I meant to write meditation. Lol. Sorry.
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No, I don’t have anything stronger. I actually had a tough time coming off benzos so don’t want to go down that route.
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When I’m uncomfortable, I do a check of myself. I ask, am I lonely angry, thirsty, hungry, or tired. Those are all things I can do something about. And I do start to take care of them.
Sometimes I’m anxious because I need to use the bathroom but don’t want to stop what I’m doing. I do stop what I’m doing and go find a bathroom.
When I’m anxious and near a computer, I go to You Tube and search for “Relaxing Music.” Alternately, when I’m in the car, I turn on the classical station.
And so forth . . .
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As I posted here
2 x 100mg of niacin a day seems to calm down my obsessive thoughts about my current real life problems.
I don’t care if it’s temporary or placebo, but it seems to be working.
Lots of things help me:
Playing music
Listening to music
Talking with friends
Meditation
Writing/journaling
Drawing
Daily walks
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I find positive statements I say to myself work. I say them with force. But that might just suppress the anxiety. Believe it’ll get better in the future. Mine has. I was so anxious at one time I got no enjoyment out of life. Now it’s down to a low roar, which is normal for everyone. Some anxiety is necessary for life.
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When I get behind the wheel, I affirm I can be a courteous driver, I can be a comfortable driver, I can be a safe driver.
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I put it on a piece of wood and hammer large nails through it
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I find the physical symptoms of my anxiety as equally debilitating as the mental effects, I have recently been prescribed Propanolol for my physical symptoms that of trembling hands and legs, sweating and increased heart rate. My Therapist has taught me breathing techniques also.
I hate suffering from anxiety it restricts your life so much.
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