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How can I get rid of anxiety?

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Profile: LittleMissBookKeeper
LittleMissBookKeeper
February 10th, 2016 4:34pm
I might have quite an unusual answer.. but this analogy has helped me so much. I personally find that the more i try to 'get rid of it', the worst it gets. I feel like that is the thing about anxiety. So many people think of it as this bad, shameful thing that should never be there. It maybe shouldn't, but the reality is that it is there, and the goal is to keep it from over taking your life. i dont know if you are into the whole fantasy world, but I like to think of myself as a werewolf. And my anxiety is my wolf. According to most shows and books, when a person tries to lock their wolf inside and try to hide their existence, the wolf rebels and take over. I think of anxiety the same way. I try to make friends with my inner wolf. This is hard. This takes time. But it is possible. Sometimes, the wolf is going to want to run out lose. and when that happens, it happens. All you have to do is try to get it back under control. But never try to kill the wolf. The wolf is a part of you-- of who you are. Embrace it. Dont kill it.
Profile: dancingTurtle59
dancingTurtle59
November 17th, 2015 8:27am
take a very deep breath and clear your mind completely try to think of a time i was sure of my self or a similar incident that i have made it through
Profile: Bobcott
Bobcott
December 22nd, 2015 4:46am
Since I too have an anxiety issue, I'll list off everything that other people have told me. First, people have told me to consult your primary doctor and perhaps a therapist. People have also said to maintain a healthy diet (non-processed food, lots of fruits and vegetables), and since anxiety often leads to upset stomachs, ginger might be nice too. Also, try not to sleep in too long; I've read that sleeping in until 10 or 11 a.m. will impact anxiety and depression negatively. Other than that, I've had people tell me to relax, stretch, do exercise, and meditate. Hope this helps :)
Anonymous
January 14th, 2016 4:33am
I try to ignore everything that's going on and focus on just me in the moment I think but is fun too
Profile: DanteWinehouse10
DanteWinehouse10
January 15th, 2016 12:46am
You don't. Anxiety will never leave you completely. Learning how to manage it is the key, and everyone is different in doing that
Profile: Luzgar
Luzgar
January 15th, 2016 10:31pm
Try to think of a color, and see it in your head, see the word, see different shades. You can think of any color, green, pink, blue... As long as it calms you!
Profile: SomeWiseWords
SomeWiseWords
January 17th, 2016 8:31pm
It's quite hard to get rid of anxiety overnight but slowly building yourself up to challenging tasks and completing tasks which make you nervous helps to build your confidence, just font do too much at once
Profile: Justkeepswimming25
Justkeepswimming25
March 22nd, 2016 9:52pm
The first step is to believe in yourself. think of the situation that is worrying you but don't look at the negative things that could happen look at the positives, the good things that could come out of this experience , you must believe you can do it and what you want to achieve from doing it.
Profile: hawaii5o
hawaii5o
March 14th, 2016 9:54am
by seeing a psychologist will help by listening to you and giving you ways to help you manage in times of anxiety,seeing a psychiatrist and getting medication
Profile: Arakhthanda
Arakhthanda
February 12th, 2016 4:35am
First, breathe and then ask yourself about the thought patterns, both conscious and unconscious, that makes you anxious in the first place. Once you can understand that underlying thought patterns, try to unlearn it.
Profile: KintsugiLady
KintsugiLady
February 10th, 2016 10:50pm
Honestly, I don't think you can get rid of anxiety. I believe you can make it better, up to the point where it hardly bothers you anymore, but not get rid of it completely. You'll always have triggers, and there will always be anxious answers at some point. But anxiety is a natural response to deal with stress, so that's not bad in itself. We anxious people just have to learn how to best deal with it. For some people, being active is what helps: sports, spending time with friends, dancing... For others, is finding quiet: read a book, curl up in bed with your partner, a cup of tea, meditation... Nobody can know for sure what will work for you but yourself. What sounds more appealing? Going for a walk or taking a warm shower? Swimming or listening to soft music? Find what your body and mind are asking you for when you feel anxious (is it to slow down or to find an outlet for all that pent-up energy and fear?), and do it. Care for yourself, and in time it will get so much better it will seem like it's gone.
Profile: Truckerwife08
Truckerwife08
January 21st, 2016 12:59am
I dont think you can get rid of it all together. I think you can get it under control. Weather with medication relaxation etc
Profile: kindSong20
kindSong20
February 10th, 2016 7:29am
By exercising daily and keeping yourself busy and having a pet and looking at nature beauty and loving yourself😊
Profile: Syndicate
Syndicate
February 5th, 2016 8:18am
To be honest, I don't think you can. Take it day-by-day. You can improve, get rid of? I don't see it
Profile: FindYourStrength01
FindYourStrength01
February 4th, 2016 3:40am
Perhaps yoga, exercise, calming hobbies, or may speak with a counselor or close friend you trust regarding these feelings.
Anonymous
January 29th, 2016 11:29pm
There are a couple of great ways to deal with anxiety. Meditation, connecting with friends, family or nature is a great way to relieve feelings of anxiety. Getting enough rest, nourishment and exercise can also help when dealing with feelings of anxiety too.
Anonymous
January 28th, 2016 5:16pm
bilateral stimulation!! sit down and tap one foot at a time and it will get you thinking about that instead of your anxiety (: you can do this anywhere, and it isnt noticable (:
Profile: xAbigail
xAbigail
January 27th, 2016 9:42pm
You can get rid of anxiety by either facing your fears or trying to get away from it. You can either talk to someone about it or do things that distract you from your fears. Such as listening to music, or talking to any 7 Cup Listener, even me!
Anonymous
January 22nd, 2016 2:38pm
You never really get rid of anxiety, but you can seek professional help to cope with it, you can visit a therapist who will be more than happy to give you coping strategies.
Anonymous
January 22nd, 2016 12:26am
Anxiety is not something you can just get rid of. However, there are things you can do to ease it. You can listen to music, try deep breathing, or you could talk to someone about how you're feeling. If you are talking to a counselor, try writing down the things that cause you to feel anxious and they will try their best to help with cope with it.
Anonymous
January 21st, 2016 12:36pm
Things are not as bad as you think, so try to be positive, and relax and just take a deep breath, it works believe mr
Profile: hopefulParadise19
hopefulParadise19
January 21st, 2016 7:44am
Sure you can get rid of anexity and get a help of therapist and they will make you to come out of anexity