How To Release Worry And Anxiety From Your Body

Release worry from your body to relieve stress and muscle tension. When you have anxiety aches and pains all over: learn how worry affects the body, the physical symptoms of stress and how to release trapped emotions from your body.
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-- How To Release Worry And Anxiety From Your Body --
Most of the time, when we worry, we’re sent to someone who helps us get our thoughts in order -- a therapist or counselor, for example. Worry is typically considered to be a mental disorder born of “wrong thinking” or a pessimistic outlook.
But most people who try to “think positively” find that the worried thoughts and feelings just creep back in minutes or even seconds later.
If you’re plagued with chronic fear and stress, you may wonder how to stop worrying. It’s true that living in a constant state of anxiety is not only unpleasant, but it also sabotages your happiness, relationships, physical health and can even impact your work.
In this video, I talk about how we store worry and anxiety in our bodies and how anxiety causes not only muscle aches and pains but also life-threatening illnesses such as cardiovascular disease.
I then give you a simple practice that anyone can start using today to release worry and anxiety from your body so that your muscles relax and you feel less stress on a day to day basis.
About Sukie Baxter
I help you rewire your brain for greater health, happiness and success -- and unlike most methods for changing limiting stories and negative beliefs which focus primarily on changing conscious thoughts, my work uses embodiment practices so that you not only think differently -- you ARE different. These changes are deep, biological and highly effective.
I have fifteen years of experience in clinical practice helping people to heal pain, stress and tension in their bodies so that they can experience more freedom in their lives. I’m the author of Perfect Posture for Life and the founder of WholeBodyRevolution.com, an online informational site for healthy posture, movement and aging.
I have traveled the world to study with masters in mindful movement, integrative bodywork, trauma healing, strength and conditioning, shamanism and energy medicine. Blending elements from all of these disciplines, I’ve developed my signature Nerve Method™ to free people from the stress and trauma that form the deep roots of pain and tension.
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[@lorenreyes2855]

WOW! after 36 years of having massive panic attacks! Stressed out about being afraid of just about everything! It is really nice to feel a little bit of just normal relaxing as I once was!

[@michaeldstern]

This sounds cliche, but God can help with the panic attacks

[@jb562]

That is so awesome!

[@lorenreyes2855]

@@jb562 Thank you very much.

[@fazeelan]

Take Accupunture treatmeant it will cure Panic attacks. Plus Take Some Homeopathy Medicine you will rid off completely from this issues. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING IN NORTH AMERICA BY THIS PROBLEM. TRY MY ADVICE ATLEAST 3 MONTHS YOU WILL SEE THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF YOURSELF

[@akhtarsaeed9027]

Practice starts 7:00

[@SaltBushCity]

Thanks

[@lionesss06]

Thank you

[@MightyMouse350]

Ty!

[@nintendy]

Well, I must admit, I almost left this Video just when it got started when you began talking at the harm stress and anxiety can cause. (diseases and whatnot) Whilst I understand that this may be true - it’s not what an already anxious or worried person wants to hear; it’s always a bad way to start a Video that is meant to help people stop worrying - it just gives them more to be anxious about! :-) However, I stuck with it, and I found your advice very helpful, and so just a word of caution for many I have found that want to help people that usually begin by saying the harm your stressed state can do you, it’s like when someone is unable to sleep, and then someone explains how it is detrimental to their health. It’s not helpful (however true) and will scare many away unintentionally. Thanks for the great Video!

[@jesusprincess]

I totally agree with you, people that are experiencing anxiety do not need to hear that. I fast forwarded that part, I didn’t need an extra issue to be anxious about. Notwithstanding, I appreciate the exercise she taught afterwards.

[@nintendy]

@@jesusprincess Agreed. I've watched many documentaries about people not being able to sleep for example, and they always list the damage it does to your health - this in itself is going to keep you awake at night by causing you even more anxiety about something you feel you can do nothing about! I mean; you are anxious already, and it’s as if these people are trying to 'frighten’ you into doing what is right, but we have no control over it, and cannot help it...

[@harriethoult5774]

Totally agree!

[@AutumnS264]

Pls do more videos on regulating the nervous system! I've listened and read about this from countless sources and I can say, you certainly are one of the best. Practical straight to the point advice that works.

[@gloriakurkowski101]

Thank you. You have answers I've been hoping to help instead of medications. Wonderful.

