Understanding and Managing Anxiety
Everybody has experienced anxiety at some point. It's a typical human emotion, equivalent to a tiny alarm that goes off in our bodies and minds. Consider it the signal from your brain that says, "Heads up! You might need to pay attention to something." It may manifest as uneasiness, anxiety, nervousness or even terror. Perhaps you experience it before a significant job presentation, while you're awaiting for a significant news, or even when you're simply thinking about the future. We've all experienced the tightness in our chest, the racing thoughts, and the fluttery feeling in our stomach. This type of worry, the type that varies according to particular circumstances, is very normal. It might even be beneficial! In fact, a small amount of fear might spur us to better prepare, perform better, or steer clear of potentially dangerous situations. It acts as a kind of gentle nudge to get things done. Anxiety can become an issue, though, when the warning sign begin...