Solving the Puzzle of Panic Disorder
Dr. Carbonell describes the key to understanding, and overcoming, panic attacks. In this video, he tells a (fictional) story he often uses in his workshops for professional therapists. Dr. Carbonell maintains a self help web site for people with fears and phobias at www.anxietycoach.com



I have been scared of planes for 25 years. I ordered your book and after a while I got over my fear of flying. Thank you,
Dr. Carbonell.
I found this video very helpful.
hello dave.. i have read some articles on anxietycoach site and felt it made sense. I have social phobia and i am highy self- conscious abt where i look. can you suggest something?
Dear Dave,
It’s good to see that you have gotten this vital information out on the web. I attended your seminar in Youngstown this past year and have found your techniques to be easy to use and very effective.
You’re welcome. Bon Voyage!
Glad to hear it. Thanks for writing!
Here’s a great self help book for social phobia: “Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques”, by Gillian Butler. I highly recommend it!
Nice to hear from you – thanks for writing!
Dr. Carbonnell: Just wanted to say a big “thank you” for making these videos available to the public. Sometimes I watch them when I’m feeling particularly anxious, and they help snap me back to reality. Again, thank you.
Hi Dr. Carbonnell, thank you for posting this. I recently purchased your workbook and I am excited to start working on it.
I like your analogies. Good way of looking at it.
This is really true, i had a slight panic disorder, then i started to research it and find ways to cure it, but it actually just made me think about it more and gave me more panic attacks then before.
i used to have panic attacks before and it’s really hard having it. i am just happy that i am taking Vilift now and it’s really helping me a lot.