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If I have a panic attack while practicing, will that be a setback? |
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PDA (panic disorder with agoraphobia) is a very challenging condition. But you can overcome it by continuing to practice and by giving yourself credit for your successes, no matter how small they may seem. A big part of my own panic had to do with the fear of failure or setback. I was afraid that I might have a setback if I had a panic attack when I was practicing. It helped me a great deal to redefine what I meant by "success". I told myself that any incident of panic during my practicing was a success, because it was part of the program that was leading to my complete recovery and cure. I told myself that the only consequence of a panic incident would be more practicing! And the panic incident would be a success, because it would guide me to the areas I needed to work on. Even though I still had fear of panic, redefining "success" helped me to practice regularly. And regular practice was the key. Looking back on my own healing process, the panic experiences I had along the way actually were successes. They were incredibly helpful, leading to my biggest insights and breakthroughs. Learning that I could deal well with any experience of panic was very profound, and I couldn't have learned this without experiencing some panic! During your practicing, any incident of panic is an opportunity for a rich learning experience. Any incident of panic is a success, because it is an integral part of the program that leads to your full recovery. Here is a drawing
that illustrates this essential idea.
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