How do you control your anxiety? 😔

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I’m really concerned about both my physical and mental health because I noticed anxiety symptoms recently. I just wanna be a happy person and stop worrying... how?
*(Hope this post helps other people too)*

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I struggle with anxiety and depression as well. I studied psychology in university and a guest speaker in one of my lectures said a few things I found to be very helpful. First, anxiety can be a motivator. Let's use the example of a math test. Being anxious about the math test encourages us to study. The goal is not to get rid of anxiety entirely, but to manage it in a way that helps us achieve goals. You could try making a list of things you enjoy doing that reduce your anxiety (breathing exercises, yoga, bubble baths, self-care...whatever works for you) and use these as rewards for working on your source of anxiety. Using the math test example - you could try reviewing a chapter in your textbook (you are actively working on what is causing your anxiety in small parts which can make it seem less overwhelming) and then reward yourself for completing that section by doing something kind for yourself that you enjoy. Simply taking a bubble bath without studying will not reduce much stress because it is just avoidance behaviour. Work on your source of stress and reward yourself with something kind and calming! Hope this helps :)

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I used the Calm app to do meditation ( you can also find some great meditation and positive affirmation videos on YouTube for free).

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Speak with your doctor. Sometimes medication and/or therapy is truly needed.

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I've been dealing with it for so long, that if I ignore it for long enough, it'll usually ebb away. But that's not a healthy coping mechanism, so I'm taking a medication and doing talk and cognitive behavior therapy to learn better coping skills and learn how to live with the anxiety/depression but not have it control me.

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Following. Just had an attack so bad last night my whole body hurts and couldn’t sleep. 😣

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Not sure if you’re looking for answers like mine but the book of Matthew has helped me a lot. Especially chapters 6-11. Also 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 55:22... there’s a lot about anxiety in the Bible. It helps me to mentally cast my anxiety on Him. Hope this helps

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