can’t wait for the last part. Thanks again!

sounds better and better! thanx

I can’t believe you’re giving us all this information for free. I keep waiting for the rug to be pulled out from under me…but it hasn’t been. You’re an angel, a total Godsend. <3 Thank you for helping me!! Thank you for everything!!!!

Trying to suppress or fight does no good and as you state can make it worse. You have to let if take effect run its course. It kinda nullifies the effect. Thank you

If I met someone having a panic mistake and could only tell them one thing I would say “go ahead and have the worst panic that you can.. it can’t hurt you” Thank you for everything that you are sharing. My depression following each attack is going away. Thank you.

Hi Michael, thank you for Episode 3. As with the previous two episodes you are really hitting the nail on the head with the thoughts and feelings I experience with panic and anxiety, and your explanations are both insightful and comforting (and therefore definitely appreciated and welcomed!). I’ve noticed that in the download notes you mention that ‘with the right systematic approach’ (last page) we can be panic-free and I am wondering if this approach/technique/system is available through your full program?
Thank you once again for sharing so much of your information and hard work, Gaynor.

For me ‘anxiety disorder’ is as much a big thing as my panic attacks. My disorder leaves me with little peace and I must admit that my coping strategies have included using distractions, challenging negative thoughts with positives and at times just trying to be an ‘observer’.

These strategies if not already obvious stem from CBT and mindfulness, but as your video suggests have had limited results for me.

I’m building an even better picture of how my anxiety works and its correlation with panic attacks and this in itself is really comforting. I’ve had to listen to so much conflicting ‘noise’ over the years but am beginning to feel that finally there seems to be a clear way forward

With deep appreciation thank you once more (and I’m sure there’ll be more)

Just watched episode 3 and actually feel hopeful about winning this fight against anxiety. I am actually looking forward to trying this tactic, although Im not totally sure how to implement it. Can’t wait for the next episod. Thank you Michael and God bless you.

Hi Michael, thank you for this episode- this tactic seems really interesting and though being counter-intuitive as you said, has actually made sense to me in feeling relaxed! I was wondering however, that if these 4 episodes do not lead to a panic free life… should I buy the full program? Do you think that some people require a deeper and more detailed program in order to overcome their panic while some can be successful with just these 4? Thanks! Amy.

Hi Michael,

Really appreciate what you are doing for all of us anxiety sufferers. I know you have taken an enormous amount of time and energy to help us out here lost in a sea of mental anguish. I have a better understanding of how panic works and how simple it seems to rid yourself of it. I still fear that it won’t work though., but maybe that’s just my conscious logical thought process working against this counterintuitive approach. Looking forward to episode 4…Thanks for all you are doing!!!

Thank you for these videos. I have been feeling hopeless about anxiety and panick attacks. I have watched video 1, 2, and 3. I have suffered with anxiety for the past 5 years. I have been to therapists, read self help books etc…I have done the techniques you explained in the episodes that you said only make anxiety worse later down the line and they have. I’ve done CBT and distraction techniques. I have kept journals to keep track of the triggers. I am practicing meditation. Nothing has made the anxiety go away. I have had anxiety everyday in some shape or form in the past 3 years. I mostly struggle with having it while driving on the freeway and it has significantly impacted how I drive, where I drive, how I live my life, and is now getting in the way of work. I am very glad that I stumbled upon your videos. I am desperate for help and fed up as hell with anxiety. I agree that most techniques do not get rid of anxiety. The fourth episode cannot arrive in my inbox fast enough. I am hopeful and believe in science when it comes to anxiety. Thank you for doing this.

Thank you so much, again.

I had thought that I was inviting panic false alarms when I would put myself in my trigger situation. But in fact, what I was actually doing was putting myself in my trigger situation while simultaneously trying my hardest to fight/suppress the panic, because of course that is our natural instinct per the fight/flight response. The way you explain it clarifies things a bit. Which explains why when I was trying to manufacture panic out of thin air, as an experiment, when there were no triggers present, absolutely nothing happened. I couldn’t bring on a panic false alarm for the life of me. Thank you for this information!

I’ve suffered from anxiety and panic for 10 yrs. Your insight has made me realize that I’ve been making a mountain out of a mole hill. This doesn’t seem very big at all, more like spec. Your knowledge has been a blessing to me and a lot of others suffering from this. Thank you and God Bless. I’ll spread this around to others.

Michael, this is so helpful in the understanding of panic, even though some would consider it a little wayward, you my friend are an Angel of this earth, cannot wait for episode 4, God Bless you.

