anxiety bodily changes 1
this helps us evaluate danger and make rapid decisions. It can also lead to difficulty concentrating on things apart from the immediate danger.
what is thoughts racing
when this happens, more attention can be paid to danger.
what is changes to vision/tunnel vision
when this happens, more blood is pumped to muscles and enhance your ability to run away
what is increased heart rate
this helps pump more oxygen to your muscles to prepare your body to fight or flight
what is increased breathing.
this can make you want to go to the bathroom when feeling anxious
what is bladder urgency
this happens to cool down your body when feeling anxious, and it makes your body more efficient to work
what is palms getting sweaty
this happens if you dont exercise to use up the oxygen gathered by your fight or flight response
what is dizzy and lightheaded.
this is part of the digestive system, and you want to drink when this happens
what is dry mouth
this happens when blood vessles in the skin contract to force blood towards major muscle groups
what is cold hands/feet
this prepares you to fight or run away, this may turn to shaking if you stay still.
what is muscle tension
this is the result of blood being diverted to muscles and the digestive system being shut down; you feel sick when this happens
what is nausea and butterflies
this hormone realeased when we feel anxious, and it can signal to body parts to get ready to respond to danger
what is adrenaline rush