by Dr. Blumberg on October 17, 2011
The Fear of Fear What distinguishes panic attacks from other types of fears and phobias? In a specific phobia of dogs, heights or air travel, the feared stimulus is external. In a dog phobia, if you escape or avoid the dog, your fear subsides. The exact opposite is true in panic disorder. In this condition, […]
by Dr. Blumberg on November 14, 2010
*After the first attack strike, panic disorder patients become sensitized to natural normal bodily sensations of adrenaline. See the list of common sensitized bodily symptoms below; A List of the Top Ten Sensitized Bodily Sensations 1)     Heart pounding 2)    Shortness of breath 3)     Lightheadedness 4)     Weakness 5)     Rubbery legs 6)     Numbness and tingling […]