I am freaking out!

"Don't freak out until you know the facts"

Remember, when you just started freaking out before your exam and had an upset stomach? Or the time you were called for a “we need to talk” session with someone and you felt like throwing up ? Or the time you were called by the boss in the office and your legs couldn’t stop shaking? Or when you get a call from a stranger for the 10th time again and you couldn’t stop sweating? Or when you scratch your car and you don’t know how to explain how it was a cat scratching and nothing related to you but you were still having a headache? Well, familiar feelings right? Do you ever wonder why feelings or thoughts lead to biological changes? Let’s understand. 


Anxiety sensations that show up as physical manifestations are referred to as Somatization, or Somatic Anxiety. Somatic refers to bodily relations. 

The manifestation of psychological or emotional elements as physical symptoms is known as Somatization. For instance, some people have headaches, nausea, back discomfort, chest pain, or weariness as a result of stress. Somatization of anxiety is commonly accompanied by symptoms such as headache, indigestion, weariness, headache, dizziness, and chest pain in addition to abdominal pain. Well, there are certain ways which can help you cope with anxiety better, before the intensity increases and leads to bodily symptoms. Here are few ways:

The following self-care practices could be beneficial for people with somatic symptom disorder: 

Engagement in Exercise

Taking part in events

Staying away from recreational drugs and booze

Getting enough sleep

A method to self-soothing that is somatic includes: 

  • concentrating on how anxiousness is currently felt by the body

  • utilizing inside tools such as movement, touch, sense of breath, and so forth

  • controlling the nerve system

  • letting the muscles relax


These techniques will help often to manage things on your own, but if practiced regularly and in a mindful manner. It should be kept in mind that not everything can be managed in our own way but some even require professional help. If it seems to be affecting your daily life often, then refer to your medical professional and ask them about mental health professionals. If any habit is practiced regularly, it helps in the long run but depends on what habit is being practiced as it can even cause long term damage. Hope this helps!




 

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