[@graceabban6648]

Yes me too I need the video to

[@lauriemtz8616]

Yes please

[@fnjr578]

7:53 the exercise

[@marh122]

holy cow, I tried smooth eye movement and immediately I felt some relaxation and suddenly I started laughing out of nowhere with tears in my eyes for almost 4 minutes, what is going on :O like really this is crazy wow thank you very much ! wow

[@marh122]

few minutes later my muscles just gave up they feel really heavy (like when I started vacation at work and body detected it so it released all the tension and I had to recover for two days)

[@KristinBauerStuff]

Thank you! (Being a chronic worrier with anxiety - I wish all these videos from all healers wouldn’t constantly tell us how bad it is for us) - now I’m really going to worry when I worry!!!!

[@teresaterre2908]

Im a worrier n anxuous too.sad

[@safu8851]

Same here! I’m now worried about worry and stress.

[@patglennon9671]

Your sense of humour is an asset

[@teresaterre2908]

I constantly tell myself when i wake up....STOP thinking of what could go wrong...START thinking of things going right.leave the past as it zaddsnz you..dont think of the fitire S it worries you.ENJOY today !

[@SaltBushCity]

True. Therapy, and the words spoken by therapists and "healers..." 🤮, can create a lot of self doubt and can certainly reinforce the belief that something is wrong and needs to be fixed. As well as the heartbreaking belief that everyone else except you is getting benefit from whatever BS exercise they're teaching.

[@BadMoonandStars]

Oh my goodness! I gazed out the window while listening. I slowed my eye movements down like she said and for what felt like the first time (in a long time) I really 'saw' what I was looking at (if that makes sense). And my shoulders actually relaxed! They never relax without me consciously relaxing them. My mind is blown! 😄

[@mjk6618]

Burnout IS a Trauma State indeed. Yet modern medicine has failed to recognise it's total & subsequent debilitating affects.

[@valhoward6493]

8

[@SheilaD111]

State I’ve been in for years. Desperate for relief!

[@Mark1Mach2]

@@SheilaD111 Same here. I'm trying so hard to get out of this state.

[@Mark1Mach2]

True! It should be recognized already.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@SheilaD111 If anxiety affects physical health visit a psychologist. You can heal yourself. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10 minutes or more. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Patience is needed. Whenever you are free in the day or night sit still for 2 minutes and observe your breath. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. Positive affirmations for 5-10 minutes before sleep also gives quick relief. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@nomoreageing3342]

I would love to share this video with my son who suffers from anxiety but he is also experiencing very bad health anxiety and I feel that the information shared on the potential effects on health would send him into a spiral. As you clearly want to help people get out of the state of anxiety and worry, I would respectfully suggest that you would edit out the potentially frightening part about the negative implications on health so that those who worry about their health would not be triggered further.

[@philipgatward51]

This exercise gave me the calmness I’ve been striving for for many years. I did a few of your exercises last night and work with a warm chest & feeling safe. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Truly amazing

[@beonelove3483]

Im sooooo stooked & greatful that you too- & others, understand these FACTS & see this STATE in ANIMALS too. Absolutely, I see/feel this in Horses & Dogs etc, way too too often. WOW.... what a GIFT & HONOR to Be on 🌎 now... soooo much HEALING is FINNALY being.... THANK YOU 4 your Dharma & these Reminders! WE DO NOT HEAL ALL ON OUR OWN, EVER... & WE ALL NEED REMINDERS THROUGHOUT LIFE. Levels... So so greatful. Every pain is an opportunity to Understand Forgive Choose NEW & Heal. And yes, there are WAYS to help our Animals experience these same healing exercises & engage in these experiences. Thank You... Fantastic Dharma work. Thank You, Thank Us All, & Om onwards. 🙏🎯🕉🌈🌞🦋🌞🌈🕉🎯🙏

[@ImpulsoCreativo9322]

when u tell us about the dangers of worry state, which I am suffering, u make me worry more. because now when I feel anxious, I start thinking that Im gonna have a heart attack or stroke or high blood pressure. makes my anxiety so kuch worse.

