Being hyperaware of the symptoms of anxiety can increase the intensity of the symptoms. Instead of paying attention to them, pay attention to a part of your body that isnt experiencing a symptom (for example: your big toe, your ears, your nose, your knee, etc.). What does it feel like to touch that part? What does it feel like to move that part? This can help decrease symptom intensity.
Pay More Attention to Your Big Toe
Being hyperaware of the symptoms of anxiety can increase the intensity of the symptoms.