bipolar axis
If you've followed my writings know I think misinterpretation and overreaction are the number one psychological contributors to panic attacks. I deeply believe in this truth that coined the term "interpreaction" to underline the power of the relationship between interpretation and reaction. Well, let's look at this concept in the context of a scene of real life.
A few days ago called me a lift to the 11th floor of a building. While expected, a massive floor to ceiling window caught my eye and I looked outside comfortably absorb the scenery. And suddenly I said, "You know, this is really fascinating. Here I am within 24 inches of a 110-foot drop to a very messy death, the only thing standing in the way a quarter-inch thickness piece of glass (and my desire to stay alive), and does not bother me! "And then the realization hit home that if that piece of glass was not there would frozen in fear. Thus, in a set that I'm fine and on the other I'm terrified and motionless. And the only difference is a quarter inch thick glass prop.
As I reflected on the matter have been terribly upset by the injustice and outrage of a quarter-inch thick piece of glass such power over my emotions, thinking and behavior. And it is this kind of spunk and drive, along with the incredible power of reason, that the very keys to overcoming panic attacks, simple phobias, and any number of manifestations of anxiety. Without doubt, the bottom-line fact is, of course, my potential for catastrophe is virtually nonexistent or not the glass was there. And if you really receive and digest the message that you must believe I have what it takes to overcome my reasoning in danger, leading to fear any should I choose unprotected walk within two feet from the edge of the 11th floor of a building. Does not make sense?
Well, back to the 11th floor. Let's look at a script editing. There I was enjoying a beautiful view through the massive floor to ceiling window as I waited for the elevator. All was well with the world until through the window had gone nowhere, leaving nothing but open air. And there I was within two feet of the catastrophe that had been considered very messy when I knew I was safe. Reading the new script, here are the biochemical events that would go in my mind.
My feeling brain center host, the thalamus, is absorbing the signs of my eyesight that has been glass. It is receiving the word from my sense of hearing the wind blows and the highway noise is below. And it is receiving a signal from my sense of touch which the wind blows against my skin. Well, after receiving these messages to my thalamus starts sending information to other components of my brain. A message that goes to my tonsil and the other is on the way to my prefrontal cortex. However, it is important take into account the message to my tonsil is the most convenient of the two.
When my amygdala receives a message that sounds the alarm, as he is not interested in interpretation. Your work is fire and entertain questions later. As a result, my HPA axis was manipulated, and that leads to the secretion of cortisol, norepinephrine and adrenaline. So now my fight / flight response is blowing like a locomotive. Oh, and my tonsil is also sending a message to my brain stem to facilitate an additional adjustment of heart rate and breathing.
Well, the slower my message finally reaches the prefrontal cortex and it is time that an interpretation reasoned decision making. And after a quick scan relief sends a message to the amygdala to keep shooting because it's definitely a threat to life the event. And with that, my fight / flight locomotive chugs and whether he can freeze thaw of my body, I'm out of there!
But wait, a real danger does not exist. Remember? We have already established I was not sure if the glass was in place. That being the case, my prefrontal cortex misinterpreted the signs of my tonsil, resulting in a perceived threat. Within this context, the events could have gone down very differently. If my amygdala received a message from my prefrontal cortex that, in fact, there is real danger that would have turned off the alarm and soon the calm have been restored. And I stood there with the breeze in front of 110 feet without blinking.
For me, what I am presenting is very logical and theoretically correct. And I think we strive for this kind of reason is crucial in solving of our irrational fears. However, the thought just will not do the job. No, to facilitate the management of most of our generation myth of reasoning requires practice. And with enough motivation and effort we can make great progress towards the conclusion of our fears, anxiety and panic in check.
It takes into account this dynamic situation back to my 11th floor and said that with the exception of a silly quarter inch thick piece of glass, nothing in the two sets was different. And that includes the prefrontal cortex poorly disciplined that allows a misinterpretation to run wild.
Bill White has worked so hard to develop creative and effective strategies and techniques to defeat panic attacks and the assorted misery that comes with panic disorder. After claiming his own victory over panic, and a long business career, Bill found his life’s passion. So he picked up his counseling credentials and began helping those having a tough time. Bill has some powerful panic relief mentoring and service packages available on his website, and they all include his panic attack education and recovery eWorkbook, Panic! …and Poetic Justice. Please give Bill’s past expense in pain the opportunity to transition into your present profit. There’s so much good stuff on the website, so stop on by and send Bill an email telling him what’s on your mind. He’ll respond promptly. Come see us at http://www.hopeandhealingdynamics.com
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