[@juleso9797]

I was feeling a bit anxious and my shoulders and body were all tensed up. Your video popped up and all I can say is THANK YOU, the exercise really helped calm me down and relax. I know what to do now when I feel all tight and anxious 🙏🏼❤️

[@Muslimahimaan]

it’s crazy how doing this makes me cry instantly

[@Coolgamer-ys7qt]

A good release of anxiety that sounds like 👍

[@starswift4105]

This is amazing. I didn't realise how much my eyes dart about and don't settle. Moving them slowly is a real big effort and doesn't feel comfortable. This eye drifting exercise is a true revelation. Thank you so much.

[@actsrv9]

The anxiety gaze is a tunnel vision of staring at a predator in freeze mode. The stressed gaze is a forceful predator gaze in fight mode. There is no grazing gaze in a happy state.

[@Kport70]

Beautiful!!! Thank you Sukie for sharing this world of healing to those who have lived in the aftermath of trauma for a lifetime. God's blessing be upon you. This information is so desperately needed today.

[@eatyourveggies4808]

Thank you for this video. I disagree with some commenters who critiqued the preamble. I think this is valuable information and I'm happy to receive it. It helped me to understand what's happening with me, physically. Thank you so much again!

[@susaneharris7574]

Just found your channel. I am a retired massage therapist turned addiction counselor. I love, love, love what you are doing here. Thank you for your work and I believe that your body is a mirror and apparently so do you through your work.

[@utube0372]

My son is a recovering drug addict. Do you practice in central Florida?

[@danamooney854]

I wish to be honest. I have PTSD complex, panic attacks, anxiety attacks and depression. Due from childhood till now. So I have been I fight mode all my life. Modern Medication failed me. So I went to alternative. Acupunture has worked best for me to sup for medications as well as my diet for these issues. I tried your first video with eyes and head tilt, extra. I was so relaxed my your second one I wanted to take a nap. I am rarely relaxed. I just found out a month ago about vagus nerve from acupuncturist and nutritionist. Wow, have things vastly improved for me. Now this wonderful info has changed my world. Thank you so much for doing your videos!

[@MrsMoz]

this is so useful, thank you so much, Sukie 🥰

[@KennyAnstiger]

So many positive comments makes you realise that you are not alone in harvesting anxiety. I’m normal! You mentioned childhood trauma and I know that is what’s poisoning and sabotaging my happiness. Thank you for your inspirational video, I will be practicing orienting with slow shifting eye movements frequently and often. Take care and blessings to you 😊

[@Newksypoo]

Almost more worry because there is no worry is a perfect description. Thank you for your videos!

[@margaritapalafoxfigueroa5417]

Thanks so much! Super insightful!

[@actsrv9]

Thank you so much for these excellent videos. Solid, repeatable, reliable gains from most exercises mentioned in these.

[@Stogdad1]

You've INCREDIBLY articulate.

[@nayaahadzie8328]

Thank you. That helped tremendously.

[@KAKTUS_1991Son]

This makes sooo much sense!! Just found your channel Thanks very much ❤

[@marydoland2735]

I really appreciate how Sukie explains bodily responses to anxiety and stress in a more organic way. I'm always interested in learning ways to cope with natural human emotions without them being labeled as a disorder-of course I am not discounting disorders, I believe they are prevalent-but, from my perspective it feels isolating. Thankfully, my parents (who have lived through much trauma by immigrating from a communistic life in Romania) have always ingrained in me that we have the tools we need in ourselves to live happily within ourselves, and I'm glad I stumbled upon Sukie's channel. Thank you!

[@shyaaammeneen63]

Mary, Reduce negative thoughts. Its quite simple with a litlle patience and determination. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 10-15 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night before sleep sit or lie down still for a few minutes and observe your breath. Feel the stillness within you. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Make it a habit. Do the above meditation daily to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320]

@@shyaaammeneen63 Most somatic practitioners recommend you learn to listen to and befriend your emotions and pain, and observe where they sit in the body, rather than pasting a positive thought over them or trying to get rid of them. Meditation, however, often helps - particularly when you're aware of the science behind calming the nervous system. I love journaling, Chi Gong, and dancing for expressing, processing, then releasing challenging emotions.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320 Each individual's mind and body reacts differently to meditation and other practices. Even now as I type this msg I am observing my incoming-outgoing breath at the entrance of my nostrils with eyes open but not continuously. On going practice but never meditate with expectations. Best wishes. Be motivated.

[@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320]

@@shyaaammeneen63 I think that's wise advice, not having expectations. The same is mentioned in somatic tracking. Best wishes to you.

