How do you deal with anxiety

older guy

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Joined : Oct 2011

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Posted 6/15/2012 4:15 PM (GMT 0)

Hi, my name is Display.

I am wondering what you do when you feel overwhelming anxiety. I have Klonopin for my anxiety attacks but don't like to take it because it makes me sleepy.

Just wondering what methods other people use when they have an anxiety attack. Someone recommended a book to me to work on distorted thinking, of which i obviously have a lot.

Thanks in advance for feedback.

stkitt

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Joined : Apr 2007

Posts : 32602

Posted 6/15/2012 5:06 PM (GMT 0)

Find a hobby. When your mind is idle, it is free to worry. Instead of sitting and dwelling on whatever is making you anxious, find something that you enjoy doing to serve as a distraction. If you don't have a hobby already, start looking for one. Whether you start knitting, constructing model cars, or restoring old furniture, you give your mind something to focus on besides the fear. As a bonus, having a hobby that you enjoy can reduce your stress levels all around.

belleadonna

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Joined : Jan 2012

Posts : 231

Posted 6/17/2012 12:36 PM (GMT 0)

Kitt has the right idea.medication will only get you so far. apart of my meds and my trips to the psycologist I go for walks along the river, read, paint draw,garden (i live in a rented unit and my 'garden' is a collection of potted plants but I still love looking atfer them:) and make jewellery. All of these things help me feel 'normal' at least for a little while.
Are you seeing a therapist of some kind? I've found doing some CBT with mine helped me develop some good day to day coping skills.
Good luck

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