Struggling with Anxiety and its Physical Effects

I fond one of the biggest things that helps is acknowledging that you know what is going on and you have been through it before and you know you will be ok. I also wouldn't just chalk everything up to anxiety. If you are waking up with a stiff neck and muscles you might want to look at your sleep as well. Your mattress your pillows are you getting enough restful sleep your routine before bed are you eating a within the few hours before bed. Not enough restful sleep with contribut a lot to your anxiety. Keep up with the exercise and deep breathing it gets more effective with time and practice. Also people think I am crazy when I bring this up but look into all the information with diet and anxiety and all of the information about the gut microbiom Most serotonin is produced and used to receptors in the gut. Their is also a link to cortisol. The 2 chemicals most important to your anxiety.

The more you try and turn it iff the more it will stay and attack ,, iam 44 and been battling since 37.. i been more accepting to the symptoms amd they lesson .. no meds ,, i do cognitive therapy