[@ausraseryte8778]

This was so simple and so useful at the same time. Thank you so much, Sukie! Can’t be more grateful!

[@sukisalix1037]

Helpful and honest. Thank you Susie.

[@edinburghschooloficonpainting]

Thank you for your videos. Game changing for me. ❤

[@lkkaren6906]

Just found you and loving the nervous system info...love the neuroscience/research you provide!

[@marywidener1409]

This was super super helpful for me!! It actually helped a ton. Thank you 🙏

[@LaLa-gw5kg]

You are wonderful. Thank you!

[@regisjenkins7199]

from the bottom of my heart, thank you

[@birdienumnums1]

your information is so down to earth and so educational and so useful

[@michele8289]

I love your channel and what you do! Thank you so much for sharing this information so kindly and clearly! This is so simple and it works. Blessings💗

[@carolynnkay2165]

Thank you for addressing the body w/stress and fear!

[@thebestofthailand4142]

So grateful I found you!!!!

[@captainraven8004]

Thank you. This is a perfect definition of "Be still"

[@ansgarmarrek658]

Bravo, your approach is so fresh and inspiring. Wonderful!

[@ommanipadmehung3014]

That was amazing thank you!

[@downtoearth5108]

Awesome insights and understanding Sukie, you are telling my story, unbelievable and great ways of dealing with stress, tension, bottom up and top down approaches. You have my full support. Much thankz Sukie Baxter.

[@annaberg1200]

You're great at explaining! I really love your videos. 🤗 Thank you so much 🙏🏻💗

[@bambi2814]

Thank you. I appreciate this video.❤

[@patwarburtonr7488]

Thank you so much. This this is so interesting and your exercises really do work. Amazing.

[@jamie-kg3er]

thank you very much for this information!!

[@suzannehartmann946]

"Not while driving" I laughed out loud thank you! I almost do not know how not to be on guard. My mom put me into the guardian role. I went into health care as an adult. Then into the military. Oh and I was a teacher. Being retired has been harder than watching out for patients, kids and the nation oddly. I have not "unpacked" my pretty things and hung pictures on the wall in my house of two years. Maybe I should start.

[@organicpaul]

Very nicely said Sukie.

[@micheal4487]

WOW…. This was great and you are on point with everything. The end about the worry more when there’s no worry because worry feels right was spot on.

[@ladani8725]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@maritescampo2674]

Thank you for this.

[@lenaandreade9054]

Thank you for your sharing this videos.

[@user-kp7gb4hs8q]

Brilliant! Your explanation is easily understood. I'm excited to implement all your suggestions😎👍

[@cindyfoley1675]

Thank you! This was helpful.

[@karenmcpaul8406]

Thankyou u described this so beautifully 🙏

[@MsCeegee3]

Love your videos! I share them with my massage clients- great resource!! And deepening my ability to explain polyvagal theory to them!!

[@nancyrode9781]

so right on. great presentation Thanks dear

[@vladiavician7456]

thank you for helping me understand much more about my self... thanks for the help❤❤❤

[@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320]

That was a very informative video. I agree with you about physical work. Though I like talk therapy, I find somatic work SO incredibly calming and healing. Activating the Vagus nerve by stroking my arms, around my ears, or hands can make me purr like a cat. Peter Levine's books too on trauma have wonderful somatic release techniques that help release old trauma WITHOUT triggering or re-traumatizing yourself. I've gone from a Fight or Flight flashback to calm in 5 minutes that way. You have many good tips in this and other videos, and I'm glad it helped with your own anxiety. Often the best teachers, doctors, and healers healed themselves first - then pass on the knowledge that helped them. Thank you for these, Sukie!

[@colemeeker908]

I am so grateful for your amazing and very practical videos. I recommend them to everyone and often share them to people suffering from auto immune diseases.

[@sueellerman7984]

Thank you Sukie for your gift of access to these excellent healing wisdoms to me and the world. I find the exercises you teach to be powerful; your videos are so helpful, gentle, and easy to understand. I teach these strategies to my grand sons [7 & 9 years], they have given me very positive feedback about the soothing effects of various exercises.

[@369suki]

Thank you so much for this

[@naairiatayal8717]

I can't thank you enough for this! I just used this technique and I already feel calm. I can't wait to keep using it. Thank you! 💕😁

[@martikaarellano1]

I love your work, it helps me so much 🙏💗

[@amandab8818]

This is so amazing 😻. I wish this stuff was regularly taught in counseling.

