When you perceive a crisis situation, your body immediately kicks into high gear. Your breathing becomes shallow and rapid. Your heart starts pounding. Your muscles tense up. Adrenaline floods your system.

CBT is based on the premise that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all connected. By modifying thought patterns, we can influence our emotional responses in a more positive way.

When it comes to depression and sleep, the relationship tends to mimic a chicken-and-egg situation. It can be difficult to tell which one came first and which one followed.

Have you noticed your anxiety levels dropping when you have the chance to step away from technology for a few days? Maybe you feel especially calm when you are hiking or camping.