STEP 1: DOWNLOAD
MORE EPISODE #3 INSIGHTS
“The Panic Paradox” PDF goes into even more detail about everything we've covered in this episode.
Many people get even more value from this PDF than from the video — so please download it and benefit right now.
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STEP 2: HELP FRIENDS & FAMILY
As you’ve discovered in this series, panic attacks (and what's typically labeled as ‘panic disorder’) are very common.
Unfortunately, good help for panic is very hard to find.
Since I can't reach everyone on my own, and since we both share the same belief that we don’t want anyone to suffer in silence… if you benefit from what I’m doing here in this series, please tell others about it.
Thank you so much for helping me make a difference!
STEP 3: REINFORCE YOUR INSIGHTS
If you met someone else who experienced panic attacks and you only had 30 seconds to share ONE ESSENTIAL insight from this episode with them... what would you tell them?
Share your answer below to reinforce your long-term memory for this key insight AND to share your perspective with others (who will also share their perspectives with you).
Also, if you have any other comments for me, I'd love to hear them too.
Love,
Michael
P.S. Your email address will NOT be visible to others when you share your insight in the comments section below. Also, if you're more comfortable using just your first name, that's totally fine as well.
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?
Hi Masha, yes we can definitely help you. Even when we it’s not possible for doctors to fully correct a real heart issue… we can change your EMOTIONAL response to whatever you experience. In other words, we can help you be resilient, resourceful, and respond the way you want to respond… even if you still experience very real side-effects of a real physical condition. I hope this makes sense!
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
Hi Tom, I’ve emailed you the link to Episode 2. I’m so glad these videos are a great help to you!
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
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