How can I learn to confront anxiety provoking situations?

A psychologist told me this once: back thousands and thousands of years ago, humans and animals alike had to fight to survive. As part of this mechanism, we get anxious, or panicked, as a way to fuel adrenaline and make us run faster, fight better, work harder, etc. In this modern world, we don't really experience extreme danger like that (aside from situations such as abuse) all the time. So the best thing we can do when we get anxious is to remind our bodies that we are not in danger. One of the best ways to do that is taking a deep breath in through your nose. Because your breathing is calm and regular, your brain is assuming you are safe enough to stay calm, and therefore there is no need to panic.

I have social anxiety, and I've had many a panic attack in my day. It really helps if you close your eyes and count to ten. You can either whisper it, or say it mentally. When you reach ten, count back down. Count up as you inhale, down as you exhale. Remember that what you're facing can't really hurt you; none of the symptoms in a panic attack can really harm you. Before confronting a situation, you can do the same procedure.

Breathing or cognitive behavior therapy is effective therapies for changing ones view of an anxiety producing event. If it is state anxiety then breathing exercises may be helpful if it is trait anxiety then the behavior, reaction to the anxiety triggers, therapy is possibly more effective. Person centered therapy (PCt) might also be helpful because this therapy is centered on the individual and the individual can decide when therapy ends. So to this point PCt might be a great choice in building ones confidence in regards to coping with anxiety.

Take a deep breath or two, drink some water, and listen to a song that you like. Call or text or talk to someone you trust.

You know I ve been fetching answers to this question.. I usually turn my back on anxiety prone situations ...but honestly I too know that I jave to face them by hook or by crook... so I ust let things go.. I dont cling onto one topic..I just let it go..because my mental peace is most important to me. .. :) trust me try things will work out...

Acknowledge that what you're feeling or experiencing could lead to an anxiety attack or feelings of anxiousness, once you know that you have gained control of your thought process. I'm not saying the thoughts and feelings wont come, but you can confront them with a lot more force once you realize you know that what your feeling is because of an anxiety provoking situation and, like all bouts of anxiety, it WILL pass.

You can learn to confront anxiety provoking situations by practicing doing it. Practice with a close friend. When the actual situation comes up, just focus on the surroundings and how it's easier than it looks.

Remember that keeping calm in stressful situation is a muscle that needs exercising - that is, practice makes perfect! You will have so many opportunities in your life to do things that are scary or challenging, so at the end of the day, so what if things don't go perfectly this time? So what if things were a bit embarrassing? There's always next time, and the next time and the next time, and you may find that each time it gets a little bit easier.

1. you can write a thought record about the situation (check how to write one here: https://www.7cups.com/anxiety-help/lesson4.html) 2. What about trying guided relaxation? (link:https://www.7cups.com/exercises/mindfulness/?showlist=1) 3. Or you can simply connect to a listener on the site :)

The only way to learn to confront these situations is by doing them. I know it may seem hard at first, however if you start with something that brings you a little less anxiety and work your way up to more difficult situations it will be much more manageable.