Hi Michael,

I myself have been living under a panic cloud around 4 months now. I had to resign from my job. I could no longer cope with it. I soon became house bound, I could not handle getting out of bed due to the stifling fear of having yet another attack! I was entirely vulnerable, exposed and scared I thought I was going to die at any moment and living on borrowed time. I felt like I was dangling on the edge held by a thread. 

Later the doctor prescribed a daily interval beta blocker which I believe helped, although it presents it’s own set of symptoms. I also attended a CBT course, which has helped enormously yet the toolset still felt incomplete. CBT taught me to question my thoughts, challenge my safety behaviours, however what CBT’s toolkit failed to provide me with a tangible method of overturning a fear response. So I searched around over the coming weeks and found your video, was impressed and proceeded to join. 

Episode 3, you presented an outstanding and life changing tool that has turned my life from functionless to functional. The tool you have so kindly provided has for me had far reaching benefits, you see CBT helped me find and assess my phobias, and your wonderful method of approach allowed me to crash through my crumpled fear to immediate relief. 

Travel for me for the last 12 years has also been fraught with abject fear, scorching internal bowl pains that have lead into unmanageable embarrassing situations. I created coping strategies as best I could to reduce the symptoms and to some degree they worked, but unfortunately only increased the severity of the problem. Again I applied your amazing approach to this problem and wow, now I can go anywhere anytime and anyplace. Your technique has literally have blown wide open my life’s doors! I cannot thank you enough as I go from being limited to unlimited. 

Today I stand as a new man, but more than that a free man, more positive and capable than ever, which in turn ripple out towards my family! I feel as though I have rejoined the human race and haven’t felt this symbiotically connected to my distant brothers and sisters for at least 25 yrs. 

At present I am on a beach holiday with the kids, I would usually avoid social situation due to horrifying past but now I can go to the beach with no mental restrictions, without harassing thoughts of what people think in fact I had a conversation with the kids who were below the sea defense whilst I was standing onto of the sea defense shouting down, the place was bustling with people and there I was joining in with the games verbally in earshot of everyone, ” A first for me I might add”. I did a quick body check now usually my heart would have been in my mouth so to speak and my chest would have felt tight and would have been full of abject apprehension! But my I felt no paputations, no I gotta get out of heat and no tight chest, in fact I lost myself in the moment with total abandonment.

My doctor has asked me to check my heart rate and blood pressure over last 3 months and luckily we have the equipment, when I was working my blood pressure was around 145/85, and have when highly stressed with work it has been although a few years ago was 190/90. Today I took my blood pressure, in fact I took a picture as I could not believe the results and this has only been happening since using the technique, 99/68 with a resting heartbeat of 77. My god that is amazing.

I found Panicfree to help liberate me from crippling panic attacks, but what I have found is a universal tool that when applied, shatters the fearful shackles that pinned me down, and empowered me to step freely out of the nightmare into nothing short of a peaceful sigh full bliss.

What else can I say but life is pretty great right now, and I believe it’s going to last.

Your work to me and I can see for many thousands of people is vital for the wellbeing of the human race, you have reached me in the UK, and reviewing the hits on the videos I should imagine you have healed more people than mother Thereasa. 

Again I extend my arm to you in thanks. Best wishes to you and your family always

Neil Revell

I still have the what ifs in my head but episode 3 really helped it’s a scary jump but in return it sounds like the right thing to do! Thank you

I definitely feel a relief just watching this episodes, ive been on meds for too long and now that im off the meds i want to find a way to get rid of panic attacks for good, i just came back from a trip which includes flights that i wont forget for a long time, i tried a lot of things in the past that didn’t work for me and i’m losing hope, looking forward to watch episode 4.
thank you michael
Daniel NY

Hello! I finally got a chance to experience episode #3! I look forward to trying the technique of welcoming panic! I only wish you would’ve dwelled more on the resolution, than that white bear. Welcoming panic seems like a wonderful technique! I would’ve loved for you to have elaborated on it for a longer period. Looking forward to hearing more resolutions from you! Thank you & God Bless you.

Well, 3 down 1 to go! I believe this will help it is so easy to understand although the thought of encouraging an attack frightens me I am willing to do what it takes to live free. Free to spend time with the people I love , Free to do the things I miss, Free to try new things. I have never been this encouraged to make the changes! You are a gift!

Panic attacks are not helped by trying to suppress them or rationalize that one is safe and there is no reason to be anxious. Instead, voluntarily trying to have an exaggerated panic attack paradoxically diffuses the episode. I am trying to help my 18 year old daughter with Down Syndrome cope with her panic attacks. I see now why my strategies have not helped, ie reminding her that she is safe or trying to help her breathe deeply. Also I have new insight as to why she has these episodes at very irrational times, and also why they seem to be getting worse, not better. I am very interested in learning more.

