I feel anxious

When you feel anxious, your body goes on high alert, looking for possible danger and activating your fight or flight responses. As a result, some common symptoms of anxiety include: nervousness, restlessness, or being tense. feelings of danger, panic, or dread.

1. How can I stop feeling anxious?
2. What are 5 symptoms of anxiety?
3. Why do we feel anxiety?
4. What is the 3 3 3 rule for anxiety?

How can I stop feeling anxious?

Try these when you're feeling anxious or stressed:

1. Take a time-out. ...
2. Eat well-balanced meals. ...
3. Limit alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks.
4. Get enough sleep. ...
5. Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your health. ...
6. Take deep breaths. ...
7. Count to 10 slowly. ...
8. Do your best.

What are 5 symptoms of anxiety?

Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:

• Feeling nervous, restless or tense.
• Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.
• Having an increased heart rate.
• Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
• Sweating.
• Trembling.
• Feeling weak or tired.
• Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry.

Why do we feel anxiety?

When you're feeling anxious or stressed, your body releases stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. These cause the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as an increased heart rate and increased sweating.

What is the 3 3 3 rule for anxiety?

Follow the 3-3-3 rule

Start by looking around you and naming three things you can see. Then listen. What three sounds do you hear? Next, move three parts of your body, such as your fingers, toes, or clench and release your shoulders.