Anxiety is something that all humans experience at one time or another. It is a response by our bodies that help us deal with real danger (such as jumping out of the way of a moving car) or to perform or do something to the best of our ability (it motivates us to prepare for a speech). The body responds in three different ways to situations by either fighting, flight, or fleeing. These responses have allowed us to survive as a species for thousands of years!
Anxiety can become a problem when our body reacts as if there is a danger when there is no real danger. In response, our heart races, we look for a way to escape from a situation, our stomach is upset, we feel light headed, etc. These feelings make us uncomfortable and tend to distract us from being productive and focused.
There are a number of ways to deal with anxiety and by clicking on the links below you can explore what may work for you.
Anxiety can become a problem when our body reacts as if there is a danger when there is no real danger. In response, our heart races, we look for a way to escape from a situation, our stomach is upset, we feel light headed, etc. These feelings make us uncomfortable and tend to distract us from being productive and focused.
There are a number of ways to deal with anxiety and by clicking on the links below you can explore what may work for you.