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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 22 MIN

How To Prepare For a Panic Attack

from The 18 Minutes Podcast · host Amanda Claessens

You're probably going to have another panic attack. Sorry!! But what if you could prepare for it in a way that actually moves your recovery forward? In this episode, I walk through the mindset shift that changed my own recovery, the neuroscience of why you can't think your way through panic in real time, and a practical toolkit for setting yourself up before the next adrenaline surge hits, including how to talk to the people closest to you, why language matters, and what to actually do in the moment. If panic attacks have been running your life, this is your starting point!Sources:Heart Attack or Panic Attack | American Heart AssociationHow to tell the difference between a heart attack and panic attack | American Heart AssociationHeart Attack vs. Panic Attack: Key Differences | Cleveland ClinicPanic Attacks & Panic Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | Cleveland ClinicMayo Clinic Q and A: Panic attack isn't life-threatening, but can be frightening experienceP.S. Thank you Jenny Matthews from State of Mind Therapy for the term "adrenaline surge"! FREE Fear to Freedom Guide: https://the18minutes.com/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the18minutesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the18minutes/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the18minutesEmail: [email protected] 

You're probably going to have another panic attack. Sorry!! But what if you could prepare for it in a way that actually moves your recovery forward? In this episode, I walk through the mindset shift that changed my own recovery, the neuroscience of why you can't think your way through panic in real time, and a practical toolkit for setting yourself up before the next adrenaline surge hits, including how to talk to the people closest to you, why language matters, and what to actually do in the...

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