Anxiety & Your Nervous System
Understanding Your Body
When you feel anxious, your nervous system is trying to protect you. It enters "Fight or Flight" mode, releasing adrenaline and increasing your heart rate.
Remember: Your body isn't your enemy. It is simply over-alert. We can gently teach it that you are safe.
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
Acknowledge your surroundings to quiet the mind.
- 5 things you can see
- 4 things you can feel
- 3 things you can hear
- 2 things you can smell
- 1 thing you can taste
A Gentle Word
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."— 1 Peter 5:7