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Old Feb 06, 2014, 08:13 PM
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Nice one, Gus1234U.

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3. Anxiety is temporary. Instead of fighting it, relax into it. Just let it be.
Not for me. >.< Otherwise, I like the other stuff. :P

What about exercise? Exercise can really help, because it uses all that excess adrenaline/energy, and it turns it into something productive and healthy.

I recommend using your senses; it's a known technique and one that has helped me a number of times. Basically, use your touch, hearing, sight, smell, and even taste, to relax you. Bombard your senses with pleasure, basically. Eat or drink something tasty, now and again, but not excessively, obviously. Smell something you like, such as a flower. Look at something beautiful, something calming, something that brings you into the here and now. Listen to something peaceful, relaxing, or uplifting, such as birds, a funny comedian, or even the kettle boiling, if you find that nice. Use the texture of something you like, such as silk, or perhaps a rough texture, such as stone. Focus on the senses and what you're using. The reason I do this, is because it is very grounding, but also relaxing, and serves as a distraction technique, as well; great for those with anxiety issues, OCD, dissociation problems, and more.

I know this will sound so generic, but make sure you get the best sleep you can, eat properly, get some exercise, etc; it's all very important. My anxiety tends to shoot up when I'm tired, and not eating properly means you miss out on brilliant nutrients that keep the body balanced. Not eating properly can give you all sorts of problems that can affect your sleep, thus your anxiety problems - it all adds up.

For those with eating disorders, using food to relax, and possibly even drink, may be a hindrance, so you might want to skip that part - you don't want to get in the habit of comfort eating.
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Last edited by IchbinkeinTeufel; Feb 06, 2014 at 08:27 PM.
Thanks for this!
Gus1234U, sheeppotionnumber9