The Power Of Thought

Anxiety is a condition that develops over time as a result of poor mental routine and solidified behavioural habits. Note that the key word in that statement is the word condition. A condition is something that can be changed and altered and is in no way represented as something permanent. Simply by stating that you have an anxiety condition means that the condition you’re currently in can be changed. You are not stuck with this forever and change can be implemented immediately. Anxiety is not an illness simply because it’s a bodily process that occurs naturally. Anxiety should be placed into the same bracket as this because all that’s happening within our body is completely natural. It’s an overuse of our fight or flight response. We’re simply dealing with the effects of living with an erratic adrenal gland and over stimulated nerves. The abnormal feelings and symptoms that come with it are merely a matter of perception. The most difficult part of dealing with the anxiety is undoubtedly the fear it triggers within us. We fear that of definitive change, but quite ironically most of us wish that we could change back to how we felt before the anxiety started.

One Way Or Another

We’ve learned that the feeling of fear comes predominantly from the chemicals that are released into our bodies, mostly adrenaline and cortisol, as well as any emotional recognition attached to a given thought. We are quick to assume that anxiety is this terrifying and crippling burden that has been thrust upon us, instead of simply acknowledging that it’s a naturally occurring bodily process that’s as harmless as the hiccups or trapped wind. We fall into the same thought habits by dwelling on the same daily worries, thus giving us the same daily anxious response. This needs to change. It is not the fault of our adrenal gland and it is not the fault of our bodies. It is your thoughts that are the cause! Begin to change your thought patterns and you’ll begin to change your anxiety for the better. Your body reacts to all types of thoughts. Your body constantly reacts to these thoughts by releasing chemicals such as adrenaline, thus causing your body’s natural balance to be constantly disturbed. Never underestimate the power of a thought and what it can do to your body. Take a moment to think deeply about how much a thought can massively affect the body. It’s something that we already know and have acknowledged on a subconscious level, but it’s essential that we use this knowledge, as it acts as one of the key weapons when tackling and understanding anxiety. Try to think of something that excites you or remember a time where you felt overwhelmed with excitement.

The Man In The Mirror

It is the thought that excites you because you’re imagining being in a desirable position. You know that you’re going to enjoy the exciting event/occasion, because you’ve either done it previously, or are eagerly anticipating a new positive experience. Take note of the surroundings when these exciting thoughts occur. You could be at work, walking down the street, doing the ironing or being just about anywhere. Note how the body can react to what you see in your imagination, as well as what you can see in front of you. Try to think of something that scares you. Even in the safe comfort of your own space, these thoughts can affect the body. When I comprehend the thought of a spider crawling across my face, scuba diving in an underwater cavern or perhaps thinking that I’m going insane, it does cause me some minor discomfort. When dwelling on this thought I can safely say that I’d be in no mood to engage in one of life’s laborious activities. What about those feelings of dread before a job interview? Or an upcoming meeting with somebody or something that frightens you? Once again these thoughts can have little to do with what’s around you, with only your surroundings serving as a reminder. Simply by imagining myself in these undesirable positions has caused my body to react in its own way. Can you see what I’m puzzling together here? The point I’m putting across is that it is thoughts that can affect the body.

Stretch Your Hands And Keep Stretching Them

Anxious thoughts are part of being human, but excessive worry and negative thoughts can and will affect the balance of the body. Just say to yourself, I will think about this when the anxiety and the adrenaline has passed. I’m too anxious to think clearly at the moment. Bear this in mind the next time you find yourself dwelling on your anxiety or any scary thought. The thoughts can affect the body and it’s no wonder we find ourselves in such negative states if we’re constantly feeding ourselves negative thoughts. Just remember that negative thoughts create negative emotions. We often dwell on what scares us as a way of coping with the issue, even if the event has happened or may happen in the future. It provides us with a false sense of control about an issue that scares us. Just let anxiety run its course without providing it with any more fuel. If you can achieve this then you’re well on your way to beating anxiety and demonstrating a strong understanding of it. Sounding like I’m highlighting the obvious, anxiety often evokes the feeling of fear. However, anxiety itself should not be feared. If we fear anxiety and panic occurring then we simply bring it on ourselves. Just by fearing anxiety, we evoke exactly the same emotion we feel when we are anxious! We need to constantly remind ourselves that anxiety cannot hurt us. Just remember that anxiety is just another name for the body’s fight or flight response, which is constantly irritated and triggered by worry and fear. Let’s just think about it. If a fluffy bunny rabbit came hopping towards you in the street, your body wouldn’t suddenly change and release adrenaline because you do not fear it, it’s cute!