Hey all. I have a question what are some ways you guys deal with Anxeity? I dont get that much but theres this one class that gives me soo much anxiety to the point my stomach is constantly hurting. Any tips or tricks? Thanks in advance.
I suffer from extreme anxiety on a daily basis. Deep breathing or relaxation exercises can be very helpful. There is a lot of good stuff for both on Youtube. Therapy has been extremely helpful for me as well. It may also be worth seeing a doctor to discuss temporary medication. I’m not a fan of Xanax and the like, as they can be extremely addicting, but there are a variety of non benzo options out there as well.
I have a history of severe anxiety (panic disorder with agoraphobia). Honestly, it was good old medication and therapy that worked for me. I know a lot of people are apprehensive of both, but if you have the means, I recommend giving it a try. It’s a long process- there unfortunately is no quick fix.
I have suffered from depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember. I have tried several anti-depressants over the years and I'm currently on Zoloft. It seems to help but I really think I need to be re-evaluated as so much has changed in my life in the past two years. I think a low dose of another medication along with the Zoloft and some much needed therapy would help me.
Good luck with coping with your anxiety and remember everyone is different so what works for one doesn't work for all. It is an ongoing process everyday coping with anxiety and can be very frustrating at times.
Take care and feel free to post any questions. Their are a lot of great people on this message board who are very knowledgeable and willing to share their experiences. You are not alone.
I've suffered from Social Anxiety Disorder since I was 12 years old. The best way I deal is by doing one insane thing a day. Do one thing my brain would never let me do. Get up in the middle of class to throw something away. Greet that girl you've been talking to by giving her a hug. Ask to eat lunch with someone if you see them in the dining hall.
Phones can help, but only so much. They can be a good conduit to interacting with others with the benefit of reviewing what you say before you say it. But put the phone down. Talk to someone once in a while to their face.
I developed panic attacks (out of the blue, it seems) when I was in my late 40s (about five years ago). I did see a therapist, who gave me a very low dose of medication. Most important thing she told me straight off the bat - that truly relieved me - is that more people than ever suffer from some kind of anxiety these days, due to the world we live in with such high expectations of ourselves.
Alex Kulak2 said: "I've suffered from Social Anxiety Disorder since I was 12 years old. The best way I deal is by doing one insane thing a day. Do one thing my brain would never let me do. Get up in the middle of class to throw something away. Greet that girl you've been talking to by giving her a hug. Ask to eat lunch with someone if you see them in the dining hall.
Phones can help, but only so much. They can be a good conduit to interacting with others with the benefit of reviewing what you say before you say it. But put the phone down. Talk to someone once in a while to their face."
This is great advice. With anxiety, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is so important! People with anxiety often retreat and hide from situations (which is essentially agoraphobia), so you really have to push yourself. It's obviously easier said than done, but so important.
Like many here I suffer with anxiety and worry. Breathing properly helps the most. Sometimes when I have anxiety I realize that I'm barely breathing. Take a deep breath, talk a walk, cherish spending some quality time with your friends/family when you feel a bout of worry coming on. There is absolutely nothing wrong with prescription medication but I found that they didn't work well for me. I do take a product called Stress Tabs and they take the butterflies out of my stomach (they are nothing more than B complex vitamins). An excellent book that you might consider getting is "The Worry Trick" by David Carbonell. It's an excellent read and I find myself continually referring back to that when I feel the worry or anxiety coming on. It is very well written and in a positive way reminds me that there is nothing wrong with me... I just needed to learn how to cope with it. Everyone has occasional worries and anxieties. Sometimes the act of worry can become a habit. Focus on breaking that habit. Try the book, it brought me a great deal of peace.
Are you truly in danger or has your brain simply "tricked" you into thinking you are? In The Worry Trick, psychologist and anxiety expert David Carbonell shows how anxiety hijacks the brain and offers effective techniques to help you break the cycle of worry, once and for all.
Anxiety is a powerful force. It makes us question ourselves and our decisions, causes us to worry about the future, and fills our days with dread and emotional turbulence. Based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this book is designed to help you break the cycle of worry.
Worry convinces us there's danger, and then tricks us into getting into fight, flight, or freeze mode—even when there is no danger. The techniques in this book, rather than encouraging you to avoid or try to resist anxiety, shows you how to see the trick that underlies your anxious thoughts, and how avoidance can backfire and make anxiety worse.
If you’re ready to start observing your anxious feelings with distance and clarity—rather than getting tricked once again—this book will show you how.
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