When you lean into anxiety, the parasympathetic nervous system will eventually calm you down
Panic attacks typically do not last longer than 90 minutes
Crashing a car or engaging in violent behavior during a panic attack is extremely rare
Anxiety is often more noticeable to the individual experiencing it than to others
We tend to overestimate how much others notice and pay attention to our internal states
Dr David Rosmarin is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and the founder of the Centre for Anxiety. Today he joins us on the podcast to discuss how we are getting anxiety WRONG as we break down a new approach to managing our anxiety, rather than approaching it with fear. For anyone who is anxious or has battled anxiety in their 20s and beyond, join us for a vulnerable conversation of how anxiety may actually be your superpower and how it has even created stronger relationships for me, personally. Listen now.