How can I naturally deal with anxiety?!
Question: I already run/ workout 3 days a week and run 5 miles. I am trying to survive my first year of teaching and getting used to living away from my best friends in college. I don't have too many friends my age around where I am living, and that was how I was relieving stress before. I don't want to go on medication, but I don't know what else to do. I can't sleep often and find myself crying more than usual.
Answers: I already run/ workout 3 days a week and run 5 miles. I am trying to survive my first year of teaching and getting used to living away from my best friends in college. I don't have too many friends my age around where I am living, and that was how I was relieving stress before. I don't want to go on medication, but I don't know what else to do. I can't sleep often and find myself crying more than usual.
heir is spiritual fact that might help if you could see it at a deeper level--meaning thru an insight: The quality of your feelings is always equal to the quality of your thoughts. You are the author of your thoughts! We have many thoughts unknowingly but it doesn't change the principle of thoughts equals feelings. So if you got that principle a little deeper it could release you from those feelings which you are the author--get it! Give it a try!
you might have depression...you should probably see a counselor. for anxiety only meditation might help
find a new friend :)
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hmm, well if you can, play an instrument. or, write about it. that often releases stress. write something or find a hobby that relaxes you ^_^. music is mine.
the person above says its depression, but seeing as stress can cause depression, knock out the stress and loneliness, and you will feel better. Good luck! Teaching only gets easier. =)
Anxiety is a symptom. I too have suffered anxiety from obsessing. The best way I have found to treat my anxieties is to obsess about something else that makes me happier or gives me enjoyment. It's all about giving the mind a holiday to somewhere else far, far better. I get lost in music.
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i understant exactly how you feel.
suddenly every little thing that goes slightly the wrong way causes you to stress out, you cant get to sleep, and because you arent sleeping you get annoyed and upset and cry for no reason.
i just quit a sport i was in my entire life, and i lost alot of my closest friends, and now my anxiety increased too.
you may have depression
and depression causes OCD-like behaviors, which is why you are feeling anxious.
there isnt much natural stuff to do because of that, excercising helps, but only so much.
Makes 2 of us. See a therapist maybe, or talk to a trusted friend.
i hate pills. they can make u feel worse! but i take B12 and it can make u feel better. But it can give u energy and possibly make yr sleep habits worse. Try camomile tea...a good kind...pray...listen to good upbeat music when your sad(Charlie Parker is good 4 that!) u may be depressed but I refuse to say take meds or see a doctor because I dont like the thought of another person depending on pills to help them with their problems. Prayer REALLY helps. I pray the rosary or read a good book.(the Van by Roddy Doyle made me laff out loud!)Deep breathing can possibly help. Kind of like meditation but just lying down and trying to clear your head. wish i could help more but i have anxiety myself and i really dont know what to do either. good luck and i hope things work out 4 you. x
Find a hobby that gets you to meet new people. You already run, so why not join your local running club. Great way to meet new people with the same interest and it gets you out of the house. Also, try some yoga, it's great for the mind, body and spirit and again, great way to meet new people. Just find something you love doing and you'll see the anxiety disappear.
Last resort...get a dog. There are studies that say they lower blood pressure and help reduce anxiety.
I moved 500 miles away from my friends, and within a few years became pregnant and am now a stay at home mom to 3 kids. to deal with anxiety i tend to clean but i also make regular times to chat with my friends online or call every couple days to hash things out with someone. make yourself closer to some of the people your age near you, you said there are a few, just hit them up to meet for dinner one night a week. thats a start at leastand how i dealt with things when i first moved, also how i met my hubby. look into singles nights in your area, that is what my friends do back in cincy. meditation might also be a good thing, yoga for a change of pace from running, some of these can really put your mind at ease.
Anxiety?If you had an anxiety disorder you wouldnt be out there teaching ,jogging,working out.Dont mistake stress with anxiety.Stress is life.Anxiety is debilitating.You are just going through a change in your life and when you settle and make new friends your mood will lift.good luck.
When yur not havin an episode, tape yur voice, in a soothing tone, tellin yurself that everything will be ok, hum a tune, one that will calm you down. Think back to when you were a baby, when you had no responsibilty, when mum and dad took care of you, and the responsibilities of life..calmy breathe in and out, and everythin will be fine.
A good way to meet new friends is by starting a Bunco group in your area (there is 12 new people to meet), or starting a run/workout group for same age groups as yourself. Anything you can do to help minimize anxiety is good. Meditation is very helpful to center yourself. It sounds quite frankly that you are homesick and lonely and those two things will keep you up nights crying. Journal your feelings daily or when you feel like it or you are having a more difficult moment. Another idea for coping with anxiety is by volunteering (corny but true) if you like animals your local shelter would love your time, or with helping the elderly? Take a class at college that interests you. All these will not only help you with your anxiety but will help you meet people and develop friendships. You will get through this difficult time, remember times where you were least anxious and try to repeat those situations to help you cope. You will get there. :}