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Posted 11/22/2013 4:39 AM (GMT 0)
I was thinking that of all the tools in my tool box for anxiety and panic that I use what ones do I do at like default? So I am wondering what everyone else's are?

Mine are Deep breathing and journaling

Breathing for cleanse

Journaling to get the silly thoughts out of my head and off of my mind to make way for better thoughts.

So what are yours?
Posted 11/22/2013 7:39 AM (GMT 0)
Those are great...and powerful tools!! ;)

Mine go to coping skills are breathing and postive mantras. They can be done anytime/anywhere.

I also like Progressive Muscle Relaxation, but prefer to lie down as I do this...as most of my tension is in my neck and shoulders, so I must be home to do this.

...and last but not least, exercise! A good cardio burn if great for zapping anxiety away;p

Great thread!!

S.C.
Posted 11/22/2013 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
One of the most powerful tools for me in dealing with anxiety is exercise. 

I recently got a new PT (I like my new PT!) and he's great.  He "gets" me, he understands.

He also gets me to work very hard, taking the "fight" out of me, and by the time he's done with me, I'm happy as a loon for several hours.  It has residual benefits.

When my body can tolerate it, a walk with my dog in the woods...the only noise I'll hear are the leaves beneath my feet and his paws, and the babbling brook that runs up and down near the path.

Ahh....

M.

Posted 11/22/2013 2:18 PM (GMT 0)
Depending on the situation I will use a variety of coping skills.  For anxiety while driving I do the deep breathing as well as positive self talk.

When my medical problems start to spin out of control and the anxiety is overwhelming, I release the problem to my  God and admit my powerlessness. 

I do whatever it takes to stay in the moment.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 11/22/2013 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
For me, I have been using positive reminders, that I will be ok, as well as deep breathing, or distraction. Sometimes when I am driving, I put in a meditation CD and just listen to her soothing voice in the background.
Posted 11/22/2013 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
For me the best thing is a good long walk through the nearby fields/wood, unfortunately the time of year gives a limited window for this, so I my fall back option are breathing exercises and/or positive talking.
Posted 11/23/2013 12:29 AM (GMT 0)
I have a lot to learn in the "positive self talk" arena.

Maybe from so many years of negative self talk, somehow it's easier to berate myself than try to boost myself up with positive phrases.

But, like so many other new things in my life,....I am trying.

It feels unnatural because it's foreign.  Spent so much time feeling lousy about myself, trying to build up something that's been broken down several times is a tough gig.

M.

Posted 11/24/2013 12:04 AM (GMT 0)
I am so glad that everyone has such good coping skills set in place! Yay for us...

Please keep posting more, this thread is to help people see that we all cope different and to try them all for themselves!

Good job everyone! Keep it up.
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