The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst How To Quickly Stop Panic Attacks, Reduce Anxiety & Calm Your Nervous System | Dr. Nicole Cain
Oct 7, 2024
Dr. Nicole Cain, a pioneering naturopathic physician and author of "Panic Proof," shares her expertise on mental wellness. She distinguishes between panic and anxiety, emphasizing their interconnectedness with physical health. Listeners learn about various anxiety types and practical, immediately applicable techniques for relief, including the role of the vagus nerve. Nicole also provides insights into long-term anxiety management through lifestyle adjustments and the importance of self-awareness, helping individuals build resilience and better understand their mental states.
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Panic-Anxiety Stoplight Model
- Panic and anxiety exist on a continuum from calm to crisis, like a stoplight with green, yellow, and red zones.
- Understanding this spectrum helps tailor better interventions beyond just calming or medicating.
Body as Anxiety Collaborator
- Panic attacks rarely come out of the blue but are responses to underlying triggers or stressors.
- Viewing the body as a collaborator helps empower self-management of anxiety and panic.
Nine Types of Anxiety Symptoms
- Anxiety autonomic arousal reveals across nine body systems, including chest, nervous system, gut, thoughts, hormones, immune system, and trauma.
- Recognizing individual symptom patterns guides targeted approaches for relief and healing.