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By Bill WhiteOct 9, 20091 topic

Lunch With a Friend Taught the Meaning of Life

Hooked-up with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while today. And I’m very glad we had lunch together. You know, the lessons life unexpectedly throws our way can be absolutely amazing. She taught me one such lesson. Suzanne and I were in the same cohort throughout grad school. I’ll never forget that very first class, as sixteen of us gathered for what would be the first of many experiences together over the next two years. As I looked around the room I noticed a woman with a very

Primary topic: Panic Attacks

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By Bill WhiteAug 22, 20091 topic

My Mother Died Yesterday

My mother died yesterday. She was 85 years old. A ruptured 6+ centimeter aortic aneurysm took her life subsequent to breaking a hip during a fall at her assisted living facility two days ago. I might also add that my mother suffered a stroke two and a half years ago, and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease several years prior. Given her medical history and our knowledge of two aortic aneurysms, her passing still took us by surprise. My mother was an extraordinary woman. Sh

Primary topic: Grief and Loss

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By Bill WhiteDec 21, 20091 topic

Tired. A matter of acquiescence or despair.

“Tired.” Just pause for a moment and ponder the word. Actually, it’s a very deep state of mind and heart, isn’t it? I mean, we all know what it’s like to be tired and ready for bed after a long day. However, I’m presenting the word within the context of being emotionally, mentally, and physically overwhelmed and without direction. Have you been there? So often a client has repeated the words, “I’m just so tired,” in the midst of a visceral cry. And just as frequently a torr

Primary topic: Addiction and Recovery

Addiction and Recovery

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By Bill WhiteJul 20, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks and Fear: Going with Logic and the Odds

Fear, be it a thought or an emotion, is at the very foundation of panic. And, of course, panic sufferers find all sorts of creative ways to generate fear; and it generally has much to do with overreaction and misinterpretation. Am I right? Well, I propose these self-defeating dynamics can, in time, be reversed with consistent dosages of logic. That said, let’s take a look at some statistics. How ‘bout we call them facts... Your chances of dying on a single airline flight on o

Primary topic: Panic Attacks

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By Bill WhiteOct 2, 20091 topic

Your Children May Suffer From Panic Attacks and Anxiety: Got the Guilts?

I have two wonderful teenage children and I love them very much. Over the years, I’ve pondered how my panic attack and anxiety-generating genes would one day impact them. Yes, would my children struggle as I did? You know, isn’t it odd that as much as I had nothing to do with my genetic composition, I would feel any measure of guilt regarding the potential for passing my pathology to my children? Have you ever felt the same? Well, let’s first determine if genetics is even an

Primary topic: Anxiety

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By Bill WhiteDec 23, 20091 topic

Skip the Hoopla in This Christmas Story

Here we are just three days before Christmas. Well, I suppose I should reach into my vast stores of inspiration, wit, and good cheer; and bring you the most awe inspiring newsletter of the year. But, no, I actually believe I can do much better. I’m going to share a story with you, and it’s not The Night Before Christmas. But let me set the table first. I’m 55 and was fortunate enough to have found my life’s passion and work five years ago. So I earned my master’s degree and

Primary topic: Peace

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By Bill WhiteSep 13, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks, Interpreaction, and Interpreversal: A Mind Game You Can Win

I’d like to share two concepts I believe will be of great assistance as we approach panic attacks, agoraphobia, derealization, and depersonalization - any of our anxiety and mood-driven misery, for that matter. They play so very big and need to be put into practice over and over again. And that’s exactly why I came up with names that are easily remembered. The first is “interpreaction,” which reminds us of the fact that interpretation always drives reaction. And the second i

Primary topic: Anxiety

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By Bill WhiteSep 19, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Anger: The Dynamics of Defense (Part 2)

