It takes some self control and at times medication to assist in controlling such impulses
2006-08-11 11:36:30
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answered by admiralgill 4
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When those thoughts are coming up - instead of listening to them distract yourself with outside things. So - don't listen to the inside and your feelings just use your senses to look at, feel, smell, listen to everything what's outside your body. And then try to find a least 5 good things to say about what you hear, see, smell, experience. Like find the smile on the face of the person walking by or the beauty of a little being like mosquito which is swirling around.....
Another exercise is when you wake up in the moring ask yourself: Why am I happy? And come up with 5 reasons.
Don't give your (negative) thoughts so much importance, they are like the brain burping and happen, come and go. They only get annyoying when you take a bath in them. They feed from the amount of energyyou put into them.
You could distract youself also by watching comedy (comedycentral.com with Jon Steart is my favorite!) and so on. Works fine for me.
For the longterm - you could look for a new hobby, something physical which does not allow a lot of time for too much thinking. Something what may also be exciting and gives you some adrenaline rush. Not that I say Xtreme sports are for everyone - but it sure focuses ones attention.
Or you could volunteer and help the ones who are really in need. The elderly helpless or the really poor, there are plenty people who need help.
Getting involved in something like that makes you appreciate the little things. The ones many of us take for granted (not going to bed hungry every night, to be healthy and have all limbs, to have internet access.....)
you'll be never having any thoughts about how others think about you when confronted with the other side of life.
2006-08-11 11:57:57
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answered by spaceskating_girl 3
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My friends used to be very paranoid. One of my friends used to flip out when I would curl her hair because she was afraid her hair would catch fire. Just do something that makes you very uncomfortable. If you do then you will realize that hey, there is nothing to be paranoid about. Everytime you worry, tell yourself that it's okay. Also, one of my cousins was scared to death about getting on a roller coaster because she convinced herself that it was going to fly off of the tracks. She looked up a bunch of statistics telling her how safe she was on a roller coaster and repeated them to herself. After a few minutes of that she conquered her paranoia & rode Kingda Ka. It definitely helps. Just try to reassure yourself whenever you are paranoid. Good luck!
2006-08-11 11:37:55
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answered by adriana24 2
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Keep yourself occupied. This is what I tell my kids that kinda applies to anyone generally: You are not allowed to do nothing! Always keep yourself busy. Go for walks. This is very beneficial for the body as well as mind! When you walk long than 20 minutes, you start focusing on your steps and breathing. This is very rhythmic and very theraputic. I recommend it to everyone! Give it a try; its FREE!
2006-08-11 11:37:53
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answered by down2earthsmiles 3
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Everyone, from the youngest child to the oldest adult, experiences anxieties and fears at one time or another. Feeling anxious in a particularly uncomfortable situation never feels very good. However, with children, such feelings are not only normal, they're also necessary. Experiencing and dealing with anxieties can prepare young people to handle the unsettling experiences and challenging situations of life.
Anxieties and Fears Are Normal
Anxiety is defined as "apprehension without apparent cause." It usually occurs when there's no immediate threat to a person's safety or well being, but the threat feels real. Anxiety makes a person want to escape the situation - fast. The heart beats quickly, the body might begin to perspire, and "butterflies" in the stomach soon follow. However, a little bit of anxiety can actually help people stay alert and focused.
Having fears or anxieties about certain things can also be helpful because it makes kids behave in a safe way. For example, a kid with a fear of fire would avoid playing with matches.
The nature of anxieties and fears change as children grow and develop:
Babies experience stranger anxiety, clinging to parents when confronted by people they don't recognize.
Toddlers around 10 to 18 months experience separation anxiety, becoming emotionally distressed when one or both parents leave.
Children ages 4 through 6 have anxiety about things that aren't based in reality such as fears of monsters and ghosts.
Kids ages 7 through 12 often have fears that reflect real circumstances that may happen to them, such as bodily injury and natural disaster.
As a child grows, one fear may disappear or replace another. For example, a child who couldn't sleep with the light off at age 5 may enjoy a ghost story at a slumber party years later. And some fears may extend only to one particular kind of stimulus. In other words, a child may want to pet a lion at the zoo but wouldn't dream of going near the neighbor's dog.
Recognizing the Signs of Anxiety
Typical childhood fears change with age. They include fear of strangers, heights, darkness, animals, blood, insects, and being left alone. Children often learn to fear a specific object or situation after having an unpleasant experience, such as a dog bite or an accident.
Separation anxiety is common when young children are starting school, whereas adolescents may experience anxiety related to social acceptance and academic achievement.
If anxious feelings persist, they can take a toll on the child's sense of well being. The anxiety associated with social avoidance can have long-term effects. For example, a child with fear of being rejected can fail to learn important social skills, causing social isolation.
Many adults are tormented by fears that stem from childhood experiences. An adult's fear of public speaking may be the result of embarrassment in front of peers many years before. Or, a parent who was bitten by a dog as a child may consciously (or unconsciously) parents to recognize and identify the signs and symptoms of their children's anxieties so that fears don't become excessive.
Some signs that a child may be anxious about something may include:
becoming clingy, impulsive, or distracted
nervous movements, such as temporary twitches
problems getting to sleep and/or staying asleep longer than usual
sweaty hands
accelerated heart rate and breathing
nausea
headaches
stomachaches
Apart from these signs, parents can usually tell when their child is feeling excessively uneasy about something. Lending a sympathetic ear is always helpful, and sometimes just talking about the fear can help the child move beyond it.
What's a Phobia?
When anxieties and fears persist, problems can arise. As much as a parent hopes the child will grow out of it, sometimes the opposite occurs, and the cause of the anxiety looms larger and becomes more prevalent. The anxiety becomes a phobia, or a fear that's extreme, severe, and persistent.
A phobia can be very difficult to tolerate, both for kids and those around them, especially if the anxiety-producing stimulus (whatever is causing the anxiety) is hard to avoid (e.g., thunderstorms).
"Real" phobias are one of the top reasons children are referred to mental health professionals. But the good news is that unless a child's phobia hinders his or her everyday ability to function, the child sometimes won't need treatment by a professional because, in time, the phobia will be resolved.
2006-08-11 11:39:14
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answered by Anonymous
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Sometimes it is good to talk to someone who is in the same position that you are in, like at councilling.Your doctor can set this up for you.Let him/her know how you are feeling because that is not good to be paranoid all the time.It can lead to further problems in the future.
2006-08-11 11:57:18
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answered by countrykarebare 4
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Sounds like you might want to speak to a doctor on this ok? Seriously- good luck
2006-08-11 11:35:43
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-11-29 22:49:53
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answered by ? 3
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Medication works wonders!
2006-08-11 11:36:01
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answered by gentle giant 5
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Get off the COKE> There are alot of rehabs out there
2006-08-11 11:36:16
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answered by eejese3615 2
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