EPISODE 48 Today I share with you 10 ways to stop a panic attack & the nerdy science behind why they work. I start by answering the questions: What is a panic attack? Why do they happen? And what can I do about it? Here's a list of the 10 tools: Color spottingNear far jumpsSour candyStrong smellHold an ice cubeWhat can I hear that's the closest? What sound is farthest away?Coping statement / Panic poemCold water on faceEar tugsHug a safe humanLooking for more personalized support? Pre-order my new book, Healing Through the Vagus Nerve today!Join me inside RISE, a mental health membership and nervous system healing space.Book a FREE consultation for RESTORE, our 1:1 anxiety & depression coaching program. 3 take aways: Panic attacks happen when the threat load on your nervous system has reached a tipping point. Experiment, practice, dare I even say play with some of these tools proactively. \Understanding your physiology is foundational to healing anxiety & depression. It demystifies your symptoms and helps you realize you're not broken and you can heal.Have questions you'd like me to answer on the podcast? SUBMIT HERE Website: https://www.riseaswe.com/podcast Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaontherise/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandaontherise