Tiny little steps that take you out if that situation. Lots of fresh air, walks, a pet, understanfing family and friends, a day at a spa... Different people deal with it in different ways. I hope you manage to tame yours. All the best  |
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By *edeWoman
over a year ago
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With difficulty.
Sometimes talking about it can help, sometimes going out for a walk, sometimes some self care/cosy sofa day helps.
Sometimes nothing helps and I just have to hope for the best and wait for the wave of emotion to pass  |
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Personally medication makes it a controllable part of my life but its not somthing you'll ever get over or rid of.
Just exercise, staying busy and learning to known the signs of it are what I do. Plus knowing my limits, in Fab terms it's a killer but worse things I guess. |
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over a year ago
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I genuinely don’t know.
But I do know how torturing it can be so I’m sorry if you’re struggling OP 
Maybe talking to someone you trust about what’s causing your anxiety could help? |
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I think for me it’s a constant battle to be honest along with depression, but there are ways to keep on top of it and it’s finding things that work for you cause everyone’s so different.
Medication really helps me and I’ve stayed on this dose for a pretty long time now.
Therapy can be really helpful, I’ve had it 4 different times, two times I’ve found it really helpful (the last time I tried was November time and it’s really helped me my mental health is probably the best it’s ever been in my adult life recently). Twice it didn’t help - one time I think it was my mindset and the other time it was definitely the practitioner I was matched with wasn’t a good fit for me but I also am neurodiverse and struggled to put that across so ended up getting myself discharged from the service instead.
Talking to other people can really help, inbox is always open, as I say my mental health is the best now it’s been in years and it has taken a lot of work. I’ve invested in physical toolkits to help myself, art and craft supplies as that’s what I enjoy to relax and switch off, and also invested time in myself and made small changes that over time have really helped.
Sorry for the essay and as I say if you need to reach out please do
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Definitely look at how to control it rather than thinking it will completely disappear.
Medication can help but from personal experience it can numb you emotionally but it could have opposite effects for different people.
There is an element of pushing yourself to start.
I always find one of the most effective ways to assist you is going outside for fresh air, wether it be a walk or jog etc. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Baby steps out of your comfort zone. build a little each time. If you have a push back, accept it take the time you need before trying again. Try and flip your concerns into positives.. trickier than it sounds. Accept that it's going to be difficult and some days (or periods of time) will be more difficult than others. Set yourself smaller goals to work towards the end goal. Good luck and if you need any support my inbox is open. You've got this, one day at a time  |
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Start small. Learning to recognise what's happening really helped me.
I find that if I'm going through a phase where I might have to deal with anxiety that what helps me the most is a consistent routine. Shower, eat, walk works for well for me.
Sometimes I can't manage the anxiety bit I can manage the things around it so as not to make it worse.
And sometimes I just have to close the front door and batton down the hatches and ride it out with movies and icecream and that's ok too.
Allowing yourself to feel like crap if really important. You can't fight the wind. |
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Certain situations and people can give me anxiety, I don't know whether it's the same for you, or whether it's not linked to anything in particular.
I just know that some places I've worked in, I've not felt at all comfortable and/or worried about doing a good job.
Also, important people in your life shouldn't make you feel anxious.
It's worth reflecting on where the anxiety is coming from and whether you can change that... |
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"I'm not saying this is the right way to do it, it's probably not, but I force myself to face situations that cause me anxiety. 99% of the time it's not as bad as I thought."
Got to agree. Head in the sand never solves an issue, nor makes a problem go away.
Meditation, fitness, healthy eating, toning down alcohol, proper hydration and sleep hygiene.
It’s all about balance.
The real answer is we need to work it all out for ourselves. No one can do it for us. It requires buy in and a want to get better.
I suffered mental health from my first tour when I was 18. I was a kid doing stuff I couldn’t process. It took another 18 years and having a child to begin getting myself better.
Everyone’s different, and it’s not easy. Good luck and believe in yourself.
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By *hoccaMan
over a year ago
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Acknowledge what triggers it, the thoughts that make it worse. And understanding that they’re just thoughts not reality.
Once you master the art of talking yourself out of anxiety it can never get the better of you. With that been said there’s no overnight fix. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I find the gym a place where my mind clears and quietens. When I lift heavy there is literally nothing in my head other then god I hope this doesn’t go wrong and it gives me an hour or two of stillness, despite being in a busy commercial gym.
I can’t recommend it enough for everyone |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
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For me; medication, therapy and a level of understanding of my triggers has helped but ultimately it never goes away.
It really sucks to be in the state of constant worry, if I knew how to stop it, I would |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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I know that when my stomach is bad my anxiety is too.
I drank too much alcohol yesterday which affects my stomach and I've been under it all day.
I know it will pass and I'm already feeling better.
Talk to someone. |
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Out of the 8yr + since I was diagnosed with it, I've don't think it's ever gone away fully but I have learnt to cope.
Not being able to sleep can make my anxiety worth.
When it's really bad, I have to go back to my black or white (yes or no questions). I ask myself simple questions to see if I can change the situation or problem or isn't someone else's issue etc.
Mediation also helps me.
This month is the best I've felt in 6yrs, my mind is clear, I'm getting better sleep, I'm back exercising.
I've had a change in my prescription meds (hrt) and changed the magnesium I take at night.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"How do you overcome it??
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By understanding why your body reacts to anxiety the way it does.
I had panic attacks for 16 years, then I was picked to do a trial 6 week course for people like me to learn to understand why the body reacts to different stimulus and releases more adrenaline than is needed.
Since then ive only had a drug induced panic attack. (Usually Amitriptyline that will bring on an attack after 4 days useage, I refuse to take it now if offered) |
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"How do you overcome it??
By understanding why your body reacts to anxiety the way it does.
I had panic attacks for 16 years, then I was picked to do a trial 6 week course for people like me to learn to understand why the body reacts to different stimulus and releases more adrenaline than is needed.
Since then ive only had a drug induced panic attack. (Usually Amitriptyline that will bring on an attack after 4 days useage, I refuse to take it now if offered)"
Course was taken in 2003 |
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Avoiding alcohol and lots of walking and swimming have really helped me, I had medication, and still have some around but try not to take it because it piles the weight on me!
I find when I'm having an attack getting home as soon as possible and wanking really helps me, must be taking my mind of what's going on and raising my heart rate or something! |
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