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Step 1
First, if you are suffering from anxiety that is not provoked, meaning you did not just lose your job, your spouse, or there is some source of stress, and you are feeling anxious, go see your doctor. There could be organic reasons for this stress and anxiety, such as your thyroid levels may be unlevel, or you could have a chemical defficiency. If in doubt, always see your doctor.
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Step 2
Next, sit down in a quiet area, and think about how you would rate your anxiety on a scale from 1-10, 10 being the worst. Is there a certain time of day that your anxiety gets worse or better. If there is a certain time of day, or there is a certain stimulus that makes you more anxious, you are definently on you way to feeling better. For example, if you only get stressed when your husband comes home, there you go. Or, if your symptoms of anxiety get worse before you go to bed, that is a key indicator of other diagnosable illnesses (possibly depression.
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Step 3
Make a list of everything that de-stresses you. Does going to the gym help? Perhaps getting your nails done, or listening to classical music. However, many times we get stressed when we are at work, and don't have the luxury to go to the gym. In this case guided imagery may be benefitial.
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Step 4
For guided imagery to help manage your symptoms of stress, do the following. First close your eyes. Well, not now, after you read the article. Close your eyes, and imagine yourself somewhere where you feel safe. Most people might imagine themselves on a beach or soemthing, and if that works for you, go for it. But the key here is to imagine yourself safe. Maybe it was in the arms of your mother, or at your grandma's house in the big leather chair. Imagine all the smells, apple pie, whatever works for you. Imagine that serene feeling you got when you were at that place, and how it made you feel. Hold that feeling, flaut it, expand it, try to really concentrate on it. Hopefully, that helps!
Comments
sbarry77 said
on 11/12/2009 Great tips on anxiety! 5* and recommended