Powerful Strategies to Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks | EP 056

In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco discussed common patterns and questions related to overcoming anxiety and panic attacks. They emphasized the importance of simplifying the process and finding commonalities in individuals' struggles. This podcast episode covers topics such as the significance of accepting and allowing anxiety, and the need to challenge distorted perceptions.
Michelle and Aida encouraged a proactive approach, advocating for running towards anxiety rather than avoiding it, and highlight the role of the DARE app in supporting individuals worldwide.
We hope you find this podcast episode helpful.
Learn more about DARE here: www.dareresponse.com

[@kickpublishing]

It was a massive breakthrough in my recovery when I accepted that my 1001 symptoms were all bogus and it was ALL JUST anxiety. Horrible as anxiety is, it’s not real danger, it’s just a very very lousy feeling. And, it really does start to go away eventually when you stop fearing fear itself. Stick with this channel, it is life changing.

[@Nanabanana29]

And your symptoms disappeared after that or do you still experience them daily?

[@empatheticbeauty971]

I'm trying to understand this right now as we speak I always go from it's bogus to no it's something really wrong back n fourth

[@AJ88874]

What about dizziness from anxiety. It feels like real danger because I can’t do things while dizzy.

[@kickpublishing]

@@Nanabanana29the symptoms were all the result of anxiety so when I accept them as just a lot of horrible feelings which manifest as all sorts of weird bodily sensations and crazy thoughts they eventually go away. Think of anxiety like the flu - it’s miserable but it won’t kill you a d none of the symptoms of flu are another danger, just symptoms of flu. Anxiety has its own symptoms- just accept them and let time pass.

[@Nanabanana29]

@@kickpublishing thank you so much for this answer. It's helping me a alot. Can I ask you please how did they fade away? Was it gradual or did you woke up feeling better all of a sudden? I finally accepted that it's just anxiety. The symptoms are still there though

[@ktcee803]

I used to feel SO bad taking meds for anxiety. No longer. It works. I feel calmed. I function. Meanwhile i work on anxiety. Who heals overnight? No one. Its a process. Accept the journey and heal.

[@AJ88874]

So physical symptoms of anxiety like tight chest muscles, breathing difficulty, and globus (lump in throat feeling) are best dealt with by just allowing them to be, not caring about them and going on with your day?

[@alexmasus5639]

I might start calling my anxiety and panic attacks Dave haha, something so undramatic about it 😂

[@SandungaLuna]

Yes anxiety finds a way to find any random reason to form an issue. 😅 it’s all the same thing but it’s so innovative to catch your attention but all the same. I was also told don’t cry as a child And don’t make that face! When I was upset. I grew up hiding all my emotions ❤ I definitely don’t know how to handle uncomfortable feelings.

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

I just wanted to comment on the med issue. I agree meds can be used judiciously at the start of managing an anxiety disorder. It doesn’t serve much purpose to be totally overwhelmed. However, I do feel that overtime it is important to reduce and hopefully eliminate the meds for a couple of reasons. First of all, the research I’ve seen shows that meds (especially benzodiazepines) get in the way of the amygdala (our brain’s alarm that signals danger) relearning “there is no danger”. So these type meds ultimately get in the way of the reprogramming we want for this alarm. Secondly, as Michelle said, our confidence doesn’t grow if we rely on meds indefinitely. I heard Michelle recently say that “trust is the opposite of anxiety”. I totally agree. To achieve confidence and regain trust in our brain and body’s ability to deal effectively with anxiety, we will want to eventually practice these strategies without meds in the mix.

[@seturagregory5106]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@santsu8392]

I'm on meds. But I still have physical symptoms. I'm not stopping them cuz I might get major symptoms. I want to confront the current symptoms

[@madhusudhanbompaly4406]

Thank you so much for all the great work you are doing, got the DARE book, reading the book now, for all the four steps, i am finding it difficult to practice the 'Running towards step' is there any longer video, which can provide some steps to practice it. Thank you

[@bchristopher2270]

Hey man it’s Dave 😂 Doesn’t anyone remember Cheech and Chong?

[@ted200582]

I’m having a bad day I eat just to feel better Not because im hungry I get frickin stuck some days

[@StudiousCattery]

Same, I think everyone does something at times, alcohol is a big one and socially accepted.

[@ted200582]

I’m reducing 20 ml lexapro down to 10ml I’m going to use the dare response What ever happens happens I don’t give a shit how it makes me feel

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

Ted, please work with your doctor on this. Lexapro is actually an antidepressant and will not interfere with using the DARE Response. Best wishes!

[@ted200582]

@@Kevin-hy8ok thanks for your response I’ve had the best day today I’m doing so good I’ve had terror anxiety for 15 years Dare is amazing

[@SandungaLuna]

@ted please don’t go cold Turkey off any meds and work with a professional. Best of luck, you sound like you’re doing great

[@z.s3072]

I can summerize this video with a few words. Now bears, could bears, and would bears. 🐻🐻‍❄🐼

[@nm9857]

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