In order to tackle an issue we must attempt to understand the root cause. Symptoms are an indication that something significant is not right.
Let's take anxiety for example. Anxiety is like the warning light on your car dashboard. It is trying to tell you that something is wrong. Its telling you to stop, to check and to pay attention to something. If you continue to ignore the warning light, you run the risk of breaking down. Most of us have done this, ignored that light (guilty!) But this only perpetuates the issue and puts us more at risk. Our body is similar to a car; it needs fuel, care and some respite. When our brain sends us signals that something isn't quite right (tight chest, palpitations, nausea, to name but a few) take note of it. Stop. Find out what it is telling you and then take care of yourself.