Control Panic Attacks:  Imagine being in a carnival where a lot of people stroll through to get to rides, to participate in games or buy food from concession stands.  And then, your friend dares you to ride the Ferris wheel as he knows you are scared of heights.  Of course, your immediate answer would be a no because you suddenly remember a bad memory where you fell from a tree when you were a kid.

But since your friend is pushing you to get onto the ride, you finally oblige and when you stand in line waiting for your turn to ride the Ferris wheel, you suddenly feel that heart beats faster, your hands become clammy, butterflies in your stomach and your throat tightens.

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