Series! Post 5: Anxiety and panic, the body as a guardian, not an enemy

When anxiety or panic arise, the body seems to sound an alarm: "It's too much for me." The symptoms may vary, tightness in the chest, rapid breathing, dizziness, the urge to run away. This is not a sign that "something is wrong with you". It is a sign that your body is trying to protect you and tell you: "Right now you need a pause and grounding."