Stress is the physical aspect of anxiety. It comes with things like increased heart rate, shallow breathing, muscle tension, stomach problems, and headaches. It’s uncomfortable, but it can be treated. In this video I teach one specific coping skill that helps actually reduce stress and muscle tension. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp,… Continue reading Quick Stress Release: Anxiety Reduction Technique: Anxiety Skills #19
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How to Turn off the Fight/Flight/Freeze Response: Anxiety Skills #4
When the fight/flight/freeze response kicks in, the thinking part of your brain shuts down. Trying to force yourself to calm down rarely works. That’s because your brain is meant to default to ancient survival responses like the fight/flight/freeze response. In this video, I give an overview of how you can turn off that fight/flight/freeze response… Continue reading How to Turn off the Fight/Flight/Freeze Response: Anxiety Skills #4