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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Managing Anxiety and Stress Response
Anxiety triggers the stress response through the sympathetic nervous system, causing physical reactions like increased heart rate, respiration, and dilation of the irises. Blood is redirected from digestion and reproductive organs to muscles for fight or flight. The body's stress response evolved to protect from physical threats like predators, but it reacts similarly to modern stressors like negative social media comments. The stress system doesn't differentiate between life-threatening situations and minor stressors, leading to anxiety responses. To manage anxiety, it's essential to learn to reduce its intensity by engaging in activities like exercise that lower anxiety and depression levels.
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