The Gray Area with Sean Illing How to keep panic from attacking
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Nov 6, 2023 
Matt Gutman, ABC News’ Chief National Correspondent and author of 'No Time to Panic', shares his powerful journey overcoming panic attacks. He highlights the biological roots of anxiety and reflects on how panic influenced his career during live broadcasts. Their candid conversation delves into emotional vulnerability, the role of psychedelics in healing, and the importance of community support. Gutman discusses effective coping strategies and emphasizes embracing emotional openness to navigate life’s challenges.
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On-Air Mistake and Reckoning
- Matt Gutman's on-air mistake during the Kobe Bryant crash report led to his suspension.
- This triggered a reckoning with his long-hidden panic attacks and a journey to understand them.
Confession on a Plane
- Matt Gutman had a panic attack while reporting on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
- He confided in a stranger on a plane who shared similar experiences, revealing a hidden community.
Panic Attack Definition
- A panic attack is an intense, physical expression of anxiety, like "the orgasm of anxiety."
- It's a cascade of chemicals alerting your body to fight, flee, or freeze, despite no immediate threat.
