What to do While thinking the thoughts that make your anxious????

[PuppyBeach]

I am new to the group and so far this looks like a God sent.. I woke up this morning feeling OK, but then I put into my own head "Why aren't you feeling anxious"? Then I started feeling my anxiety kick in and I started thinking of my ex-boyfriend and how he is SO much greater than me or my new job is too much for me...Just all of these self sabotaging thoughts. And when I picture myself to stand up to whatever it is.. I just can't find my voice, and that panics me, upsets me and make me feel inadequate.

[012703060610]

Oh I get it! We can literally trigger our own anxiety worrying if we will get anxiety. It can be a vicious loop but I am in the same rollercoaster often. Breathing techniques have worked a ton for me, but I actually had to see a specialist to get breathing right. So totally agree with John9993. Exercise is always good, but I too fail in that spot. If I come up with anything that works, I'll let you know! Just know you are not alone.

[PuppyBeach in reply to 012703060610]

Thank you 012703060610. Yea I am going to look into all of this. I've tried exercising and I totally understand the hard to start part. lol.

[PuppyBeach]

Thank you So much!! I will. I will try these.

[Marysblue]

Welcome!

I know from experience I can trigger depression from bringing up thoughts from the past about who hurt me or how my life hasn't worked out. I just try not to go there.

I've heard it said depression is dwelling on the past and anxiety on the future.

Sometimes just putting on some loud good music helps.

[012703060610]

There are a few breathing tools that help me. One I bought from this site but plenty around that are cheaper with the same design. I wear it around my neck. You literally feel calm with one breathe. I wish it lasted forever, but at least found this useful. I tried a guided meditation with not much success. It talked a lot about letting go and feeling free.....my brain isn't there quite yet!

komusodesign.com/