Why Panic Can Feel Like It Comes From Nowhere
A companion piece to "Panic Attacks Aren't About Fear." Why panic so often hits without warning, and what the divided brain has to do with it.
Panic Attacks Aren't About Fear. They're About Being Left.
Most panic treatment targets fear. But panic and fear run on separate systems in the brain, with different chemistry, different circuitry, and different jobs. Understanding which one is actually firing changes what kind of help works.
Supporting a Loved One Through a Panic Attack: A Resource for Family Members, etc.
Panic attacks are overwhelming surges of fear or distress, often accompanied by racing heart, shallow breathing, dizziness, and the intense feeling that something terrible is about to happen. Though they are not physically dangerous, they are emotionally intense and deeply unsettling to witness or experience.
How to survive a panic attack
Many people have panic attacks or panic episodes. Panic might be one of the most misunderstood experiences in mental health. This is because many people don’t understand where panic is rooted in the brain and what that brain placement means. In the next post I will write about the meaning of panic attacks and how to support a loved one in a panic attack. For this post, here are immediate techniques you can try.