I think I might have panic attacks, but I kind of like the thrill of overcoming the terror.
For example, having been in a couple of major car accidents, I am panicked by driving, but I love the feeling I get from actually doing it. I am also panicked by public speaking, but love doing that too.
As soon as I get out of the garage, I begin to feel a rush. And as soon as I actually get on stage to perform or speak, I begin to feel another rush.

When I do plays, the best actors are the most panicked. They have learned to use the energy created by the panic to empower them onstage. Maybe those of you who suffer panic attacks could re-frame them as energy for doing whatever causes the panic. I haven't yet read the book so maybe that's in there. I have read some stuff about it though and I believe some of the best entertainers suffer panic attacks.
Just a thought.
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[ June 13, 2005, 11:59 PM: Message edited by: smilinize ]