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That's great Eles!
 
When I asked you how can you hold on to this feeling I realize it might be hard to answer but since this is such a a big moment it would be great if you had a concrete way to physically hold on to these thoughts. Some people use a token, image or song to empower them when things get tough.  Is there a little token you can hold on to or an image you can pull up that will remind you of this moment and give you strength in times of need?  Do you think this might be helpful for you?
 
 
 
 
Ashley, Health Educator
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Having this feeling has definitely made me feel that although I can't avoid having panic attacks, I know have the tools and the confidence to work through future attacks. I feel great for the first time in a long time!
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Eles7!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Baby step?! No way, this is a giant leap!  Congratulations.
 
So proud of you. It is certainly not easy to fight through a Panic Attack but you did it and won! Please take a moment to be present to your strength, courage and intellect.  I have a big smile on my face witnessing this; I hope you do too.
 
How does it feel knowing you can take control of this?
 
How can you hold on to this feeling?
 
 
 
Ashley, Health Educator
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Fantastic!!  Personally, I think it's bigger than a baby step.  It's great progress in a great new direction.  Way to go and best wishes for continued success!!
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I am very happy because this morning on the train I had a panic attack, but worked through it because of all the help from the panic center. My usual routine would be to either think about getting off the train or thinking negative thoughts such as, "this is the worst panic attack ever or "people will notice I am having a panic attack and think I'm weird." However I kept my thoughts positive and worked my way through the panic. As a result, my panic attack was less than a minute and I made the duration of the train ride without having another one. It is a baby step, however it felt good!

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