Does panic work away?

Does panic work away?

The Panic Away program is a well-known self-help treatment program developed by Barry McDonagh. He originally put the program together during his studies.

But does the program actually work? I asked myself the same question about 2 years ago.

The program is quite controversial as it challenges firmly held beliefs and effectively turns them on their head.

For example, many experts believe that the best way to prevent a panic or anxiety attack is to keep the subject calm and not cause that person more stress than they are already experiencing. This is not the Panic Away mindset!

Who is the Panic Away treatment program for?

It is primarily used to treat panic and anxiety disorders. These can be caused by a number of factors, from a phobia to fear of a social situation. We are complex creatures and react to our environment in different ways. A fairly mundane event for one person can be an extremely stressful occasion for another.

What makes it so different?

Their approach is quite simple, but at the same time quite radical.

They believe that by stimulating the body to experience more stress (albeit in a controlled way), the body will eventually begin to react and react differently when real stressful situations arise. In other words, the subject is encouraged to feel more stressful during the treatment process!

When the body feels stressed, it produces adrenaline, which in turn causes the heart to beat faster. Once this adrenaline is depleted, the body naturally moves into a relaxation phase where the attack subsides.

Through a series of exercises, the subject is able to recognize and control their own reactions to a range of stressful situations. This creates a new confidence in them and allows them to ultimately not only relieve the symptoms but eliminate them from their lives forever. You effectively learn that these attacks are not inherently harmful and that they can be defeated.

Is it right for you?

My answer is, it depends. It certainly worked for me and cured my anxiety disorders. But I'm a very visual person and I need practical exercises that I can follow for them to be effective.

Some may benefit from using self-help books, while others may respond better to individual therapy or even hypnotherapy.

It's also worth checking with your doctor to see if chemical or hormonal factors are causing or worsening your symptoms.

Whatever you decide, it's time to declare war on your condition!

I wish you all the best,

Beth

Inspired by Beth O'Connor