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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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coming up with a plan

ellomalley
ellomalley

I need to come up with a plan for combatting stress and anxiety. The first steps Im taking are to eat better. I know i need to include exercise in the plan. and find better friends (which i am working on). i know i need to stay on my meds too. i was thinking about trying yoga and meditation. i take vitamins and magnesium supplement. i am going to talk to my best friend tonight because i havent seen her in a while. maybe she willl be able to help me. i have been talking to this one girl through my church who is speaking life to me. i might look for a different job tho not sure yet. so i can have evenings free and go to different groups etc. maybe hope for mental health at my church or celebrate recovery

arfie
arfie
This grizzled old warhorse believes you are already working a plan by making posts like this one. Believing in yourself and efforts you have already made is a critical element in any effective plan in any arena. Faith really can move mountains.

Keep sorting, Ello. Give yourself a round of positive affirmation. I'm waving my pom-poms to cheer you on. Go you!! You can do this!!!
ellomalley
ellomalley
thank you arfie. im gonna tackle this! no turning back!
darkershades
darkershades
agree, you have a great plan. You motivated me to revisit my own routines. Yay, you go!
ellomalley
ellomalley
good im glad !!!
SimpsonsOK
SimpsonsOK
Ello, sounds like a great multi-faceted plan. Like that you are taking charge of the anxiety versus the anxiety taking charge of you. Congrats.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Learning that anxiety is a part is important and best wishes with your process.
rachel.2535
rachel.2535
This are great ideas and it sounds like you are being very proactive that is wonderful! Remember lack of sleep can really trigger anxiety. I literally fall apart when I am not sleeping. Seeking help from someone at church is a great idea! I pray you find relief and are able to be at peace. Praying for you - Rachel
Lanarktess
Lanarktess
I like that you have a plan. Maybe that is something I can do to, too! I was doing well with food as medicine-but had some shocks about family health but I am off sugar and Decaf coffee only. Tried Vegetarian for months -fell of from it! Oh Boy People get lost and I feel better reaching out-I am homebound-but really of my own making! I have felt this way before and Daily Strength gave me courage! I hope you feel better and I would love to hear about Magnesium. My stress has given me interrupted sleep with a racing heart! I heard it helps! Tess
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