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...

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I calmed down

cheebobo
cheebobo

I was able to calm myself, I had convinced myself i had some super rare disease. I'm proud of myself for once cause I'm breaking the cycle of anxiety more and more. I know if this was a couple months ago I would have such a hard time stopping my panic. It seems that physical symptoms of anxiety get worse when I pay them more attention. Going to start running soon hopefully it will help. Thanks to the people who replied to my post i didnt respond but i read all of them ad they helped.

arfie
arfie
In my therapy circles, we call it, "Positive Affirmation" when we take the time to celebrate the small victories.

Whatcha doing to celebrate, Cheebobo? An ice cream sundae? A hot, luxurious bath?

Carpe diem. Ya done good.
serenityspeaks
serenityspeaks
I find exercise extremely beneficial for my anxiety. I was doing well with exercise till I got sick. Now I have to start all over slowly. Sounds like your making great progress, that's awesome!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
"Doing" thinking is one of the best natural ways to distract anxiety into a calm.

Good for you!
Conners_Wifey
Conners_Wifey
So happy for your improvements!!! Yay you!! Exercise is so beneficial. I jog daily and also yoga on top of it. The yoga is so relaxing! I highly recommend. I have to do more of a beginner level where I have had two back surgeries, but I absolutely love it. It is awesome that you are coping and learning how to calm yourself down. I am still working on that..baby steps. Sending hugs and well wishes to you!
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