548: How to soothe anxiety symptoms that show up in my body
In this week’s Anxiety Slayer podcast, we’re discussing how anxiety can cause symptoms in your body and how you can soothe them.
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Notes from this week’s episode:
Anxiety often comes with physical symptoms and we often worry there is something medically wrong with us. Here are some of the symptoms we’re asked about most with some helpful suggestions.
Common Anxiety Symptoms
Dry mouth
Heart palpitations
Stomach upset and nausea
Headaches
Dizziness
Restlessness
Ayurveda: How symptoms show up based on our mind/body type (Doshas)
Pitta - Headache, indigestion, acidity
Vata - Stomach ache, bloating, constipation, feeling ungrounded, light-headed
Kapha - Fatigue and overwhelm, lethargic, loss of interest in activities
Learn more about your dosa at anxietyslayer.com/discovery
How Anxiety affects our response to symptoms
We may responding to symptoms
Become fearful, or fixate on worst-case outcomes
Have a strong desire to numb or hide
These are all normal responses provoked by anxiety to its own symptoms.
To hear our suggestions for natural remedies for anxiety symptoms please listen in via the player or links above.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Carolyn Dean's liquid magnesium anxietyslayer.com/magnesium
Our guided relaxations, Tapping Sessions and breathing practices on Patreon
Please note this episode is offered for information only, please seek medical advice from your doctor if you are concerned about any symptoms.