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Focus On Something Else

At times, it may be helpful to simply redirect yourself to focus on something other than your anxiety.

Things you can do to decrease anxiety:

Listen to music
Go for a walk or exercise
Do some chores or organizing around the house
Do something creative
Read a good book or watch a funny movie
Pray or meditate

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How You Can Learn to Manage Your Anxiety Now

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9 Mantras For Anxiety That Experts Use Themselves

Anxiety is universal. The American Psychological Association defines the feeling as "an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure." And most people experience it in their lives at one point or another.

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“Mantras can be helpful for folks with anxiety in two ways: They can focus the mind, and they can provide counter-narratives to anxiety-provoking automatic thoughts.”

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Mantras Against Anxiety

Try starting a phrase with “I am” followed by an adjective and repeat slowly, as a set of three. Ex: “I am at peace”.
Remind yourself that nothing lasts forever by repeating "this too will pass" in rhythm with your breath.
Fit the following affirmation to what you need in the moment: “I am _____, and I deserve every _____ thing.” Ex: “I am beautiful and I deserve every beauty-filled thing.”
“It’s not about you.” is a mantra that helps with concerns about the opinions of others.
“All is well.” If repeated several times reminds you hat things are going to be OK.
Acknowledge the good things in your life during a moment of anxiety by repeating “thank you.”
Repeating “Calm down” to yourself with deep breathing exercises may be useful.
“You are lovable.” Is useful if you are feeling stressed or panicked over a loved one.
“What can I see and experience today that will thrill and amaze me?” will refocus your mind on something positive rather than negative.

On Anxiety

Anxiety is a common emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure. If left untreated, anxiety can be crippling. It can lead to lightheadedness, nausea, headaches, stomach pains, panic attacks and more.

Therapy, medication or a combination of the two are vital if anxiety is inhibiting your daily life. And for a quick fix, experts say relaxation techniques like mantras can help.

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How Can I Stop Worrying So Much? 6 Tips to Reduce Worry

Are you worried? People diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, including panic disorder, often struggle with chronic worrying. Frequent worrying may seem irrational to outsiders. For instance, you may worry about things that haven't even happened or are out of your control, such as the health and safety of your loved ones or the current cost of living.

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Learn To Relax

You cannot possibly feel anxious when you are in a state of relaxation. Try:

Progressive muscle relaxation
Meditation
Yoga
Visualiza...

Turn Your Thoughts Around

Worry is often a learned negative thinking pattern that can be contributing to your panic disorder symptoms. Since negative thinking typically develops over time, it can be unlearned and replaced with more positive views.

To do that, recognize and record your worries throughout the day, think it they are realistic and replace these negative thoughts with more realistic statements.

Journal Through It

By writing in a journal, you can work through your difficult emotions, uncover solutions to your issues, and change your perceptions and worries.

Getting started in journal writing can be a simple as a dedicated time each day to write down your inner thoughts.

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Dealing With Anxiety: What's Normal and What's Not

For young professionals, anxiety is pretty ubiquitous-you've probably felt your heart pounding before a first date or felt short of breath before speaking in public. These short-lived episodes of worry are not only completely normal, but they can actually be productive-a moderate level of stress can assist you in acing that Calculus final, nailing that marketing presentation, or negotiating that pay raise.

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Normal And Clinical Anxiety

Short-lived episodes of anxiety are normal and can actually enhance productivity. But if they last beyond truly stressful moments and seep into everyday situations, they can be a clinical proble...

Risk Factors For Anxiety

Being female (women are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety than are men
Caving into societal pressures to be ‘nice’ or be a high achiever
Being a perfectionist
High reluctance to share feelings
Childhood trauma
Cumulative stress
Genetic predisposition

Tips For Treating Anxiety

Visit your primary care doctor. Your symptoms may be from another condition with similar symptoms.
Ensure your chosen mental health professional is well versed in cognitive behavioral therapy, which involves the active restructuring of anxious thoughts and behaviors.
Consider skipping the caffeine and other stimulants that may exacerbate anxiety.
Exercise. Research indicates that routine exercise wards off the development of panic-related disorders.
Remind yourself that it’s okay to be anxious—in fact, the more demand you put on yourself to not be anxious, the more stressed you become.
Recognize, identify and cope with your anxiety to stay in control.

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