Dr. Jennifer Fee
"Stress Master"
OCCC Associate
562-760-2743

What is Anxiety?

Axiety comes from the Latin word anxius, which means a condition of agitation and distress. What is this agitation and distress about? More simply defined, anxiety is and uneasy anticipation about the future. The future may be any time that isn't here yet: 5 minutes or 5 years from now. Why would we be worried about the future? The answer in the simplest terms is that anxiety is our body's warning signal for DANGER.

Anxiety ...

is a reaction to a perceived threat.

involves all our senses.

triggers our body's "fight or flight" response.

What is a Panic Attack?

A panic attack is an intense period of fear and physical symptoms that seem to "come out of the blue." The symptoms reach a peak within about 10-15 minutes. Some people report having multiple attacks, or feeling a hiigh level of anxiety for a long time afterward. Some people feel physically and mentally exhausted after a panic attack. Panic attacks inclue at least four of the following symptoms (some people report experiencing more, some less):

Pounding heart or chest pain

Sweating

Trembling or shaking

Shortness of breath

Choking sensation

Nausea, abdominal pain, or actual vomiting

Sense of feeling "unreal" or depersonalization

Dizziness or lightheadedness

Chills or hot flashes

Blurred vision or fear of losing vision

Fear of losing control or "going crazy"

Fear of dying

Fear of being trapped

Good News!

You CAN learn to control your anxiety, take back your life, and create the future you envision for yourself. If you're ready to get help in fighting the battle against fear, panic, and anxiety, we're here to help!

Call 562-760-2743 Today!