In part one of this three part series we poured a solid foundation by defining anger within the context of psychoanalytic and cognitive theory. Well, now it’s time to have a look at how anger directly impacts panic and anxiety. As I focused upon recovering from my disorder, it didn’t take long before I realized I was a pretty angry guy. And my stealthy anger deeply impacted my day-to-day living. Now, I wasn’t one to have an explosive temper, or to be verbally or physically ag

Primary topic: Panic Attacks

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By Bill WhiteAug 3, 20091 topic

Panic Attack and Mind Variance Sufferers: Your Courage and Strength are Remarkable

Whether it’s within the context of panic disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, substance dependence, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, I never cease to be amazed by the strength and courage of mind variance sufferers. We, yes “we,” endure so much and somehow manage to carry on and face another day of presumed turmoil and despair. I was reading the Chicago Tribune this morning and found an article that vividly illustrates exactly what I’m talking about.

Primary topic: Panic Attacks

1,414 views

By Bill WhiteDec 8, 20091 topic

Life's a Breeze. And I have some land in The Bahamas for you.

Life is difficult. But, do I really need to tell you that? Or maybe I should ask, "What would any of us really expect?" You know, so many in my line of work preach all things harmony and homeostasis. And not that I find anything wrong with that; I simply question how realistic it is. Not to mention, I would actually propose conflict (and its resolution) is good for us. In the spirit of embracing personal crises, I put together a roster of management strategies to rely upon

Primary topic: Anxiety

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By Bill WhiteAug 19, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and the Concept of Uncertainty: Some Cool Research

You’d certainly get no argument from most anyone that we’re living in very uncertain times. Though I suppose that’s been the case since humans graced the planet, it sure appears to be a lead-pipe-cinch these days. I mean, you name it, the economy, unemployment, political unrest, terrorism; the list of uncertainty goes on and on. Now, for many, this business of uncertainty isn’t much of an issue; however, it sure is for an anxiety sufferer. And the good news is there’s a reaso

Primary topic: Panic Attacks

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By Bill WhiteApr 13, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks and the Amygdala: Biological Answers

I’ll tell you right up front, this article in a “longie.” But if you hang in there a read it all, I’ll guarantee you’ll learn tons of stuff about why panic attacks occur. And, of course, with that information in your back pocket you can also learn how to make them go away. In my opinion, the key anatomical player in the generation of panic attacks is an almond-shaped, one-inch long grouping of nuclei (cluster of nerve cells) in the brain called the amygdala. And what do you

Primary topic: Anxiety

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By Bill WhiteAug 4, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks and Anxiety: Treatment of Balance Issues in Childhood

In a previous article I discussed the importance of including balance issues in any discussion of the contributors to panic attacks and anxiety. Amazingly, this connection hasn’t received much attention, but it appears as though that’s changing. Yes, children with balance issues are being assessed for signs and symptoms of anxiety, and intervention strategies and techniques are being developed and implemented. This is great news, as it holds the potential to save millions fro

Primary topic: Anxiety

1,166 views

By Bill WhiteJul 24, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks & Connecting the Dots: Symptom Identification and Association

In my eWorkbook, Panic! …and Poetic Justice, I share a story about crossing the I-43 bridge, with its open view of Green Bay (the actual bay) to the northeast, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As I was driving the incline of the bridge, the whole experience was bombarding me with all sorts of mental, emotional, and physical aggravation. Among these, my upper abdomen tightened-up and wanted to spasm, my breathing became fast and shallow, I began to physically feel like a two-by-four,

Primary topic: Panic Attacks

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By Bill WhiteJul 31, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks and "Who Gives a Hoot": The Perfect Couple

There are so many management strategies and techniques available to help us manage our panic attacks, agoraphobia, derealization, depersonalization, avoidance, and whatever else panic and anxiety may throw our way. Some of them are incredibly simple; however, our occupied minds roll right over them. It isn’t too awfully surprising that we don’t at times see the forest for the trees, is it? Well, one of the techniques I’ve used over the years to help me publicly cope with pani

