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Why Rationalizing Doesn't Work During a Panic Attack

Published: Oct. 21, 2020, 4 a.m.

In today's episode, I discuss some of the reasons associated with why rationalizing doesn't work immediatley during a panic attack. Like most things, once you're in the midst of a panic attack, one of the only ways to let it come down naturally, is to not react to it, and let the short half-life of adrenaline work in your favor towards ultimately feeling better.  Sources: - What is Panic Disorder? https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms/index.shtml - How long do Panic Attacks Last? https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/how-long-do-panic-attacks-last - Smaller Amygdala in Patients with Panic Disorder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19566756/ - Harvard Study Shows Mindfullness Reduces Size of Amygdala https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/04/harvard-researchers-study-how-mindfulness-may-change-the-brain-in-depressed-patients/ Donate: https://www.patreon.com/sumoflife --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liam-scully/support