Forgetmenot
06-03-08, 10:14
Self help books - especially "How to Master Anxiety" by Joe Grffin and Ivan Tyrrell.
CD's designed to help get you off to sleep
Owning pets - a perfect distraction (and they won't judge you when you start to panic!)
Try to live in the moment, concentrating on what you are doing as much as you can.
Watch less tv (it's ultimately stimulating, not relaxing)
Try to exercise, even if you feel to ill to do it.
Dont try to fight negative thoughts - it only draws attention to them - just acknowledge that you have a worry in your mind, then try to think of something else/do something else
Tell people you have anxiety. Many will react by saying really unhelpful things (though they think theyre helping), but its surprising how many come out of the woodwork and admit that they too have dealt with panic/anxiety
Agnus castus tablets - for women whose PMS makes anxiety worse
Accupuncture (if you can bear the thought of the process) really does help to relax you. It's also cheap compared to many other complementary therapies.
As much fresh air as possible - even if only from an open window
Keep lists of any improvements youve made, and read them when you are feeling panicky or low
Dont feel guilty about taking the phone off the hook when you need time/space
If you are at work and struggling - dont worry about going down the route of seeing occupational health. In most cases they are far more supportive than you think. You can sometimes get free CBT through your occupation health dept - worth looking into.
CD's designed to help get you off to sleep
Owning pets - a perfect distraction (and they won't judge you when you start to panic!)
Try to live in the moment, concentrating on what you are doing as much as you can.
Watch less tv (it's ultimately stimulating, not relaxing)
Try to exercise, even if you feel to ill to do it.
Dont try to fight negative thoughts - it only draws attention to them - just acknowledge that you have a worry in your mind, then try to think of something else/do something else
Tell people you have anxiety. Many will react by saying really unhelpful things (though they think theyre helping), but its surprising how many come out of the woodwork and admit that they too have dealt with panic/anxiety
Agnus castus tablets - for women whose PMS makes anxiety worse
Accupuncture (if you can bear the thought of the process) really does help to relax you. It's also cheap compared to many other complementary therapies.
As much fresh air as possible - even if only from an open window
Keep lists of any improvements youve made, and read them when you are feeling panicky or low
Dont feel guilty about taking the phone off the hook when you need time/space
If you are at work and struggling - dont worry about going down the route of seeing occupational health. In most cases they are far more supportive than you think. You can sometimes get free CBT through your occupation health dept - worth looking into.