First, thank you for your generosity in letting all go through your great presentations freely, so simply. In Episode 3, it went beyond what I understood earlier through my experiences: for a long time, I felt it was more efficient to let the strong emotions of a panic “happen”, accept them, let them pass as a wave and of course wait till they passed… and accept whatever consequence. What I shall now explore is the “encouragement” of such an emotional experience. This is a step further.

Just finished watching Episode 3 and I am feeling a little more hopeful that I can control these “panic attacks” without medications. I want to thank you for these free videos. I was wondering if you have a blog or website that I can check out? If there are other technique I can use to help me get over my panic? Thanks Jennifer

Hi Michael
Thank you so much for giving your time to help. Panic has been part of my life for a very long time and for the first time I really believe the things you said in episode three. I am really going to give this a go.
Thank you

Hi my name is Beverleyann Just like everyone I have panic and anxiety for the last 7months can’t go out on my own leave the house can’t sleep well lost 3stone in weight I fought there is no hope for me episode 3 has really help me for the last 3days I have been panic free thank you so Mach Michael

Thank you for such a wonderful episode. Being a psychotherapist deal with a lot of clients who have suffered with, “The Panic Mistake”. Three clients have volunteered to help me to help them, by taking part in a course of your treatment and ideas. Like I said about episode 2, there are too many doctors pushing pills instead of looking for such an easy form of treatment Thanks again, your work is very much appreciated and welcome.

Thank you so much Michael I can’t wait to be panic free again I’m looking forward for the next episode

Hi Michael, I just want to say thank you for this amazing panic free tv. I’m a student who currently has faced panic attacks since January 2015. It must’ve been a build up of stress that triggered one and ever since I’ve been stuck with it. My life has been put on hold, I lost my social circle, none of my friends stayed. None of my family understood and took me to the doctors a lot, but finally I dont have to explain myself over and over. Showing my parents and siblings these videos was such a relief when they could finally understand the situation. And I feel less alone than ever, it’s also given me some positivity in my life other than just feeling hopeless and stuck with this forever
I’ve gone from a confident out going person
To an introverted nervous wreck
I sure hope this method can reverse it, excited for the next episode!

Norman! Again thank you!!!😘 You are inspirational to me and I’m sure anyone who watches your videos.
I can’t wait to see the next one..
I get what your saying, I do hope eventually it works for me, as the anxiety is spiking my high blood pressure to an unhealthy level to many times. This alone is my biggest worry.
See you next time. Ann.

in 30 seconds I would tell them about white bears and false alarms..

Hi, Michael. For some reason, I had a feeling that you were going to be saying something along the lines of “jumping right into the panic.” I guess I’m more counter-intuitive than I thought! I’ll admit I’ve never tried this strategy, and it scares me a bit, but I’m open to the idea. Could I do the same thing for feelings of anxiety, i.e. try to make myself more anxious? Thank you for another great video! It’s very helpful.

Of course Dr Erickson would be the source for the answer to panic attacks. He was truly a genius in every sense. Thank you, Michael, for sharing your insights with all those who suffer.

Thank you, Michael!

What about severe insomnia. Is there anything for that?. I’m taking medication for insomnia, anxiety, and depression.

I’m glad to hear what you are telling me about CBT as they tried this and I told them it didn’t work but they wouldn’t listen!!Looking forward to episode 4…I like many others lost my faith in Drs Psychs because none of them seemed to u derstand properly panic attacks which have led to me having Agoraphobia..They didn’t even u nderstand Agoraphobia??.You are the first person telling me a different solution..I don’t know if it will work but it makes more sense that all the drivel I’ve heard for the past 20yrs..

Awesome. I think its really helping. Please send the next episode. Thank you.

What gets me at times is when I get just a little bit hungry. When I begin to feel hungry I feel anxiety sensations. I am a thin woman and it seems that if I ate every time I felt a little hungry I would be eating half the day. I would love to know if that is part of my generalized anxiety

I have been fighting anxiety my whole life, I’m tired of dealing with it! I’m in therapy but sometimes it just feels like talk!! Some days I can hardly get out of bed, but I work full time!! This makes sense to me bc I do try to fight it instead of just going with it!! Thank you!!

Thanks Michael for this invaluable information. I am curious though as to when I should encourage an attack being that they are consistently predictable during situational driving. Please respond if you can and I’ll definitely be viewing episode #4!

