As Watts mentioned, people may try to take deeper breaths when they’re experiencing air hunger — it’s only instinctual. And it can make symptoms worse.
“Instead, slowing your breathing and focusing on a structured pattern can help rebalance oxygen and carbon dioxide…
Perhaps at the intersection of perfectionism and overachieving, we have over-functioning.
“Being on top of everything at all times can make someone look like they have everything together and are a high achiever, but it can also be a sign that someone fears losing control…
I Struggled With Gym Anxiety Until I Tried Group Fitness Classes, And Quite Honestly, It Changed My Life
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“With a ‘fake it till you make it’ attitude, I joined a gym. Those first few weeks and months, my gym anxiety was with me every time I walked through those doors. Now, I’m in the gym five days a week, pushing myself, trying new things, setting and…
Gayle King’s Comments About What It Was Like Boarding The Space Flight Are Giving Me Anxiety
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“I walked out of there thinking, gosh, I can do anything,” she said. “I’m so proud of us, I really am proud of me, because I never in a gazillion years thought I could do this.”
Well, good for you, Gayle. I’m not sure I’ll be following in your footsteps…
When your sympathetic nervous system is activated, you may hyperventilate or breathe too quickly or shallowly. That’s where the feeling like you can’t get enough air comes in.
And unfortunately, what may feel instinctual can make matters worse. “Paradoxically, the…
“Perfectionism is a huge sign of high-functioning anxiety as you work to be the best at everything, which is an impossible task,” explained Erin L. Moran, a licensed mental health counselor in Jacksonville, Florida.
A perfectionist “often places a lot of shame and…
Therapists Are Warning Against These 6 Common Habits That Could Be Worsening Your Anxiety
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To combat these behaviors, “grounding skills can be really helpful,” Grosso said. Grounding skills can lower the heart rate and bring on a state of ease that just isn’t there during an anxiety tailspin.
Grounding activities include going for a walk and or doing a…
