Panic Attacks: Why They Happen and How to Tame Them

Send us Fan MailWe talk honestly about panic attacks, what they feel like in the body, and why the “afterburn” can linger long after the peak passes. We share practical, evidence-based tools to calm symptoms, identify triggers, and know when it’s time to get professional help.• how panic attacks show up physically and why they feel so scary • the difference between a brief panic spike and hours of nervous system afterburn • how the mind mislabels normal body shifts as danger • why starting with body regulation beats forced deep breathing • using cold exposure like ice packs and cold drinks to slow the spiral • CBT as the standard of care plus trigger logs and psychoeducation • distress tolerance practice to get comfortable with discomfort • exposure therapy for flying anxiety and other fear cues • where to start if you need help quickly, including primary care Check us out on our social media, y'all. Share with your friends, like, subscribe, do all the things. Check us out at lylaspodcast.com.Please be sure to checkout our website for previous episodes, our psych-approved resource page, and connect with us on social media! All this and more at www.thelylaspodcast.com