What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety is something that keeps us alert to challenges we may face – and is both necessary and normal. However, excessive anxiety may require external support to reduce it. Read the full article A simple explanation of anxiety. The mind tells the body to prepare to face a crisis and the body releases adrenalin causing the heart to beat faster, pumping oxygen round to increase energy, sweating to prevent overheating & needing the toilet. The body is now vigilant for a fight or flight situation which is helpful when faced with a real danger or threat. However when this reaction is triggered when you are out shopping or in a social situation, past fears and worries can trigger the same reaction - and the body can then be left accumulating headaches, tiredness…