@rbeach

Here are practical ways humans can handle inner fear and anxiety:Name it — say “this is anxiety” instead of “I am anxious.” Naming reduces its power. Breathe slowly — 4 seconds in, 6 seconds out, repeat 8–10 times to calm the nervous system. Move your body — even 10 minutes of walking, stretching or shaking can discharge stored fear energy. Ground yourself — name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste. Question the thought — “Is this 100% true? What’s the evidence? What’s a more balanced view?” Limit doom-scrolling and stimulants — reduce caffeine, news, and social media when anxiety spikes. Connect — tell one safe person “I feel scared right now.” Shame dies when shared. Accept the feeling — stop fighting it. Let the wave rise and fall. It always passes. Most important: small, repeated actions beat waiting for the “perfect” cure.https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/facts-statistics

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