I have had anxiety problems since I was a little child, especially of a health anxiety nature. It seems every few weeks I think I have a new serious problem. Thanks very much for any help.
2006-06-15 09:11:29 · 5 answers · asked by irishzazen111 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm not an expert, but I know the key for me was to use my mind like a bug zapper. The bugs are bad thoughts -- things you keep letting play over again in your head. The way to zap them is just turn your mind away from them as soon as you notice that you're thinking them. See, your mind treats every thought as fact and your body reacts as if it were really happening, so you need to stop the bad thoughts and replace them with good ones. "I'm feeling sick" becomes "I feel great!” Even if you feel the affirmation is a lie at first, if you persist in telling yourself you feel good and you don't think contradictory thoughts, you're mind and body will respond as if it were true and soon enough, it will be.
It’s a matter of mental discipline. Your thoughts produce emotions and emotions generate physical responses.
Of course, you may not have any thoughts you can identify that are generating your anxiety, or you are just in such a state of physical reaction that nothing helps. If these are the case, you might have some belief about the world that you learned long ago and it produces fear for you. You may need someone's help to find out what that belief is and what it is you fear. You may have to make the thought conscious before it can be zapped once and for all.
I hope this helps. There are alot of books out there. Most of the ones I have read are some variation on the concept of mental discipline and a bunch even go as far as saying you create or attract the reality you imagine. Whether you buy that or not, I know controlling your thoughts can help. Anxiety is horrible, but it can usually be overcome. Don't hesitate to seek professional help. Good luck!!
2006-06-15 09:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need a combination of strategies. One - all natural nutrition to stay healthy. Two- learn self help and relaxation techniques. the most popular are guided imagery, diaphragmatic breathing, and seated yoga Three- try Bach Flower Remedy in addition to the above. Your anxiety probably also has elements of depression and psychosomatic disorder because it is chronic.
Four- start or join a panic attack/anxiety support group. Five-Don't tackle this alone. Six- There is a new blood test coming out soon for anxiety-it is a certain type of alergy of the body to itself.
2006-06-17 12:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you exercise regularly? Exercise builds up natural endorphan levels which relax you and will reduce or eliminate anxiety. Also, if you are under 25 realize that changing hormone levels can cause anxiety and this will pass as you become a self realized adult.
2006-06-15 16:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you have hypochondria which is probably the result of your anxiety or visa-versa.
knowing you have a problem with a name attached to it helps sometimes.
diet,excercise,getting enough sleep,not drinking alcohol,having a place to get away from stress all help.
it takes a lot of courage to deal with this without meds,
have you tried a very low dose of buspar?
2006-06-15 16:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by freebird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Yoga and meditation.
2006-06-15 16:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by Dellajoy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