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While professional treatments are paramount, Dr. Huberman emphasizes the importance of lifestyle: maintaining good nutrition, quality sleep, and social connection can bolster resilience against fear and trauma.
He introduces promising self-guided practices, such as cyclic hyperventilation—a deliberate stress induction via deep breathing and breath holding. This low-cost, accessible approach aims to regulate nervous system arousal, potentially modulating fear responses when done with care and possibly under supervision.
He also notes potential supportive supplements like saffron and inositol, which may reduce anxiety levels. These have been studied in clinical settings and could serve as adjuncts to broader treatment plans.