An important first step in reframing anxiety is understanding it continues to serve that protective purpose in modern life by putting you on alert and into action, an expert says. Your anxiety is trying to tell you something.
Many people use the word stress and anxiety interchangeably when symptoms are mild, which is what this article speaks to. If you have concerns about physical symptoms or feel overwhelmed or stuck in a way that interferes with daily life, seek help from a physician or a mental health professional or call the National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline at 800-950-6264. If you are in a crisis requiring immediate help, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
Simple anxiety-reduction tactics have impactDeep breathing and exercise are common stress relief tactics, suggested often enough that they may elicit an eye roll, but they are accessible coping tactics with significant neurophysiological impact."When you slow your breath down, you activate a part of your nervous system devoted to de-stressing you," said Suzuki.
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