We often talk about things like anxiety and perfectionism and when these issues are carried out to an extreme, they can sometimes lead to panic attacks. Whatever else may be going on, the root of it, as Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum identifies, is that we're scaring ourselves. With her analogy of seeing snakes when we're really looking at a garden hose, Dr. Scheinbaum advocates patience and realistic thinking to allow our bodies to begin relaxing after trying to protect us. Our bodies react to perceived threats, which can lead to panic episodes. They also know how to relax. Our best course of action is to be patient and find ways to encourage our bodies to calm. On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: How panic attacks differ from just feeling anxious What some of the steps are in the process of learning to deal with panic episodes The different ways Functional Medicine approaches panic attacks What technique she recommends for people who may struggle with meditation The benefits Dr. Scheinbaum sees in group medical visits Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum has spent nearly five decades making healthcare and education more holistic and innovative. With a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Dr. Sandi specialized in positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mind-body medicine, and served as a teacher and the director of a clinic for Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD). She is a pioneer in her fields, having implemented programs such as the use of neurofeedback with patients and becoming the first-ever psychologist to earn certification through The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). She is the founder of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy in Chicago. Links: The Institute for Functional Medicine Connect With Dr. Scheinbaum: The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy Twitter Instagram Youtube -- Learn more about the Level Up program
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