What are ways to cope with everyday anxiety?

[SteveGoodberg]

I'm new here and I have an anxiety problem. I struggle with the feeling everyday doing multiple things. I'm also a college student with a lot of stress from my studies. What can I do to suppress this anxiety feeling? Also does anyone else have this same problem or am I alone in this struggle of emotion?

[Hidden]

You're not alone. I'm trying to finish my graduate degree and studying for my comps was pushing me over (plus two other big high stakes exams) my threshold of tolerance. You may not like this, but for me the thing that works the best is math, like basic math that I have forgotten, because it forces me to use my executive brain. Like puzzles, cryptograms, any kind of cerebral distraction is good. NOT intellectualizing or analyzing the news.

You might also like hypnosis downloads from itunes. I don't remember his name but there's a really soothing Scotsman on there and he's very easy to find. I lack attention span sometimes for hypnosis (but not with math unless I'm terrified) but it can put me to sleep.

I like to play Jeopardy with Alexa, those tricky crossword puzzles from Dell that go backwards and forwards. My memory is shot tonight.

Do any of those sound good?

[SteveGoodberg in reply to Hidden]

Those sound like they might be good ways to deal with it. It’s also good to know other people have the same problems. Thank you

[kenster1]

hi and welcome to you being at college with so much study can be daunting it really Is important to fit in even a couple of hours a week to do something you enjoy exercising in any shape or form will help.does your college have support groups that can help out.

[SteveGoodberg in reply to kenster1]

I looked into the groups they provide, but it’s more for therapy than support. Coming on here to have people relate or give advice helps a lot too. And also thank you for your advice