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How to beat stress before it beats you.

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By brandy1123
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anxiety ,stress , how to find easy ways to beat this.
when you suffer from anxiety it is very stressful, I have lived with this for over 15 years but i have learned to live with it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • a journal or note pad
  1. Step 1

    stress and anxiety can take a toll on your life.Try to make your life more simple even if its only a walk or read a book but find time for you.

  2. Step 2

    1.Always take 1 hour a day for yourself.
    2.Learn to say no.
    3.Plan something to look forward to.
    4.Buy something for yourself even if it cost only a dollar.
    5.Get a pet.

  3. Step 3

    If you have anxiety learn how to relax in any situation but it takes alot of control and work, If you have anxiety dont leave the situation it will pass.If you have to leave return, because the more you avoid it the worse it will be to go back.

  4. Step 4

    Ways to relax are stay in reality and keep focused on the present count from 100 down to one, feel the texture of you clothes, count people,speak to someone even if you dont know them.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you have to leave be sure to return so you want build up avoidance of places
  • If you suffer from anxiety please go to your doctor for treatment, they are alot of medications to help.

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nycgalinpa said

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on 8/26/2009 Simple but realistic tips. Thanks for the thoughts.5*

saveitnow said

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on 8/24/2009 Great article on how to beat stress before it beats you.
Stress and anxiety are such difficult mind consuming afflictions. It is nice to see natural remedies for stress.
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jenng said

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on 8/13/2009 Great article on How to beat stress before it beats you. 5*

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on 7/10/2009 The world is so stressful now days. We need all the help we can get. Thanks.5*

bossypants said

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on 1/31/2009 Unique and resourceful ways to control stress and anxiety. Thanks!

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