Panic Quote by Samantha Schutz
““She says it's like a switch - a big red PANIC switch - gets flipped in my head and I can't turn it off. She says we're going to figure out how to turn it off.””
About This Quote
Source Podcast: Mental Health Talk, 2022
Describes an intrusive panic thought that feels like a switch that cannot be turned off.
In simple terms: Panic thoughts feel uncontrollable.
Key Takeaway
Seek coping strategies.
Themes
anxiety
panic
mental health
Mood
empathetic
supportive
Type
personal
advice
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- clinical settings
Key Concepts
therapy
mindfulness
stress management
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your panic switch?
- How can you regain control?
A Different Perspective
May not apply to all anxiety types.
![“As an actor, if you step to the side and you look at [Thornton's performance] technically, and you try to imagine doing what he was doing, most people would panic. Most people would be on the set, and they would be panicking, going, "I'm not doing anything!" All the ham instincts in you would be…” quote by Edward Norton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f09/edward-norton-2203_actors_as-an-actor-if-you-step-to-the-side-and_15751.jpg)
