Catastrophising: What Is Your Default Panic Mode?

In this episode, I share a personal example of slipping into my default panic mode: catastrophising. One of my dogs and both horses were very poorly, and I noticed myself spiralling through all the what-ifs, mentally trying to prepare for the worst-case scenario.

This kind of thinking is incredibly common, especially when we feel helpless. But the trick is this: awareness is everything. Recognising your panic mode—whether it’s catastrophising like me, or freezing, shutting down, or going into overdrive—is the first step to shifting out of it.

When you can pause and notice your default fear pattern, you can start to access the rational, grounded part of your brain. And that’s the only place from which you can make decisions that actually help.

 

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Tags: catastrophising, anxiety response, panic mode, emotional regulation, fear patterns, self-awareness, stress response, personal growth, mindfulness, realistic mindset, life coaching, Zoom coaching, online support