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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whats do u all do to cope with anxiety

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what do u all do to cope with anxitey
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take loazepam and try to stay busy and focused on other thngs
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what does that do?
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I am on Paxil which helps a bit. But I try distracting myself, relaxation cd's, keeping busy and positive thinking.
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I take klonopin, which makes a big difference in my life, instead of frequent "sick days" when I just couldn't face working I can work. When I still get anxious I find a distraction like sudoku, reading, taking a walk is sometimes helpful.
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I read my anxiety books, it helps me A LOT,,, I guess BC I am making sure I am not going crazy or I am not dieing,, I am so afraid I am gonna die, its terrible, well hope ya get some books, it works well,
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My first focus is on my breathing. When I feel the anxiety I always notice that I'm chest breathing and my breaths are more shallow which aggravates anxiety. I do abdominal breathing which usually relaxes me. I try and find things to do to distract me and I constantly remind myself that I'm ok and I'm not dying! If all else fails I have xanax but I rarely have to take it. The last one I took was over 3 weeks ago!
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Breathing works, nno doubt. It helps to breath normally into a paper bag. Keeps you from hyperventilating.
the pounding heart is my worst feeling. when I get the rapid pounding, i go straight for the xanax
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Tho only thing in the world is to be with my partner, then I can relax and be happy.
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