Causes of Anxiety Shivers
Anxiety shivers are physical symptoms sparked by anxiety disorders.
Physical symptoms of anxiety disorders, including shivers, happen as a result of thefight or flightresponse.
This stress response is an important evolutionary reaction, and prepares us to protect ourselves from danger.
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Fight or flight hormones can also cause muscle tension, trembling, shaking, and shivering.
Either way, decreasing instances of anxiety shivers involves treating the anxiety itself.
Anxiety disorders are best treated with a comprehensive approach.
Your goal here will be to bring your body back to homeostasis.
Remember, the acute physical symptoms of anxiety happen as a result of the fight or flight stress reaction.
Below are some techniques that can help.
Anxiety causes our breathing to be quick and shallow.
So any breathing technique that deepens and lengthens the breath can help decrease symptoms.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxationis another technique that can help quell anxiety symptoms like shivers.
It involves first tensing, then releasing and relaxing your muscles one by one, throughout your body.
To do this, try lying down on your back with your eyes closed.
Starting with your toes, move through each part of your body.
Keep in Mind
Anxiety shivers can be intense and catch you off guard.
Its not pleasant but will pass when your anxiety passes.
That said, if anxiety is becoming a chronic problem for you, you shouldnt suffer.
Anxiety is treatable, andcompassionate care is out there for you.
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