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People attending these groups ave been affected by anxiety disorâ€" ders in various ways. Some have specific phobias such as fear of drivâ€" f There will be a combination of ctures, discussions, and exercises. The participants will be setting goals or themselves and helping each ther work towards their goals. Burlington, starting Monday, Nov 7th. Due to the overwhelming response to the program (90 people called to register), CMHA decided to continue the Oakville group which operates as a full selfâ€"help group and begin another group in Burlington. _ The sevenâ€"week selfâ€"help and education group will be held in _ These symptoms are characterisâ€" tics of panic attacks or anxiety disorâ€" ~ders. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has received numerous telephone calls about panic attacks and anxiety disorders through its Information Referral Program, and in response, initiated a pilot selfâ€"help and education group in April 1994 in Oakville to assist these people. Second selfâ€"help group for people with panic attacks Imagine being so debilitated by fear that you cannot drive on the highway or leave your home. Think about feeling unable to breath or feeling like you are having a heart attack or feeling like you are going to pass out. J JdIC 1IOL Ore\flwedwm:epleedbyRedEsbfeSdesRepresmfomeGbmman "It seldom occurs to teenagers that someday they will know as little aS their parents." To register or for more informaâ€" tion on CMHA programs, call the Canadian Mental Health Association, Halton Region Branch, at 845â€"5044. ing. They were also relieved to disâ€" cover that they were not alone. The group provided support and motivaâ€" tion, assisting participants to accept their condition so that they can work on overcoming it. Feedback from the groups has been very positive. Participants felt that the selfâ€"help group has made a tremendous difference in their lives and has helped them cope with their fears. They were relieved that they could talk about their condition, especially to others that understood the symptoms they were experiencâ€" ing on the highway. Others are so debilitated that they cannot leave their homes alone. Regardless of the trigger, the symptoms are similar. They feel they can‘t breath, that they are having a heart attack, or that they are going to pass out. They feel an intense feeling of fear or dread. They avoid situations that they feel may have triggered the attack, such as going to the supermarket, driving at night, and going to restaurants. They tend to adjust their lives around their phobias and fears. An example of this would be to turn down a really good job in a high rise building because of a fear of elevators. Sale for 1131 Nottinghill Gate 825â€"2525 BE ENERGY EFFICIENT WITH A HOME COMFORT PACKAGE An all season home comfort heating and cooling package is the EmerSmart choice to help you use energy more wisely and enjoy exceptional economy and value. No matter what the season, an EnmerSmart home comfort furnace and central airâ€"conditioning package is your best choice for wise and efficient energy use. Save Hundreds Of Dollars â€" All Year Round! Deferred payment is also available from Members of the Union Gas Heating Dealer Organization All other offers not applicable. *Residential consumers only on approved credit. Offer ends November 12, 1994. Ask for details. Energy For You Call Union Gas Today!