Chronic Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Mind—It Lives in Your Body; Insights from a Connecticut Therapist
- Randi Camirand
- Jan 17
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 24
Do you ever feel tense, exhausted, or on edge—even when nothing “bad” is happening? That’s chronic anxiety—and it doesn’t just live in your mind. It lives in your body, shaping how you feel, move, and even breathe.
For too long, you might have been told to “just think positive” or “relax.” But anxiety isn’t a lack of willpower—it’s your body signaling that it’s been under stress for too long.
What Chronic Anxiety Feels Like in the Body
Neck, shoulder, or jaw tension that never fully goes away
Shallow or rapid breathing
Stomach upset, nausea, or digestive issues
Racing heartbeat or palpitations
Trouble sleeping, waking feeling drained
A general sense of restlessness or unease
Your body has been carrying anxiety silently—and it’s time to give it a safe release.
Why a Mind-Only Approach Isn’t Enough
Many anxiety treatments focus solely on thoughts or behaviors. But when anxiety lives in your body, the mind can’t fully calm itself until the nervous system is regulated. That’s where body-centered, trauma-informed approaches make a difference.
How I Work With Anxiety in Connecticut
I offer a way of being with the body that has been lived, studied, and practiced for decades. My work is grounded in extensive training in mind–body awareness and trauma-informed practice—not as techniques I apply to you, but as capacities I have deeply developed myself. I’ve spent years in rigorous personal practice, mentorship, and study, learning how the nervous system, consciousness, and relational trauma move and resolve from the inside out.
What sets my work apart is not just what I know—it’s how thoroughly I’ve lived it. Many providers learn approaches intellectually or add mind-body language onto talk therapy. My work emerges from a long-term commitment to inhabiting the body as a stable, attuned ground. This allows me to perceive subtle patterns of contraction, dissociation, and self-abandonment that often go unnoticed, and to guide you with precision, safety, and respect for your pacing.
Clients often report feeling seen and heard in a way they haven’t before—not analyzed, fixed, or rushed, but met. That depth of attunement comes from thousands of hours of personal inquiry and professional practice. Many tell me this is the first time they’ve felt their body exhale—the first time anxiety wasn’t analyzed, managed, or overridden, but actually met and released.
You Don’t Have to Live Like This
Chronic anxiety can feel overwhelming—but relief is possible. When your body and mind are aligned, anxiety no longer controls you. You can respond to life instead of reacting out of old patterns, feel calmer and steadier, and access your own inner wisdom.
Take the First Step Today
Your calm life is waiting. Reach out now to schedule a session in Connecticut and discover how body-centered therapy and trauma-informed techniques can help you finally release the weight of anxiety.
📞 Call me at 860-956-5316 (text not available) to begin your journey toward clarity, calm, and freedom from chronic anxiety.
You are not alone. I am available for individual sessions, when you are ready.
In the meantime, here are some Resources For Your Healing Journey:
Read blog posts from my series When the Spell Breaks: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse. https://www.randicamirand.com/blog/categories/healing-from-narcissistic-abuse
Follow my Women’s Wintering Well Series on Instagram for almost daily self-care reminders. https://www.instagram.com/randicamirand/
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Visit my Homepage www.randicamirand.com
Learn more About Me and My Approach https://www.randicamirand.com/about
Learn about my Women’s Online Meditation Classes and email sign up to receive notifications. https://www.randicamirand.com/womens-meditation-classes
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