How to reduce anxiety in certain situations?
Posted on Nov 28, 2008 under what is anxiety |I have a certain situation that always brings about huge levels of anxiety, to the point where my chest hurts, and I have OCD thoughts running through my head for days. This situation is not going to go away, so is there a way for me to learn to control or relieve my anxiety when this occurs?
Deep breaths help, but ofcourse I can't breath deeply continuously for days on end 
I have a diagnosis of Major Depression, but I also have anxiety and mild OCD. I understand how you feel.
IMHO, You might want to try cutting back on any stimulants you are taking, like caffeine and see a counselor about anxiety issues.
Start with a complete physical to rule out any high blood pressure or cholesterol level issues, then ask your doctor to recommend a mental health professional. If income is a factor, most communities offer mental health services on a sliding fee scale, depending on your level of income.
best of luck to you!
April 3rd, 2008 at 11:25 am
oohhh how everyone says to breathe deep during a panic attack, and oh how hard it is
i have anxiety and ocd too. are you on medication or going through therapy at all?
i find walking with my headphones on to be most therapeutic. i try not to procrastinate when i have to do something i don't want to, because this worsens my anxiety.
talk to your friends or anyone who can understand. join an online support group. go for walks with music.
if you're in a place, like say, a restaurant or a mall or whatever it is that's triggering this for you, do your best to stay focused. i find faking it and acting like i'm fine to be the best distraction, even though it's really hard at times.
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April 3rd, 2008 at 11:34 am
I have a diagnosis of Major Depression, but I also have anxiety and mild OCD. I understand how you feel.
IMHO, You might want to try cutting back on any stimulants you are taking, like caffeine and see a counselor about anxiety issues.
Start with a complete physical to rule out any high blood pressure or cholesterol level issues, then ask your doctor to recommend a mental health professional. If income is a factor, most communities offer mental health services on a sliding fee scale, depending on your level of income.
best of luck to you!
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April 3rd, 2008 at 11:36 am
i can giveyou ways to develope coping skills
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