While the meditation process produces a feeling of quiet, don’t expect it to happen. Just let the meditation process happen naturally and easily. If we expect it to happen, it doesn’t. If we expect it to happen we spend the whole meditation session not meditating, but looking for the quiet and wondering when it will [...]

A panic attack, either spontaneous, cued or situationally predisposed; is diagnosed when we experience four or more of the symptoms described in chapter two. However, a large group of us also experience other sensations as the attack, and we panic as a result (Arthur Jones et al 1994). Notice the separation of the words ‘panic’ [...]

The number of therapies and treatments which people have tried with little or no result is a major area of concern. Not only does this contribute to the general sense of helplessness and hopelessness, it can also generate anger towards the health professions. In some cases this will prevent people from seeking further help. Before [...]

We all feel ashamed and guilty about the effect on our family. Despite these feelings, we need to be careful because we can unintentionally create further disruption. Many of us feel we need to have someone with us at all times. This can be very reassuring for us, but we need to make sure we [...]