logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2023
21m 31s

3 steps of anxiety overload -- and how y...

TED
About this episode

Anxiety is a normal part of life, so why are we so afraid of it? Psychologist Lisa Damour breaks down how to recognize when anxiety is helpful and when it's harmful, offering simple solutions for calming yourself and taking back control when you feel it slipping away. (This conversation, hosted by TED science curator David Biello, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member.)



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Yesterday
Sunday Pick: How to mentally reset when you’re stressed out (w/ Dr Jenny Taitz) | How to Be a Better Human
It’s hard to not feel stress at the state of the world today, so how can you cope with stressors without letting them completely overwhelm you? Clinical psychologist Jenny Taitz spends most of her days helping clients navigate through their stress. She shares why she uses Dialect ... Show More
40m 53s
Aug 22
How to make learning impossibly fun | Mark Rober
What if science class felt less like studying out of a textbook and more like an unforgettable field trip? From viral glitter-bomb traps to backyard engineering marvels, former-NASA-engineer-turned-YouTuber Mark Rober has spent years proving that curiosity is contagious — and tha ... Show More
43m 24s
Aug 21
Is AI turning us all into the same person? | Sandra Matz
When you need to make a decision, you might turn to AI for advice. But what happens when you let algorithms decide more and more things for you? Computational social scientist Sandra Matz reveals how AI models limit what you see, discover and try, subtly flattening what makes you ... Show More
16m 7s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2021
What’s normal anxiety and what’s an anxiety disorder?
Anxiety exists to keep us alive. But how can you tell when it crosses the line from survival instinct to serious problem? For the more than 30-percent of Americans who will experience an anxiety disorder, stigma around mental health problems makes it hard to find out. Dr. Jen bre ... Show More
36m 23s
Oct 2022
Overcoming Social Anxiety
<p>Anxiety sucks and we all experience it at some point. It can put a strain on your relationships, cause you to skip social events, and overall cause you physical and emotional discomfort. But we can’t allow anxiety to control our lives. This week, clinical psychologist Dr. Juli ... Show More
32m 54s
Nov 2019
How Feeling Your Anxiety Might Be Helpful
Anxiety is the enemy, right? Or is your body just trying to tell you something? If you struggle with anxiety and aren’t sure how to handle it, this episode is for you. Today’s guest, therapist and reverend Connie L. Habash, offers several key steps to help you work with your anxi ... Show More
26m 35s
Jul 2021
regaining perspective
Anxiety comes in a lot of different ways. Sometimes it can feel like the weight of it can be unbearable. Emma has been going through a lot lately, and shares some experiences on how putting things into perspective can really help us. Plus, tips and tricks on how to reduce our anx ... Show More
58m 12s
Dec 2024
668 Feeling Anxious? Small Changes That Can Make a Big Impact
<p dir="ltr">How much anxiety and fear are you walking around with on a daily basis? </p> <p dir="ltr">If you struggle with worry, fear, or anxiety consistently thrumming in the backdrop of your mind, it is worth it for you to take a look at where the roots of these thought patte ... Show More
20m 9s
Nov 2023
Turn Your Anxiety Into a Strength
Anxiety is typically thought of as a disease or a disorder. My guest has a very different way of looking at it, and says that rather than being a burden, anxiety can actually become a benefit, and even a strength.Dr. David Rosmarin is an associate professor at Harvard Medical Sch ... Show More
52m 30s
Apr 2024
#134 Anxiety Recovery
<p>What is anxiety recovery, and what does that look like? What does Overcoming anxiety mean? Is that even possible? Let&#39;s chat about it. Tune in for a dose of knowledge and support from Dr. Lisa.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We are no longer doing our Women’s Group, but we are d ... Show More
14m 5s
Jun 2017
How Does Anxiety Work?
<p>Anxiety is a normal, healthy response for the human body. But when it interferes with daily life it can become a disorder. We investigate anxiety's symptoms and biochemistry to learn how it can become irrational... and how you treat it.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-cho ... Show More
4m 38s
Oct 2022
A Better Way to Worry
<p>Anxiety is an uncomfortable emotion, which is why most of us try to avoid it.  But psychologist <a href="https://www.drtracyphd.com/">Tracy Dennis-Tiwary</a> says our anxiety is also trying to tell us something. This week, we explore how we can interpret those messages and man ... Show More
52m 33s