First of all, I love my comfort zone. I realize exactly where the borders are - and, begin to feel the sensation, that we all know and fear, of panic when I go out of bounds. At this point, let me say this. I know what it is like to be in the free fall of panic and cannot seem to swallow. That makes you panic more - the fact you can't seem to get a handle on swallowing, or even breathing, for that matter. Why? I finally asked myself. Well, my answer was, "...it is an unconscious act of 'total blocking' because of the delirium of 'fear' - that is it...€ So, knowing, that if I passed out, from not breathing or blocked my breath because of not swallowing - I would wake up when it was all over. What to do while it is happening? Distraction - distraction - distraction. Whatever it takes - run outside - drink chocolate milk - stand in the shower fully clothed - experiment -you will find the answer. And, remember, you are not alone, it is not an uncommon symptom - you will be fine! It just takes allot of hard work to get a handle on this creature called panic/anxiety.
Bye for now, post often...
