By Craig, No Panic volunteer In our recent blog on psychoeducation, we spoke about the value of understanding what is happening biologically when you are anxious. Doing so can help you understand that whilst symptoms are real and scary, they can also be easily explained and cannot truly harm you. Once you’ve decided that you … “Psychoeducation”: where to get it… Read More » The post <strong>“Psychoeducation”: where to get it…</strong> appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

By Ruth Cooper-Dickson, No Panic Patron Over 4 years ago I stopped drinking alcohol when I started taking my SSRIs for panic disorder, as having a glass of wine made me physically unwell, let alone the mental side-effects.  My body had such a strong reaction to it.  When I finally stopped taking my medication, I … How can employers be more inclusive with social events? Read More » The post <strong>How can employers be more inclusive with social events? </strong> appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

By Craig, No Panic Volunteer In 2005, I had my first experience of problematic anxiety. I remember that feeling of adrenalin rushing through my body, a flush of heat over my face with beads of sweat forming on my forehead as thoughts started to tell me that something was terribly wrong… I needed to get … “Psychoeducation” : taking the mystery out of anxiety… Read More » The post <strong>“Psychoeducation” : taking the mystery out of anxiety…</strong> appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

By Brian Robinson, No Panic volunteer The best way to break the anxiety cycle is not to see it as an unbreakable cycle in the first place. At its heart, anxiety is a disorder caused by tension. When tension levels are raised to a certain critical point, fight or flight is automatically triggered. See yourself … How to Break the Anxiety Cycle Read More » The post How to Break the Anxiety Cycle appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

Middle Table are looking for people to appear in short films about first aid for the British Red Cross. The post Opportunity to Appear in a First Aid Video appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

By Natasha Devon, Patron I’ve had panic attacks since I was ten years old. I don’t get them often any more, since I learned how to manage my anxiety with a combination of the therapy, the right meds and lifestyle changes, but they still happen to me occasionally. When my mental health was at it’s … How to Help Someone When They Have a Panic Attack Read More » The post <strong>How to Help Someone When They Have a Panic Attack</strong> appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

This is the final part of a three-part series on the No Panic breathing exercise. In this series, we are focusing on when to do the breathing exercise. It’s all about the timing. Anxiety can cause people to lose sleep night after night. All that sleep deprivation mounts up, so they are too tired to … When to Do the Breathing Exercise: Sleeping and Waking Read More » The post When to Do the Breathing Exercise: Sleeping and Waking appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

If the thought of going out is a trigger for your anxiety, you can use the breathing exercise to prevent anxiety either stopping you from going out, or punishing you for going out. The post When to Do the Breathing Exercise: Going Out appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

This is the first part of a three-part series on the No Panic breathing exercise. This article is about using the breathing exercise, when you're struggling to eat your meals. The post When to Do the Breathing Exercise: Eating appeared first on NoPanic ..read more

We are looking for research candidates who have been affected by panic attacks for a while. The research is being conducted by our patron Professor Paul Salkovskis and it is to discuss his ideas to deal with panic attacks. you can earn £15 per hour. if you would like to take part please contact the … Looking for Research Candidates Read More » The post Looking for Research Candidates appeared first on NoPanic ..read more