How can I overcome anxiety if I can't talk to a therapist or my own doctor?
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Updated: Jun 10, 2022
Anonymous
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Sep 18, 2016
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You can overcome anxiety if you make goals for yourself. Like if your fear is death, go to a cemetery to try to lower your anxiety over death. And try doing something that's hard for you to do. It will help you overcome anxiety. :)
Anonymous
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Sep 21, 2016
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You can overcome anxiety by your own efforts. Remember, you're your best doctor. You know yourself the best. Have a firm determination of overcoming your anxiety. You may try meditation or get involved in creative activities. That helps a lot.
Anonymous
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Sep 21, 2016
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You can try the Listeners or Therapists here at 7 Cups if it would be easier to keep your identity more anonymous.
MysticBelinda
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Sep 21, 2016
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If you can't talk to a therapist or doctor, talking to a loved one or someone you trust to overcome anxiety. Personally, I don't have the option to talk talk to a therapist or doctor, so I opt to talk to my friends about the problems I am facing. And of course, you can always seek a listener on 7 Cups!
healwithlove
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Sep 24, 2016
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Is always good to have professional advice but if not, the best is to 1-do breathing excercises daily 2- keep focused on the things you can do to improve the situations you are faceing, rather than to think of things you cannot do.
Mari24
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Oct 7, 2016
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If you can't talk to your doctor/therapist, try someone closer to you first and build your way up until you are comfortable. You can do it!
sweetStrawberry7
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Oct 13, 2016
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Try making an appointment with a different doctor, when I changed my dr to female it made a huge difference!
majesticturtle33
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Oct 13, 2016
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There are plenty of ways to self-help yourself for managing anxiety. Mindfulness, meditation, exercise and good social support are all ways to help reduce anxiety.
PapaDudeRob
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Oct 14, 2016
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Look into possibly purchasing some cbt and exposure therapy books online, also you tube has some valueable videos on belly breathing , meditation, cbt therapy, and other things that might help as well. Of course you can always come onto 7 cups and receive compassionate understanding and help here as well.
Sianwil
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Oct 15, 2016
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I used to have very severe social anxiety, and this was a massive problem for me also. Personally, self help and CBT helped me so much with my recovery from anxiety. There is so much self help available online
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