Many of us feel a bit anxious from time to time. Our anxiety may be triggered by fear of the unknown, an unexpected financial burden, or an upcoming speech.
If our anxiety persists or remains unacknowledged, we may experience a panic attack. Our higher self, which yearns for healing and balance, brings us the panic attack as a sign that something is out of alignment in our life.
When we feel anxiety to these levels, we can gain helpful insight by tracking the source of the anxiety. We might ask ourselves what is out of balance in our life on a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual level and then listen carefully to what our higher self tells us. As we make the changes necessary to bring balance back to our life, the anxiety often fades away.
A couple of suggestions for things we can do in the moment to help shift the energy of anxiety:
· Experiment with your breathing to find a breath that supports you. When we first start to feel worried or anxious, we may hold our breath and restrict our breathing. If so, focus on breathing rhythmically, consciously and deeply. Or, if you are breathing rapidly and shallowly, slow down your breath and draw it out.
· Use essential oils or flower essences such as Rescue Remedy to support you.
· Meditate or do yoga to bring peace and calm, or go for a walk in nature and allow the soothing energy of the nature spirits to work their healing.
· Comfort your inner child, who may be fearful and anxious. Talk to your little girl or your little boy and let them know they are loved, and the adult part of you will care for them.