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

There are a lot of really great resources online geared towards reducing and overcoming anxiety, such as the anxiety resource on 7 cups. I went to workshops to overcome my anxiety, but it was the skills that I learned there that helped me the most. Some of them can be practiced on one's own, although some such as exposure therapy require a professional to be there. Anxiety sometimes comes from thinking errors. That is, illogical and unhelpful thoughts. They're automatic, meaning that they may not be thought through completely. I identify what's making me so anxious, giving myself time to think. For example, something that I've gone through and overcome is the thought that "If I meet these new people, they'll think I'm weird and hate me." Identifying those thoughts helps me challenge them. Do I know for 100% sure they'll think I'm weird? What does weird mean? Does being weird need to mean I'll be hated? What is the worst that could happen? How bad is it? How can I cope with that? It's good to replace the automatic thought with something more helpful/rational/logical and explain why. "They might not think that I'm weird, and if they do it doesn't mean that they'll hate me. This thought is more logical because I can't read minds, and it is more helpful because it means that they might enjoy my company." Another one of my favorite techniques when anxious is distracting the brain. For example, if I'm feeling overwhelmed, I count things in the room. It could be how many lights there are, how many circles I can find, or even just counting my own fingers. Breathing is also important for me. I use square breathing. In through the nose, out through the mouth. 4 seconds in, hold it for 4 seconds, then 4 seconds out. I'm not a professional, but these are things that have helped me personally. Overcoming anxiety doesn't need to happen all in one day. It can be bit by bit. It's a journey, and progress is something to always be proud of.

anxiety can be hard to deal with a lot of the time, especially when you feel like there are things out of your control. do your best to cater to your needs, and take the steps that you need to feel better emotionally! for example, if you notice that social media is a cause of anxious feelings, try to isolate that, and take a break from it to see if you feel better. try to reach out to others who can help you, whether they are friends, family, or counselors. your feelings are always valid and it may be hard to reach out, but there are always people willing to help you.

Knowing where and how to start the conversation can be overwhelming and can feel quite scary. Using a resource such as 7 Cups or other online/telephone resources can be a great way to start. These sites are available and anonymous for those who are either experiencing the same fears and anxieties or for you to just have someone to talk to. Finding support in a judgment free place is crucial to you feeling comfortable with the thought of expressing your thoughts. Starting in a place such as this can help you to understand your fears and anxieties, showing you that you’re not alone and helping to show you other ways and accessible resources for your specific issue. You can learn to feel safe, and gain strength to reach out to those around you, allowing for a close and available support system willing to help and support you

Try to find a way for you to stay calm, such as breathing exercises, thinking of happy thoughts, reading, going for a walk. Find a way to reach an inner peace in your life. Talk to your friends, family and sometimes a complete stranger. Find a way to make sure that you are always safe and that you are always taking care of yourself. There are also a lot of self helping books, or online that can help you. Look for a way to solve your problem but take it slowly to make sure you are on the right path.

I understand how you feel, it is not easy to talk with someone. It is hard to trust someone. But by asking me a question shows how great you are. You clearly express a question and I believe that you can talk to your therapist and doctor just how you talks to me. In that way, you can overcome your anxiety because you are willing to help your self. You are doing good. I believe in you. Just trust your self first. A therapist and a doctor can help you, and partner it by helping your self as well.

Meditation helps a lot to overcome anxiety. You simply learn to observe your thoughts without getting lost in those. And ask yourself these questions: Why this thought is bothering me so much? What can I do to make myself feel better? Do I know or have a solution for my issues? If not, there is no point in worrying. Just focus on your well being. Show gratitude for what all you have today. Have faith in the universe, whatever happens is for a reason. Focus on yourself! Be a better version of yourself and try to become a person you'll enjoy being with. Love yourself!!! And "Worry less, smile more!"

Find a coping mechanism that works for you. It can be as simple as breathing or something such as the 3-3-3 rule. In the 3-3-3 rule, you start by naming 3 things you see, then you name 3 things you hear, lastly you move to 3 body parts. This is a great way to ground yourself. There are faster methods though. You can count to 10, or something that worked for me is naming the things I saw around me. Such as a stuffed toy, picture frame, and ceiling fan. The more things you name the better! I hope this gives you some ideas.

Try to see them as a friend, not as someone who wants to judge you in any way. Specialists have only your health and wellness at heart, they are there to help you. I know it might be hard to open up to a stranger, but meeting them at least once a week, will soon help with the awkwardness and make you open up slowly.

Although talking to an expert can be very helpful, there are some alternatives that you can adopt. For instance, going out with your friends can help manage your negative feelings. You can try to talk to them regularly, at least. Furthermore, physical exercise might help, as it will release tension from your body, making you feel confident. In addition, you can try to watch a classic film or listen to some relaxing music- even a few minutes can help. Finally, you can find online videos that show techniques and exercises for your breathing. If you do them, you will slowly become more mindful.

Try practising breathing exercise, or search for grounding techniques. These have been very useful for me. Anxiety is about challenging your fears, and presenting facts "am I safe right now?" those kind of things. Anxiety feeds off of the unknown and when you give it facts, sometimes it helps to lessen the peak of it. You could always talk to a close friend or family member about your anxiety, and of course here on 7 cups with a listener. all of these have helped me personally deal with my anxiety. Be kind to yourself too, anxiety is hard enough as it is, without the added pressure we put on ourselves.