Anxiety Fact #2

Anxiety is adaptive.

Because we are pre-programmed to worry, anxiety conforms; it is a system in our body that helps us to deal with real danger. When we see a car come into our lane up ahead, or a bear steps into our path while hiking, anxiety keeps us safe. It alerts our fear response to kick into action, which in turn, helps to try and flee the danger. Seeing anxiety in this way can help us to appreciate the difference between true danger (real threat) and perceived danger (our fear triggers). “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them have never happened.” - Mark Twain Information for this post and a great website:https://www.anxietycanada.com/ Photo credit: http://Photo by 223 223 on Unsplash