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

One idea might be to write a letter to your doctor to let them know the situation and see if they have any suggestions. Another possible idea is to buy an anxiety therapy workbook, and work through the exercises in the workbook on your own at first, until you feel more able to speak to someone about it. Another idea, which I used myself, was to use the internet to find articles on how to overcome anxiety, and to find and print out worksheets about overcoming anxiety. Although talking to someone in person might be ideal, just because you aren't there yet doesn't mean that there is nothing you can do, and at some point in the future you may well feel more confident and less anxious about talking to a therapist or your doctor. Good luck! I am wishing you the very best. *hugs*

I understand hun. It's so hard to talk to someone when no one is there. Sometimes, the best way is online. Being online takes away the awkwardness that comes with face to face. You don't have to worry about how you sit, how you talk, where to put your hands, how to cross your legs, none of it. With online, it's just you and your keyboard. And a person of course. But sometimes, online isn't enough. Sometimes, you just have to let go. This is where a diary steps up. Go anonymous and just spill your secrets. Maybe start an online diary. You could always go for an old-fashioned pen and paper diary. And hey, if you really are trying to get over a break-up, or maybe an embarrassing moment that happened to you, write down it all on a piece of paper then BURN IT. Or take scissors and just snip at it until it is fully shredded. Sometimes all you need is to destroy something. But yeah, there are so many other alternative ways to release your feelings and get help. Do know that we are here to help.

There are many ways to deal with anxiety, you can talk to your close friend or relative, or you can connect with a listener who specializes in anxiety. There is also the anxiety support group chat :)

Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. You are loved. Even if you don't believe it or can't see it. You are important. Do something you love even if it seems hard. Do something you haven't done for a while. Listen to things that make you happy. Try doing them slowly, for twenty minutes or more. Take your time. It's okay. It'll be okay. It will always be okay. Don't get scared of yourself, don't be sad by yourself. I'm here. We're all here for you. It'll be okay.

Confiding in friends or family, practising mindfulness and other relaxation techniques, writing thoughts down, focusing on a hobby - like music or drawing.

Talk to a friend about it first. Share how you feel and identify the things that give you anxiety and the things that make you feel safe and comfortable.

Talking to a therapist or doctor about anxiety can seem really daunting, it might help to write it down and show this to them. It can also be helpful to focus on your breathing when anxious or to find a distraction.

Try some mediation. When are those times you feel calm and relaxed and what are you doing.. jot down on a notebook. Also jot down those things which made you anxious and once you have calmed down, think of the triggers which made you anxious. Jot those triggers down.

You can overcome it by talking to someone you trust or you can use 7 cups of tea app. You can also search for mindfullness therapy by the internet. You are not alone. You can overcome it as long as you trust yourself. Good luck!

Talk to someone you know and trust who has experience with anxiety and look up some anxiety/ panic attack tools.