Anxiety can be managed through a number of techniques, however, the first step is to identify the specific situations that ignite this feeling. One method to help in identifying what is causing the anxiety is by keeping a diary of your symptoms and what has been happening when anxiety occurs. It is also beneficial to identify and document any specifically worrying thoughts as these can help to identify the specific problem that is at the cause of the problem.
Once you have identified the cause of your anxiety there are a few things you can do to help you manage your anxiety, namely; relaxation techniques, thought management and lifestyle changes.
Relaxation Techniques: Many people who suffer from anxiety report that they also have problems relaxing, and this can cause muscle tension. As such, knowing how to release muscle tension can be particularly beneficial. Relaxation can bring about a general feeling of calm both physically and mentally. There are many different types of relaxation techniques and its worth learning one and practising one regularly.
Thought Management: This is useful when a person is suffering from frequent and ongoing distressing thoughts. There are a number of different techniques, but a simple one is to use gentle distraction using pleasant thoughts, assisting in taking attention away from unpleasant ones.
Lifestyle changes: Simple changes to your lifestyle can make a big difference against anxiety, reduce your alcohol and caffeine intake, increase your exercise, improve your time-management skills, and most importantly, make time to do one thing a day that you find pleasant. It doesn't have to be expensive, big, or thrilling, but something that gives you something to look forward to and helps you take your mind off your worries.
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