Anxiety affects people through uncertainty and worry. Sometimes it can really make life hell. Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S.? They affect about 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, which is 18.1% of U.S. population. That’s a lot of people who need anxiety relief.
Anxiety relief is possible through different ways. Mental health professionals, medication, support groups and self help are all possible depending on what is around you and what you need. All can be helpful and everyone is different in the approach they take. You do need to realize though, that unless you make a personal commitment to overcoming anxiety there is little any of these methods can do.
Below are 3 anxiety relief tips that will help take control of your life and strengthen the other methods of anxiety relief.
Tip 1 Accept Uncertainty
Those who worry about everything do so because they feel the need to 100% certain about everything. That’s what makes them feel safe. Worrying allows them “predict” the future, giving them a sure outcome, even if its negative. The first thing to do when you want anxiety relief is to accept the fact that you can’t be sure about everything. Worrying doesn’t predict what’s going to happen, it just gives the worse case scenario. Try instead to acknowledge that something bad could happen but then again, so could something great! Either way, you can’t know for sure, so don’t let it bother you. Worrying about it, won’t change a thing except for the fact that it makes you feel bad.
Tip 2 Worry about it later!
When we try to suppress our worries, they often just get worse. So here’s a great tip to deal with that. Don’t suppress it, write it down and worry about it later! Give yourself a worrying time out. Once a day for a certain amount of time, go over the list of worries you have and let your mind free. The rest of the day is worry free, because every time a new one comes up, you add it to the list and postpone the worrying. No worries, is relief from anxiety! Make sure you don’t have your worry period right before going to sleep. That’s a guarantee for a restless night.
Tip 3 Relax!
Learning how to relax is great for anxiety relief. You can do this in any way that seems right for you. Some people prefer to meditate, others go jogging while some use deep breathing exercises. Try out a few different methods and stick with what works. The ability to relax your mind and body at will is something most people have difficulty with, but trust me, it’s totally worth it. The day you learn to relax at will, is the day you control you mind instead of your mind controlling you. Learning how to relax at will comes through practice, every day find a moment of peace, preferably after your worry period where you just close your eyes and let all the thoughts, good and bad just flow through your mind like leaves on a river. Don’t evaluate them, don’t judge them, just acknowledge they’re there and that you’ll take care of them another time. For now, you’re just letting go.
Take these tips and make them your own, anxiety relief is in your hands. Feel free to ask questions or leave a comment, let me know what you want to read about.
Take care,
