Overcoming Anxiety

SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY
Physical symptoms: Social symptoms: Psychological:
Stress sensations
Rapid heartbeat
Chest tightness
Tension headaches
Light headedness
Sweaty palms
Fatigue, low energy
Sleep disturbance

Shyness
Introversion
Nervousness
Self consciousness
Fear of embarrassment
Fear of public speaking
Dwelling on mistakes
Extreme sensitivity

Frequent worry
Fearing the worst
Fearing insanity
Slight paranoia
What if thinking
Overly analytical
Deep thinking
More

Other: Anxiety Attacks Agoraphobia Unreality Hypochondria Depression
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING ANXIETY

You are not alone. It is estimated that over 40 million people in the United States alone are affected by anxiety disorder (source: U.S. Census Data / National Institute of Mental Health). But when many of us encounter anxiety, we're not aware of what it is or what to do about it. And that's part of what makes the experience so traumatic - that feeling of having no control over a misunderstood mental state.

WHAT CAUSES ANXIETY?

Anxiety usually arises as a result of ongoing stress or worry, both of which are kind of the same thing. Life provides an endless stream of material to worry about if that's how our mind is conditioned. Anxious people eventually create a general environment of fear in their minds, and eventually the subconscious mind begins to interpret these mental images as real danger. You're imagining all these negative, uncomfortable or even catastrophic scenarios, and sooner or later your mind reacts to those images as reality and slips you into a fearful "self-preservation" mode, and begins releasing stress hormones like adrenaline into your body.

Now you may not realize this at the time, because you don't have the usual visual signs of danger associated with adrenaline. But if you compare the sensation of fear and adrenaline to that of anxiety, you'll recognize the similarity. The big difference with anxiety is that because the sense of danger is not being created by visual threat, but rather by your mind's ongoing negative thoughts and expectations, the fear response can endure for long periods of time. Symptoms of anxiety may start with elevated heart rate and a general sense of uneasiness or nervousness, but over time can branch into a wide variety of things: headaches, sweaty palms, muscle fatigue, indigestion, diarrea, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain, and more.

Some other common manifestations of anxiety include anxiety attacks and panic attacks, unreality and depersonalization, hypochondria, agoraphobia, insomnia, and depression. Because of the severe impact these particular conditions can have on the person experiencing them, anxiety often evolves into one or more of these symptoms before help is sought.

YOU HAVE OPTIONS

There are many approaches to managing anxiety. You might start the process by getting plenty of exercise (to release excess body energy that can transform into anxiety), and avoiding caffeine or other drugs (which can artificially increase stress hormones).

However, while such external changes may initially reduce anxiety levels, the real source of anxiety is usually internal. And that's what the MC2 Method targets. After you start using the tools we'll discuss, you'll eventually feel an inner strength that you've probably never known before. The only reason you have anxiety and the next person doesn't, is because they're probably using some of the same concepts that we'll cover without even knowing it. Whether you have simple stress and malaise, or if you're housebound with fear, the MC2 Method may define a whole new approach to living for you.

While psychiatrists would likely prescribe medication to temporarily suppress the symptoms of anxiety, our program gives you the tools to permanently eliminate the underlying CAUSE of anxiety.

WHAT IS THE MC2 METHOD?

While the MC2 Method is really something that must be experienced to be understood, we can begin by describing it simply that it is a "mental technique". However, the MC2 Method is not limited to "eyes closed" application like meditation would be, and the actual inner process that takes place is quite different. If you've tried meditation or relaxation before, you probably found that anxiety is almost impossible to "ignore" or "relax" away. The MC2 Method directly dissolves anxiety, rather suppressing it.

COMING FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN THERE

As the author of the MC2 Method audio program, I personally lived with anxiety for years, feeling its effects ranging from mild nervousness and malaise, to severe panic, depression and near hopelessness at times. I developed the original technique for my own use and have personally applied it to my life with amazing effectiveness. With it I know that I can handle anything and never have to worry about anxiety again. I chose to make this program available because I remember how painful anxiety can be, and know that others will also benefit from this immensely powerful technique.

posted by Robert Heard at 12:16 PM