What are your personal strategies for coping with the symptoms of your anxiety?
MissPositive
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Jun 22, 2015
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In my opinion, I like to sit down and write about things that come to my mind, or how I am feeling. I'd sit down with a nice, hot cup of tea, and think about life and reflect on my actions and what I did. I'd just write till I'm satisfied, until I feel better. I'd text or call someone to chat about my current situation to :) Everything gets better when you talk to a fellow human being. :)
VeganDonut
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Jun 23, 2015
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I usually like to breath in and out. Tell myself I am ok. I think of happy thoughts. I do a lot of self-care, so I can distract my mind from any negativity I am causing to myself. I like to set mini goals for myself like going out for a bit or talking to others.
imLostinTime
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Jun 29, 2015
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One thing my therapist told me to do is to identify the circle that pops up whenever you're in a stressful situation,It all starts with the thoughts,try to be aware when they start coming and try to ask yourself if it really is realistic,and try to wonder if those things are really going to happen,and if they will,Will the really be such a big deal? This one helped me alot.
divs15
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Jul 26, 2015
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I close my eyes and take deep breaths. I also like to look at plants or cuddle my favourite book to reread some lines :)
Anonymous
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Jul 27, 2015
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Connecting with a caring friend or family member, and receiving empathic support from those closest to me. Mindful meditation, physical exercise such as yoga and netball.
Anonymous
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Aug 25, 2015
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First, go to a therapist or discuss your symptoms with a person who has experienced this before and they might help you, but if they didn't than the best way is to identify the reason of your anxiety, and see if the problem is big or small, I mean that if the problem affects your career or something
DestinedForGreatness
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Sep 28, 2015
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Whenever I feel anxious I first take deep breaths for a few minutes. If you have a pet hug them and hold them for a while
Anonymous
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Nov 17, 2015
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I inhale slowly while counting to 6, I hold in that breath while slowly counting to 7, then I exhale slowly while counting to 8. I repeat until my anxiety fades.
Anonymous
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Nov 30, 2015
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Thinking positive things, be in a positive environment, ignore negative people, read new things, hear some good music.
Anonymous
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Dec 22, 2015
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I take long hard slow deep breaths, then i try to focus my negative thoughts from myself onto something else.
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