Tips on overcoming anxiety with Svitlana Chechel

Anxiety can be overwhelming and unmanageable, the most common symptoms to having anxiety is sweaty palms, increased heart rate, mix up of words which leads to issues with communication. It may seem in that moment that anxiety is unmanageable, but you are wrong below is a couple of techniques you can do when anxiety creeps up on you. The first step is being aware that you are experiencing anxiety which can be done through knowing the symptoms of anxiety which is listed above. The second step is to acknowledge to yourself that you are experiencing anxiety; you then begin to scan your body to track where the anxiety is sitting. For instance, if it\u2019s in your throat or chest area simply be aware of the area where you are experiencing the tension and start mindfully breathing in and out to the space that is anxious. If anxiety still does not seem manageable through breathing, mediating is another great tool that will help you stay in the present moment. Anxiety simply means you are not in the here and now, which gives you that anxious feeling. We do recommend that if the symptoms are not manageable through the techniques listed below it is advised to consult your health care practitioner or advising therapist to see if Mindfulness Therapy is right for you.