Anxiety is our body’s response to stress. It can range from a sick feeling in the pit of our stomach to a feeling of utter dread. We all deal with everyday stressors, though there are times when other pressures can weigh us down & leave us feeling utterly drained & unable to cope. You may even avoid situations or places to prevent these feelings
People with anxiety disorders often have extreme, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of instant feelings of extreme anxiety and fear that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks). For some, symptoms may begin during childhood & continue into adulthood. It may not be possible to rid yourself of anxiety completely, but it is possible to control & live with. #hope
Anxiety disorder is an umbrella term that include different conditions. #fear
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Feelings of excessive unrealistic worry for no reason
Social Anxiety: Intense fear of social gatherings & events. #anxietyisreal
Specific phobias Fear of heights, spiders etc.
Separation anxiety Fear of being away from home or family
Here are some of the effects anxiety can have on our body:
Headaches
Aches & pains
Extreme fatigue
Irritability
A feeling of doom
Loss of control
Panic attack
Some tips to help us cope with anxiety:
Focus on 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste
Take note of what triggers your anxiety
Write your worry down…a thought journal
Treat your anxiety like it is separate from you
Acknowledge how you feel
Talk to a friend
Be kind to yourself
Eat well balanced meals #nutrition
Cut down on alcohol
Get enough sleep
Exercise
Accept you cannot change everything
Ask for help
Do your best
When you manage your anxiety, you are also taking care of your physical health.
You must find a place inside you where nothing is impossible