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Relaxation exercises can help reduce physical symptoms of anxiety from "summary" of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne

Relaxation exercises are a key component in managing anxiety because they can have a direct impact on reducing physical symptoms. When we experience anxiety, our body goes into a state of heightened arousal, often referred to as the fight-or-flight response. This response is meant to protect us from danger, but when it is triggered too frequently or intensely, it can lead to a range of physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, muscle tension, and more. By practicing relaxation exercises, we can activate the body's relaxation response, which is the opposite of the fight-or-flight response. This response helps to calm the body down, redu...
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    The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook

    Edmund J. Bourne

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