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Panic attacks and the "Blue Orb Syndrome".
Capt. Darrick Lorenzen
9/17/2008
  Recent studies are beginning to suggest that episodes of panic or near-panic may explain many recreational diving accidents and possibly throw light on the cause of some diving fatali...

THE RISKS OF PANIC IN SCUBA DIVING V
Capt. Darrick Lorenzen
9/16/2008
Can we predict whether someone will experience panic while scuba diving? Dr. Morgan: Yes. The psychological variable known as "trait anxiety" is regarded as a stable or enduring feature of personality, whereas "state anx...

RISKS OF PANIC IN SCUBA DIVING IV
Capt. Darrick Lorenzen
8/8/2008
Can individuals with high anxiety be trained in techniques that will reduce the risks of panic?   Dr. Morgan: Apparently not. The use of intervention techniques based upon procedures such as biofeedback, hypnosis, im...

SHARK ATTACK!
Capt. Darrick Lorenzen
7/30/2008
Craig Hutto, 16, of Lebanon Tennessee survived a shark attack, Monday, July 27th, but his leg had to be amputated. The incident occurred near Panama City, Florida. Hutto was listed in critical condition Tuesday and d...

RISKS OF PANIC IN SCUBA DIVING III
Capt. Darrick Lorenzen
7/29/2008
Are anxiety and panic problems discussed in scuba diving instructional materials?   Dr. Morgan: No. Terms like anxiety and stress don’t appear in the index of books commonly used by national certifying bodies involve...

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