Happiness Cures for Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Happiness is a Moral Obligation

We owe it to ourselves and others to be happy. Most people believe that happiness can only be found in other people or things. The key to being happy can only be found in ourselves.

Because your happiness positively affects others and your unhappiness negatively affects others. Negative people are known to be positive energy vampires. Negative people can have a significant impact on how we view life. As true as this is, the opposite is true, too. Positive people can have a significant impact on how we think, feel and do.

Happiness is Not Easy

Unhappiness is easy. It is not a natural state because our natural state, from cradle to grave, is one of constant struggle to survive and thrive. Happiness takes effort. One must want to be happy and do happy things to become happy.

Easy way is often the wrong way because it tends to be self-serving.

Happiness is a great reward for hard work. Think about it. We appreciate things more when we make sacrifices for them.

Your Mind is Central to Happiness

Happiness requires thought. We must actively think about being happy first. Our thoughts drive our feelings and our actions.

Happiness requires self-discipline. Because it is not our natural tendency to be happy, we must make it a daily habit.

A good rule to follow is ask yourself: "Will this make me happier or unhappier?" RATHER THAN "Will this bring me the most pleasure at this moment?"

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Anxiety & Panic Attacks...the Basics

Anxiety & panic attacks are a generalized condition that occurs without an identifiable triggering. As such, it occurs in the presence of an observed threat. Additionally, fear is related to the specific behaviors of escape and avoidance, whereas anxiety & panic attacks are the result of threats that are merely perceived to be uncontrollable or unavoidable.

Anxiety & panic attacks are a normal reaction to stress. They help you cope with tense situations. They also helps you focus on the task at hand and motivates you. Almost everyone experiences anxiety & panic attacks from time to time. Typically, anxiety goes away when the triggering event is resolved. However, anxiety is a problem when it becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, such as riding an elevator or leaving your house. People with anxiety disorder experience fear and worry that are out of proportion to the situation. These feelings are difficult to control and are more intense and last longer than normal feelings of anxiety. For instance, while it's normal to feel anxiety before public speaking, a person with anxiety disorder may consistently worry about speaking with small groups of people in everyday situations. Both normal worry and anxiety may be associated with the following symptoms. However, a person with anxiety disorder will experience these symptoms more frequently and intensely.

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