My anxiety ALWAYS manifests physical symptoms. Most typically, those physical symptoms begin as ragged breathing, pains in my gut or painful "little rocks" inside my cranium.

It helps me allot to focus on easing those physical symptoms rather than losing myself in the thoughts attached. The thoughts attached seem to fling ever further afield when I feed them by taking them too seriously.

Like Arfie, I focus on reducing the physical symptoms of anxiety, because those are the ones that affect my ability to do normal daily living activities.

Staying in the moment, focus on current task, and remaining calm are my go-to tools to reduce anxiety.

Learning how to make anxiety work for you and keeping up with what works is excellent!

Here's to a day with peace, love, and blessings to you!

Definitely keep writing. Write out your thoughts and feelings and what your experiencing. That's good to tackle your anxiety head on. It's not easy. I give you a lot of credit. When the physical symptoms hit there tough for me to deal with. But I know they to shall pass. Don't worry about anything!!! Let your mind be full of positive thoughts. Staying in the present, and distracting yourself is great to do. Taking some deep breaths and relaxing and staying calm is a must. Here's to conquering those fears and not worrying. You will have a day filled with joy and happiness. Hugs and blessings. Italianmomma4ever

I needed to hear this today!!! I'll put it in practice.
Thank you.

I like all these things. In fact, this morning I was feeling anxious as I was waking up for whatever reason so I, eventually, got out of bed and just started my morning routine while focusing on a deep breathing exercise. After a few minutes I noticed my body had relaxed and I could kind of allow my mind to settle into that relaxation.

Another thing I've been trying to do (and this post reminded me to do this, so thanks!) is to neither run or fight, but to kind of invite the anxiety in. Sort of a, "Oh hi, you're here. Ok, well, I've got stuff to do so I'm not really going to be able to pay attention to you, but you're welcome to hang out." Basically, acknowledge it, accept it, but try not to focus on it.

I second what Brockster said.

I, too, have anxiety most mornings and have to force myself to get up and just start my morning routine and try to take the focus off the anxious thoughts.

Hugs to all. Anxiety is a biotch. Arfie, It does sound like a terrible situation. So sorry for you.

Tired, I will also put in practice.

Don't think about the future, I like that. Isn't this exact moment right now more important? One day at a time, that's what I tell myself

Not worrying is good, but i think its better to be focused but have a relaxed mentality when it comes to tomorrow. I mean try not to think to hard on tomorrow and also have a good routine, that can be built upon.

Hi!
I have always worried about the future too, and recently started to work on calming down and staying in the moment. When I get anxiety, I tend to get a horrible feeling in my stomach. But I have been doing lots to help myself and excited for the future.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU!

Wow!

Thank you all for not only the kind words but the awesome advice! I really cherish every helpful word.

I hope you all are doing well and finding ways to remain calm!

Peace, love, and blessings to you all!