Tips For Living With Anxiety
Hi there. My name is Alex and I have anxiety (along with many other mental problems). Does anyone have any good ideas for living with anxiety (and panic attacks) when you live alone?
Anxiety can be managed, in my case, by asking yourself if your fear is justified to interrupt your feedback loop, and if you feel an attack coming on, think of how likely the scenario you're worrying about is going to happen is.
If you're into more spiritual beliefs, an onyx can really help you out there. If you're more into something that'll help more try buying a glitter bottle on etsy. They're pretty cheap and they have a super calming affect on others (especially kids, that's why it works so well)!
Maybe finding a safe place of sorts or an activity will help. I started reading a lot and taking walks when I was anxious. Knitting also helped a bit although quite frankly I'm not all that great at it. Or even a small ritual will help of sorts. For example sometimes I get overwhelmed so I go on me dates and I just treat myself in little ways. Like going out for lunch and then going to my favorite book store or whatever excites me that day.
I had several panic attacks while on an antidepressant. Not sure why but I thought it was killing me and that I was gonna die. I got through it by doing yoga on a YouTube channel called PsycheTruth. I kept my body busy and they also ask a question to ponder during the yoga session so I also kept my mind busy so I'd slowly calm down. I continue to do 20-30 min of yoga a day. It literally saved my life. I hope you find what works for you. Hang in there!
When I'm having one of those days where all I do is worry and feel anxious I read or I do crating because I have to concentrate on that so it takes my mind off of whatever is making me feel anxious. As for panic attacks and such what I do is I breath in my noes out my mouth and remember the bright side or something good that is coming up. And I also have asthma so my inhaler comes in handy too when I can't breath .
Do something that you like, go for a walk/run, and if you dont feel like you can control it you can go to a doctor/therapist and try CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy).
Anxiety and panic attacks at home can be managed with the help of meditation (some have apps available), breathing techniques, and thought exercises.
websites for meditation and anti-anxiety:
You can use https://www.calm.com for guided meditations with ambient music and calming scenery (there is a free app available)
You can use https://www.omvana.com also for guided meditations (sign up required): You can mix and match free ambient music tracks with free vocal guided meditations. You can upgrade ($7.99 per month) to receive access to more vocal and ambient tracks, there are many available for free, though. (There is a free app available)
If you find the sound of rain and thunder soothing you can visit https://www.rainymood.com and this website will act as a thunderstorm right on your computer. It sounds great with any kind music you play or you can just focus on the sounds of the rain and thunder. (App available for $0.99, website is free)
Breathing exercise for anxiety:
I've always been told that to sit in a chair when I do this, sit comfortably in the chair with your feet on the floor. Place your hands on your thighs in a place where it allows your back to be straight (to a point where it's comfortable), and then take deep belly breaths in through your nose and exhale slowly out of your mouth. Keep your mouth just barely open when exhaling, only enough for the air to slowly leave the body. Relax your shoulders and any other part of you that may be tensed up.
I hope that these are helpful to you ![]()
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