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Notes on regulation

Essays on nervous-system science and the evidence behind PAUS, written plainly and cited properly.

• July 27, 2026 · PAUS Team

  Anxiety vs Panic Disorder: What's the Difference?

  Generalized anxiety and panic disorder get talked about like they're one thing. Clinically, they're distinct patterns, and confusing them is one reason generic advice so often misses.

• July 27, 2026 · PAUS Team

  Why Breathing Exercises Fail During a Panic Attack

  Most breathing advice is built for someone who is calm enough to follow instructions. Panic attacks don't leave you that person. Here's what the research actually says works in the moment.

• July 27, 2026 · PAUS Team

  Meditation vs Crisis Intervention: Which Do You Need?

  Meditation and crisis intervention aren't competing approaches. They're solving two different problems, and knowing which one you need in a given moment matters.