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When fighting the panic makes it louder
On YouTube: Having a Panic Attack? The Anti-Struggle Technique -A Guided Walkthrough to Stop a Panic Attack
Category: Brain & Spirals8 Min WatchSource: Therapy in a Nutshell
Emma McAdam, LMFT
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Panic sensations are intense and still not proof you are dying.
- Trying to force them away can accidentally turn the alarm up.
- Curiosity — “this is a sensation, I can feel it and stay here” — is a skill, not a vibe.
Quick notes we pulled for fast reading — not a transcript, and not a substitute for the video.
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