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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Trying to control anxiety - Need help

Edger
Edger
My anxiety is increasing again. I'm telling myself it's just my anxious brain. Trying to work on positive thoughts. I listen to music but didnt help yesterday. I know to take one day at a time. But if anyone has other
suggestions I would to hear them. I also have OCD. Obessive anxious thoughts. I am on meds that work. And had therapy specialing in anxiety.But the meds and CBT only do so much.

Barbara
valgal18
valgal18
for me writing always helps....if i'm anxious it helps me to make a list of why i'm anxious....usually once i do that i can pick out the distorted thoughts......something else that helps is occupying my mind completely....i have numerous word search books and i get so focused on finding those words that the thoughts aren't even in my mind anymore.....i know people who do crossword puzzles or soduko.....my therapist suggested knitting/crocheting.....i think if you can occupy your mind and hands, too that can work wonders.....for me when i'm anxious i pick and my cuticles or feet-not a good idea-but to stop that i bought silly putty and when i'm anxious i pull on that.....it helps calm me down.....i'd recommend that.....i hope this helped....if you wanna talk, please feel free to message me
Community LeaderMid
Mid
One thing with CBT, is it is hard work, and continues on a daily basis. It is not a "one method fits all" treatment plan.

Where your anxiety is increasing, writing it out can show you pattern of thoughts that you can switch, staying hydrated can reduce the effects of the anxiety, and knowing you are controlling it through work, movement, and thought will help you through this.

Best wishes!
gramybear
gramybear
I'm glad you are getting support outside as well. Writing here will also help and listening to what others do and what has helped them. I also recommend watching shows that will make you laugh and keep your mind busy, and comedians are great for that. Also, do you have anything that really makes you happy like any type of arts or crafts, or what not? Also, working with animals is the best!! Let us know how you are doing honey. Hugs GB
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