Brian GallegosinAvoidance JunkieOwning my anxietyThe title says it all. It’s my anxiety. I own it.2 min read·Oct 4, 2016----
Brian GallegosinAvoidance JunkieFacing my deepest fearsAnd using SUDS to measure the progress4 min read·Oct 3, 2016----
Brian GallegosinAvoidance JunkieEmotional Panic (Attacks)I can take the physical symptoms of panic. It’s the emotional side that makes the event almost unbearable.2 min read·Oct 2, 2016--1--1
Brian GallegosinAvoidance JunkieOn the precipice: Today’s exposureI’m fearful of doing something today. I’ve promised that I would get on the Q train from Manhattan to Queens, specifically Astoria. The…5 min read·Oct 1, 2016----
Brian GallegosinAvoidance JunkieDSM V: 300.21 — Agoraphobia with Panic DisorderJuly, 19954 min read·Sep 29, 2016----
Brian GallegosinAvoidance JunkieThe algorithm of panic attacksThere is a rule #1 for panic attacks. If you only know one thing about panic attacks, this is it.3 min read·Sep 28, 2016----
Brian GallegosinAvoidance JunkieThe panic tradeoffIf you’re doing exposure therapy, or just trying to do things that you want to do in spite of anxiety and panic, remember this mantra —…1 min read·Sep 26, 2016----
Brian GallegosinAvoidance JunkieDoing it in spite of panicI didn’t want to go to Warrior fitness camp on the third floor that day.2 min read·Sep 25, 2016----
Brian GallegosinAvoidance JunkiePanic? Anxiety? Smile!Everyone has anxiety and everyone is capable of panic. Now, I’m sure there are a very small percentage of people that medically are unable…2 min read·Sep 23, 2016----
Brian GallegosTaking the harder pathWhen given a choice, we tend to choose the fastest and easiest path. It’s not our fault. Our brain is wired this way. It likes speed and…2 min read·Sep 21, 2016----