Nik and Eva Speakman explain why panic attacks are your body’s way of protecting you and keeping you safe. Creating a timeline will help make sense of your panic long term, but what are some mechanisms to pause the panic in the moment? They talk through how sighing, focusing in on your senses, and saying thank you to your body could be useful for you. Nik and Eva also open up about what triggers panic for them personally, including late night phone calls and bumps to the head. To ask a question or share your own story use the hashtag #MakingTheChange on social media. Names and identifying details in this podcast have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals. Books by the Speakmans: Conquering Anxiety: Stop worrying, beat stress and feel happy again https://amzn.to/2XNVE48   Winning at Weight Loss: Achieve your slimming goals, enjoy food and feel great again https://amzn.to/2YsvNOy  Making The Change is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.