This week on Two Shrinks and a Mic, we’re diving deep into one of the most common but misunderstood triggers of anxiety: the feeling of being trapped. From crowded movie theaters to our own spiraling thoughts, we explore why that “I’ve got to get out of here” panic hits so hard—and what it’s really rooted in.

Dr. Rosen and Dr. Gross unpack everything from the fear of mortality to the fight-or-flight response, offering tangible tools like exercise, mindfulness, breathing techniques, and even nature walks to help ease the overwhelm. We also talk about the myths around medication, the dangers of doom scrolling, and how to reframe anxiety not as a personal flaw—but as something entirely human and manageable.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, alone, or like you’re the only one whose brain won’t shut off, this one’s for you. You are not broken, and you are definitely not alone.

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In this episode of Two Shrinks & A Mic, Dr. David Gross and Dr. Andrew Rosen take a deeper dive into anxiety disorders - what they are, where they come from, and why they affect so many people. From prehistoric brain wiring to modern-day panic attacks, they break down how anxiety shows up in the brain and the body, and why it can feel so overwhelming.

They explore the most common anxiety disorders today, including panic disorder, agoraphobia, health anxiety, and OCD, while unpacking how overthinking, avoidance, and even substance use are often tied into the struggle.

But here’s the good news: anxiety is highly treatable. Dr. Gross and Dr. Rosen share real-life experiences from their decades of practice and explain how cognitive behavioral therapy and proper support can retrain the brain, ease symptoms, and give people their lives back.

Whether you're struggling yourself or want to understand someone who is, this episode offers clarity, validation, and hope.

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In this episode of Two Shrinks and a Mic, Dr. David Gross (psychiatrist) and Dr. Andrew Rosen (psychologist) unpack the layered, often misunderstood experience of anxiety. From the history of anxiety as a "wastebasket diagnosis" to its modern-day complexities, they dive into the physical and cognitive symptoms, why language matters when describing anxiety, and how it often masks deeper issues like depression. They explore the role of maladaptive coping mechanisms—like avoidance, substance use, and compulsive behaviors—and explain how understanding your specific experience is the first step toward treatment. They also discuss the biology behind panic attacks, the dangers of overstimulation in a digital world, and how existential anxiety plays out in our fast-paced, hyperconnected lives. Whether it’s a fear of flying, overwhelming social anxiety, or free-floating dread, the doctors explain that anxiety is both a deeply human experience and a highly treatable one—with the right help, perspective, and compassion.

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