Constantly on edge

You are A-OK!

Your own AUTHENTIC self loves you, cares for you, and trusts you implicitly.

This other, false, anxiety-producing, irritating, obnoxious voice does not arise from your authentic self. It arises from repetition and small fears, exaggerated to look large and important.

It is not real.

Your real voice gives you good guidance and true direction.

Your "anxiety" voice just repeats useless thoughts that have no purpose.

And it's OK to turn off that "anxiety" voice! As a matter of fact, it is essential!

So, beginning today, when you hear that "anxiety" voice, do this:

1.) Say "I recognize that voice. I have heard it before." Accept that it is happening. Don’t fight it.

2.) Breathe deeply four times, from the abdomen --- pushing the tummy out on the inhale --- and letting everything relax on the exhale.

3.) Say "I know this voice means nothing. It's not me. It's just my anxiety, trying to get a work-out. This voice has nothing to offer me. It is pointless. I hereby choose to release it. I choose to receive guidance only from my authentic self."

4.) And then turn your attention to a WORTHY thought and action, immersing yourself completely in that new thought.

Practice this. And free yourself of your own "anxiety" voice.

Hi SunriseGuided

Thank you so much for your encouragement, tips and tricks. I like how your tips are in line with what I'm currently trying to practice more often - being conscious and present in the moment. It's true when you say our authentic self is being obscured.. So I will keep working on that. Thanks :)

Hi SC

Throughout the semester the anxiety kind of fluctuates, I can have the most defeating week and most uplifting week back to back lol but I def find getting back to school more challenging. Hopefully I'll settle in soon..

Update: I'm not on meds but my pdoc actually gave me some hydroxyzine few months back when I was facing derealization, insomnia etc from school exams and during that time I only took it twice to help me sleep. This morning I decided to pop a pill before school and I've never done that outside of bed time n I have to say....it really did lessen intrusive thoughts and anxiety but 4-5 hours in it was SO sedative I got super drowsy lol. It was almost like I can feel anxiety just nesting in me but it's been drained of the energy to lash out.

Anyway I read that it might give rise to appetite and weight gain so yay perfect for me since I haven't had much appetite recently...don't know if it's anxiety related.