Will my anxiety ever go away?

Anxiety can go away it really is possible. You have to let go of your fear and have faith. It can help to do relaxation techniques and maybe talk to someone about your anxiety.

As someone who has been struggling with anxiety for years I can tell you that anxiety is different for everyone and different every day. There is no one way to combat anxiety but it should not stop you from living your life, you simply have to embrace it and allow it to make you a stronger individual.

I so wish I could say yes with 100% certainty. I'm not a licensed professional, but from what I know, I think it is difficult to completely get rid of anxiety, especially chronic anxiety, i.e. like an anxiety disorder. That said, there are certainly ways to manage anxiety, and I imagine probably to the point where it is virtually no longer an issue in your life, and when rough times do come up, you can have coping skills to better handle the issue and minimize anxiety. I guess the thing about anxiety is that to some extent, even though we are generally no longer in need of anxiety for survival - like from an evolutionary standpoint, we don't need that adrenaline to have us on high alert of predators - some anxiety can still be useful in certain situations (or so I'm told, to be honest). For example, performing onstage, public speaking, completing a project or goal by a deadline - these are all situations in which some amount of anxiety can be sort of an important 'fuel', if you will. That said, excessive anxiety sucks, and I do hope you have the opportunity to see a professional to be able to manage it, because you deserve to live without anxiety wreaking havoc on your life. In the meantime, there are many wonderful listeners on 7 Cups who will gladly listen to your concerns about anxiety, and there is also an anxiety support room, in which guided discussions on anxiety are held often.

Yes. Working on the issues that give you anxiety can definitely help you overcome them. Also, trying healthy coping mechanisms such as mediation, exercise and stress-reducing activities.

Severe anxiety with fear

Anxiety, as most mental disorders has triggers. Certain situations, things, or people could be linked to that main trigger even. If you analyze your next anxiety attack or moment, you can find your trigger and work on it. Your anxiety won't last forever. If you find you are worried/anxious all the time without end, you should definitely get professional help. With all that being said, just know everyone is anxious about something. It's a natural human emotion and/or reaction to certain things. You are not alone.

The short answer to your question is, yes. Anxiety is like a hurdle and everyone can get over it. When your anxiety will pass is a whole different question, no-one knows. Everyone is unique in their own way and it can take some people longer than others to do so as well as that there is different ways to help for everyone. Keep believing and pushing yourself and you will get there! Patience is key and there is always a space and a listening ear for you over in the Anxiety Sub-community if you haven't joined it already! We would love to have you! :)

I think the anxiety gets better when we learn what the trigger is and how to handle it. Mine got worse when my mom passed away. It wasn't long after that I learned my trigger was the fear of losing the people love. I can't say that I have it under control but I am working on it and it has gotten better. I think anxiety can go away it just takes time and work for that to happen. For some it is a lot harder than it is for others. What always seemed to make it worse for me is not having someone who understood anxiety and that you can't just turn it off and on.

For some it does but it takes time. Time is the ultimate solution. However, personally for me it hasn’t never gone away. It goes and returns. But what helps me is being around the people I love, doing things that keep me busy and focused. Anxiety is a very fluid entity. It’s different for everyone. For some it’s minor and for others it’s consuming and mind gobbling, and so there is no straight forward solution for it. Over time, you learn how to compress it, how to control it, therefore you will come to a point where you’re like okay I can beat this.

In most cases anxiety is a condition that comes and goes. However, for some, the anxiety never goes away completely, and that's the bad news. The good news is that you can manage symptoms, rather than being managed by them. At first, consider your anxiety as a chronic condition that needs constant monitoring. So missing a day of treatment is not an option, and including strategies to deal with anxiety in everyday life is a must. As anxiety can occur on three levels: brain, behavior and subjective experience, it is necessary to know how to deal with these 3 fronts. Develop self-control. "What if…". One of the most difficult tasks is talking about the danger you believe exists. In reality, your fear may not even exist. Anxiety is not really fear, because fear is based on something right in front of you, a real and objective danger. Realizing that you always expect the worst will help to avoid getting stuck in an infinite loop of "what if ..." Control your inner dialogue. Check the unconscious repetition of unhealthy words like hate, stupid, always, never, ugly, unkind and defective. Replace this dichotomous language with more neutral terms. Do PSYCHOTHERAPY. Anxious people often feel "invaded" by their feelings. In reality, feelings come after a thought. Being aware of your thinking process is crucial, especially since some thoughts are like internalized scripts that manifest themselves automatically. Remember the following diagram: Thoughts -> Feelings -> Behaviors. Behavioral Strategies. Meditate to promote mindfulness. Your mind simply cannot become calm, confident and clear if you are not aware of what is happening. Be where you are. One of the most effective strategies for some is to pay 100% attention to what they are currently doing. For example, if you are helping your child with their homework, put everything aside and focus your attention on the task at hand. Don't try to prepare dinner or check e-mails during this time, because multitasking is bad for the brain. Every time you shift your focus from one thing to another, your brain requires time to get back to where it was before you were distracted. Work faster. I know, it seems counterintuitive to all the anxiety advice about slowing down and paying attention. It's just that working faster and more efficiently saves time, because trusting your skills and talents means you don't get sucked into the trap of perfectionism. Healthy Living Habits. Breathe. Slow, deep breathing is the cornerstone of calm. Start by inhaling and exhaling slowly. After a few seconds, practice 4-4-4: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, then exhale for 4 seconds. Let your breath in and out effortlessly. Repeat four times. Drink more water. Dehydration can affect anxiety in several ways. One sign is that your body starts to function improperly: hormonal distribution is affected because of poor blood flow, muscles can become tense and your brain may weaken or change as a result of water loss. Make sleep a priority. Our culture celebrates those who work hard, but there is a price. If you are irritable, slow and exhausted, it is possible that you are sleeping little. Here are the recommendations for adults: Younger adults (18-25): 7-9 hours Adults (26 to 64 years): 7-9 hours Older adults (65 years): 7-8 hours In short, handling your own list of concerns as a problem to be solved each day means minimizing unnecessary anxiety. Best of all, you'll be taking advantage of excess energy to do things more effectively.