Why does my anxiety worsen when I slow down? | Unfiltered Wisdom
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What This Means
Mental health insights
Why This Happens
Mental health insights
What Can Help
- Grounding techniques — Physical presence practices that anchor you in the present moment
- Breath regulation — Slow, intentional breathing to shift nervous system state
- Cognitive reframing — Examining thoughts and challenging catastrophic thinking
- Somatic awareness — Noticing bodily sensations without judgment
- Professional support — Therapy when patterns are persistent or overwhelming
When to Seek Support
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If these experiences are interfering with your daily functioning, relationships, or sense of safety, working with a trauma-informed therapist can provide personalized tools and a container for processing that may not be possible alone.
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Research References
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Primary Research
- Szuhany, K.L. & Simon, N.M. (2022). Anxiety Disorders: A Review. JAMA, 328(24), 2431-2445. [Link]
- Bandelow, B. et al. (2017). Biological markers of generalized anxiety disorder. Dialogues Clin Neurosci, 19(2), 147-158. [Link]
- Craske, M.G. et al. (2017). Anxiety disorders. Nat Rev Dis Primers, 3, 17024. [Link]