- alisa ivanova
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How do you deal with anxiety?
Many of us sometimes become anxious. How do you deal with it? As a student, sometimes I do not know how to deal - how to just calm down. What are your suggestions? Any suggestions would be appreciated=)
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edward long 100+
"Be careful (anxious) for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians chapter 4, verses 6 and 7).
Beste Arslan
Debra Smith 200+
David Hamilton 50+
Edit... I am realizing now that you are not American, but I'm not going to edit the initial post, because the same can be said almost anywhere in the modern world : p. We're confused, we're in debt, we don't want to pay people what they're worth, our leaders have no idea what's going on, and we're constantly at war with people that are no legitimate credible threat to us.
Also culture is evolving incredibly quickly, masculinity, femininity, parenting, almost all of our traditional institutions are being challenged and reformed on a global level, and there's no real mythology for what the future of these things are going to look like. That's not to say that these reforms won't be great, it's simply to mention the fact that we have 3000 years of literature and music, talking to our children about traditional lifestyles... There aren't many books about dual parent income families. Not many songs about female bread winners.
It's an anxious time to live in, but it's supposed to inspire action. As an optimist, I'm actually kind of hoping that the Arab Spring might carry over into a series of democratic revolutions in the western and northern world. Strangely enough, I think the art has to come first. If you ever feel alone in your anxiety, read Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment", the feelings are universal.
Phillip McKay
Try practising Mindfulness.
Tina Moore
When I don't listen to my instinct, that quiet but very wise voice inside, I go against my truth. When I go against my truth for too long I begin to get anxious. For me, it is my body's way of making me pay attention to the choices I am making. That anxiety will build and build to the point of overwhelming pain. It's awful! The minute I do something about the situation, the anxiety goes away. If I live authentically, meaning, if I live with truth, honesty, and listening to my instinct - live a life with integrity, then my anxiety is decreased or diminished all together.
The other thing I've learned is if I'm having anxiety over money for example, or if I am feeling fearful then I run. I jog up hills because it's a harder work out. The release of that negative energy through a physical activity works every time. I ALWAYS come back feeling centered, calm and clear in thoughts. The anxiety disappears. This works for me and has NEVER let me down. It is the greatest thing I've ever done for my life...it has helped me heal past pain and manage current stress.
So, I guess it's a combination of physical activity and seeking to understand my behaviour and patterns to see if there is something that is going against what I really know is right, just or good for me or others around me.
I hope that helps. I have a blog where I write about these things...my experiences (like last Christmas I had a terrible attack) if that is at all useful to you. www.the40by40.com
Thank you for reaching out, asking questions and taking control of your mental and emotional health. You are very brave.
With a smile,
Tina
James Kindler 20+
I have anxiety and have found that meditating on a twice a day basis has helped me. It also helps to face whatever it is that's causing your anxiety and it will break down. Anxiety is an irrational fear, our brain gets tricked into feeling that we are in danger, so tell yourself you are safe as often as you can. Hope this helps.