How can I overcome anxiety if I can't talk to a therapist or my own doctor?

Anxiety usually occurs when you are overwhelmed, or continuously running worrisome thoughts through your mind. The inability to take action, or having to delay the action, often causes the anxiety to go into overdrive. Anxiety subsides when given a definite repititve task to focus on. In my personal experience, I found making small pieces of repititive doodles very soothing. It would take my mind off my worry, and help me focus on something without requiring thinking. Pick a paper and black pen. Start by making a large shape within 2 inches by 2 inches, could be a circle, square, triangle. Dont worry about perfection. Choose a doodle - short straight lines, small circles, waves. Fill up the shape with that repititve doodle. Focus on the lines you are drawing, and deliberately draw each stroke. As you continue, you will observe your mind go off your thoughts and focus on the doodle. Make as many shapes as you like, overlap them if you like. Do it for as long as it takes for your anxiety to subside for that moment. ~ And always here to help :) Reach out to me if you have any questions

For things like that it's best to talk to a professional. Also talking with friends or doing your growth path can help also for the time being.

You can do it! One little step at a time. All of us listeners are here for you and a lot of us have gone through the same thing. That's what makes 7cups so great! Don't be afraid to go to a friend or family member.

if you cannot talk to a therapist or your own doctor, get onto 7cups, one of our lovely listeners may be able listen and help you through their open listening. Talking to friends, work colleagues etc can sometimes help, or, there are several meditation or "head space" apps to down load to help, adjusting diet, exercise and having an open mind certainly helps. xx

There's multiple ways to try and fix your anxiety that doesn't involve a therapist or a doctor - most paths (if not all of them) involve trial and error. Trying out a bunch of methods and looking at the pros and cons as well as the progress that you make. When something is not going well looking at the path and revaluate it. I would recommend doing a lot of research from wherever you can think of. Reading success stories might not be a good idea if you think that it will discourage you. Finding people who you can relate too or are or have been in a similar situation that you feel comfortable with can be a way, but it’s something that you have to discover yourself. It might not be, since everyone is different.

You may need to switch therapists or doctors. It's not always your fault but it is your responsibility to help yourself. you can try closing your eyes during session. you can write notes to your therapist or doctor. you can play them songs that you can relate to until you feel comfortable talking to them. You will realize in due time that speaking your mind and allowing yourself to be you freely is a very rewarding experience and you cant wait to do it again and more often. Recognize your anxiety for what it is but know that it can only control you if you allow it to. just breathe and focus on your breathing.

You can overcome anxiety by being honest about feeling anxious to yourself. Sometimes writing what you want to say down on paper and handing it to your therapist or doctor is much more helpful than forcing yourself to talk about something. Being honest and finding ways to cope with your anxiety (like fiddling wish something or distracting yourself) can also help.

Wow really , well do stuff that you love or like be surrounded by loved ones go out for walks , runs , have fun !!

Talking to a listener on 7 Cups Of Tea, talking to a friend, meditating, self hypnosis and exercise.

Well anxiety means fear or feeling worried. Listening songs is helpful. Meditation and deep breathing calms oneself. Reading success stories correlated to yourself is also great.