12 Tips to Help with Anxiety | NYC Wellness Psychotherapist
December 10, 2021
12 Tips to Help with Anxiety
Is anxiety holding you back? Do you feel like the people around you are getting ahead in life while all your problems just keep piling up? You’re not alone. This article provides 12 tips to overcome anxiety and live happier day to day.
- Start Your Day With A Positive Attitude – This is the most important tip because The way you think will influence how you see everything else that happens to you during the day. It can be difficult to keep a positive outlook if your problems are stacking up on top of each other, but it’s crucial not only a more fulfilling life that’s free of worry.
- Talk To A Therapist – If anxiety is starting to take a toll on your life, it might be time to talk to a therapist. They can help you understand the source of your anxiety and give you tools to deal with it.
- Take Care Of Yourself Physically – Anxiety can often manifest itself physically in things like headaches, stomach aches, and fatigue. Make sure to take care of your body by getting plenty of exercise, eating healthy foods, and getting enough sleep.
- Identify Your Triggers – This can be a difficult task, but it’s important to know what sets off your anxiety so you can avoid or deal with them accordingly.
- Set Boundaries – Anxiety can often make you feel like you need to do everything and please everyone. But this isn’t healthy or sustainable. Start setting boundaries for yourself and learn to say no when necessary.
- Don’t Bottle Up Your Feelings – When anxiety is getting the best of you, it can be tempting to bottle up your feelings and try to just ignore them. However, anxiety can be even more severe when you don’t allow yourself time to process and cope with the problem.
- Stay Busy – This doesn’t mean that anxiety sufferers should always keep themselves super busy to avoid their problems. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety it might be a good idea to make sure you have some things on the calendar to look forward to.
- Release Your Anxieties – This can be done in several ways, whether it’s through writing, painting, or any other creative outlet that brings out your emotions.
- Reach Out To People You Love – A little support goes a long way!
- Take A Deep Breath – It sounds simple, but anxiety can often cause people to hold their breath or take shallow breaths when they’re feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. Next time you find yourself doing this, try to consciously engage your diaphragm and breathe from your stomach instead of just chest breathing.
- Talk To A Friend – When you feel anxious, talking to a friend can be a great way to relieve some of the stress. They might not be able to solve your problems, but just talking about them can make them feel more manageable.
- Cry It Out – If all else fails, it’s okay to cry. Crying is a natural way to release the built-up emotions that anxiety can cause. It’s often better to just let yourself cry than hold it in and feel worse
These are just some tips to help you get started on treating your feelings of anxiety. Everybody’s journey is different, so don’t be afraid to experiment until you find what works best for you. Anxiety doesn’t have to control your life – start taking steps today to reclaim your happiness and stress less.
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