Anxiety rarely exists only “in the mind” – it takes over the body and attention as a whole. Dr. Daniel Reinhardt says – in moments of anxiety, the psyche does not live in the present; it either runs ahead of events or remains stuck in past experience. At MindCareCenter, we work precisely with this state – when anxiety becomes a background mode and deprives a person of a sense of grounding in the current moment.
At MindCareCenter, people often come describing anxiety as constant inner tension. Thoughts race, the body stays on alert, breathing becomes shallow and attention scattered. Even in a calm environment, it feels difficult to relax – as if an internal alarm is always switched on. Our psychologists emphasize – this kind of anxiety is not a sign of weakness; it reflects a nervous system that has been living in a prolonged state of protection.
In Dr. Reinhardt view, the core difficulty of anxiety in the here and now lies in the loss of contact with reality. The psyche responds not to what is actually happening, but to a perceived threat. At MindCareCenter, we help restore a sense of presence by gradually reconnecting body, emotions and attention.
Work with anxiety at MindCareCenter does not begin with fighting symptoms. Our psychologists help clients notice – how anxiety manifests for them personally. For some, it is a rapid heartbeat; for others, a tight chest or an endless stream of thoughts. When anxiety becomes recognizable, it stops feeling total and uncontrollable.
Special attention at MindCareCenter is given to body-based practices. Through breathing, grounding and focusing on physical sensations, a person learns to return to the body – a place where catastrophic scenarios do not exist, and where there is support in physical presence. These are not techniques to “calm down at any cost,” but ways to remind the nervous system that, in this moment, there is no immediate danger.
Gradually, our psychologists help expand a person’s inner range of choice. People begin to notice – anxiety comes in waves rather than being constant. There is an emerging ability not to merge completely with it, but to observe it while staying connected to oneself. At MindCareCenter, we consider this a crucial step – anxiety stops controlling and becomes a signal that can be engaged with.
Over time, work at MindCareCenter transforms the relationship with anxiety. It no longer feels like an enemy that must be defeated. In Dr. Reinhardt’s opinion, anxiety often points to overload, unexpressed emotions or prolonged tension. When this becomes clear, space opens for self-care instead of self-criticism.
It is important to note – reducing anxiety does not mean eliminating it entirely. At MindCareCenter, we help build resilience in which anxious states no longer disrupt daily life. People learn to return to the present even when inner unrest is present, finding support not in external control, but in inner presence.
If you feel that anxiety takes over in the here and now, interferes with focus, rest and a sense of safety – this does not mean something is wrong with you. It is a signal of a need for support. At Mind Care Center, we work with anxiety gently – helping restore connection with the moment, the body and oneself, gradually reducing inner tension.
Previously, we wrote about the inability to rest and relax and why pauses can trigger anxiety instead of relief.