I have received a number of questions about the use of alcohol and panic.  In this post I’m giving you some ideas to think about.  ******* Question sent to the Anxiety Control Center about drinking. Is it possible that my binge drinking of wine is connected in some way to my panic attacks. ******* Answer

A.  Feeling Panic, Worry, Fear or Anxiety: Start with these action steps:   1.  Gather more information. 2.  Recollect what was going on just before you felt the symptoms: fear, panic, worry, sadness, depression. Note for people who have sent in questions about the need to binge on food or alcohol.   3.  It is

The “stress reaction” probably started as far back as in cave man days.  Yet it is the one of the most misunderstood issues. Most people associate it with aggravation, anxiety and dis-tress. When the reaction to stress seems to come out of the blue,  or when there is a situation where no stressor can be seen,

Here is the first in our series of weekly posts to answer your questions.  Keep sending your questions to askdraudrey@gmail.com or go to www.anxietycontrolcenter.com to find more tips and techniques. (Excerpt from email) Dear Dr. Sussman, I thoroughly enjoyed your seminar this Saturday and would love to meet with you for a consultation. . .

The 60 Seconds to Calm exercise works great to quiet a racing mind, and to reduce anxiety and fear.   The detailed written directions are below. We also have an easy to follow video. We recommend watching the free video the first time you do the exercise: 1.  It is easier to follow when Audrey leads

Exciting News: The Anxiety Control Center and a few of our clients were featured in an article written by Regina Schaffer. She writes about different uses of hypnosis.  To read the article click on the link:  SJ Magazine – Hypnosis.

Back again at the beach.  I’ll only be in Costa Rica at the Writer’s Retreat for a few more days.  It has been wonderful working with this creative group of screenwriters.   Today I made a video post about a way to have courage when doing something new.  I called it Taking the leap because it

Today I’m once again taking a short break.  I’ve been having so much fun working with an amazing group of screen writers. We’ve been talking about using the power of the mind to move past limits.  At the Retreat this year we are in Costa Rica.  It’s really hot, humid and beautiful here, so of

Dr. Audrey talks about Hypnosis. Have you ever wondered if you can be hypnotized?   The truth is that almost everyone can be hypnotized.  In over 27 years of practice as a hypno-therapist I have found that those who are able to keep an open mind, and want to be, can be hypnotized. When clients first come

Playing golf can be a wonderful way to take a break from the pressures of life and work. It can also be a source of frustration something gets in the way of playing at your best. In this article we’ll be discussing what you can do when unproductive thoughts (both conscious and unconscious) that disrupt