I have always made myself go through the motions of a panic attack as a way of challenging the thoughts. This really gives me a different perspective, I’m looking forward to the next video.

Thank you again, I will try this and comment on next session.
So far all is good.
Thank you.

Bring on panic instead of fearing it..making so much sense.. Cant wait for my panic free life

Thank you for the third video instalment Michael. Trying to make panic worse is definitely not what I have ever considered. I usually fight as hard as I can to avoid thinking about it, and as you say, it creates the white bear effect. Looking forward to more to come in the fourth video.

This is amazing. I have recommended this to so many people. Even my psych is interested. My father in law has suffered for years. We will be watching this together this weekend. I’m also a social worker (in Australia) and will be using this new approach with my clients. Thank you

Hi Michael, fantastic series thus far! One thing that baffles me is why people can have only 1 panic attack in their lifetime and never have another, where as others have continual bouts of panic and chronic anxiety. Is it because they didn’t keep on thinking about the “White bear”?

Thank you! I have been out of work for too long, and before tuning in to Panic Free TV I thought i was further away from achiving that goal of getting a job than ever. Your first two videos helped me get the courage I needed to walk out my door and fill out my first application for a job in landscaping. Our early spring is beautiful and i cant think of anything i would rather be doing for work right now. Thank you! My first interview is tomorrow morning! You’re the Best! I am so thankful!

Dear Michael
Your videos are amazing and your voice is right on my wave-length. I just cannot wait to receive the next video to hopefully help me conquer the terrible time I am experiencing with anxiety and have been for some time now. The most distressing thing is not being able to get enough air and the continual yawning. I cannot lay down on the bed at night to sleep but have to rest and sleep in a chair all night my life is a mess. I pray that I will overcome all these problems with your help.
Kind regards
David

I think I’m getting it all now it’s funny how we just want to kind of cover up the panic by distraction
Like u say that’s a normal thing to do but I’ve been trying to face it front on really the last two days in making myself go out alone to over come the scared feeling I get which then ends in a panic attack
I want to face it full on !
That’s my feelings anyway obviously I’m scared still but that’s slowly wearing off interesting stuff thank you Micheal once again

Hi Michael, thank you for your videos. The idea of encouraging the panic is so calming. I am hoping to overcome panic during driving, so I can’t wait to hear your next steps. Thank you for your work. I truly appreciate it.

You had me in tears I’ve been trying to control it for a very long time,thankyou for your work.

I went through agoraphobia and didn’t leave my house for a year. I then finally went for intense therapy for 3 days a week for 3 hours a day but it really didn’t help me very much. I feel better already just from the 3 episodes I have watched. I look forward for the next episodes. Im praying for a panic free life!

don’t know or understand why, but I feel less anxiety today after watch episode 3 and reading the notes last night.

The counterintuitive nature of panic that Is scientifically verifiable is simply astounding. Thank you so much for episode 3. I am looking forward to the strategies that you have in store in episode 4…
Thank you so much Michael for the series so far; it is certainly making a significant difference to my life.
Kind regards,
Jeff.

i would tell them that you need to stop fighting the panic and anxiety and start embracing it and welcoming it. Even though it sounds crazy!

Hi Michael,i have been suffering with anxiety disorder and panic attack for so many years on an of and i tried everything medication , meditation , excepted move on with and to be afraid for the next attack that took all my energy enjoyment of my simple life last week two times i end up in ER , felt so hopeless then i find you , you are truly amazing and your love for other it is priceless i am watching your videos over and over give me great hope and good feeling that its work, i can not thank you enough you are an angle thank you so much God bless you .<3

Thank you so much. I love how reassuring you are! Thank you for making these videos available. It’s really helped so much. Little by little I can feel myself returning to normal. If I had to pass on any learning to a friend struggling with panic I would tell them to imagine in their minds holding their arms out wide and gesturing to the feelings and thoughts to come in for a hug, and invite them to sit down, and to keep doing what they are doing. Like anxiety is just an upset friend you are compationately lovingly helping to feel safe and secure again. Does that sound like good advice?

Hi Michael, I have a very important question for you. What if your panic attacks are not caused by anxiety but by a physical condition like a heart arrhythmia or a pain somewhere in your body? Can you still overcome this? Is it possible to learn to not have panic attacks in response to conditions like this?

Hello Michael. I love your videos and they have been a great help. Unfortunately I have missed the link for Episode 2, can you possibly send this to my email?
Thanks

U are an amazing Mike !

