Its better to make some changes to your behaviour and enjoy the feelings of triumph that successes bring.

Paper bag - people who suffer from panic sometimes find it helpful to carry a paper bag (never a plastic one and not too small or too large). I mustnt make mistakes - I can learn from my mistakes. Any vigorous activity counts, as long as it makes you breathe hard - scrub a floor, run up some stairs, swing your arms about. This O.C.D. has once again won. Once you have a record of your sleep over a period of time you can examine it to see if there is a pattern. ABOUT TREATMENT I tried hypnotherapy in my teens. But still, undertaking the programme will feel risky. Blaming yourself Do you feel responsible for everything that haps to your nearest and dearest? Emotions are never right or wrong, they are a healthy and natural part of being human. There is no difficulty in understanding the effects of negative core beliefs - they undermine your self-esteem and sense of self-worth. from doctors or friends and family) that one does not have serious symptoms or diseases. I think he prescribed Librium. Our doctor was ahead of the times, he gave me some tablets but he also sent me to our vicar, who was a counsellor working at the surgery, and he gave me the diagnosis. Many people with Anxiety also suffer from clinical depression. Just thinking about it makes it go haywire. I have worked on my breathing - its the most important thing for me. Sd an hour in a busy shopping centre. The same is true if your life is without challenges. But a Critic who has started to run wild will lead to you being preoccupied with what other people think about you. Seek out those people who you feel most comfortable with and enjoy their company. Emotions Anger - surprisingly, anger is helpful for some people. Distraction - taking your mind away from your obsession, remarks such as Did you see that goal on Match of the Day? or I really must get some new shoes. Perspective - remarks that remind you this wont last for ever such as lets have a hot drink in a while or pizza for dinner tonight, cant wait. Praise - sharing in your jubilation when you achieve a goal, however small it may be. If you get home from work tired, with no food in the fridge, youre likely to feel fairly miserable and negative about the evening ahead - when the phone rings and its a friend on their way round with a pizza to share youre likely to change your mind in an instant.