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How to Stop Panic Attacks and Anxiety Attacks - with CBT Expert Kimberley Quinlan

Therapy in a Nutshell

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Understanding Panic: The Cycle of Fear and Avoidance

This chapter explores panic disorder, distinguishing between panic attacks and the disorder itself. It examines how avoidance behaviors and safety strategies can paradoxically escalate anxiety rather than alleviate it, emphasizing the need to confront fears. The discussion likens the brain's response during panic attacks to a child's tantrum, advocating for positive conditioning to help overcome these challenges.

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