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Sometimes the thing that excites us also causes anxiety––it can be tough to tell the difference, but with these tips, you can turn anxious thoughts around.
According to Dr. Sal Raisbach of of Ambrosia Treatment Center, "When you experience anxiety, the first thing that happens is your senses observe your environment, and you feel that rush of cortisol in your brain as the fight-or-flight mentality begins to set in."
"This is something humans have evolved to do to be able to sense danger and respond quickly, which is why it all happens in a matter of seconds."
See also: Cassey Ho: Taking Care of Your Mental Health