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Risk Factors For Anxiety
- Being female (women are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety than are men
- Caving into societal pressures to be ‘nice’ or be a high achiever
- Being a perfectionist
- High reluctance to share feelings
- Childhood trauma
- Cumulative stress
- Genetic predisposition
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Vera D.
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How to Cope with Anxiety: 11 Simple Ways and When to See a Doctor
Use Aromatherapy
Whether they’re in oil form, incense, or a candle, scents like lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood can be very soothing.
Aromatherapy is thought to help activate certain receptors in your ...
Go For a Walk Or Do Yoga
Walking away from an anxiety inducing situation can be very effective. Taking some time to focus on your body and not your mind may help relieve your anxiety.
Write Down Your Thoughts
Writing down what’s making you anxious gets it out of your head and can make it less daunting.
Brianna S.
@brianna_s15
How You Can Learn to Manage Your Anxiety Now
Stop And Breathe
Anxiety is typically experienced as worrying about a future or past event. But anxiety loses its grip when you clear your mind of worry and bring your awareness back to the present.
When a...
A Simple Breathing Technique
- Sit in a comfortable position.
- Close your eyes and inhale slowly through your nose.
- Exhale deeply.
- Continue to breathe deeply and fully. Allow your breath to be a guide to the present.
- With each breath in, think to yourself “be” and with each breath out, focus on the word “present. ”
Figure Out What's Bothering You
The physical symptoms of panic and anxiety, such as trembling, chest pain, and rapid heartbeat, are more obvious than the reason you are anxious. But, to get to the root of your anxiety, you need to stop and think about your thoughts and feelings.
Writing all that bothers you or talking with a friend can help you understand your anxious feelings.
Adalynn
@adalynnh168
Is My Chest Tightness Anxiety or the new virus?
Symptoms of the new virus
Common symptoms: chest tightness and shortness of breath. But these are also common symptoms of anxiety.
People with anxiety may continue to worry that they are getting sick, even if they...
Anxiety chest tightness
If you are experiencing chest tightness or shortness of breath now, ask yourself first:
- Are you someone with a history of anxiety, especially if it is tied to health concerns?
- If yes, did your symptoms show up while reading news about the virus?
- Do you find it hard to focus on other things?
Paying too much attention is called hypervigilance and body scanning. It is associated with anxiety.
Anxiety causes shortness of breath
The brain is very powerful. We can see a positive pregnancy test and immediately develop morning sickness. Anxious people can read about the shortness of breath and instantly develop it.
However, shortness of breath is also tied to the way anxious people breathe. Anxious people breathe fast and too shallow. They blow off too much CO2, which makes them feel dizzy and makes their chest feel tight.
To alleviate the symptoms, breathe in slowly through your nose, count to four seconds, and then breathe out slowly through pursed lips. It will normalize your CO2 levels.
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