CAN YOGA HELP IMPROVE GAD SYMPTOMS?

Studies show that yoga is associated with more anxiety reduction than any other exercises; for example one study finds that in women with high levels of self-reported anxiety, two months of yoga reduced state (i.e., transitory) and trait (i.e., permanent, a personality characterisitc) anxiety compared to no treatment. Similarly, there is evidence in the literature […]

COMMON ANXIETY SYMPTOMS

MUSCLE TENSION Typically, tightness is felt throughout the body as tension impacts different muscles. You might feel it in your neck, jaw, chest, or the stomach. UPSET STOMACH Common symptoms are cramping, churning, tightness, or knots in the stomach. Also unpleasant “butterflies” in the stomach can occur, where the stomach feels heavy as if were […]

IS ANXIETY AN EMOTION?

Yes, anxiety is considered an emotion, even though it involves worrisome thoughts. It is characterized by feelings of tension, physical changes, and intrusive thoughts.