I Love you and what you are doing to help people thank you for giving me hope. I will Beat this Panic and Anxiety and with your help. God Bless

Thanks for this video. It was really helpful!

Thank you for this! Ive tried everything you mentioned in this video- CBT and distractions especially. I actually use CBT on my own clients (well I did when I was practicing, before I became a stay at home mom I was a mental health therapist.) Anyway, distractions were all fine until you actually have to sit down and feel. The panic would wash over me and it still does sometimes. This research you are mentioning is fascinating. As mental health practitioners we need to integrate this research and evidence
based practice and really consider whether CBT, DBT, etc. is a bandaid or an actual cure. Even after all my education, I cannot wrap my mind around how panic is SO common yet we haven’t found an amazing “cure” yet. Anyway, I am looking forward to the 4th video. Thanks for creating this video series!

My heart is overjoyed because I can see an end to this cannot wait for episode 4 thank you

YES! RIGHT! the counter-intuitive response…totally my experience. I can learn to ride this wave…I feel so hopeful.

I’m finding this very helpful, thankyou so much. I look forward to episode four.

I just finished with episode three of the presentation. I’m very. Impressed with the information -Michael, you’ve described my condition, and I’m sure others, to a tee. The approach to making panic stronger in order to eliminate it is effective because I’ve tried the method after watching the episode. thanks o much for this much needed information.

i just finished watching episode three and it made me feel good and i feel like i can beat this thing with your help thank you

I love listening to your videos makes me feel much better thank you so much

Hi Michael, a huge thank you for this video and all you do to help! I honestly feel like your series is helping me greatly and I’m excited about the results. I have been anxious for 2 weeks straight and have had a few really bad Panic attacks as well(ended up in ER once). All of your videos have been amazing, but this episode has changed my whole outlook in a positive way. I’m so grateful to have found you because I don’t want to be on medication, but was very close to giving in. I have so much hope now!
Everything just makes sense now…I understand what panic is, the false alarms i’m having, how it fits into the Panic Pattern and now the Paradox.
I love your explanation about the White bear! I’m still thinking about white bears and I watched the video hours ago lol! Powerful stuff!
Also, to be honest, after watching Episode 2…I was thinking about the fight or flight concept, and thought “why don’t I just stand my ground and fight the panic!” Usually I immediately leave the situation thats causing my panic and start feeling better, but you’re right, it always comes back and is worse the next time. With that being said, I guess I was thinking somewhat counter-intuitively even before I watched Episode 3, but honestly was scared that I may make the panic (body sensations) worse. Little did I know, I was somewhat right. It’s not so much fighting the Panic, like debating it or just dealing with it until it goes away, but rather calling it out voluntarily and asking for it to be worse than its ever been. After the video, I literally said to myself “show me the worse Panic attack ever”etc..and immediately I had NO anxiety or Panic. I even put myself in a situation that I know causes me anxiety and tried to give myself a Panic attack, but couldn’t. I actually felt more calm and relaxed afterwards like I would normally( no weird overwhelming body sensations).
Its early, but this technique seems to be working so far, so thank you from the bottom of my heart! Sorry about the short novel, but You truly are a life saver. I can’t wait for Episode 4!!!
Also I am interested in the full program…if I feel like this after 3 videos I can only imagine whats in store for a complete, full recovery from Panic.
Much love,
Dan

So far, I have watched the first 3 videos. I find myself replaying these videos and it relaxes me. These videos have been the most effective treatment yet!

I have never heard panic explained in this way what a revaluation it’s been .

Thank you for your research and sound advice. It has allowed me to view my panic attacks differently and although they aren’t gone and I still have them, I have began to develop a much better understanding of them and why they are still present in my life. I am looking forward to more episodes and possibly therapy through you. thank you for all that you do, I truly do believe it will change so many lives.

Rebecca

Well your absolutely right about trying to fight it, just makes it worse, much worse to the point of completely retreating.
And completely right about the white bear effect wow, and the cycle thing for feeding the beast.
I found just the overall understanding in itself has a great and positive effect in calming the fuel cycle.

Michael.

Dear Michael
Just love listening to your voice.. long story short, I have been a bad sleeper for a lot of my 64 years, this in turn has lead to bad headaches, which now has led to strong anxiety. Many doctors visits, various testing to make sure all physically is ok and because I react badly to medication, I need to do this hopefully your way, as I am exhausted. Do you believe that this could help my insomnia as well. I am rather sceptical, and would desperately need and pray that you can help. Thank you for listening.

