What if panic and health anxiety are two different alarm systems?

Many people struggle to understand whether they’re experiencing panic attacks, health anxiety, or both. When the nervous system has been shaped by stress, trauma, grief, or overwhelming life experiences, threat perception can become heightened making the body feel constantly on alert even when there is no immediate danger. This clip explores the difference between panic and health anxiety, why these symptoms are so common, and how understanding which system is activated can help us respond with more compassion instead of fear. Watch our other episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@AdaptableBehaviorExplained #PanicAttacks #HealthAnxiety #EMDRTherapy #AnxietyAwareness #TraumaHealing