I feel panic building — Deep Work
This is a deeper regulation pass. The goal is to stabilize the body, reduce overload, and rebuild a sense of internal steadiness.
Work through
- Map what happened before the overwhelm hit.
- Identify the strongest body signals and where they show up.
- Slow the system with breathing, grounding, and reduced stimulation.
- Separate the body alarm from the story in your head.
- Choose a recovery plan for the next hour that protects your stability.
Next path
You do not need to solve everything in one pass. Choose the next path that feels closest to what is still active.
Pause here if you feel unsafe
If you feel unsafe, may harm yourself or someone else, or are in immediate danger, call emergency services right away or contact a crisis line in your area.
Important
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