Anxiety can serve as an alarm system that keeps us safe by alerting us when something is not right. It only becomes unhealthy when it is out of proportion to the events and crosses the line from healthy to unhealthy.
The closer we get to a stressful event, the more anxious we tend to become. This is due to the release of adrenaline in our bodies, causing our hearts to accelerate and making us question why we’re feeling this way.
The guest speaker describes how she copes with anxiety and how her app promotes a positive and uplifting mindset through quotes and prompts.
Anxiety can lead to pre-meal anxiety or anxiety around food, which can inhibit feeding and make us not want to eat. This is due to the activation of locus coeruleus, which releases noredrenaline in the brain when we approach food.
The speaker recounts a time where they went to a game after being physically affected by a difficult situation and felt self-conscious about their sweating.
A couple discusses how anxiety led them to medication, and how they found ways to deal with anxiety without it.
The fear of failure and uncertainty often hold people back from making important business decisions. It's important to identify and overcome these anxieties in order to make calculated bets and pursue success.
The hosts of the podcast "Am I Normal Yet?" share their experience of using their puppy Iki to help cope with anxiety, realizing that she made them calm down so they could best help her when she was anxious.
Focus on what you can control such as washing your hands, developing a good routine, getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, and exercising. Share any helpful tips with others and realize that with the right measures, many people will get through the current pandemic.
A woman experienced an anxiety attack in a hospital corridor and was cared for by a nurse who recognized her distress.
Anxiety is the feeling of nervous apprehension towards an uncertain future, while fear is the reaction to an immediate danger. Anxiety can be alleviated by projecting positive outcomes, unlike fear which requires a fight or flight response.
The speaker reminisces about his fear of bartending after having worked in accounting due to his anxiety over giving the wrong amount of change.
The speaker shares their experience with feeling nervous when people recognize them in public, even though it may be seen as a positive thing.
This podcast explores the relationship between anxiety and chronic yeast infections, discussing how they can be intertwined.
The speakers discuss their anxieties and how it affects their behavior. They also talk about a horse racing event where the winner sets a new record, but it is overshadowed by the performance of the runner-up.
The speaker shares her realization that the alarm signal of anxiety in the body is not a signal to run away. Instead, she encourages the audience to mindfully observe and increase self-love to overcome anxiety.
The speaker expresses their anxiety about asking someone to dance and feeling sick at the thought of it.
A conversation about airplane travel anxiety and how people react differently to it.
The speaker discusses their anxiety-induced energy on a show, which is well-received by the audience who appreciate genuine human behavior.
The speaker experienced severe anxiety in the presence of someone and it wasn't what they wanted, leading them to detach completely from the person for mental stability.
The speaker shares their personal experience with anxiety and how it led them to consider a career change as a coping mechanism.
Anxious attachment styles can cause individuals to constantly seek attention from their partners in negative situations, leading to a pattern of manipulation and feeling dependent on them for emotional support.
The 10% Happier podcast has a playlist dedicated to episodes about anxiety, along with a personal favorites playlist curated by the host.
In this episode, the speaker shares a story about his fear of breaking his dad's tablet and the intense anxiety it caused him, even though nothing had happened to trigger the event.
The speaker discusses the anxiety associated with award shows and the fear of giving speeches, sharing a personal anecdote about breaking out in a sweat when nominated. They also touch on the nerve-wracking experience of having big names visit SNL, and the pressure of being on the red carpet.
The host describes his fear of shaking hands and how it has caused him to avoid situations where he might have to shake hands or come up with ridiculous excuses not to do so.
