Thank you David Carbonell, Ph.D. As a person and Therapist, I have read one of your books, looked at your website many times, and even seen you perform a few times with The Therapy Players troupe. I really appreciate this informative video for myself as someone who has suffered from panic attacks as well as my clients. Thank you.
His videos saved me years ago. I had never dealt with panic attacks or generalized anxiety disorder. What a terrible time. I come back to them years later as a reminder. Are your sessions only in person or online also?
Interesting. Ive never flown and moved to the other side of the US. Now my Mom is ill and im terrified to fly. 😢 I might try to drive. Its overwhelming.
I never thought about placing one hand on my chest and one on my belly, but oh my lord is it such a useful tip. Thank you so much for sharing this piece of advice
David I can't put into words how much your video has helped me and I want to sincerely thank you for posting this. Its the best video I've found out there - it brings me straight out of a panic attack. Thank you, thank you, thank you
This video helped me quit smoking and deal with a couple of life crises. I have shared this video with numerous people on a FB group for quitting smoking, and I think it has helped them all. Back in 2019, I took care of my elderly father as he was dying with lymphoma. This video helped him, even if only for giving him hope. I was overjoyed when he really followed your guidance. On behalf of myself, my father, and countless ex-smokers, I sincerely thank you for sharing this video.
Your workbook changed my life. i don't know how to thank you. If you suffer from panic attacks, please don't waste any time. Get the book. Nothing has helped me more than the guided CBT it contains.
When you're in the throes of panic, the last thing your body and mind will let you do is be calm and float, be as you stated, "subdued." If Only! Something is missing from this theory and I felt the same way years ago reading Dr Weekes books. Some people apparently CAN float through this hell, and some can't.
Dr Carbonel, I have searched your site and FB page and there seems to be no way to contact or communicate with you other than calling for an appt. And I live in DC metro. I have a simple question. Nowhere do I see health anxiety addressed. Unfortunately, for those of us who have to deal with it, it is often not something we can blow off as a "worry," as sometimes the issue is real. Do you speak to this is any of your writings or videos? Thank you.
You can use the contact form on my site, www.anxietycoach.com, to contact me. My book, The Worry Trick, has a half chapter devoted to health/illness anxiety.
Thank you so much Dr. Carbonell. All experts say panic isn't dangerous like you but Lissa Rankin says in her book "The Fear Cure" that "fear is dangerous, it can kill you etc" And this book makes me feel anxious and terrible really . Please put our minds at ease
Thanks for pointing to "intrusive" thoughts. Love the question, "how do I unthink a thought" and your response you can't because that leads to an argument. Acceptance of it as discomfort but not disaster.
No. This is about responding to intrusive thoughts, it doesn't really have anything to say about paruresis, or shy bladder as it's sometimes called. Here's a good source for that: paruresis.org/
My thing is heights. I hate that planes have to fly so high. If they flew lower to the ground I always feel like it wouldn't be an issue or as much of an issue for me.
As much as you have worked hard for your dreams, I hope that you will grow as big as possible. Let's upload and unfold the videos introduced by the algorithm. For some reason, when I share your video with you in the thumbnail, I have a good feeling that happiness is near me. All I can think of is that I made the video with great care. .It's best. Like your video, I wish I could be someone who can comfort someone. I applaud your efforts and passion for overcoming many difficulties and providing happy videos to our netizens. Thanks to watching your video, it revolves in my heart as if it were wrapped around me with beautiful and good energy. I think I'm obsessed with the algorithm. The quality is good and the best. Thank you for the universe-like algorithm that made it possible to watch good videos. This video has the power to draw my heart and give me a lot of comfort. Thank you for making such a happy time. The video you made is heaven in that space. This video has the power to draw my heart and give me a lot of comfort. Thank you for making it such a happy time. I was amazed at the excellence of your skills.
Dr. Carbonell, just found you a couple of months ago. Your videos have helped me so much. I have taken notes in my "anxiety journal" and when feeling high anxiety, I re-read some of the notes to remind myself. Makes a difference in how high my primal fear goes. You help so many people. Thank you!!
David you are truly brilliant. Your work helped me so much in my journey of a 10 year anxiety disorder with Agoraphobia. I couldn't leave 1km away from my home in Dublin Ireland. And now i am living in Paris France. Thanks again sir
Some ppl watching this might get something out of looking a Richard Schwarz' parts work. No bad parts is the new book but lots on YT I was trying to deal with panic attacks for decades without knowing i had been traumatized and neglected as a child
Hey David, I've been anxious all my life but it had never been as bad as it is now. In 2018, after my beloved sister passed, I started getting very anxious out of nowhere while I was driving. I felt as if I needed to stop the car because I felt butterflies in my stomach (like the ones you feel in a rollercoaster) and although some may like that feeling, I don't, especially while driving. After that, I quickly developed agoraphobia and some occasional panic attacks. Well, fast forward 3 years now and I have not made much progress, I still don't go out. Im home every single day and I hate it. I have an amazing gf and two Wonderful little dogs that I wish I could take on hikes, road trips, etc. But I can't, at least that's what my head tells me :( Thank god that I am able to work from home and am a full time online college student but I am losing my faith here. Some days I don't want to live because im tired of feeling that knot in my stomach and that worry feeling in my heart for no apparent reason. I purchased the Panic Workbook and it helped me understand how anxiety works but every time I get to the exposure part, I find a lame reason to not do it and eventually I stop reading the book and then start it all over again until I get to the exposure part. Its the same cycle! I want to be happy, not just for me but for my family as well. Please what should I do?
Okay.... started back on zoloft, and even when I dropped it dropped to 25mg from 50mg. I got bit of hot flashing and some warmth around the chest, it felt like anxiety almost, but more Burney feeling. It subsided mostly. But I have also just learned about Belly breathing and for those 3-4 days. I was belly breathing constantly. Trying to breathing properly belly. Now my constant thinking about breathing, became a little chronic for a moment. For few hours after work i kept over analyzed and making myself be bit bad, because i was making myself feel more anxious because i was over thinking the belly breathing. I guess I'm scared of not paying attain to it but i maded it worse on accident lol But today, I don't know why, but after work...(I also used a sun lamp and was wondering if that made men a tad anxious since my body is sensitive from the mdd" But now it was making me over thinking my breathing..now can't stop thinking because am tad scared lol.
you just explained my whole explanation to the ER doctor I went to tonight. my legs got so weak I started stumbling and shaking. I got a cat scan (due to history of daily migraines), ekg, and blood test. she told me I was healthy and honestly I was upset with that answer. it happened to me sunday, then tuesday, in which I tapped out and went to the ER. I work with heavy machinery and was going to end up seriously hurting myself by stumbling on weak legs taking breaths that really only helped with reminding my mind how tight my chest was feeling rather than relieving anything.
Thank God, I found your video and web site David. After practicing your belly breathing technique a few times, it removed my anxiety and shortness of breath instantly. You taught me how to breath properly, Thank You Sir ! During these most stressful and fearful times, your video and teachings need to be shared throughout the world. I Will Share with all family and friends!!💙
You Sir, saved me in about 6 minutes. I'd be lucky to say sighing dyspnea started 5 days ago suddenly and lasted only that long. I've noticed I'm not experiencing it when I make myself busy, but then it started again, so I started to suspect it is psychical. It annoyed the hell out of me, because it happened in every 2-5 mins. But I didn't know what is going on, found this video and solved my problem instantly. After a good sleep I'm not even experiencing the symptoms and I'm not worried because I know the cause. Thank You!
