105. Managing Anxiety and Panic: What To Do and Why What You’ve Tried Isn’t Working (Follow-up to Episode 104)

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You Can Trust Yourself

Megan Spencer

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In a world with so many opinions, it’s difficult to trust ourselves. We know it’s not easy, and that’s why each week we will vulnerably share our personal stories and experiences. Our mission is to leave you with encouragement and tools to nurture your ability to trust yourself. Welcome to You Can Trust Yourself, the podcast. We’re your hosts, Meg and Maggi. Megan Spencer is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in training. She specializes in working with women through a person-centered approach. Maggi Fitzpatrick is a coach specializing in optimizing mental and physical human performance.

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105. Managing Anxiety and Panic: What To Do and Why What You’ve Tried Isn’t Working (Follow-up to Episode 104)

You Can Trust Yourself

45 minutes 50 seconds

7 months ago

105. Managing Anxiety and Panic: What To Do and Why What You’ve Tried Isn’t Working (Follow-up to Episode 104)

In this episode, Meg and Maggi delve into the complexities of anxiety and panic, sharing personal experiences and insights. They discuss the importance of understanding anxiety as a natural part of life, the impact of high achievement on mental health, and practical tools for managing anxiety. The conversation emphasizes empathy, self-awareness, and reframing anxiety as a helpful companion rather than an enemy. In this conversation, Meg and Maggi delve into the complexities of anxiety and panic attacks, exploring the differences between the two and offering practical strategies for managing them. They discuss the importance of recognizing when panic is not warranted and the value of doing nothing during a panic attack to help the brain understand that it is a temporary state. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-awareness and emotional regulation, providing listeners with tools to navigate their mental health challenges more effectively.

Takeaways:

Anxiety is a common experience that many people face.
High achievers often experience anxiety without recognizing it.
Reframing anxiety as a helper can change our perspective.
It's important to seek individualized care for anxiety symptoms.
Practical tools and strategies can aid in coping with anxiety. Therapy can provide valuable tools for managing anxiety.
Recognizing the difference between anxiety and panic is crucial.
Panic attacks require different coping strategies than general anxiety.
Doing nothing during a panic attack can help retrain the brain.
Most emotions last about 90 seconds if allowed to be felt.
Understanding the fear of fear model is important in managing panic.
Self-compassion is key when dealing with anxiety and panic.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Anxiety and Panic

03:02 Personal Experiences with Anxiety

05:57 Understanding Anxiety and Its Impact

08:58 The Role of Anxiety in High Achievers

12:09 Recognizing Panic Attacks

14:58 Reframing Anxiety: A New Perspective

17:49 Practical Tools for Managing Anxiety

24:05 Understanding Anxiety and Panic

29:06 Differentiating Anxiety from Panic Attacks

35:14 The Power of Doing Nothing During Panic

43:40 Practical Strategies for Managing Panic Attacks

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Meg & Maggi

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[anxiety, panic attacks, mental health, coping strategies, emotional well-being, self-help, anxiety management, personal experiences, mental health awareness, emotional resilience, anxiety, panic attacks, mental health, therapy, coping strategies, emotional regulation, mindfulness, self-care, neuroscience, emotional intelligence]