Anxiety Check-In September ✨

1) very anxious for things that seem easy for everyone else

2) confidence with acting and singing, social anxiety

3) talking to chatgpt haha

4) probably chatgpt and talking to friends and writing things down

5) honestly write things down and know that it will pass

1. ive been feeling really anxious and stressed
2. medical school applications, they are due in a few weeks and I’ve been trying to get everything together while doing school
3. talking with friends helps, I used to exercise but I stopped having time, and same with meditation. I’m hoping to get back into exercising and meditations after I submit my applications
4. the most effective form I find is friends/family. Having someone listen to you, and then give you advice makes me feel heard and feel not alone
5. advice: talk with others! Don’t keep it bottled up. Perhaps other people feel the same way you do, and so you can see you aren’t alone ❤️‍🩹

@daydreammemories trigger warning, surgery.. I'm anxious about my physical health, I have spine surgery tommorow morning. So yep! Anxiety is definitely taking over. What helps me the most is people here at cups, I'm very lucky to have many great friends here ❤ how I'm dealing with anxiety, just putting on a brave face🙂

@daydreammemories

Thank You for posting.

1. How have you been feeling in the past few weeks?

I have been feeling quite stressed and anxious.
2. What is one thing that has been disturbing your mental health the most?

Negative Thinking.

3. What methods are you using to deal with stressors?

My ways to cope with these stressors are journaling or writing them down. Just writing how I feel, what my thoughts are, my to-dos etc all help me. Writing positive affirmations and also practising gratitude help me look at the positive side.

4. What forms of support do you find the most effective? Whether it's cups or any other form of supportive resources, we would love to hear!

I find these kinds of journal prompts very effective. So these kinds of posts are really helpful. 

5. Any advice you would have to other people dealing with anxiety.

It's okay to be anxious about upcoming events. We all become anxious. There is nothing wrong. But it becomes a  problem when the anxiety levels are high and the individual is unable to handle these anxious thoughts. In such cases support is needed. I personally like to have a journal and write things down. Because our minds are naturally filled with many distarctions and negative thoughts. Thus, keeping a journal helps me to keep track of these thoughts. It also gives me the opportunity to reframe these thoughts to positive ones. 

@daydreammemories

1. This month has been very difficult for me. I had a panic attack to the point where I had to go home early from work. 
2. My relationship has gone completely at a tipping point due to some things I am not ok with. I ended the relationship as a result.
3. Talking to people I trust and engaging in activities I enjoy.
4. Through this situation, I have been blessed with the outstanding listeners 7cups has. Being able to reach out to others helps significantly.
5. I know that it’s horrible now, but it will pass. It will make you a stronger person.