Anxiety is not just in the mind
Aarushi Kohli, a mental health and rehabilitation therapist in India, said many people mistakenly believe that anxiety only exists in thoughts. In fact, anxiety also leaves a clear mark on the body.
Anxiety is not just an excessive thought or a feeling of restlessness. It changes heart rate, breathing, muscle tension levels and the entire physiological response of the human being, emphasized psychotherapist and rehabilitation therapist Aarushi Kohli.
When anxiety persists, the body often falls into a state of fighting or running away. The nervous system finds it difficult to distinguish between real dangers and emotional threats such as being evaluated, fear of failure or rejectment. This causes the heart to beat rapidly, breathe shrimply, and muscles to tighten even when there is no specific danger.
Silent consequences affecting health
According to Aarushi Kohli, chronic anxiety causes stress hormones such as cortisol to remain high. As a result, there is poor sleep, slow digestion, decreased energy and weak recovery ability.
Over time, the body learning to consider stress as a normal state, while calmness becomes unfamiliar. This is why many people feel worried even when everything seems fine, expert Aarushi Kohli analyzed.
If left unchecked, prolonged anxiety can lead to physical symptoms such as headaches, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, and immune decline.
8 tips to effectively control anxiety
To regain balance, therapist Aarushi Kohli suggests 8 simple but practical ways:
Stop and observe: Pay attention to your breathing, posture, and stressed areas on your body. Recognizing is the first step to relieve anxiety.
Slow breathing: Exhale longer inhale to send safety signals to the nervous system.
Gentle exercise: Walking, stretching, or yoga helps release accumulated stress energy.
Create a safe ritual: Drinking tea slowly, listening to music or sitting at a window helps the body learn to relax.
Create inner peace: Admitting that you are worried without judgment helps create a sense of inner peace.
Proactive rest: Take a short, regular rest before you are exhausted so that your body does not feel guilty when relaxing.
Connecting with others: Sharing your feelings with a trust member helps reduce loneliness.
Go to an expert: When anxiety hinders your life, professional support is necessary.
(The article is for reference only, not a replacement for professional advice. Always consult a doctor or medical professional if you have any questions).
