Somatic exercise to stop your anxiety attack #shorts

This video shows a simple somatic exercise to ease your anxiety and reset a dysregulated nervous system. This exercise helps with anxiety through several mechanisms: 1) Engagement of the Breath: Focusing on deep, controlled breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's rest and digest functions. This helps to counteract the fight-or-flight response associated with anxiety, promoting a state of calm. 2) Movement and Focus: The gentle movement of turning your head from side to side while coordinating with your breath encourages mindfulness. This brings your attention to the present moment and away from anxious thoughts. 3) Neck and Shoulder Release: Anxiety often leads to tension in the neck and shoulders. The act of moving your head helps to gently stretch and relax these areas, reducing physical tension that can exacerbate anxiety. 4) Sensory Integration: By engaging multiple senses (sight, proprioception, and breath), this exercise helps to ground you in your body. This grounding effect can diminish the intensity of anxious feelings. 5) Rhythmic Pattern: The repetitive and rhythmic nature of this exercise can be soothing and meditative, helping to regulate your nervous system and bring about a sense of stability and peace. 6) Bilateral Stimulation: The act of looking from side to side engages both hemispheres of the brain alternately. This is known as bilateral stimulation, which is a core component of therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). #anxiety #anxietyrelief #anxietydisorder #bilateralstimulation #emdrtherapy #breathwork #breathing #nervoussystem #nervoussystemregulation