Lecture sharing Psychologist + Botanical Healing
Anxiety is a natural response to stress or perceived threats, and it can affect people differently. Some common causes of anxiety include:
-Stressful life events: Experiencing a traumatic event or significant life change, such as the loss of a loved one, job loss, or divorce, can trigger anxiety.
-Genetics: People with a family history of anxiety disorders may be more likely to develop anxiety themselves.
-Chemical imbalances: An imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin and dopamine, can lead to anxiety.
-Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as heart disease, thyroid disorders, or respiratory illnesses, can cause anxiety symptoms.
-Substance abuse: Using drugs or alcohol can worsen or trigger anxiety symptoms.
-Personality traits: People with certain personality traits, such as perfectionism or being highly sensitive, may be more prone to anxiety.
How to overcome it?
Overcoming anxiety can take time and effort, but there are several strategies that can be helpful:
- Identify triggers: Identify the situations, people, or places that trigger your anxiety. This can help you avoid those triggers or develop coping strategies to manage them.
- Practice relaxation techniques: Engage in relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga to help calm your mind and body.
- Exercise regularly: Regular exercise can help reduce anxiety by releasing endorphins and decreasing tension in the body.
- Get enough sleep: Lack of sleep can worsen anxiety, so aim to get enough restful sleep each night.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol: Stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol can worsen anxiety, so limit or avoid them as much as possible.
- Seek support: Talk to a trusted friend or family member about your anxiety, or consider seeking support from a therapist or counselor who can help you develop coping strategies and provide additional resources.
- Challenge negative thoughts: Identify negative or irrational thoughts that may be contributing to your anxiety and challenge them with more positive and realistic thoughts.
Remember that everyone’s journey with anxiety is different, and it’s important to find the strategies that work best for you. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help if you need it.
Our event idea
Activities: Invite a psychologist and a master of plant care to teach people how to take care of plants, to have their own green space in the city, to divert attention, to create a sense of security and a good attachment.
Costs: Cost of guests, cost of plants, cost of publicity.