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

It's perfectly understandable to be nervous when talking to a therapist. Opening up about your feelings is not easy. Perhaps while you adjust you can consider writing down your thoughts for your doctor to read, or maybe just having something to read off of will help. Your doctor should be very understanding of this, and if they are truly the right doctor for you, you will start to become more comfortable around them. Good luck. :)

If you can't talk to a therapist or doctor right at the moment, start to process those feelings & create a good support network. Recognising when you are anxious & why can really help in first managing anxiety, especially if you are feeling particularly overwhelmed. From there, learning what helps most in those situations for you and how to incorporate these into everyday life will definitely set you on the right path. There are guides & recommendations on coping mechanisms as well as forums to ask what might be good options to start with.

A therapist may be the best help in dealing with anxiety, but there are other resources available. Talking with anyone who cares can help -- and 7 Cups is a great place to start that. There are therapists available on-line, through 7 Cups or elsewhere, if that might be an option. There are also plenty of books and on-line resources available for dealing with anxiety, too. The important thing is to not give up. There are always options, and people who care.

Talk to your friends or family or use the 7 cups anxiety guide. Talking things out can help immensely.

Just take it slow. Anxiety benefits a lot from exposure, which seems like a paradox since it's the very exposure that makes you have anxiety. But even if it feels like it's not getting better, over time it does. If it helps, try writing out what you want to say instead. That's what I did with my therapist. She knew I had trouble talking so she gave me a notepad during out meetings that I could write out what I was thinking. It really worked for me.

There are exercises to help decrease anxiety. Breathing exercises are one of them. You can also look into mindfulness exercises, too. Another thing that could help you work through your anxiety is physical exercise,

For me, it helped to find an exercise that I enjoyed. I do yoga very regularly and find great joy in it. I also like to write things down. Putting emotions on paper and giving them a name that seems separate helps me so much!

building a relationship with your therapist or dr can and will take time. start small with normal conversation and ease yourself into a trusting enviorment

One of my favorite things to do when I have an anxiety attack is called grounding. You pick out 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste. This technique had really helped me to calm down and take control of my anxiety.

Anxiety can be a very complex issue to deal with. It can often refrain you from talking to those, like doctors or therapists, that can help you. One way to help overcome anxiety, first of all, is to identify what makes you feel anxious. For example, talking to strangers or walking to the shop. Next of all, think of small ways to provide comfort to yourself in these moments. For example, saying comforting phrases to yourself or talking to a loved one as you complete your challenging event. Often or not, small changes like this, over time, makes a great difference.