Introduction

‘You can’t breathe, your heart’s pounding, and you feel faint. Terror holds you firmly in its grip, and you know there’s nothing you can do about it.’

I just described only a little bit of what I went through when I suffered from Panic Disorder. Through numerous trials and errors, I learned how to cope with it and later how to prevent it. The first and most crucial step on the path to recovery is to face the fact that you do have a problem.

One of the first things you’ll need to do is understand exactly what you’re suffering from and how it works. If you don’t fully understand the underlying causes and symptoms, finding a remedy that works for you becomes much more challenging.

Remember that everyone is different, and no two people are alike. Therefore, you can’t expect that what works for someone else will necessarily work for you. Similarly, you can’t expect your anxiety triggers to be the same as someone else’s. Sure, they might seem alike on the surface of things, but there’ll be differences that set you apart. I’m not promising you an easy ride or an absolute guarantee that whatever method you try will work. What I will do, however, is help you find your way through the maze of information out there and pepper it with insights from my own experiences.

There is one vital thing to remember while you read this book – I’m not a doctor, nor am I a qualified medical practitioner in any field. I’ve laid down suggestions and advice based on my own experiences in this book. Please always consult a qualified medical practitioner before following any advice of this type, regardless of the source.

Additionally, I’m not suggesting you stop your medication altogether or try any of the alternative methods I’ve explained in the book. My aim is only to help you through troubled times with a source of information that I found hard to come by when I needed it the most.

So with that brief explanation behind us, let’s proceed further down this road and perhaps find a cure that’s right for you.