Summary of Sherianna Boyle's Emotional Detox

By IRB Media

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#1 Anxiety is a common condition that affects millions of people. It is a form of chronic worry that can lead to panic attacks and other symptoms.

#2 All of us need some stress in our lives to function. It is important to note, however, that too much stress can be a gateway to developing or exacerbating anxiety.

#3 It is important to remember that your emotions are not happening to you, they are you. The sooner you accept this fact, the closer you get to joy. Anxiety’s interpretation of what you’re experiencing is often tainted by an ongoing narrative of fear.

#4 Understanding that emotions get processed in the body will help you understand the anxiety cycle. When you avoid or hold back on allowing your emotions to circulate throughout your body, you increase the likelihood of fearful or negative thoughts arising and lingering, which continues the anxiety cycle.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Mar 29, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669378013

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#1

Anxiety is a common condition that affects millions of people. It is a form of chronic worry that can lead to panic attacks and other symptoms.

#2

All of us need some stress in our lives to function. It is important to note, however, that too much stress can be a gateway to developing or exacerbating anxiety.

#3

It is important to remember that your emotions are not happening to you, they are you. The sooner you accept this fact, the closer you get to joy. Anxiety’s interpretation of what you’re experiencing is often tainted by an ongoing narrative of fear.

#4

Understanding that emotions get processed in the body will help you understand the anxiety cycle. When you avoid or hold back on allowing your emotions to circulate throughout your body, you increase the likelihood of fearful or negative thoughts arising and lingering, which continues the anxiety cycle.

#5

The anxiety cycle is not only about symptoms, but also includes patterns of coping. When you’re not processing emotions, you may be coping with the energy loss created by the anxiety cycle by using any number of coping mechanisms.

#6

Anxiety is a serious condition that can lead to increased fatigue, muscular tension, back pain, panic attacks, breathing problems, stomachaches, migraines, depression, and more. It is not uncommon to see adults diagnosed with conditions that are exacerbated by high levels of long-term stress.

#7

When you are losing energy, you are no longer connected to the sensations that allow you to be present in your body. You are more likely to turn to quick fixes to get a burst of energy, such as caffeine, drugs, or even drama. These types of energy deposits don’t last long, and they can intensify the withdrawal symptoms should they occur.

#8

As your mental energy becomes dominant, your brain will become better at maintaining a beta brainwave state. This is the state of alertness and focus, and it is the default waking state for humans. It is the state of decision-making