Self help for Panic with Dr Claire Weekes
Posted by Depressed - 29/06/09 at 12:06 amIn the area of anxiety, panic and nervous disorders, Dr Claire Weekes is a seriously respected and internationally renowned expert. Doctors and treatment centers from many different countries recommend her work. She has achieved distinction as the first woman Doctor of Science at the University of Sydney, and was recognized by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to medicine. If there is any further doubt over her credentials, she was nominated for two Nobel Prizes and is credited with being an early pioneer in her field.
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Dr Weekes is no longer alive but her legacy is still considered as relevant as it was when she was alive. Dr Weekes worked with many people that suffered from anxiety disorders and was able to utilize her observations, her scientific ability and her own personal understanding to help a multitude of people. She would never claim to cure people; she would always say that she showed people how they could heal themselves. Dr Weekes theorized that nervous disorders result from extended periods of anxiety caused by an oversensitized mind. The state of anxiety can be precipitated by a particular event or alternatively it can occur over time, especially if the person is dealing with ongoing unbearable stress. Her step by step self help methods teach one to regain control over their state of mind. She will simply teach you how to cope with feelings of fear and dread. Finally, she helps people to understand their physical symptoms and how they relate to their mental state.
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Basically, her material explains what people are suffering from, how they can deal with it and provides an understanding of all the symptoms both physical and psychological that come with it. Panic and depression are closely linked and her treatment also deals with depression which she calls depletion. An analogy could be someone turning over a car engine, fuelled by adrenaline, until the battery goes dead. Dr weekes will tell you how to recharge the battery. One of her qualities is that she is extremely good at reassuring her patients that they are not the only ones experiencing these symptoms and that there is in fact nothing seriously wrong with them.
If you are experiencing panic or a nervous disorder and you want some more information including free samples of Dr Weekes work, you can visit Anxiety Assist for help.
