cover of episode 262 - Friday Fix: A Psychological Trick for Getting Through a Panic Attack

262 - Friday Fix: A Psychological Trick for Getting Through a Panic Attack

2023/5/5
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Panic attacks involve an intense fear that comes out of the blue. It creates physical symptoms within the body, such as a rapid heart rate, dizziness, and sweating. Many people live in great fear of when they'll have another panic attack and often worry that it will happen in public.

Fortunately, there are some strategies that can help you get through a panic attack while also making the fear another one a lot less scary. The 5-4-3-2-1 strategy can help ground you when your body and your mind are in a state of sheer panic.

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