Anxiety is helpful, and normal to have. We all experience worry or anxiety from time to time. Sometimes, anxiety can be a good thing—a motivator. However, other times, our anxiety can become so overwhelming that rather than motivating us, it becomes paralyzing and debilitating. For example, we may get stuck on a singular thought or concern and continuously think about it, often in a loop.
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When ancient humans lived as hunter-gatherers in the wild, anxiety helped them stay alive. For example, if you came across rustling in a bush nearby, being cautious about the possible danger would help keep you safe. When a lion jumps out of the bush, you would start sweating, and your stress hormones would shoot up. That anxiety prepared you to escape.  In life-threatening situations, anxiety serves to protect you.In modern life, very few of us encounter life-threatening situations. Your brain’s anxiety system has not adjusted to modern times. For example, someone with social anxiety may find themselves sweating, heart pounding, and chest tensed up at a social gathering—like their body is preparing them to run from a bear.

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