what does work for you when anxiety hits?

[rouri]

Hello everyone, I was thinking maybe everyone will post something positive in here, like something that does work for you when anxiety hits, eg: when I clean I don't think about anxiety and day pass by without a problem? how about you?? it would be nice so maybe we can try each other trick and benefits each other??

[Hidden]

Reading an praying help alot for me!

[lonestar]

hi rouri i found cleaning works 4 me 2 !! either that or reading or relaxing music !!

[LilMissWin]

A nice long dog walk. Clears the cobwebs.

[Bramwell]

Being busy and taking my mind off it. It has to be something I like doing, not just something I have to do like housework or cutting the grass.

[bebushka]

I find keeping a daily journal and writing down all my thoughts and feelings really helps, especially when I am having a "down day"

[rouri]

wish I had dog I am sure he/she will be great support and be there and love you with no condition

thank you all for your replies, it seems cleaning is common, praying which i do as well, I used to write as well but fed up at the end because having anxiety I experience different symptoms on a daily basis.

[Lindenlea]

Linden I have panics depression and agoraphobia for many years, yakes Valium for many years, am addicted now, and also on anti meds,several different types but at present it is Cipralex but it does not help been on them 7 years, still panic, and also cant be alone.

I just want to run when I get a panic, and am unable to concengtreate on anything,

My busband has altizizheimer, it really is making me ill, can anyone helpme.please. from Linden.

[rouri in reply to Lindenlea]

Hello dear, just wanted to say that we are always here to support everyone I am so very sorry for your suffering, you just need to have a good time and smile to give you a break, maybe someone from the family can help with your situation to enable you to have some time for yourself??

I know it is very hard but internet and support from here is a good way to start talking to each other and support each other

have a good night

xx

[lottysunshine]

keeping busy with work, housework, pamper with a bath, garden .. I did emotional eat but have stopped doing that which is very hard !

[Hidden]

Deep and calmly breathing for few minutes..

Meditation and counting

[lozenge]

I horse ride - it gives me a total focus on something else and takes my mind away from the panic - it is the one and only thing that completely takes it away from me. Even when I am in the gym or doing a class I find I can't totally let go of anxiety but when I with my horse I can! From a practical point of view, I find sipping on fizzy water often makes me feel better - bizarrely, to the point I always have to order it in a restaurant if I go out!

[rouri in reply to lozenge]

Hi Lozenge, how sweet that you have a horse, I bet you really love him/her is probably a giving you a good energy when you ride and feel happy.

what about this fizzy water how strange?? I wonder if it is linked to something?

enjoy your evening and kisses to your horse

[rouri]

thank you all for your replies it is good to know everyone does have a trick or two, we are all trying to find something that probably works for few people in here for some sort of relief from anxiety.

have a goodnight all

xx

[mrsgrey]

Going for a long walk or exercise helps my attacks x