Anxiety question?

Question

What are some natural ways to control irrational anxiety? If something legitimate stresses me out, I get stressed out by lots of little things, too, that really have no impact on my day.

Answer 1

We all feel anxiety or stress in our daily lives this is natural. If you experience restlessness, nervousness, bad temper, racing thoughts, rapid heartbeat, muscle tension, extreme difficulty resting or concentrating then you probably need to get help. If you don't have the above symptoms then you have no point to worry.

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Answer 2

My anxiety tips:

Try turning the heat up in the house or dressing much more warmly. It is hard to feel anxiety when you are too warm. I was able to cut out ativan use altogether by using this trick. Saved me big $$ too, because pills cost way more than heat. Hot baths work too, and in a pinch, like at work/school, you can try running hot water over your hands.

Avoid caffeine like the plague. Also, some cold remedies can cause anxiety. Look for the "agitation in children" warning on the box. Adults can get problems too.

Try meditation tapes like progressive muscle relaxation or guided imagery. They may seem silly at first, but they work!!

Go out with friends, and if you don't have any, find a club to join and MAKE yourself go until you actually look forward to it.
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Exercise at least 1/2 hour a day, and anytime you feel really hyper. Exercise cuts down on anxiety a lot.

If you're so anxious you can't sleep, look up (using google) good "sleep hygeine" tips so you can sleep better. Like go to bed and get up about the same time each day, even weekends. Don't use your bedroom to watch TV and read and use the computer and all that-just use the room as a bedroom normally would be used. Don't do stuff that pumps you up right before bed, like exercising and using the computer. You want to use that last hour to wind down-Take a bath? Make the bedroom really dark, cover up the clock radio, even so the light doesn't shine at you. If you live in the rackety city, use a noise generator (makes wave sounds and the like) to cover up the city sounds.

Put a lot of colorful things around the house, happy type things, and keep the blinds open and let the sun in. Get yourself some flowers.. Make a list of things that make you happy. Here's some things on my list: A basket full of fluffy kittens, bread fresh from the oven, Fireworks popping on a warm summer evening, The first fireflies of the season, The crisp sound of a saltine cracker breaking, fresh sheets on the bed, etc. Use all your senses and read that list when you are breaking down

Work on time management if being overwhelmed and late for things and too much to do is getting to you. Cut back on other responsibilities temporarily so you can spend more restorative time with friends and family.

You got a girl/boyfriend? Extra physical touch is very helpful. Most people in the US or UK are touch deprived, so hold hands more, hug more, give shoulder rubs, etc. A pet is good to cuddle with, too, if your home situation allows you to get one. (I'm an animal lover, don't get one if you can't commit to it for 15 years)

good luck! there was some other good advice from others, too.

Answer 3

Social anxiety can cause these feelings, which can also lead to severe depression,
http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/ds...

if not you could be suffering from Generalized Anxiety
Disorder..http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_anxiety_disorder

There is hope; I've been there, and still am there, it is a long, hard struggle. I recommend
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cognitive_b... worked best for me, with mild anti-anxiety meds. I suffered from social anxiety for over 15 years. I've tried individual therapy, and group therapy and studied psychology for 10 years, as a profession, but also with the hope to cure myself.

Depending on your comfort level, you could go to a psychologist that practices CBT and specializes in anxiety disorders, seek a group therapy, or create one. Usually those that do attend the group therapy are a bit more high functioning because as you know, it can be difficult to speak in a group.

Another idea is to see if there are any local research studies being conducted that you could participate in.

The program that finally worked the best for me is this one: http://www.socialanxiety.us/findinghelp.... and I was lucky enough to have a structured behavioral group to go along with it. Sometimes the people that actually attend this program come back home and form groups.

Any questions, let me know ... I can't tell you how much this has improved my life!

Answer 4

Most therapist will help you work on your breathing, teaching you to breathe in deeply & slowly. Taking in all thats good. Then exhaling & letting go all thats bad, stressful, harmful...just let it all go. Another common techinique is journaling. Write down whatever youre feeling, or just anything to help you stay in touch with your inner self. Read your entries looking for common or ongoing themes or problems. Learn to meditate & work on your meditation techniques. Exercise of course is a great natural way to control & let go stress. Talk to someone you can trust if possible, and if fortunate enough see a therapist.

Answer 5

sometimes you cant helped getting stressed by major things that go on in your life, but you really have to teach yourself not to sweat the little things.The next time you feel yourself going over the edge, try this old trick. Actually close your eyes and count to ten. When you open them, stop and realize that you are losing it over nothing. I promise this works. Im an old pro in dealing with anxiety.

Answer 6

There are thousands of ways, all of them synthesised into a single form of therapy known as cognitive behavioural therapy. Find a therapist who knows it, and do it. Doesn't require any medication (in some severe cases, a short course of antidepressants may be necessary, but only for the duration of the therapy), and works incredibly well.

Answer 7

PRAY TO YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN. Jesus can help with anything. when in dought, pray!