i have severe anxiety disorder. just to give you an example i convinced my self that i had a warrant for my arrest for the past 5 months. freaked out, lost focus etc. i finally got the courage to call the police and request a check. the woman told me i didnt have a warrant. finally some relife right? nope i figured that i really did have a warrant but she didnt tell me so she could send the swat team to come get me. heres the kicker ... i didnt do anything illegal. dont believe me? figure i must be guilty for some reason? Im the same guy who convinced him self he had HIV while i was still a virgin! (im educated too, 3rd year bio major). I find that sometimes the only reliefe i can get is when something good happens and i feel calm. like when im with my friends its less or if a girl comes up and talks to me it goes away. and the more im alone the worse it gets. bt im also antisocial. sorry im really confused and it must show. but therapy is not an option right now, what else can i do?
2007-07-19 08:00:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Coping with stress and anxiety includes the following steps:
* Laugh: Don't take your life so seriously. A sense of humor helps overcome worry by distracting the mind. Laughter may also produce endorphins, which help ease pain and offer a sense of relaxation and joy. Tell a joke, watch a comedy, and laugh when disaster strikes. You'll feel better with a smile on your face.
* Make plans: Worrying solves nothing. It cannot change situations or outcomes. The only way change comes about is through action. Instead of worrying, empower yourself by acting toward change. Worried about money? Create and implement a budget or seek professional financial counsel. Productivity creates an atmosphere of positive change that worry cannot achieve and makes overcoming anxiety possible.
* Herbs: There are several herbs one may use to help alleviate feelings of stress. Among them, Kava stands out. Kava enables the body to relax physically and mentally. Those with liver problems or Parkinson's disease should not use Kava. Adaptogenic herbs, such as the ginsengs and milk thistle are good herbs to consider. Adaptogens, or nerve tonics, help strengthen the body's resistance to stress. As always, follow the directions on the bottle and check with your doctor before beginning any herbal routine.
* Seek professional help: Having someone with whom you can discuss your worries may help lessen anxiety. A good counselor will listen attentively, enabling you to discover your underlying concerns. Together, you can create productive means of handling stress, so that you may heal emotionally and physically.
2007-07-19 08:04:22 · answer #1 · answered by ஜSnazzlefrazzஜ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honey you do obviously have an anxiety disorder which can be helped with the help of medication to calm you down. I am Bipolar but I also have obsessive compulsive disorder which makes it worse which is probably why you were obsessing over having a warrant for your arrest. If you can't see a therapist then at least go see your family doctor. He can get you started on something to relieve your nerves. Good Luck
2007-07-19 08:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by Char A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1] pray
2] therapy
3] exercise - physical activity will produce endorphins, which will improve mood, relieving some anxiety. Following any kind of exercise tape requires both sides of your brain.
4] watch a funny movie or show every day - laughter is a great healer
5] do activities that require both sides of your brain
a] crosswords
b] sudoku
c] coloring - yes, with crayons, in a book - get fancy pictures, too. I learned this one when my kids were little!
6] get rid of clutter - throw out or give away anything you aren't using - learned this one when my husband traveled a lot!
Check closets, books, toys, papers [ only if more than 7 years old ], garage, attic, basement.
7] fix things - mend clothing, shine shoes, pluck your unibrow, scrub the bathroom, vacuum the car, clean out flowerbeds - anything that gives immediate reward.
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2016-10-22 02:10:33 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a doctor that you trust and respect, and do what you are told. You may go through a tough couple of weeks but stick it out. My life has changed, or should I say begun, since being put on the right medication.
2007-07-19 23:08:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vigorous exercise is excellent for anxiety and depression.
Make sure you get a good sweat going at least 30 minutes per session. It will help your mental state.
Good luck.
2007-07-19 08:09:15 · answer #6 · answered by Halcyon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any activity you enjoy will help you be less anxious. Medication will also help. I attend a day program to help with anxiety. This might help you too.
2007-07-19 08:09:05 · answer #7 · answered by psycho_chic_in_training 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get into martial arts.
It will give you discipline, focus and clarity.
2007-07-19 08:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