let’s talk about the physical effects of chronic anxiety because they’re hardly ever acknowledged

edenudon:

lydiadinner:

faysbook:

baby-snakes:

tombtea:

• upset stomach and vomiting
• ulcers

• muscle aches
• chronic fatigue
• hormonal problems
• irregular menstrual cycles
• insomnia
• infections
• lowered immune system
• migraines
• shortness of breath
• dizziness
• heart palpitations
• teeth-grinding
• rashes

it is a lot more than just “feeling anxious “

Signal boost! This is SO important. I’ve experienced several of these side-effects, also. There’s a so much more to dealing with anxiety than just ‘letting it go’ or practicing deep breathing. It’s very often a life-long process of learning how to effectively manage excess stress and anxiousness!