Thoughts & Feedback on Overcoming Your Anxiety....

[taomon]

Hey Everyone,

I hope you are all doing well!

I am new here and I hoped you can help me/provide your thoughts.

For over two decades, I've struggled and suffered from anxiety. At times finding it even difficult to do every day things like go to the mailbox.

Yet over the last two years, on a path of discovery, I've uncovered tools, techniques, and methods that reduced my anxiety. Even releasing my anxiety entirely, so it doesn't return.

I was thinking of creating a product or system of methods around what I've learned to help others reduce or eliminate their anxiety. I'd love your thoughts and feedback on this.

Thanks,

Anthony

[ashleybakerr01]

If like to know some pleaseMy anxiety has completely taken over 😔😴

[Nothing_but_books in reply to ashleybakerr01]

I hear you ashley. I'm sorry your anxiety is worsening. Me too. Some days more than others. I'm hoping for a break.

[ashleybakerr01 in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Me too. I have good days and bad. Whenever I'm out it gets bad and I have to go back home. It's draining 😪

[Nothing_but_books in reply to ashleybakerr01]

I've been listening to this guy tonight. See what you think.

youtube.com/channel/UCh6HDK...

[ashleybakerr01 in reply to Nothing_but_books]

I'll give it a listen

[taomon in reply to ashleybakerr01]

Hey ashleybakerr01,

I'm sorry to hear that your anxiety has completely taken over.

One simple technique that I've used to help reduce my anxiety — which comes from ancient chinese medicine — is to:

1 - Sit somewhere quiet. And just take a few deep breaths.

2 - Then, I wrap my hand around my thumb and index finger at the same time.

3 - I sit, breathe, and keep holding my thumb and index finger. I don't hold them too tight. Just a gentle squeeze.

I keep holding my thumb and index finger until I can feel my heartbeat. If this takes a long time: it just means I really needed this.

Although this won't eliminate anxiety from returning—it will will calm anxiety.

And this method is also effective for stopping panic attacks when they first start.

I hopes this helps.

[ashleybakerr01 in reply to taomon]

Definitely going to try this. Thank you

[taomon in reply to ashleybakerr01]

My pleasure. Let me know how it works for you. Cheers!

[designguy]

I've done a lot of reading and therapy for anxiety and have found there are some good books and methods out there but there is no reason you can't add to the mix..

The ones I have found that have been the most helpful and constructive are based upon the pioneering work of Dr. Claire Weekes and her book "Hope and help for your nerves". I've also found the DARE anxiety book and youtube videos very good, the youtube videos of The Anxiety Guy and the book "At last a life and beyond" by Paul David.

[taomon in reply to designguy]

Hey designguy,

Thanks for the great suggestion of books and YouTube Videos. I'll definitely be Dr. Claire Weekes and DARE anxiety. I believe any knowledge we can use to improve is well woth pursuing.

I appreciate you've done a lot of reading and therapy for anxiety. And definitely agree there are some good books and methods out there.

At times, anxiety can be almost like a blackhole. I've just glad I'm no longer being sucked into it.

My biggest focus is that I really want to add value and improve people's lives. And I appreciate you saying there is no reason I can't add to the mix. That is something that I needed it hear.

Thanks again!

[designguy in reply to taomon]

You're welcome, all of the people i cited used their own experiences and healing as a basis for putting their stories and methods out in public to help others, no reason you can't do the same, best to you for paying it forward.

[ashleybakerr01 in reply to designguy]

I'll look into this too

[taomon in reply to designguy]

Thanks. I really appreciate it. Definitely insight and a reflection point I need. Thanks again!

[Sopran]

Hi everyone.i can highly recommend " reasons to stay alive" by Matt haughe. It's about his journey through depression and anxiety..

[taomon in reply to Sopran]

Thanks, Sopran, I appreciate the suggestion. I’ll try to take at look at his experience. Cheers!