Anxiety Help Blog

Fear of Flying Class in Chicago

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:34:09 GMT

Does Fear Keep You from Flying? We offer a fear of flying class in Chicago.

Hear Dr. Carbonell discuss tips for panic attacks.

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:12:42 GMT

This is an interview on British radio from June, 2010, in which Dr. Carbonell discusses various coping tips for people with panic attacks.

Exposure Therapy for Fears and Phobias

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:40:26 GMT

Exposure therapy is the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders. You might already know that. How does it overcome anxiety? Learn how.

Specific Phobias: Common and Treatable

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:51:36 GMT

What are specific phobias? What causes them? What is the cure for specific phobias?

Professional Workshops Offered by Dr. Carbonell

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:59:39 GMT

Schedule of Workshops on Treatment of Anxiety Disorders, by Dr. Carbonell

Panic Attacks Treatment Workshop with Dr. Carbonell

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:31:18 GMT

Weekend Chicago workshop offers panic attacks treatment. This group will teach you proven cognitive behavioral methods for overcoming panic attacks.

Workshops for Professional Therapists in Chicago

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:00:52 GMT

Join Dr. Carbonell for a full day of training in the treatment of anxiety disorders. May 20 in Tinley Park or May 24 in Oak Brook. 6.5 CEU's.

Overcome Trichotillomania: An End to Compulsive Hair Pulling

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:15:31 GMT

10 million Americans suffer, in shame and secrecy, with the compulsive hairpulling known as trichotillomania. Learn how to overcome this problem!

What is Depersonalization? Is it Dangerous? What should I do?

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:57:06 GMT

Depersonalization is a common panic attack symptom. It's the strange feeling that you aren't really in your body. Learn how to handle this!

A breathing exercise that calms panic attacks.

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:19:35 GMT

Troubled by Panic Attacks? Can't get a deep breath? Here's a breathing exercise that restores comfortable breathing, and calms panic attacks.

Understanding Panic Attack Symptoms: Knowledge is Power.

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:26:46 GMT

Panic attack symptoms trick you into fearing that death, physical collapse, or insanity is about to strike you down. You can beat this trick!

The Power of Positive Thinking Is Probably Overrated!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:58:52 GMT

There's been a lot of recent psychological research which suggests that trying too hard to "correct" your thoughts, or striving to replace negative thoughts with positive, may actually work against your efforts at anxiety management. This is why I generally favor methods that work with, rather than against, your worrisome thoughts, such as the use of worry periods. Time Magazine reported on one recent study this summer. Here's the link.