“…The patient‐activated shock mode enables patients to treat their AF in a nonclinical setting; however, one potential disadvantage is shocks are administered without anesthesia or sedation. Repeated exposure to self‐administered shocks, which have been described as intense and painful, 1,2 may increase a patient's risk of developing anxiety and depression 3 . Thus, strategies are needed to improve the shock experience, alter the patient's memory of the shock, and potentially alleviate anticipatory anxiety for future shocks.…”