BITESIZE | 3 Practical Strategies to Reduce Anxiety | Dr Russell Kennedy #407
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
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Understand Anxiety: Shift from Alarm to Awareness
Waking up with constant worry indicates a deeper issue with anxiety, beyond normal human concerns. Chronic anxiety manifests through compulsive thoughts that generate what ifs, warnings, and worst case scenarios. This state may signal unresolved traumas stored in both the mind and body, as the mind attempts to rationalize the discomfort. Grounding oneself in the body and acknowledging the normalcy of some anxiety can be essential. Recognizing the 'alarm anxiety cycle' helps differentiate between situational anxiety and deeper psychological patterns; addressing these can lead to improved mental health.
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