Primary topic: Panic Attacks

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By Bill WhiteAug 3, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks and Assorted Mind Variances: Pieces of a Greater Whole

The human brain is absolutely amazing. And as much as we’ve learned about it, it remains one incredibly mysterious three-pound mass of tissue and fluid. The brain’s functioning has certainly been a puzzle to me over the many years, as it’s facilitated a long bout with panic disorder, as well as dances with other distressing mental, emotional, and physical phenomena. Lately, I’ve become more and more fascinated with how a panic sufferer’s assorted pathological challenges prese

Primary topic: Panic Attacks

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By Bill WhiteAug 8, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks and Other Mind Variances: Blood Tests on the Horizon?

Over a period of months you’ve noticed you can’t get to sleep. You’ve become very nervous and have had a couple of what you think are panic attacks. Man, your heartbeat’s been racing and your hands have been trembling. And if that wasn’t enough, your family and friends have wondered why you’re so downright crabby all the time. You do the right thing and schedule an appointment with your physician. And she does the right thing by tossing hyperthyroidism on the differential di

Primary topic: Panic Attacks

1,106 views

By Bill WhiteAug 7, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks, Fear, and Learning: Fresh Insights

Any sufferer of panic attacks, agoraphobia, derealization, depersonalization, generalized anxiety, phobias, post-traumatic stress, or obsessions and compulsions is likely to have a pretty good feel for the concept of fear. Perhaps an understatement, right? Heck, as I was writing this article I opened my panic attack recovery eWorkbook and ran a “find” on the word “fear.” It appeared 270 times! So I’m thinking there’s a lot of it floating about. Now, any number of experts wil

Primary topic: Panic Attacks

1,100 views

By Bill WhiteApr 29, 20091 topic

Psyched in the E.R.: She's Pregnant and Shooting Heroin?

So I answered the phone and the details were tough to hear. Yes, one of those cases that requires a gut-check before making the scene. Seems a woman, seven-months pregnant no less, was about to inject her daily heroin fix when her fiancé intervened and called the police. Out they came to the house, arrested the woman, and stopped by the E.R. for a medical assessment before taking her in for booking. By the way, I found out later that one of my colleagues got the first call; h

Primary topic: Addiction and Recovery

Addiction and Recovery

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By Bill WhiteJul 26, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks & Getting Into a Zone: The Truly Incredible Can Occur

I’m sure you’ve heard someone say, “Dang, she’s really in a zone!” Or maybe you’ve thought, “Man, am I in a zone!” This “zoneness” is well worth discussing because it can really very positively impact a panic sufferer’s life. Tune in! Before we go any further, what exactly does “getting into a zone” mean; and why is it so “well worth discussing?” Getting into a zone is when one finds that very special place during an activity where everything just seems to flow. It’s as if yo

Primary topic: Panic Attacks

1,056 views

By Bill WhiteApr 22, 20091 topic

That Three-Pound Mass in Your Skull - It's Yours!

I was involved in a situation several days ago that rekindled some thoughts I’d been having over the past few months. I’d like to share what’s on my mind. I had been summoned to an emergency department to do a psych assessment on a woman who just hours before had her suicidal plan interrupted by a police officer. Going in to the case I was aware of what had happened and I’d also been informed the woman was acting upon the influence of the delusion that the FBI wanted her to

Primary topic: Therapy and Counseling

Therapy and Counseling

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By Bill WhiteApr 10, 20091 topic

Control: The Falsest Security

How ‘bout I start things off with a simple, yet direct, statement - don’t be a control freak! This article actually comes from an eworkbook I wrote for panic attack and anxiety sufferers; however I’m thinking the information really applies to most any of us. And that’s why I’m sharing. Now, I know the concept of control seemingly means so much to us, especially in these rocky times, with so many out of work and struggling to deal with the financial fallout. However, in many

Primary topic: Happiness

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