Why This Slack Message Gives You Panic Attacks
Ever completely spiral over a Slack message from your boss saying, "Hey, do you have a minute to talk later?" 😬
That isn't just normal stress—that’s your childhood attachment machinery in motion. In this short, I unpack how the hyper-involved, "helicopter parent" style of parenting popular in the Millennial childhood years inadvertently bred an anxious-preoccupied attachment style on a generational scale. Because emotional validation was tied heavily to performance and achievement, many of us grew up externalizing our internal scaffolding. The moment a manager sends a vague text, the brain instantly predicts catastrophic failure or abandonment.
💬 Let’s talk in the comments: Do you get instantly anxious when your boss asks to chat, or have you managed to build up your own internal scaffolding?
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This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
About Michael
I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.