How I manage anxiety

[KatyaDaisy]

I also suffered with these OCD repititive thoughts since being a child with high anxiety, I went on citaloprim for a year in my 30s and although there were some hard times on the medication I came out the other end feeling much more stable . I also noticed I would say weird things in my head and feel I had to correct it or I would also be punished but i tried to stop correcting it so the words would lose its power, they are just words and if you give them meaning and power I think it drives the anxiety and urge to repeat it even more. Also very importantly is lifestyle daily meditation, yoga and no/limited coffee I think is a must for (everyone really) but especially anyone who suffers from anxiety, I honestly think meditation and yoga will help everyone to some degree, it helps me sleep better as I had insomnia my whole life and you can do it from home and it's free. I found I can't just expect medication to cure me from these behaviours it's my whole lifestyle and how I deal with life every day. I've had to change a lot and realise my health and wellbeing is the most important and to listen to my body and mind when the anxiety starts stirring up again.