Panic
Panic Disorder is a condition marked by recurring, unexpected panic attacks, sudden surges of intense fear or discomfort that peak within minutes. The fear response in panic disorder is disproportionate to the actual level of danger, as attacks often occur in safe situations. Unlike ordinary stress or momentary worry, panic disorder leads to persistent concern about future attacks and significant changes in behavior to avoid situations that might trigger them. This can greatly reduce quality of life, as individuals may avoid social events, travel, or even leaving home due to fear of experiencing another attack. Panic disorder affects millions of people worldwide, often beginning in late adolescence or early adulthood, and can persist without proper treatment.
Individuals with phobia often recognize that their fear is excessive. This awareness alone does not make phobia something that can be 'toughed' out. Phobia is a disorder that requires thoughtful, intentional treatment in order to reduce safety and avoidance behaviors and replace them with new behaviors.
Panic disorder is often described as the fear of fear itself. After one or more attacks (racing heart, dizziness, derealization, the sense you might die or go crazy) it is very easy to fall into a cycle of anxiety and fear. We begin to scan for signs of panic, which means we notice them more often, which causes distress so we scan more - and the cycle escalates. Bia is designed to help us break this cycle of fear, by reversing it in small, incremental steps. Bia provides lessons explaining the science behind this fear and helps you practice evidence-proven skills in short daily exercises.
Common signs of panic
- Racing heart or palpitations
- Dizziness, derealization, or depersonalization
- Shortness of breath or chest tightness
- Fear of dying, going crazy, or losing control
- Anticipatory anxiety between attacks
- Avoidance of places where attacks have happened or could be inescapable
Our clinical approach: interoceptive exposure
Recovery
Research shows, you can take your life back from phobia. The same mental process that causes phobia can be used to unlearn it. You deserve a life free of phobia.
Research shows phobia can be overcome in small, incremental steps.
Recovery with Bia
Bia's mission is to make phobia recovery accessible to all by lowering the barrier to getting started and encouraging follow through. You are in full control of the pace and order of your journey, from the comfort of you own home. With Bia, you will learn essential concepts - why phobias form and how they can be unlearned, and practice new skills in a safe environment.
If you are currently in therapy, Bia can be a great tool to help you apply your skills and track your progress. If you are not in therapy, Bia is an easy way to start on your journey and explore what is possible.
Resources
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