Have you ever found yourself sending a quick text to a friend or partner to ask - "Are we okay?" Or perhaps you’ve spent hours Googling your physical symptoms, asking a colleague if they are mad at you or repeatedly checking the locks while asking a family member "Did you see me lock it?"

We’ve all been there: a sudden wave of anxiety, a flash of intense anger, or a moment of total distress. When emotions escalate that quickly, your brain’s "fight-or-flight" system kicks in, making it nearly impossible to think clearly or respond in a helpful way.