Anxiety
We can all think of times when we have been stressed. Attending a job interview, moving house or during an argument. During our lifetime it's inevitable that will will feel stressed from time to time. The majority of the time these feelings go as quickly as they came and we are able to get on with our lives.
When suffering with Anxiety we will find these feelings last for longer than what we perceive to be 'normal'. We may also find the feeling is more intense. This can lead us to avoiding certain situations because we are worried they will trigger these feelings.
How do we get Anxiety?
Over the years the Human brain has evolved, but it still retains the original, very primitive part. This is the part of the brain that perceives whether what we are experiencing is a threat. If it does then it will protect us by releasing hormones in readiness to either run (flight), fight or play dead (freeze). During this time everything is amplified, including our fears. Whatever the perceived threat is will appear bigger and our hearts will be beating faster. Our breathing will be faster too.
This is a fantastic system in the right circumstances. Let's face it, it's kept the human race going for all this time. However, society has changed greatly since we only had this part of the brain to use. We no longer have to hunt for food or protect our tribe from danger from wild animals or other tribes. For a lot of us the system is activated when there is no actual danger present. it could be something simple like having to stand up in front of a group and talk.
We then start to overthink and internalise our feelings. We imagine all the things that could go wrong and because the brain can't tell the difference between what we think and reality, it feels very real to us and the brain starts reacting as if it's actually happening.
Anxiety becomes a mental health problem when it starts to affect our daily lives.
Anxiety is a difficult thing to live with. It can be exhausting and affect our physical and mental health severely.
It's important to understand at this stage that you are not alone. Anxiety is very common and there are many tools out there that will help. You just have to choose the one that works best for you.
You could try Mindfulness, Yoga, Massage, talking to a friend or Counsellor, the list is quite vast.
Hypnotherapy is excellent for helping people cope with anxiety.
During the sessions you will be given a guide as to how YOUR brain works. How we can start to turn things around and then find the tools needed to help keep yourself on the right path.
You will be given homework to do which will help you move on and start to see things from a different perspective. You will start to develop your own strategy for coping and you will regain that sense of control that appeared to be missing before.
If you or someone you know has anxiety, please start looking for help now. don't let it keep building up. The longer you leave it the longer it can take to turn around.
When suffering with Anxiety we will find these feelings last for longer than what we perceive to be 'normal'. We may also find the feeling is more intense. This can lead us to avoiding certain situations because we are worried they will trigger these feelings.
How do we get Anxiety?
Over the years the Human brain has evolved, but it still retains the original, very primitive part. This is the part of the brain that perceives whether what we are experiencing is a threat. If it does then it will protect us by releasing hormones in readiness to either run (flight), fight or play dead (freeze). During this time everything is amplified, including our fears. Whatever the perceived threat is will appear bigger and our hearts will be beating faster. Our breathing will be faster too.
This is a fantastic system in the right circumstances. Let's face it, it's kept the human race going for all this time. However, society has changed greatly since we only had this part of the brain to use. We no longer have to hunt for food or protect our tribe from danger from wild animals or other tribes. For a lot of us the system is activated when there is no actual danger present. it could be something simple like having to stand up in front of a group and talk.
We then start to overthink and internalise our feelings. We imagine all the things that could go wrong and because the brain can't tell the difference between what we think and reality, it feels very real to us and the brain starts reacting as if it's actually happening.
Anxiety becomes a mental health problem when it starts to affect our daily lives.
Anxiety is a difficult thing to live with. It can be exhausting and affect our physical and mental health severely.
It's important to understand at this stage that you are not alone. Anxiety is very common and there are many tools out there that will help. You just have to choose the one that works best for you.
You could try Mindfulness, Yoga, Massage, talking to a friend or Counsellor, the list is quite vast.
Hypnotherapy is excellent for helping people cope with anxiety.
During the sessions you will be given a guide as to how YOUR brain works. How we can start to turn things around and then find the tools needed to help keep yourself on the right path.
You will be given homework to do which will help you move on and start to see things from a different perspective. You will start to develop your own strategy for coping and you will regain that sense of control that appeared to be missing before.
If you or someone you know has anxiety, please start looking for help now. don't let it keep building up. The longer you leave it the longer it can take to turn around.