The Anxiety Cycle (In 2 Minutes)
Understanding the Anxiety Cycle not only gives us a clear explanation of what causes our anxiety to increase, but it also shows us the key to decreasing anxiety. So just as the brain learns something is “dangerous” when we avoid it, it can learn that something is actually safe when we face it and survive. This simple act breaks the anxiety cycle. Our brain’s inherent ability to rewire itself is called neuroplasticity.This basically means we can change the physical structure of our brain by changing how we think and how we act. In essence, the most powerful and effective way to combat the anxiety cycle is to distinguish between real and perceived danger, and then to gradually face those fears instead of avoiding them. When we do this, our brain learns we are safe and decreases our anxiety.The full length video on the anxiety cycle -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTuX_ShUrw0The full length Anxiety course is still in progress
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