How Anxiety Presents Itself In The Body

How To Define

Nervous System Dysregulation

When stuck in a heightened state of alertness, the nervous system struggles to distinguish real threats from perceived ones, making relaxation feel impossible.

Why It’s Important

Long Term Health

Understanding anxiety’s presence in the body is important because chronic stress can lead to burnout, fatigue, and even long-term health issues.

Overstimulation

You might notice frequent overthinking, difficulty sleeping, or a sense of being on edge. These signs take us away from being present or focused through competing stimuli.

Physical Manifestation

When mental worrying translates to physical markers or symptoms such as: racing heart, tight chest, restlessness, digestive issues, or chronic tension.

Stuck In Survival Mode

If left unprocessed, the body remains in survival mode, making it difficult to feel safe, connected, or at ease. This impacts our relationships, cognition, and other processes.

What To Look For

Avoidance

Others may experience avoidance, emotional numbness, or frequent physical discomfort without a clear cause. These signs related to a withdrawal from feeling or stimuli.

By paying attention to these signals, you can begin to understand anxiety’s impact.

Through therapy, we explore ways to regulate the nervous system, restore balance, and cultivate a greater sense of calm.