Sometimes people with perpetual anxiety are simply improperly dealing with the challenges life presents them, and for this reason anxiety can get a bad wrap. Like when some people are faced with a challenge, they try to run away from it because of the uncomfortable feeling of anxiety associated with it. But of course, the anxiety is just a signal telling you that there's something you need to take care of (which is actually a good thing). Instead of responding to the discomfort by attempting to run from your problems, the only way to get better is to face them. It's easier said than done - but in order to have the courage to live, first you must have the courage to try.
True, an 8th myth I wanted to add (but ran out of time!) is the myth of avoiding situations that cause anxiety, as this typically reinforces anxiety when we need to accept some discomfort as a part of life.
Another thing I notice is that people with anxiety (I experience it often) don't realize how bad caffeine is for triggering the anxiety and then ruining the sleep cycle to recover. When I eliminated strong caffeinated drinks like coffee, my anxiety levels lowered enough for me to practice meditation. The book "30 Days to Reduce Anxiety" by Harper Daniels offers good lessons as well.
That's a really interesting point! Also, because caffeine is a stimulant and causes physiological changes like an increased heart rate, it can mimic and exacerbate our anxiety response, creating a vicious cycle.
@@MindKnown Exactly. It took me a long time to get off coffee, but the change was dramatic. I never realized how caffeine was triggering my already existent anxiety. The body's response to the caffeine would trigger the thoughts, looping.
Sometimes people with perpetual anxiety are simply improperly dealing with the challenges life presents them, and for this reason anxiety can get a bad wrap. Like when some people are faced with a challenge, they try to run away from it because of the uncomfortable feeling of anxiety associated with it. But of course, the anxiety is just a signal telling you that there's something you need to take care of (which is actually a good thing). Instead of responding to the discomfort by attempting to run from your problems, the only way to get better is to face them. It's easier said than done - but in order to have the courage to live, first you must have the courage to try.
True, an 8th myth I wanted to add (but ran out of time!) is the myth of avoiding situations that cause anxiety, as this typically reinforces anxiety when we need to accept some discomfort as a part of life.
How does this way of thinking account for trauma?
Another thing I notice is that people with anxiety (I experience it often) don't realize how bad caffeine is for triggering the anxiety and then ruining the sleep cycle to recover. When I eliminated strong caffeinated drinks like coffee, my anxiety levels lowered enough for me to practice meditation. The book "30 Days to Reduce Anxiety" by Harper Daniels offers good lessons as well.
That's a really interesting point! Also, because caffeine is a stimulant and causes physiological changes like an increased heart rate, it can mimic and exacerbate our anxiety response, creating a vicious cycle.
@@MindKnown Exactly. It took me a long time to get off coffee, but the change was dramatic. I never realized how caffeine was triggering my already existent anxiety. The body's response to the caffeine would trigger the thoughts, looping.
You choose the topics very well and your observations are perfect.
Thank you, that's very kind 😊
Wish you more views, mate ❤
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Another great video anxiety is really hard to overcome.
Thank you! 🙂
Fantastic video as always. Here's to the day when my comment gets lost in hundreds of others!
Thanks 😊 If that ever happens I’ll be sure to remember comments like this!
Great videos!
Thank you! 😊