Decoding the Alarm System: What Anxiety Really Is At its core, anxiety is not your enemy; it is your body’s built-in alarm system, designed to protect you from danger. This system, often called the fight-or-flight response, floods your body with adrenaline and cortisol, sharpening your senses and preparing you to react. In a genuine crisis,…
Author: Driss El-Mekki
Casablanca native who traded civil-engineering blueprints for world travel and wordcraft. From rooftop gardens in Bogotá to fintech booms in Tallinn, Driss captures stories with cinematic verve. He photographs on 35 mm film, reads Arabic calligraphy, and never misses a Champions League kickoff.