Things/suggestions that get you through each day??

Hi All

I thought this would be a positive thread to get some idea's of how members cope and get through the day. Whatever it is do post we would be interested to here and find out how people are coping with anxiety. If each member posts one thing then we will get ourselves a great list which may help others.

Hibee

Hi guys! I'll add to this as well.

My biggest benefit is exercise. I walk EVERY day I get a chance (we are not meant to sit around and do nothing, so I walk while playing DnD with my soon to be wife or listen to music) or exercise in any fashion. Usually my walks last 2-4 hours and I look for challenging obstacles. I walk mostly on the beach but if I can't I look for a nature trail. If nothing else I will find hills and walk them, whatever makes me work more does a better job for my anxiety. I get daily doses of anxiety which has calmed down a great deal, especially since I'm also a type 2 diabetic. I'm not on medication and I refuse to be because I believe I can handle this naturally. Seeing a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapist) has been known to be just as effective as most medications depending on each person (as per the Australian websites I've been reading.)

I do have panic attacks that still scare the crap out of me but I have to do what I wan't to do to know I'll be okay, (such as checking blood sugar) It seems my anxiety is health related so knowing i'm in control with my health really helps. Good luck to you all and I hope seeing a CBT can help just as much as the medication, I'll be sure to let you know as time goes on!

Great posts.


I agree exercise is proven to help with both anxiety & depression. I like to do outdoor sports especially skiing so looking forward to this winter so I can chuck myself down some mountains. The weird thing is my anxiety can be bad on the chairlift up the mountain ( get very anxious about the cable car falling of the wire lol ) but when I start to ski my mind is completely free and I am in the zone. Skiing is one of the only things along with windsurfing that my anxiety is completely gone.

Would be cool to here how others cope.

Hibee

Hi Ty

It is always good to share ideas on how to cope with anxiety what ever it is. Watching films is a good way of relaxing I to like watching films.

Hibee

Hey Ty,

about exercise I may be able to help you with that, Since tame doesn't like me logging off her username I'll post here (hitam)
It took me about 2 weeks to walk several hours a day before I stopped feeling bad and started enjoying it. when you're out of shape usually it bugs you as its hard to get back in shape and enjoying it. This is not my first time struggling with being in-shape and out of shape. We're not meant to be lazy creatures like we do in society today ;) - if you have an illness besides anxiety that makes exercise worse then you should really consult a professional (even if you don't) with some general questions. What do you normally eat, during the day? That can have a huge help or decline in your performance for recovery. If you want send me a PM on Hitam and i'll be happy to give whatever advice I know for sure and help direct you to the right sources of information for other necessary information.

-Hitam

Good Evening All,

 

When I am trying to defeat an anxiety ridden day I will repeat my mantra over and over to block the anxious thoughts from my mind.

I will calmly repeat over and over "I am OK" or if I start to loose it to anxiety I will yell at myself to "STOP IT" .  I get a lot of strangers looking at me weird and I hope they just think I am singing loud to the radio.

Kindly,

Kitt