A Letter to my fellow Therapists- Therapy is inherently white and privileged

Yourstory10 Feb, 2023Health

Fact ? Panic attacks can occur with or without a trigger, but anxiety is caused by certain perceived threats or beliefs. Anxiety is a feeling of unease or nervousness caused by certain threats or the belief that you cannot cope with it. With the right treatment (such as psychotherapy and/or medication), the intensity and frequency of anxiety can be reduced. However, without proper intervention and treatment, anxiety can worsen over time and therefore manifest itself in panic attacks. Panic attacks can be extremely distressing because the symptoms associated with panic attacks can be more severe and feel like an actual heart attack. In addition, these symptoms can influence behaviors such as avoiding places or situations that are perceived as possible triggers, further increasing and intensifying feelings of anxiety, which in turn increases the frequency and intensity of future panic attacks.