> It's important to remember that anxiety and panic are neurochemical responses and can have strong physical and genetic components, they don't always need to have a psychological "cause."
Agreed. Members of my mother's side are especially known to be "worriers". Sporadic levels of anxiety on my father's as well.
> I've come to recognize it as a sign of what's to come and take steps in advance to try to curb it.
Via therapy, I've discovered my own version of this, mostly around breathing. I tend to hold my breath as I start to go into my head. If I catch myself doing this, I can sometimes reduce most of the physical effects by focusing on breathing again. It's easier said than done.
Agreed. Members of my mother's side are especially known to be "worriers". Sporadic levels of anxiety on my father's as well.
> I've come to recognize it as a sign of what's to come and take steps in advance to try to curb it.
Via therapy, I've discovered my own version of this, mostly around breathing. I tend to hold my breath as I start to go into my head. If I catch myself doing this, I can sometimes reduce most of the physical effects by focusing on breathing again. It's easier said than done.