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Originally Posted by Pookyl
Doing ok. Mood continues to be stable if a little bit flat.
I haven’t had a panic attack requiring meds for 8 days which I’m happy about. This interoceptive exposure stuff I’m doing is hopefully doing its’ thing.
For those who don’t know what that is: basically you pick a symptom of a panic attack e.g. racing/thudding heartbeat. Then you bring on the symptom by walking fast on the spot until your heart is racing. By simulating a symptom of a panic attack in a controlled environment you teach your brain that a thudding heart is not dangerous. That’s the gist of it anyway.
Hugs to those who need them.
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I'm glad you are getting some control over your anxiety/panic attacks, Pookyl. Thanks for sharing about the interoceptive exposure. I had heard about it in the past. I will try it the next time I go into a high anxiety phase.