Anxiety usually shows up when an individual experiences “fight or flight” choices. For example, you notice a bear behind you when you go hiking. What is your choice now? Option 1: to stay and fight with the bear. Option 2: to run and run faster than the bear. Either option requires you to activate your adrenal system. All the muscles are ready to fight or run. As a result, you breathe faster, and your heart beats faster.

Fight or flight can happen when you experience burnout and chronic stress from your personal life or professional life. Talking to a counsellor to equip yourself with anxiety-coping skills is a healthy way to handle those stressful situations.