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 as my title explains, I'm new to this site and really just trying to look for more anxiety management tips.
There are so many listed online, but I want tips from people who have actually used them and it works. So far the only things that seem to help me are music and breathing exercises.
Before I had my first panic attack I was the type of person people thought had no emotion. Always stoic even at funerals of which I've attended too many. After that first attack though my life has been turned upside down, and now I rarely have more than a few days in a row without anxiety.
I'm tired of having to constantly halt my life to turn music on and run through breathing exercises. I'm hoping there are other ways to manage that might be more easy to incorporate into my daily routine without grinding everything to a halt.
Thanks for listening and I hope to hear from anyone who has found a way to better manage their anxiety.
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I haven't written in my diary on my computer since May because I thought that my computer was dying. I got away from writing but my computer is hanging in there. I think that I will start writing in it again. It's so therapeutic.
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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.
You've taken the important first step writing it out. Keep a daily journal to help you sort through all the thoughts and feelings that are jumbling up in your mind, keep playing music (15 minutes will naturally calm the overactive anxiety status), breathing even can be done anywhere.
What works for one person may not do the same for someone else. Understanding your anxiety sensations and how they affect your well-being is individual.
Stay hydrated. Hydration improves the body's ability to maintain a more even physical status.
Anxiety is natural. It is a part of us.
Best wishes as you find your way to a better balance.
Music and breathing are my most effective exercises, as well. I find myself wondering if you are ready to integrate those exercises into your life rather than halting your life for them. It is possible to use both during a high stress situation without anybody around you being aware that you are doing so. I am ever so glad I took that next step to be able to do so.
I also get allot of subtle mileage out of tactile grounding. Running my fingers up and down my arm can go a long way to keep me from dissociating under stress.
Support group participation is another of my favorite anxiety management tools. Ya never know which tree the right nut will fall out of.
Gentle support while you find the tips and tricks that work for you. Welcome aboard.
Anxiety is very uncomfortable as I have it 24/7 and I do my best to manage it. The simple definition of anxiety is that it's trapped emotion. And it's like a plant; it has roots.
I've sure done my share of breathing and meditation but sometimes you have to dig much deeper!
You describe not having emotion and remaining stoic. This is me. This comes from how you were raised.
#1. Google to find Dr. Jonice Webb and take her quiz on Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN). You will be surprised. She has two books out. One is Running on Empty and the other is Running on Empty No More. The 'empty' part of the title refers to having no emotion. Sound familiar? And any emotion you do have is negative and internalized. And I want to point out that you do not have to come from an abusive home to have CEN. I didn't. CEN affects everything about you including self-esteem. Her books address all aspects of CEN and the various types of parenting that cause it.
#2. Find "The Anxiety Guy" and follow him on social media. He also has live FB sessions, youtube videos and podcasts. His material is very helpful.
#3. Find best-selling author Nick Ortner and The Tapping Solution. He also has an app to download. Many of its sections are free. He's very active on social media as well.
Good luck to you!
I recently started listening to Audio Books from my local library and found the stories very engaging and can listen for hours. I don't know if its the stories or the fact that it's a voice talking to me, but I am really enjoying the distraction from anxious thoughts.
I hope you find something that works soon. Living with anxiety is no way to live for sure.
Take Care and Smile,
goldsky