When Anxiety Shows Up Physically: You're Not Imagining It

Do you feel anxiety in your body - tight chest, racing heart, nausea? You’re not alone. Here’s what it means and how therapy helps.

You might feel your heart racing, your chest tightening, your stomach turning, and wonder: Am I sick? Am I going crazy?

The truth is: anxiety often shows up in our bodies. It’s a normal physiological response to perceived threat, even when there’s no immediate danger. And you’re not imagining it.

Common physical symptoms of anxiety include:

• Tight chest or difficulty breathing

• Rapid heartbeat

• Dizziness or nausea

• Muscle tension

• Sweaty palms or tingling

For some, these symptoms mimic serious health issues, which can increase fear. But once medical causes are ruled out, therapy can help you understand what’s happening and learn to respond differently.

We’ll explore:

• What triggers these responses in your life

• How to create safety in your body through grounding and breath

• How to work with your nervous system, not against it

Anxiety doesn’t have to control you. With the right support, you can learn how to manage it gently and effectively.

Anxiety isn’t ‘just in your head’.🧠

Let’s explore it together with compassion

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