Anxiety Road Podcast

The amygdala job is to decide if it is safe or not safe. Do you run or do you fight? The body gets the defense signals up, chemicals released, none essential system are put on standby. In this episode, a look at the amygdala and a possible treatment path for panic attacks. You can't check out now, things are jumping. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.   Resources Mentioned:  Double-blind study on how Chamomile Capsules Ease Anxiety Symptoms for mild to moderate general anxiety disorder. It is a small group of people but it did have an calming effect. Full study report from the Journal of Behavioral Therapy and Experimental Psychology on sleep deprivation and repetitive negative thoughts. There is a more accessible interpretation of the study at Newsweek Magazine. Helpguide.org page on panic attacks and panic disorders. American Psychological Association page also have info on panic attacks.