Came across these 7 Steps a few times today and decided that I'm going to post it.
sixpack(moderator on anxietyzone) is the author
1. Therapy---meds if you and your doctor feel it is appropriate---everybody is different on this issue. Realize, too, that meds are not a CURE. They are a help so some of the other tools can get a foothold.
2. self-help books--lots of good stuff out there these days ---Claire Weekes has good books out there that explain how it all works--Hope and Help for Your Nerves I read The Roadless Traveled by M. Scott Peck many years ago. He speaks to people in a variety of ways. He has a few other books too.
3. Exercise---even if you don't want to. At first you are likely to feel miserable and panicky feelings are likely to bubble up OR rush at you. It is BEASTY (your anxious overthinking) causing this. But do it anyway.
4. Eat a healthy diet. This helps on all kinds areas of your life.
5. Forums often have helpful advice.
6. Hobbies--anything that completely immerses you in it and keeps you occupied. This helps because eventually you'll get snippets of time when you feel good. These are teaching moments because then you know it is obsessions/anxiety mucking with you. After a while those snippets turn to hours then days etc.
7. Don't pity yourself. You can have a happy life. As we experience life, we change. Having any form of anxiety will impact your life just like all life experiences do. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Even once you are on the road to recovery, you will have a 'new' normal but that doesn't mean you aren't happy and fulfilled.
I've been feeling so-so this week ever since i had that attack Saturday afternoon, not sure what it is but going to try and enjoy the rest of my night.
sixpack(moderator on anxietyzone) is the author
1. Therapy---meds if you and your doctor feel it is appropriate---everybody is different on this issue. Realize, too, that meds are not a CURE. They are a help so some of the other tools can get a foothold.
2. self-help books--lots of good stuff out there these days ---Claire Weekes has good books out there that explain how it all works--Hope and Help for Your Nerves I read The Roadless Traveled by M. Scott Peck many years ago. He speaks to people in a variety of ways. He has a few other books too.
3. Exercise---even if you don't want to. At first you are likely to feel miserable and panicky feelings are likely to bubble up OR rush at you. It is BEASTY (your anxious overthinking) causing this. But do it anyway.
4. Eat a healthy diet. This helps on all kinds areas of your life.
5. Forums often have helpful advice.
6. Hobbies--anything that completely immerses you in it and keeps you occupied. This helps because eventually you'll get snippets of time when you feel good. These are teaching moments because then you know it is obsessions/anxiety mucking with you. After a while those snippets turn to hours then days etc.
7. Don't pity yourself. You can have a happy life. As we experience life, we change. Having any form of anxiety will impact your life just like all life experiences do. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Even once you are on the road to recovery, you will have a 'new' normal but that doesn't mean you aren't happy and fulfilled.
I've been feeling so-so this week ever since i had that attack Saturday afternoon, not sure what it is but going to try and enjoy the rest of my night.
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