After dealing with Panic Attack for almost a year, this is helping me amazingly…Thanks for your help

Great

Whenever you start to notice panicky thoughts or feelings, encourage them to grow into bigger and scarier thoughts and feelings. Encourage it to turn into the biggest panic attack ever.

Great video. Absolutely helpful, thanks so much Michael. Also I haven’t received episode 4. Thanks again.

Hi Michael , it is helping me a great deal . 3rd episode is something I need to practice, vey difficult as you suggest . But will do all possible to take a step forward. It has been over a decade that all efforts have backfired sooner or later . Thanks a million for this ray of hope regards

Thank you, Michael, this is great I did suffer a lot from this panic attacks for long long time.

Michael, thank you so much for sharing your information. As you know, I’m agoraphobic but within a few miles from my home and not housebound; however, in 3 months, I’m moving from New Jersey to Florida – 950 miles away and I’ve literally been freaking out but between my Clair Weekes books and learning about you sight and your theory, I am much more educated and armed with much better reinforcement to take on this challenge a little better. I totally agree with everything you say and it makes so much sense and I actually have experienced it! I was on a date on a had a bad panic attack and I really liked this jerk at the time so I got IBS really bad so I got super angry with the panic attack and while in the rest room I looked at myself in the mirror and said very angrily “come on panic attack! gimme all you got because I’m sick and tired of you!” And surprisingly that encouragement and anger helped it to help away almost instantly and i couldn’t believe it. Thank you again for sharing and please keep doing so because people like me who can only go so far from home and cannot handle social situations really need your help, insight, smarts, knowledge, feedback and caring.

Thank you thank you

So relieved & thankful to have found this. I’ve been miserable in my panic attack struggles.
Your voice is calm & soothing to listen when I am at the peak of my panic & it’s the closest thing to being helpful thus far. Most of mine occur at night & I have extreme guilt of calling a friend to help me calm down. The most awful & distressing thing is not being able to get enough sleep & being so scared. I dread when it starts to get dark. I am hopeful I can face this panic fear & move on with your theory.

Thank you!
Susan

Interesting … makes sense, that trying not to have or think about an impending panic attack only makes it worse and more likely to occurr.
Instead … I will try to go with it and encourage it to get bigger, better, more severe.. This also explains why all my CBT and breathing stuff hasn’t fixed my issue with panic false alarms.

Thank you so much for this. It helps understand how it works and how to deal with it.

Many thanks Michel you help not only me but my 2 boys also against anxious thoughts .

Many thanks Michel you help not only me but my 2 boys also against anxious thoughts .

You’ve just given me hope and I’m so appreciative. I have cognitive panic/anxiety. It’s been decades I’ve been dealing with the somatic effects from this. What I’ve just heard feels right and makes so much sense. I feel there’s a way for me to solve this finally.

Thank You Michael. I have watched all three episodes. I have been struggling with anxiety off and on most of my life. I can’t wait to see episode 4. It has been very helpful and I think I am starting to understand how it works. I will have to try your technique and by the grace of GOD I hope and pray that it works.

Prior to watching your episodes, I developed an “oh no not again, fearful attitude”. I would try to meditate and focus on my breathing which didn’t work and I think fear would set in and increase.
I tried walking it off – didn’t work. During watching this 3rd episode, I started to get that “oh no here it starts” feeling. At the same time, 2 little words – “It’s okay” and then “Let it go, let it be big, don’t fight it, let it be big” and it subsided. “It” tried again, same thing, “It’s okay, you’re okay, let it be big”.

I have experienced panic (that I truly thought were attacks that could force themseves on me at any time) and had to give in to medication that I didn’t want to take, have had times that I could go without for different amounts of time but they always came back ,surprisingly especially in response to something I was looking forward to. Now I know that’s not true and I can quit running away and doing the opposite will bring the results I have sought after for years. Thank You

Hi Michael, thank you so much for sharing these amazing videos that are helping so many people with their anxiety and panic. I have suffered with GAD /panic disorder for about 5 years now after a cancer diagnosis and tried to avoid medication as much possible. I believe you are making a huge difference in people’s lives ( just from reading all the comments you can tell the immense love and appreciation people have for what you do). May God bless you to continue helping the people with panic,and may God bless your mom as well.
PS. Do you have any suggestions for depression ( blogs, videos etc)

I will welcome my next attack, thank you!!

After suffering from anxiety and ‘panic disorder’ for the last 8 years these videos have been truly life changing! I have had two lots of counselling and didn’t think I’d ever be able to live a ‘normal’ life again but since watching the last two episodes it has really changed my views on life. After trying all the methods I’ve been given to try and cure my panic that have always failed I have finally learnt that if I try and make it stronger it just goes away. Thankyou so much for these videos you’ve made my life feel happier and not full of fear. Amazing!