[@violjohn]

This is so interesting but also practical. It really makes so much sense. Thank you for a great video👍👍👍

[@margaretannsimon7679]

nice correction . thankyou I will add it to my practice .

[@DeeQu8nT81]

Very useful. Thank you so much.

[@reneebrainerd3227]

Thank you for sharing this information! You are so calming, soothing and easy to follow, even in the midst of an anxiety attack; and your videos have helped me tremendously in the few days since I discovered your KZbin channel. Please keep posting these videos about anxiety and how to help yourself using natural techniques that have an immediate, positive impact. You are amazing, and I am so grateful that I have you as a resource!

[@happydays3678]

Sukie, thank you so much, you're an Angel. ❤🌟❤🌟❤

[@christinagreaves7932]

I feel relaxed , thankyou heaps

[@deborahgabbai5192]

So powerful!!!!

[@marziehzargari4940]

I just found your channel and I find your content very helpful.Thank you

[@irenageorgieva8011]

YESSSSSSSS! Thank you!

[@kaitbarrick6571]

Just did this. Life saver

[@nicobeing]

This channel is such a blessing! Thank you for putting this out there for free. Wow.

[@horseflowernl]

Thank you so much!!

[@anaferreira7053]

Excellent 👌! Let go worry addiction! Thanks for speaking slowlier and ads didn't blew at all!

[@AkChiVibes]

My body is practically a ball shaped mass of worry. Even my hands clench up when I’m not paying attention. Like a pill bug. Just rolled up. P.S. this helped a lot.I really like how your exercises are physical instead of mental..immediate results.

[@lillymia150]

Very good and helpful. Thank you

[@thomashumphrey623]

I have anxiety and adhd and this helped so much

[@SacredSadhana]

in love with your style! very accessible, thank you.

[@Eric-ep2mi]

We all are healers. Thanks for your intelligence given to others. ❤

[@ronnipassmore8717]

Thank you !!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sunseeker4775]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@tipthaworntaweewong5821]

your video is the best I didn't even know how much stress my body was holding untill i try one of your trick its work great!!! Cant thank enought

[@elizabethplane9868]

Thank you. I almost passed out. In a good way I think. Will try again tomorrow

[@artisgrietens5535]

Best way to relax is surrender and dont fight toughts just listen your toughts and let go !!! dont argue with toughts you cant stop thinking thats it!! You cant control random toughts..mind just lies 24/7 to you!

[@elib1107]

Thank you, I enjoyed the exercise, my breathing changed.

[@EarCandyAsmr]

I’m always subconsciously anxious and tight and I don’t realize it until I watch videos like this!! it causes muscle tension that now happens chronically

[@dolldollmakeupart2113]

I found this extremely helpful especially the part about discomfort becoming normal so even when there is nothing to worry about there's worry because there is nothing to worry about xoxo ✨😩

[@BabyJess1111]

💛 very helpful.. thank you 🙏🏽

[@harrisagottlieb1690]

Yes thank you. I have worries. Past and future. Effect on body.

[@zinadawood437]

God Bless you for this beautiful calming video your way of explaining is unbelievable how calming. Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@hubstead1]

This is really great

[@cramalho71]

Awesome thank you!

[@iyogi2]

Dear Sukie, I was a bodyworker "massage therapist", for 20 years, I phased out of that business and have been teaching Iyengar yoga for 25 years. yes i am old...... I appreciate how you blend the colorful fabric of our multifaceted complicated and often painful existence, with all of its sympathetic overdrive. You have such a special way of putting it all together, adding some science, always remembering the feeling, never forgetting the person and definitely making sense of it, while delivering it in a palatable and digestible manner. I mean that for all of your videos with all of your deliveries. My words don't do justice to the value and quality of what you are doing, which of course only reflects that who you are, is a valuable person with great qualities. Your beautifully relaxed face and gentle eyes make it easy to listen, hear and understand so as to do the things you are suggesting and requesting. I get to watch your videos and refine my understandings and the use of my words to deliver this type of information to my students. Thanks for your contribution to my teaching. I have passed on your videos to mini of my students in order to help their understanding of what I tried to teach. Bless your big heart, dear one. Thank you so much...... Namaste

[@tamaratazelaar7826]

Thank you so much for your help! Many blessings to you☘️🌈❤️