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Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe

how do you get yourself through doing a task that sends your anxieties through the roof!  if it is a big task is it better to work straight through so you get it done and over with or break down into smaller parts taking small breaks inbetween?


thank you

arfie
arfie
Sometimes one or the other of those will work. When they don't, I pull out the "Anxiety" drawer of my psychotherapy toolbox and pull out exercises to calm the anxiety.

Whatever way I address it, I shoot to be gentle with it. Beating myself up for suffering anxiety attacks only seems to make it worse. It is a condition, not a character defect.
autumn8890
autumn8890
totally agree with Arfie, not a character defect!! Be gentle with yourself and realize anxiety is often hard to handle. For me personally, I do what I can and then if I need to break I do. Either way is good but you have to decide what works best for you because we all handle anxiety differently. Hope you can get somet hings done but if not...love yourself, you're trying.
MayB
MayB
I'm a big one for rewards for taking a step in any direction.... And a big reward for getting something anything done
irishwriter
irishwriter
I agree with all of the above - pace yourself - look after you no matter what gets done and kudos to you for every step on the way. hugs.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Well that entirely depends on the task in question. Wouod you care to share more?
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Today it was paperwork. I managed to get through it.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Well, I think sometimes it's a good idea to take breaks when dealing with some things. Like paperwork. Say if you had to go shopping it might be best to push through it and finish as quick as possible. I think you should just use your judgment. If breaks are reasonable and would help you finish the task, why not?
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