1142: Am I Going Crazy? - A Grounding Conversation On Anxiety And Panic

In today's episode, Gina discusses the fears around the thoughts

"Am I going crazy?" and its close relatives that people with anxiety

often suffer with.  Specific advice is provided on how to deal with

these thoughts and it is explained why you don't need to be afraid. 

Breathing and checking in with yourself can go a long way.  After you

learn your are in an anxiety reaction and your understanding of reality

is temporarily skewed, everything can change for you.  Listen in and get

closer to leaving your anxiety behind today!

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Chapters

0:26 Introduction to Anxiety

2:05 Common Question: Am I Going Crazy?

3:17 Understanding Panic and Anxiety Responses

7:08 How to Cope During Panic Episodes

9:23 The Power of Grounding Techniques

12:22 Moving Beyond Anxiety

14:04 The Importance of Self-Compassion

16:50 Closing Thoughts and Healing Insights

Summary

In today’s episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into a question that many individuals grappling with anxiety often ask: "Am I going crazy?" This inquiry is not just an expression of fear; it reflects a deeper, shared human experience that arises when we find ourselves overwhelmed and seeking relief from the tumult of anxiety and panic. I want to reassure those who have found themselves whispering or even shouting this question during moments of distress that you are not alone. The frequency with which I encounter this question—whether in coaching sessions, online forums, or spontaneous conversations—underscores its universal nature.

I share from personal experience the debilitating sensations that accompany heightened anxiety, where the mind races with worst-case scenarios and the body feels out of control. It’s in these intense moments that individuals may convince themselves they are losing their grip on reality. However, I firmly emphasize that these overwhelming sensations are not indicators of madness, but rather physiological responses to stress. By examining the science behind panic and anxiety, I aim to ground listeners in awareness of their bodily reactions.

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