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Anxiety/worries - how do you manage yours?
quietheart
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I guess most people worry but I worry more than most. I seem quite positive outwardly but generally expect the worst. Sometimes I wake up with a knot of anxiety in my stomach and know it'll be a bad day. When you feel like that how do you get yourself out of it? I know worry is pointless (like paying interest on something you'll never own) but how do you stop it? 
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I like to work out a worst case scenario then an action plan for if that happens - that way I'm prepared for the worst & can let it rest until the situation is over - or if its a vague kinda worry, I bury myself in a good book until I feel betterI THINK is a whole sentence, not a replacement for I KnowSupermarket Rebel No 19:T0
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sometimes its about changing how you think about things.
cbt works for some people. you can do it online for free.
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i remember looking at this a year or two ago, will have another look now, thanks for the reminder!wolfehouse wrote: »sometimes its about changing how you think about things.
cbt works for some people. you can do it online for free.
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Keep a note of what the bad thing is that you might happen, and see how often you have 'overworried'
Things don't always turn out for the worst, but I believe that sometimes we 'make our own luck'- if we think we will fail then we may not try our best, and end up faillng anyway. If we think we can, then we give it our best shot and sometimes get surprisingly positive results.:D
A knot in your stomach does not make the coming day bad. How you cope with any challenges thrown at you decides how much you enjoy the day.:D
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A lot of people comment on how laid back I am. Not so. Inside I am a mass of swirling anxiety and analysing everything (exhausting). Every now and again it all builds up, so that I cannot cope and I need to have a good cry.
I also find getting stuck into a really good book extremely therapeutic. There is nothing like a page turner to take your mind off your own problems.Grocery Challenge £139/240 until 31/01
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I manage my anxiety through a mix of cbt, controlling my breathing and relaxing, i suffer panic attacks brought on from my agrophobia, also do living live to the full and moodgym, i find i prefer the mood gym site better than others.
I also use aromatheapy for relaxation.
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I manage my anxiety through a mix of cbt, controlling my breathing and relaxing, i suffer panic attacks brought on from my agrophobia, also do living live to the full and moodgym, i find i prefer the mood gym site better than others.I also use aromatheapy for relaxation.
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you sound just like me, i'm not so bad in the evening when i can be distracted by tv/books, it's during the day when i should be busy with the kids that i feel the anxiety the most and it's not them causing it........A lot of people comment on how laid back I am. Not so. Inside I am a mass of swirling anxiety and analysing everything (exhausting). Every now and again it all builds up, so that I cannot cope and I need to have a good cry.I also find getting stuck into a really good book extremely therapeutic. There is nothing like a page turner to take your mind off your own problems.0 -
I used to worry and feel anxious all the time, although anyone who meets me seemed to think i was cool, calm and collected! I took up yoga and exercise to control it, and now i rarely stress about anything. Except if we're going to be late for something, and THEN i get stressed and stroppy!!
My friend swears by running to control anxiety, because you can think about what's bothering you whilst pounding the pavement, then when you step back inside your front door, it's gone.Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
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Hi remember that everybody has worries and stress is perfectly natural. Sometimes it just gets out of control. The way out is by making a few small changes to your lifestyle. These could include doing daily exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Buy or borrow a relaxation cd and listen to this every day if you can. Spend time with friends and family, supportive relationships are really important. CBT is effective but you need to learn how to challenge your negative thoughts. A good book to read is 'Self help for your nerves' by Clare Weeks or 'Manage your Mind' but I can't remember who the author is. If you make a few small changes you should feel a bit better. I hope this is helpful. Good luck.Started comping February 2012
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