Anxiety has a way of making ordinary moments feel life-or-death. A simple interaction can feel significant, a passing thought can spiral into catastrophe, and your body can react as if something is deeply wrong - even when rationally you know you’re probably okay. In this episode, we get into the neuroscience behind anxiety - why your brain becomes obsessed with certain thoughts, why false alarms feel so convincing, and what actually helps when you want to feel less trapped inside your own mind.
We explore: • Why anxiety feels so intense and urgent • Our physical and emotional reactions to anxiety • The role of GABA and glutamate in anxiety • Why trying to ‘stop thinking about it’ doesn’t work • How avoidance perpetuates the anxious cycle • Practical ways for living with an anxious brain
The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.
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