Feeling worried or scared sometimes is normal. It’s your body’s way of telling you to watch out or get ready for something.
But when this feeling doesn’t go away and starts to mess with your life, it might mean you have too much anxiety.
What’s anxiety, anyway?
Imagine your body has an alarm system for stress. Anxiety is when this alarm goes off a lot.
It can make your heart beat faster, make it hard to breathe, and make you feel restless or have trouble focusing.
Sometimes, it can make you feel really nervous about things that haven’t even happened.
Different people feel it in different ways. You might get a funny feeling in your stomach, while someone else might feel itchy, want to run to the bathroom a lot, or even have scary thoughts.
Ways to chill out naturally
Move your body: A big study in 2021 showed that people who are active have a way lower chance of feeling too anxious. Exercise helps take your mind off worries and makes happy chemicals in your brain.
Watch your drinking: Too much alcohol can mess with your brain and make you feel more anxious.
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