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Overthinking &anxiety

User Profile: hajora
hajora February 22nd

How can I deal with anxiety and overthinking

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User Profile: RickestRick86
RickestRick86 February 22nd

Distract yourself with positive things. You can exercise, journal, take up a hobby, read a book, if you can, get a pet. Dogs and cats are amazing distractions. You can reach out into your support network and talk to someone on the phone, like a friend or relative? You can also make lists, listing everything out and putting names to tasks and responsibilities you have to get done. Have a question answer session with yourself by writing your questions then your answers down, then answering the same questions an hour later to compare the difference. Find constructive activities that you enjoy but will also benefit you.

User Profile: fossilfellow
fossilfellow February 22nd

@hajora I'm sorry you're going through this 🙁 I think what works for me during anxiety is trying to ground myself, remind myself that I'm safe and this cannot hurt me, try using breathing techniques. and other grounding methods.

And for overthinking, writing down your raw thoughts and feelings and dumping them somewhere safe, like a digital journal or a personal diary, helps.

See which one works for you personally, and please try to be gentle with yourself 🤍 You're not alone in this, and you truly matter ❤️ Sending you lots of love and *hugs* 🐾💕