Do you experience Anxiety attacks or Panic attacks when leaving your home?
Do you ache to attend you child's dance recitals, soccer games, or to just go shopping but find you can't because of the panic?
Are you sick and tired of feeling like a prisoner in your own home?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, you may have what is known as Panic Disorder With or Without Agoraphobia. Panic attacks can be debillitating, but they are not fatal. They can keep you from enjoying life like you used to, and they can be overcome! THERE IS HOPE!
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in Counseling for Panic Attacks and Treatment of Agoraphobia. Over the last 20 years I have studied and utilized relaxation techniques and guided imagery. I have given workshops on relaxation and "directed daydreams", and helped others learn the techniques to reduce anxiety and achieve a calm state of being. And I make House Calls!
If you are ready to reduce Anxiety, eliminate Panic, and get out of the house and enjoy life like you used to, call me today! Together we can take Panic out of going out in public!
For a free consultation, call 818-577-9751
Rocky J. Lewis MS MFT Taking Panic out of going out in public
Symptoms of Panic Attacks:
Racing heartbeat terror that is almost paralyzing hot flashes or chills sweating, shaking, choking, chest pains or discomfort dizziness or nausea feelings of being unreal shortness of breath feeling like you are going crazy or are going to die
Tips for Coping with Panic and Anxiety:
1. BREATHE! Start with a deep breath while saying the word "relax."
2. Remember that even though the symptoms of panic attacks are very frightening and uncomfortable, they are NOT fatal. No one has ever died from a Panic Attack.
3. Feel the fear and face it anyway. Running away, or giving in to the feelings only intensify them and give them power over you.
4. Give the fear/panic "monster" a name and face him/her/it when it rears its ugly head! It will soon understand that it has no power over you and will fade away.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America--ADAA: www.adaa.org
Psychotherapy / Counseling for Pre-Teens, Adolescents, Teens, Individual Adults, Families, Parents. Child Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Psychotherapy for Adolescents, Counseling for Teens. Specializing in Treatment of Agoraphobia, Treatment of Panic Disorder, Panic Attacks, Anxiety, Anxiety Attacks, In-Home Treatment for Panic Disorder Specializing in Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counseling for Teens, Counseling for Adolescents, Parenting, Parenting Coaching
