The doctor said I am having anxiety from something subconcious, what do I do to make me feel better?

Question

He said that my mood changes, headaches, blurry vision, un-awareness, is being caused by anxiety about something sub-conscious, something that I am not consciously aware of. Like maybe a sense of stress or something. He said if it gets worse or does not get better to come back on Tuesday or Wednesday. But what do I do now to relieve that anxiety?

I tend to get very worried and dwell on simple worries, but I always in the past have been able to identify that worry (job stress, am I going to get in trouble for not finishing that report, is my dad's surgery going to be successful) . But this time I can't. I since I can't identify it I can't go to the root to fix it.

Answer 1

Work with a therapist to better understand what's going on in your unconscious mind. The more of your unconscious you understand consciously, the healthier you will be. In the mean time, bump up your exercise and eat healthier.

Answer 2

Men, in general, tend to be "problem solvers" in their way of thinking....cause and effect...that sort of thing.

Here's something that has worked for me.
Take a notebook. Start writing.
Write about the people in your life,
your worries, your obligations,
your desires, your goals, your frustrations,
your joys, your fears, relationships,
your unanswered questions.
What excites you
what drains you
in a perfect world your wish....."__________"
When I was a kid ..."_______"...really bothered me.

For a couple of weeks, or more, write something in your notebook each day, what ever comes to mind, or whatever bothers you, causes you to question yourself, enthuses you, worries you.......
From time to time read back over some of your writings, underlining or circling some of those "ahaaa moments"

This is the sort of thing a person will take to a counselor or Dr. to discuss and come to making yourself aware of those rumblings that have gone undefined for a long time.
The most effective counseling will take place in a series of (weekly) meetings for probably atleast 3 months. Your mind and emotions take awhile to process what you learn, to recognize that something can be done about it,
and to begin to learn new ways of responding to what you have learned. Your counselor is there as your coach to see you get pointed in the directions you need to go.

Answer 3

my aunt has had anxiety attacks before and they prescribe ativan to her. ask your doctor about it.