Can nocturnal panic attacks wake you in the night, and how can you calm your body back to rest? In this session, you will understand why these sudden episodes feel like alarms with no cause and how neuroscience explains the difference between panic and nightmares. You will discover why the nervous system misfires during sleep, what makes some people more vulnerable, and how these episodes can be softened with the right approach. We will explore seven science-backed practices to ease nocturnal panic — from weighted blankets that restore safety, to the 4-7-8 breathing rhythm that calms the vagus nerve, from guided hypnotherapy that lowers arousal, to cognitive shuffling that interrupts rumination, cold immersion that resets the reflex, grounding techniques that anchor the senses, and soothing nighttime rituals that train predictability. Each practice combines physiology with practical steps you can use immediately. With insights from psychology and neuroscience, this session shows that panic at night is not a life sentence. Your body can be taught new associations of safety, calm, and rest. And with repetition, the alarm that once woke you in fear can grow quieter, giving you nights that restore instead of terrify.
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