Anxiety Support Group
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...
hello, somewhat new to the site. really could use some advice from real people who struggle with this as well. Advice from people who have triggers needed: if you are with friends watching a movie, or discussing a triggering subject, but don’t want to call attention to it at all, as it can be perceived as rudeness to some, or maybe you are in a situation where you can’t really leave the room or have much control over your environment- what are some good coping skills to get through those moments without seeming rude?I guess maybe they get annoyed because it happens quite a lot. I have things I’m still working through. Having to stop a movie they are in the middle of really pisses some people off.
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Years ago, I won a mirrored armoire from my job. It's in my bedroom but I rarely stand in front of it. Yesterday, I had to have a dexascan done so I had to change into a gown. There was a full length mirror in the changing room. I'm aware that I gained 5 to 7 pounds over the last year from cheating on Keto but I didn't know what it looked like. It was a reality check.
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"don't be a hate hole" has been one of my recent mantras which seems to be escaping my mouth more and more often. it emerges when i am faced with the endless list of chores i would rather not deal with. insurance. head lice. bureaucracy. in-laws. the list goes on and on and on and on, ad infinitum.reality checks requested. am i making sense?"ever'thin they is but loving leaves a rust on your...
Breathe, move your toes and fingers gently to help the anxiety symptoms disappear fast naturally.
Rub the forehead down the bridge of the nose and back up again. This helps release tension.
Best wishes. Oh, and, anything can trigger ... so if you're on the edge of acute anxiety, you have to decide whether you are able to be in a location of movies, debate type conversations, or other multiple action situations.