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Millie - Taking Steps to manage Panic Attacks (exposure)

Millie worries about having panic attacks and avoids situations where she might have one, like the mall. 

Learn more about Millie's story!

This is Millie's fear ladder.

Millie is also afraid to be at home alone. She can make another fear ladder to help her achieve her goal of staying home alone. Millie also needs to learn to be comfortable with the bodily sensations she experiences when she has a panic attack. 

This is a simulation created from real life cases of psychologists.