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Dealing with stress and anxiety
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I've never been able to deal with stress and anxiety very well, I try and exercise 3 times a week but still find it difficult to clear my brain, and go through low periods quite often. So I guess i'm just curious how others cope.
How do you vent/deal your stress/anger or anxiety?
How do you vent/deal your stress/anger or anxiety?
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I guess I've been lucky in the fact that I've never really suffered much with anxiety symptoms. However although it's not my own cup of tea CBT is shown to be particularly successful with helping people to reduce their anxiety. Most GPs will now offer this as part of primary care and as a result the waiting list shouldn't be too long should you wish to be referred.
Of course if it's more self-help which you're looking for then you might also want to check out the site www.livinglifetothefull.com, which provides an online course of CBT. It's free to register and was recommended to me by a professional; it may be worth you just taking a look.
Thanks, the website looks good.
I've had CBT a couple of years ago for depression, it's more anxiety now. I need to find a proper way of dealing with it. I found it really helpful, however my doctors have no funding for it anymore and can't offer it. The waiting list for counselling is 2 years. It's so annoying.
And instead of worrying about something, which doesn't achieve much except make you feel wound up, try to take positive steps to make the situation better. As long as you've done your best to put yourself in a better position, the rest is up to fate.
I know what you mean CBT is easier said than done, but if you keep at it I think it will become easier to do. It did for me anyway. I think getting away from it all like you are doing never hurts either:)
...Take up a demanding sport
...Learn a musical instrument, and practise daily
...Learn a new language
...Learn to draw or paint.
etc.
The answer to stress is not relaxation; that merely gives you spare time to worry - hence more stress. The answer to stress (destructive, negative stress) is positive stress - doing something which demands effort and gives a feeling of accomplishment.
That way, the achievement and natural reward as you improve helps you to feel better about yourself and your life.
Speaking personally, if I feel overstressed, I take an instrument and practise for an hour. Harmony restored!
My coping mechanisms are just trying to be easy on myself.
I find things like strong mints, rescue remedy, and those menthol peppermint nasal sticks good for clearing my head when it gets all fuzzy and anxious.
i am also finding chamomile tea works surprisingly well for taking the edge off it
Alll good suggestions:)
I wish I had the time and money to find out if that worked for me:yes: