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'If you don't flow, you don't let go'

  Awarded 5* by the UK 'Mental Health Foundation'

Endorsed by 'The National Phobics Society' and 'NoMorePanic'

'If you suffer from repetitive panic or anxiety - you CAN recover'

'As you will see, it is possible to make headway with this illness when you 'understand' that panic is all about our reaction to very 'normal' thoughts and feelings (or shall we say 'OK' thoughts and feelings........ is there 'really' a definition of what is normal?!). When you also understand that our minds play 'a little trick' on us and, inadvertently, send us in to 'the panic temptation', we can soon realise that we need to 'do' completely the 'opposite' of what we think we have to do'

This site is dedicated to helping people, like me, who suffer at the hands of repetitive panic or anxiety.

I must admit, I didn't really know what I was suffering from when I was younger, but now I have a much more educated view of what has been a terrifying illness at times. I have created this site because I believe I have recovered from this illness and would like to share my experiences.

You will also see that this has developed into a concept - COPAST - as a 'result' of my experiences. If it's not for you, then simply visit many of the other sites that are available to help you in crisis - as said, this is my personal experience, and my recovery, so read on if you find any parallels!

As I also have a major interest in sport, I can see panic disrupting 'performance' in many other walks of life. To this extent, this website/book may also help people 'understand' what is happening when they panic and how this can affect their performance in life.

As you will see, the problem with both ‘fighters’ and ‘flighters’ – is that we don’t realise we have a natural ability to cope – and thus, go further than we need to.

You will see how this concept still applies, even if the 'flighter reaction' is  completely the opposite re - a frequent 'loss of control'.

Your feedback is always appreciated and any comments will also help to improve this site and help other sufferers see they're 'not alone'.

On Thu 11/09/08 1:20 PM , "Nicholas Watts" sent: Hello Will, How are you ?? I was just thinking of you the other day, I thought I should drop you a line! Things are going really well my end and I am about a year into my recovery. I sometimes got to pinch myself on how well I have recovered. The difference is mind boggling!! “Let It go works wonders!!!!!!!!”  Any news with your work? Nick Watts

On Sat 6/09/08 10:44 PM , Danni sent: Hi Will Just coming to the end of reading the update to your book- i think the new version will clear up a lot of confusion for many!  I understood pretty well before, so im not sure if its just because i've read it again or that it makes easier reading!  Either way it has definately hit home!  All this time i was laying the blame on the thoughts, each time they repeated i got more mad with myself and desperate... but now i can clearly see i only got mad and desperate as i over reacted and tried to control thoughts which where perfectly acceptable to have.  If the mind was not supposed to thing anything negative, then it wouldnt be capable of doing so and the world would be an idylic place!- everyone is capable of thinking a negative thought if they try to do so. This illness is simply going beyond the moment and compulsively over thinking something.  I see now the only difference with me and someone who doesnt suffer is not my negative thoughts.. but the over reaction i have to them .. which then leads to me taking another look at them repeatedly to gain clarity.  I used to think my problem was repeatidly thinking negative thoughts, but the problem existed way before any compulsive repitition... it started when i decided to consiously question my thoughts. 
 
I so get this now, isnt it amazing how once ya get an understanding ya can clearly see exactly where ya go wrong!  I remember the first obsessive thought i have ever had, it was a couple of years ago... and thinking about it- it only stuck as i was going though a very stressful time and i linked the anxiety to the thought.  like you say though us perfectionists live very close to the edge. Once i had that thought my anxiety took on a downward spiral and i seemed to throw more and more negative thoughts at myself... caused by lack of confidence and understanding. Also, is your book available hardback copy?  I'm a psychology student and would like to use it for a future assignment. Thanks, Danni