Thursday, June 21, 2012

Wise Advice To Help You With Your Anxiety

By Devin Smith


When you first start to feel anxiety you can be puzzled. This is because you don't know what's going on, and then out of nowhere you realize you're plagued with anxiety in your life. If you are feeling like anxiety is creeping up on you then keep reading and figure out how to get rid of it.

Take a walk if your anxiety is reaching heights in which you cannot handle, this is calming and lets go of negative energy and thoughts you might be having. Walking is also great for your health and when you are healthy you are usually happier and have less to worry about!

Have a trusted resource to call on, whenever you may be subject to an attack. Be it a relative or friend, you should have someone who is aware of your condition and can help talk you through an attack. Having to face one alone is very overwhelming, and you will work through them quicker if you have someone to help.

A lot of people look to caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine as a short term anxiety relief. Make sure that you don't consume too much of any one of these toxins, as it can have serious effects on your life. During times when you are filled with anxiety, it is important that you take care, and watch yourself.

Don't look at yourself in the mirror. This does not help at all when you are suffering a panic attack. It can really be detrimental, and you are trying to keep everything positive. During a panic attack, your vision can distort itself, and this is not helpful to your perception of self-image.

Some people who have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder are prescribed medication by their mental health professional. If your physician has determined that you need medication to aid in the treatment of your anxiety disorder, it is important that you take it as directed. Never abruptly stop taking it. If you are having some side effects from your medication, discuss these issues with your doctor. It is also important to remember that some medications will cause a bad reaction, if they are not tapered off gradually while under a doctor's care.

While you may feel life is happening to you without you having much to say about it, you really are the only one who can change it. Your outlook on life can change if you are able to take charge of circumstances in your life and apply some of the information in this article.




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