: Increased heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, muscle tension, dizziness, or an upset stomach.
: Focusing only on the one bad thing that happened while ignoring the positives. 4. Tools for Managing Anxiety What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a natural emotional and physiological response to stress, uncertainty, or perceived threats . It acts as a biological "alarm system" that helps you stay alert and prepare for challenges. While everyone experiences it occasionally, it becomes a concern when it is persistent, excessive, or interferes with daily life. Anxiety affects you in four primary ways: : Increased heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, muscle
: Triggered by a specific event (like a big test or interview) and usually goes away once the event passes. Tools for Managing Anxiety Anxiety is a natural
: Racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, or fixating on "worst-case scenarios" (catastrophizing).
: Worrying about what could go wrong before it happens.
: Feeling nervous, tense, restless, or having a sense of impending doom.
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