"Panic is more than ordinary fear. It's a sudden state of alarm that can flood the body and make clear thinking much harder."
"When we are under acute stress, or suffering from high anxiety, thinking tends to narrow; flexible problem-solving becomes harder."
"Panic makes doing this harder - and furthermore, it's contagious."
"When the economy is uncertain, that's when you need to think strategically about your career; when the political landscape is volatile, that's when you need discernment."
Pan, the Greek god, embodies both the beauty of nature and a darker aspect that induces panic. His presence can trigger irrational terror, leading to chaos and loss of direction, which is reflected in the psychological understanding of panic as a state of alarm that impairs clear thinking. In today's world, various stressors, including wars and economic instability, exacerbate anxiety, making strategic thinking and discernment more challenging. Panic not only affects individuals but can also spread contagiously, complicating responses to stress.
Read at Psychology Today
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