I can’t believe it, but just by hearing about counter-intuitive “healing”, I already feel relaxation in my body and mind. I believe it really works. I will think about it deeper and I can’t wait for your other technics. Thank you Michael very much, I’m very glad for your effort and time making this video serie. You are truly making difference in many people life. Wish you all the best!

Hello. I find myself waking up with panic attacks. Not sure how to apply your videos to help this.

Thank you.

I think I am actually starting to feel a change, I sure hope this continues to the point that I don’t have to think about it at all.
Thank You for all the information it really seems to be making a difference!

Already I have found episode 3 helped. I really am interested in learning more.

Thank you so much Michael for explaining the way back from dealing with panic attacks. Just the 3 episodes I’ve listened to so far have helped me see panic in a different light and have helped me see a light at the end of this tunnel ive been living in for quite some time. I can’t thank you enough and have recommended this site to others I know that are dealing with anxiety. Be well!

Seriously, you are changing my life.

Thank you so much Michael, for our kindness in sharing your knowledge with us for free! I have had anxiety and panic disorder all of my life and I am now in my seventies. I had years when it wasn’t so bad, and years where it dominated my days. I have NEVER tried to make it worse, but I can see the sense in this approach very clearly, and next time I’m going to dare it to be the worst attack ever. (Whoops….I mean false alarm.) Bless you Michael xx

The episodes so far have been very insightful, comforting in their scientific explanations, and inspiring that I can finally enjoy parts of life I tend to avoid or, more often, get worked up about weeks prior to actually engaging in. Case in point, I’m deathly afraid of flying. After watching through episode 3, and not yet getting to episode 4 “Panic Free”, I’m actually excited to fly tomorrow and test out the theory.

Thank you for posting these online, and free so we can all feel safer in life!

I thank you for sharing your story and making it available for the greater good. I appreciate your common sense way of putting feelings in perspective and explaining the terror of Anxiety. I’ve lived with it for the better portion of 47 years, on and off.. I’ve found myself in and out of counseling and trying every way to “self-help” my way back to wholeness. I too practice ( and teach ) yoga which helps somewhat. I have trauma deep in my mind that started when on September 26,1971 my healthy 36 year old mom died from a heart attack as I was talking to her from outside the bathroom door. I was 13 and had 4 young siblings. My dad was a young man who kept us together and did the best he could to bring life to some kind of normal. Responsibility to raise my siblings fell heavy on me and I lost my child hood and my joy that night. My journey has been emotionally difficult and I have had a roller coaster life. Fear of being blind sighted by life has robbed me of my ability to find emotional balance, peace and joy. I struggle most days but I refuse to give up hope. I know that I am going to find my joy someday, I know that I am going to live freely someday. I will not give up. Thank you for giving me another layer of hope and a new path to explore. The meditation you provide is very powerful and I am enjoying the way I feel during and after. I know there is magic waiting to unfold for me because I will not allow myself to give up. I know that every step I make matters. I thank you for providing a new step for me on my journey. I will be facing my anxiety head in when it rests it’s ugly head and encourage myself to bring it ON ! I’m trusting in your research that I will soon be free of this awful feeling that plagues my life , makes me see things so distorted and steals joy from me. Bless you !
Mary Ann

Episode 2 really hit home with me. I had a light bulb moment and almost instantly became more relaxed after listening to your video. Once I got that its just my brain trying to save me rather than hurt me, I felt instant acceptance and relief and was able to go out 3 days in a row without even thinking about what can happen to me out there. Does that make sense? Wow…….

I just can’t get over how much of what you’re saying is what I’ve been saying and feeling all along and being told I was wrong. I feel like you’ve validated my journey – that there is a reason (besides me not doing it right) previous approaches failed for me and I was right to question them. And the proof is in the fact that your methods work. 9 years of using traditional methods got me nothing – in fact I lost everything that ever mattered in my life. 2 weeks of listening to you and I’m not having panic attacks during the day and I’m SLEEPING. And I’m starting to think I can LIVE again. That I have prospects. That I can feel safe in life again even though I know life won’t stop throwing challenges at me. THANK YOU.

Thank you so much, Mr. Norman. These videos have helped me greatly!

Wow this is amazing!! I’ve learned so much. I’m starting to understand my panic attack’s more. This is so helpfully and it makes me happy that I’m learning more about it. Thank you so much!

