How to Survive a Panic Attack
Dianne Gallo Dianne Gallo

How to Survive a Panic Attack

If you’re struggling with a panic attack right now — I’m so sorry, I know how rough it can be! If you have doubts about whether you’re having a physical health problem, go to your emergency room or urgent care center. Your doctor can help you rule out any medical issues. Once you’ve ruled out any medical issues, you can rest assured that panic itself will not kill you. If it’s panic, it may feel like the worst thing in the world, but you’re going to get through it.

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How to Deal When You’re Completely Overwhelmed
Dianne Gallo Dianne Gallo

How to Deal When You’re Completely Overwhelmed

Ugh, overwhelm.

We’ve all been there: Too many thoughts, way too much to do, and a sense of time pressure that says if you don’t get it all done NOW, something bad will happen. If you’re feeling totally overwhelmed, try these steps:

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How to Take Care of Yourself When You’re Feeling Down
Dianne Gallo Dianne Gallo

How to Take Care of Yourself When You’re Feeling Down

We all have those days. You know the kind — when we’re struggling with a mood and we just can’t seem to shake it. In my own experience and in my practice with clients, I notice two tendencies: 1. We just push through and completely ignore how we’re feeling, refusing to acknowledge our inner experience; or 2. We become so overwhelmed and identified with our emotions, we think we’ll always feel this way. Do you tend towards one or the other? In either case, here’s a practice to support yourself when you’re in a mood.

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