Stress and anxiety?!
Question: I have problems with anxiety and stress. I worry about every little thing in life. Sometimes I worry so much that I can't eat and then I feel sick. I have been to the doctor about this and have gotten some anit-depressants but they are too strong for me. They make me even more sick. It may not be the fact that I'm depressed, I just worry to damn much. Does anyone feel this way or know someone that does? What have you done about it without turning to medications? I don't think all that is necessary for me, but I need to learn how to not worry so much.
Answers: I have problems with anxiety and stress. I worry about every little thing in life. Sometimes I worry so much that I can't eat and then I feel sick. I have been to the doctor about this and have gotten some anit-depressants but they are too strong for me. They make me even more sick. It may not be the fact that I'm depressed, I just worry to damn much. Does anyone feel this way or know someone that does? What have you done about it without turning to medications? I don't think all that is necessary for me, but I need to learn how to not worry so much.
I have stress and anxiety but maybe not to the extent that you do.
I have never tried any medications to help. I think keeping active such as doing exercise everyday helps relieve a lot of stress. I have also heard about different relaxation tips to do when you are feeling anxious. Talk to your doctor about alternatives to medicine.
See anxiety treatments, at * ezy-build (below) in section 6. Set yourself a fixed limit for worrying about any particular subject, (say; 15 minutes) after which, resolve firmly to refuse to even consider that subject again on that day: realise and accept that to do otherwise would be counterproductive to your mental health, and enjoyment of life. Use the technique for reprogramming negative thoughts and internal monologue (self talk), on pages 2, and 2L, to help you in this: some people carry a wide rubber band in their pocket: put it on their wrist; stretch, and release, as a means of reinforcing it, and speeding up the process, re-pocketing it afterwards, but I regard this as being purely optional. Practice one of the relaxation methods on pages 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed. Also, give the EFT a good tryout, to see if it helps you. There is also a version for use in public places, (if you like, you can claim to have a headache, as you massage/lightly tap your temples, but you would then be restricted to subvocalising: saying it to yourself in your mind). Section 53, and pages 2, 2.q and 2.o at * http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris also refer: "Even though I sometimes suffer from anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself." STRESS: See stress treatments, at *ezy-build, below on page 42. Practise daily, one of the relaxation techniques on pages 2, 11, 2c, or 2i; whichever works best for you, but the mindfulness breathing for 15 - 20 mns is ideal, although the progressive muscle relaxation can be learned quickly, and takes only several minutes, if pressed for time. Employ the EFT version for use in public, for which you can reasonably claim that you have a headache, as you massage/tap your temples. Section 53, and pages 2, 2.q and 2.o refer. "Even though I sometimes suffer from stress, I deeply and completely accept myself". You can also multitask, using the gazing technique, as you walk/jog or exercise, by focusing on a distant object, noting any thoughts which flash across your mind, without pursuing any particular train of thought, just gently redirect your focus to the gazing. Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily, replacing 2 of them with cod liver oil supplements, or a teaspoonful of the oil (I spread mine on toast, and mask its strong taste with fishpaste, and pepper), in the winter months only, and eat healthily, in accordance with your "nutritional type" as determined at http://www.mercola.com/ SEARCHBAR. * http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris
I have been treated for depression for over 15 years and I have good results when I follow directions. However medication alone is not enough. This is just my opinion but I would suggest inner child healing work. Counseling along with a qualified therapist is the best course. However with what you are saying about worrying can be change by simply changing your mind. Sounds simple but very difficult to do. But you might try that. Find new ways to think about your life and your life experience.