concentrate because of persistent headaches For symptoms like this anxiety treatment begins once medical causes are ruled out When I see clients like Cole in my psychology practice they are usually surprised that they have is anxiety For example for a long time Cole believed that eventually a specific physical ailment would be identified as the root of his very real suffering Anxiety impacts the brain and the brain impacts anxiety In other words emotions influence our physical functioning and our physical functioning influences our emotional states Improving our overall physical functioning and body awareness can make all the difference Cole eventually became more at ease by learning to observe his physical sensations and taking better physical care of himself BODY SCAN Anxiety inhabits your body The trick is to start tuning in so you can more quickly recognize the physical signals The goal of this exercise is to develop awareness for where you carry your anxiety 1 Pick a position or posture that is most comfortable for down or sitting up eyes open or closed As you do this let go ofjudgment You are simply observing yourself in the here and now 2 Each time you breathe out feel