Thank you for your videos,they have been very helpful,as for years I have been on so many drugs to try and help with my panic, they end up not working and I end up with many health issues,which give me much more panic. I think that you really have the answers that so many people need, Thank you!

After years of fighting panic mistakes, your series has helped me understand them and put them in to perspective. Thank you for this series and thank you for posting comments from others who share their experiences – it’s comforting to know I am not alone and that we are all getting better!

Michael, I cannot thank you enough. Your videos make so much sense and I am ready to share them with some of my family and friends who are also helplessly suffering panic disorder like me. Looking forward to the next episode! Bless you! 🙏🙏🙏

Hi Michael, Thank You. You are so right, Encourage the Panic to get as big as possible.

Hi Michael ! I just can’t thank you enough for all these very beneficial information.
It has giving me an understanding on why I feel certain emotional and physical feelings.
I’am confident that by putting in practice the technics you have thought me. I will break free from my anxiety.

This episode is so encouraging and gives hope. It made me feel so much better just listening to you explain your approach. I have been to counseling, CBT, antidepressants, and they helped but the anxiety would return out of no where in a few months or even years later. So the real problem wasn”t addressed completely. I think your approach makes sense and I can’t wait to really get the whole strategy. You seem very compassionate, sincere, and want to help people. I pray this therapy works for me and everyone who suffers from panic and anxiety. God Bless You!

I learned more and it makes me better… Thank you so much!

I love the white bear affect

I love the white bear affect Thank you for helping me to understand how the panic attachs make me feel. when i feel an attach coming on now i just tell myself it is a false alarm.

Thanks Michael! You are doing great service….God Bless you!
The one thing I would tell someone is …let that child scream or do what it likes just ask it to do its job well 🙂

Thank you Michael. A very helpful and informative episode like the last one. I can’t wait for the next one.

I’m feeling better about myself and truly hopeful after watching 3 episodes. Thank you for this wonderful series sharing your incredible knowldege with so much compassion. God Bless!

Yesterday I had a panic false alarm and quickly imagined the worst one I ever had. In a few minutes I calmed down and went on with my day.
I am extremely anxious (probably a bad choice of a word) for the next episode. Please send it soon!

Hi Micheal,

I’d like recommend this series to my friends, but unlike me, they not only deal with panic and anxiety but PTSD caused by sexual assaults and hate crimes. I was wondering what your experience is working people who have PTSD and if this amplification strategy might actually make it worse for them. I don’t want to recommend something and then have it backfire. Thank you so much for the work you do and I look forward to the next episode. So far, this series and your instant calm video on youtube has helped me feel safer and more hopeful that when I experience a panic attack again, I’ll be able to handle it.

Hi Michael,
Your insight about encouraging panic attacks made me chuckle, not because I found it funny but because it seemed to switch on a light inside and triggered a touch of excitement that the solution to panic could really be so simple.

All the Best, Kevin.

Another breathtaking episode. Really thankful for your guidance and revelation of a different panic battling approach! Looking forward to the next one!!

Thank you so much Michael! Making perfect sense and cannot wait for next episode. Extremely grateful.
Renae

Thank you Michael -After listening to Episode 3 I was able to get on the freeway instead of taking side street and make it to my destination with only slight discomfort. I feel like there is hope from this bondage.

People tell me to stop the thought when I get panicky. It has the white bear effect. I am not sure how encouraging it would help. I am showing this video to my husband so may be he can encourge my panic. Look forward to 4th episode

Listening to you and following you is just the BIGGEST help ever. No one understands unless they have had panic. I really thought I was going mad. With these episodes, it is all beginning to make sense and actually works. So looking forward to the next episode. Thank you from the bottom of my heart I am now beginning to see the light. Liz

I had my first panic attack about 2 and a half weeks ago. A week went by without any “attacks”. Exactly a week later I got another one and everyday after that for a week straight I got one or two. Yesterday was a good day. What’s helped me the most is understanding that a fast heartbeat, feeling light-headed, or shaky hands doesn’t necessarily mean that I’m getting a panic attack. I’m eager to learn more. My husband has even watched your videos so he can understand as well and be there with me.
Thank you so much Michael. I’m so glad I came across your channel.

Loved episode 3 it changed my thinking about panic thank you. I’m scared to force a panic attack since i hadn’t had one in weeks just the symptoms. If it will eliminate panic and anxiety from my life I’m willing to try it.

Brilliant video and idea. It’s like panic is a hiccup so you scare the person out of it. I’m hoping to try it next time i feel a panic attack coming i’ve been close to overcoming it the last few weeks i just feel symptoms from time to time.