What is Biofeedback and How Does It Work?

The next time you notice you feel anxious, pause to ask yourself: “How do I know that I’m anxious?”
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Our emotions begin as physical sensations in the body. These sensations, paired with our thoughts, are quickly understood as emotions. This process usually happens subconsciously. But there are clear indicators of our anxiety in the body: the pace of the breath, amount of tension in the muscles, and heart rate.

However, when we feel anxious much of the time, it can become difficult to feel these things, even when we practice mindfulness. We become desensitized and anxiety just feels like “the new normal.” And if anxiety is very intense, it can feel like breathing or meditating does nothing to alleviate it.
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Can you relate?

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