How can I overcome anxiety if I can't talk to a therapist or my own doctor?
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Anonymous
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Aug 29, 2020
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I honestly took time to search up alternative ways in order to manage my anxiety. I found out that a simple breathing technique can have a huge impact on this. Breathe in, breathe out. Also, I try to write out what I was thinking. Usually this technique helps me sort out what I was worried about and makes me feel less anxious. I sort out which problems or issues I didn't have to worry right now. Through this, I worry lesser things at a time. Also, I try to get enough sleep each day. If I can't sleep, I take melatonin gummies to help me doze off. A good walk outside is helpful too!
ingeniousBeauty4518
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Sep 9, 2020
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try to read an anxiety guide. Things like this could be avoiding triggers and how to calm down during a panic attack. Deep breaths and thinking about something completely different to take your mind of off things can help a lot. Maybe even try anxiety toys which can also help take your mind of things. if your anxiety is the worst at school, try talk to teachers before class and ask them not to call on you in class so you don’t have to be worried about not knowing the answer. this is the same with jobs and others
Anonymous
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Sep 14, 2020
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It's hard to say if entirely overcoming anxiety without a therapist or doctor is possible, but there are some things that can help lessen the burden of anxiety. For example, ask yourself if there has been any indication that you need to worry about what you're currently anxious about. If you're thinking 10 steps ahead and becoming anxious, try to center yourself on the current moment. Something else that may help is deep breathing that requires you to focus on your breaths, encouraging you to focus your mind elsewhere. There are many apps that help people begin meditation, which may also help. If possible, try to take time to enjoy hobbies - something that may help your mind focus away from your anxieties.
Honey2017
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Sep 17, 2020
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Talking therapies can help you work out how to deal with negative thoughts and feelings and make positive changes.
They can help people who are feeling distressed by difficult events in their lives as well as people with a mental health problem. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends certain therapies for certain problems, but other therapies might work for you just as well.Understanding all this can help people make positive changes by thinking or acting differently. Talking therapies can help people to take greater control of their lives and improve their confidence.It can help you work out where your negative feelings and ideas come from and why they are there.
Anonymous
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Oct 8, 2020
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Find a strong support system, a friend who you trust, a sibling, or a parent. Know what works for you and have a plan in case you are suddenly feeling anxiety. How can you calm yourself down, stress balls are a helpful tool for people to distract themselves. Consider breathing exercises so that you can focus on what you are doing right now. Find a way to ground yourself, name something you can smell, see, touch, feel, and taste. Think about pairing up with a listener for check-ins every once in a while. Always feel free to hop on seven cups and partner up with a listener who is available at the moment you need them.
katherine081902
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Oct 11, 2020
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Overcoming anxiety is a hard task, coping with it, however, is easier to do. Talking to a listener here on 7cups helps a lot, many of us have experience with anxiety and have coping mechanisms we can offer. I, personally, use the countdown method and music. The countdown method is as follows: take a deep breath and list five things you see in the room, four things you hear, three things you feel, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste. That brings me back to reality and helps me focus on something other than what is triggering my anxiety. Talking to a trusted friend or family member also helps. If you know your triggers, tell your trusted friends and family members so they can help if something triggers your anxiety.
Anonymous
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Oct 21, 2020
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the best answer should be getting you're self out of the room that you are going to the roof top stare at the moon explore you're thought ask oneself why am i being like this why have i become someone i do not wish to be.how will i able to change these habit of not being able to change the way i live my life. Writing thought making them article might not change or seem big thing to do but expressing feeling can be all that you need in the moment of stress that cause you to be stress.
MaisenValley
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Oct 22, 2020
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I overcome anxiety by having a conversation with myself out loud, to bring calmness to my mind. After the initial conversation, I begin to ask myself “is this worth me getting this distraught?â€, “is this making me happy in anyway?â€. Normally the answer is no and I begin to use one of my favorite self care activities to bring me to an at ease state of mind. These activities range from a simple bubble bath or maybe even my favorite food which is tacos. I’m also a shopper, so normally a new outfit can get my spirits back up. But most importantly after all of that and mostly before I pray, but everyone is spiritual so speaking affirmations works the same.
friendlyYellow2556
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Oct 30, 2020
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In these cases, I would try and look for coping skills, either through trusted friends or through online resources. Somethings I find helpful are having a positive morning routine where I practice mindfulness. For m, this looks like a doing a quick yoga routine and preparing some of my favorite breakfasts. Having good, nutritional food is very important! I also like to go on a quick walk or spend some time outside. For a quick fix, I like to do some deep breathing or box breathing or simply just taking a break and closing my eyes. However, the thing that helps me personally the most is exercise. It allows me to burn off some stress and releases positive endorphins!
Anonymous
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Nov 7, 2020
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To overcome anxiety there are a number of exercises for breathing that may help you to feel more calm. I use a very basic breathing exercise where I breathe in through my nose for 5 seconds, then out through my mouth for 5 seconds, and repeat as many times an necessary to feel calmer. There is also the process of grounding that I use quite often where if I feel anxious I list things that fit into the 5 senses (Something I can touch, see, hear, taste and smell). This has proven helpful to get me through panic attacks without too much damage.
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