This post is about getting relief from a queasy feeling in the stomach. A client called me today asking for some help with her  fear of throwing up.  I’ve seen her for a few sessions and she is doing much better in many areas of her life. But when she feels her stomach start to

continued from Volcanic Ash causes Panic Attacks (April 25): Were you stuck in the airport because of the volcanic ash keeping planes from flying.  Did you feel helpless, angry, stressed or even panicky?  If you are someone with panic disorder this “act of nature” might have brought on a full blown panic attack. For people

It’s Tish here, one of the hypnotherapists at the Anxiety Control Center. Many people who know me, know that I came to this career because I suffered with panic disorder for many, quite frankly, too many years.  I tried various traditional ways to get rid of it, but only had limited success. It was not

At the Anxiety Control Center we specialize in the relief of panic, anxiety, fear, worry, sadness, procrastination, anger, IBS and Migraines.  In my 30 years of practice and research I’ve developed a unique approach that has freed thousands of my clients from these problems. In the article that follows I’ve put together ideas,  and questions you can use when looking for someone to

This is part two about how trying to use positive self talk doesn’t work.   Unless we change the underlying belief that feeds negative feelings it can lead to frustration and self blame. When Sandi would get down on herself her mom would remind her of all the wonderful things she did.  She’d remind Sandi

According to the U.S. Department of Health, over three million people suffer from panic attacks. Symptoms include: * Racing or pounding heart * Shortness of breath * Dizziness, lightheaded, or nausea * Flushes or chills * Shakiness inside * Fear of losing control or doing something embarrassing * Terror * A feeling that something catastrophic

It’s amazing the things I hear every day in such common places as restaurants, bookstores, or even in the doctor’s waiting room.  There are so many people out there who suffer from panic attacks or know someone who does.  Just the other day, I overheard a conversation between a few women, one of whom couldn’t

We had an amazing group of people at the Coaching call for “Freeing Yourself From the Shackles of Fear, Anxiety, & Feeling Stuck”. The action plan for next week is to find a memory for calm, security or confidence. We’ll  be using this memory in a technique that will trigger the calm feeling whenever desired.

For over 25 years Audrey Sussman PhD has been the Director of the Anxiety Control Center. In her  private practice her clients learn to use the power of their own minds to reprogram old negative reactions.  She will be sharing some of these VERY powerful techniques during the online coaching program coming in May 2010.

It seems that no matter where you go you will hear people telling you how stressed out they are about getting their taxes ready.  Have you ever thought about how amazing it is that we can create emotional and physical distress just with our thoughts? It is interesting that for many people what is causing