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The Panic Checklist

Assess your PANIC PROFILE by using the simple instructions and checklist below.
Check off your PANIC FEELINGS, your FEARFUL THOUGHTS and your FEAR/AVOIDANCE AREAS.

A sudden wave of intense physical feeling hits you from Out Of The Blue.
Do you FEEL any of the items on the PANIC CHECKLIST below?

Now you think something terrible is about to happen to you.
Do you WORRY about any of the items on the PANIC CHECKLIST below?

A panic attack can be so frightening that you live in fear of another attack. You may fear or avoid trapped situations where you would be unable to escape quickly to get help if another attack strikes. Do you FEAR OR AVOID items on the PANIC CHECKLIST?


YOUR PHYSICIAN HAS TOLD YOU THAT YOU ARE IN GOOD PHYSICAL HEALTH…

…but you FEEL …and you WORRY
Heart pounding Heart attack
Shortness of breath Suffocate
Lightheadedness Faint in public
Inner trembling Go crazy
Hot/cold flashes Lose control
Sweating Act foolish
Rubbery legs Fall down
Nausea Vomit
Lump in the throat Choke to death
Numbness/tingling Stroke
Chest pressure/heaviness Die
Blurred vision Go blind
Head pressure Brain tumor


…you may FEAR or AVOID
Crowds Restaurants
Stores Traveling alone
Shopping malls Meetings
Public transportation Long lines
Social gatherings Expressway driving




Download the complete PanicChecklist.

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