Hopefully this is beginning to make a little more sense to you now.

Just let the attack happen naturally, and in most, if not all, cases, their bodies will help them come out of the 'hot' zone all on it's own. This record will provide you with a basis for comparison. Disappointment - if you havent come as far as you wanted. Key skill - breathing exercise one We will have more to say about breathing later, but for now here is a simple technique to practise. They are known as core beliefs and they can be very difficult to dig up, just like a dandelion root, but the unhelpful ones are feeding your Anxiety and probably making it difficult for you to complete your recovery. Dont worry if you havent managed all of these, because it does take time. If problems do persist way beyond the expected age or cause severe disruption to the childs everyday life and forming of relationships, some professional help and guidance may be needed. Medication damed them down but did not cure the problem in any way, shape or form. The medication that my GP had initially prescribed were giving me horrible side effects, they were actually making my symptoms feel worse, not better. If you were overwhelmed with fear when you tried to stop your rituals, then youll be terrified of cutting them down in future. If you are using an exercise video or DVD, try to find one that is not too challenging. Be sure to read it slowly, in a calm voice, and pause for several seconds at the end of each section. Your high anxiety makes it more likely that you will find yourself unable to say or do the things that you feel you should be doing, and more likely that you will continue to worry after the event that you have done or said something wrong. Does this belief contribute to my well-being or my peace of mind? No doubt they are busy people, and find it easier to go along with your immediate needs rather than take the time to help with recovery. It is simply an unannounced trigger that sets off one's “fight or flight” defense mechanism, kicks in the adrenaline, and BAM! When you were upset, did you cry? In exposure work you choose to enter the situation that provokes your Anxiety in a controlled way. Also keep occupied - have something in place for when you feel anxious, so that you wont do something which feeds the anxiety. I think parenting classes was one of the breakthroughs, of realising how I was making the same mistakes as my parents. It takes blood sweat and tears, and a lot of tears - but tears are alright, if you cry youre getting it out of your system. So youve reached the end of the book - or maybe youre having a quick peek at the end to see where the journey leads, or have skimmed through, dipping in and out. The items on their list are: cheapness, travel, weather, accommodation, adventure, beach. It doesnt mean acting in ways that are aggressive, bullying, threatening or manipulative.