How do I get rid of anxiety?

Question

i had 3 anxiety attacks last year and when ever i get stressed or worried about something i feel like i going to have one what is the best way to relax and get my mind off of it?

Answer 1

I can relate because I'm prone to panic attacks, when I found out I tried alot of things, like yoga or dance to keep me calm throughout the day. But I think what helped most was finding a good pace and maintaining a balanced routine. If you're stressed from working, make sure you plan some down time for yourself like a bubble bath and a movie. If you focus too much on the idea of a possible attack, you'll just stress yourself out more.

Answer 2

Meditation may help you. It will help you release stress, deal with the things that have stressed you out, and help you find you center in general. It's mostly a way of thinking. I don't believe in getting nervous or anxious. I just gave it up. Instead of thinking about the negative side (OMG what if I fall in front of everyone?), think about the opportunities (if I fall in front of everyone, surely I will meet some new people in the process). Yoga might also help.

Try a guided meditation CD. They may seem hokey, but if you look past that, they can really help you relax.

Answer 3

anxiety attacks usually occur when you are worried about something which you have no control over. In my 60 years of life, I have learned that the vast majority of things of which created so much stress, rarely came to pass. Although it is more easily said than done, "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it is all small stuff."

Answer 4

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) consists of two parts:
Once-weekly psychotherapy sessions in which a particular problematic behavior or event from the past week is explored in detail, beginning with the chain of events leading up to it, going through alternative solutions that might have been used, and examining what kept the client from using more adaptive solutions to the problem:

Both between and during sessions, the therapist actively teaches and reinforces adaptive behaviors, especially as they occur within the therapeutic relationship. . . the emphasis is on teaching patients how to manage emotional trauma rather than reducing or taking them out of crises. . . . Telephone contact with the individual therapist between sessions is part of DBT procedures.
(Linehan, 1991)
DBT targets behaviors in a descending hierarchy:
decreasing high-risk suicidal behaviors
decreasing responses or behaviors (by either therapist or patient) that interfere with therapy
decreasing behaviors that interfere with/reduce quality of life
decreasing and dealing with post-traumatic stress responses
enhancing respect for self
acquisition of the behavioral skills taught in group
additional goals set by patient
Weekly 2.5-hour group therapy sessions in which interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance/reality acceptance skills, emotion regulation, and mindfulness skills are taught (see summaries of sample worksheets). Group therapists are not available over the phone between sessions; they refer patients in crisis to the individual therapist.

Answer 5

I wish I had a really good answer for you, I have had anxiety for years. Learning to control it really is a hard thing, breathing techniques is a good way to calm yourself. Hope you find something that works.

Answer 6

try abdominal breathing, don't use your chest to breath, use your stomach, this prevents carbon dioxide from staying in the lungs. Your stomach should be rising instead of your chest when you breathe. It is correct way to breathe. Practice that when ever you can, soon you will be breathing that way without you controlling it. This can keep you calm.

Answer 7

You probably mean panic attacks. You can get started by going to this site which is very informative. panicsurvivor.com

Answer 8

I don't know but I know how you feel. I think it's difficult, try to connect with people and get involved.