Friday, January 4, 2013

How to Stop Anxiety Attacks and Prevent Everyday Stress

By Sue Watkins


Anxiety can be frustrating, devitalizing, and even paralyzing. For the individual that struggles with continual anxiety, it is truly a bugger. My hat goes off to those who can get up everyday and do what they have to do while managing to keep the foreboding at bay. For those among us who struggle with anxiety, it is important to be aware of how to control anxietyso it doesn't control you.

An anxiety management plan must be multi-faceted. People looking to create such a plan must analyze medical causes, the advantage of utilizing care, and potentially medication management with a psychiatric professional when necessary. In the meantime, I have listed two natural anxiety relief practices that can be useful.

First, focus on the moment. Disconcerting thoughts usually take us into the future and cause us to worry about what could occur. Teaching yourself to target the right here and now will lower anxiety by shifting your perception into the present and decreasing the ruminating thoughts about situations out of control. Try it! As you eat, become aware of what you are eating and how it tastes. As you're working, feel the weight of the pen in your hand or your back against your chair.

A second practice is to break down a project or goal into little steps. Those with tension usually get overwhelmed when facing a due date. In this example, the goal feels so great that procrastination occurs because of the uneasiness. To cope, try this: write down one thing you would like to accomplish. Now put down the steps wanted to complete it. Take each "main" step and break it down into 1 or 2 smaller steps. Keep the list with you and as you complete each tiny step, check it off. Let yourself be aware of your success for that moment and be happy you're moving towards your goal.

Anxiety could be a real game-stopper. To those fo you with nervousness, these 2 practices can be a game-changer so you may know how to stop anxiety attacks in days to come. Try one or both today!




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