Inspire Exclusive with Ilhaam Hoosain and Nadia-toni Jacobs Topic: Anxiety Anxiety is like your brain's fire alarm going off when there's no fire. It's a natural response to stress, but sometimes it can get stuck on "panic mode". Symptoms include racing thoughts, sweaty palms, rapid heartbeat, and feeling like you can't breathe. Managing anxiety is all about finding what works for you, but here are some strategies: - Breathe: Try the 4-7-8 rule - breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7, out for 8 - Move: Exercise, dance, walk - get those endorphins going! - Ground yourself: Focus on your five senses - what's around you? - Challenge thoughts: Are they true? Exaggerated? - Connect: Talk to someone, join a group, or chat online In SA, you can also check out resources like: - South African Anxiety and Depression Group (SAADG) - Lifeline (crisis helpline: 0861 322 322) WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6VaKuAD... Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see our full interviews: @inspireelsiesradio TikTok: Inspireelsiesradio1 WhatsApp: 068 102 4094 www.inspireelsiesradio.co.za Download our app on Google Play and the App Store.