Many people don’t know what anxiety is exactly. Anxiety is a
feeling of uneasiness, it involves a feeling or fear of losing someone or
something. Anxiety is something that makes you believe in your unwanted
thoughts. A person can literally scream that they love you but your anxiety will
make you believe that they don’t. It’s that bad and scary!
I am someone who has been dealing with anxiety since years and I can tell you,
how hard it is to explain it in words when nobody seems to understand you.
Getting panic attacks over one thing or another most likely happens almost all
the time. And if there’s one thing I’ve understood, it’s that you don’t have to
explain yourself to anyone. It’s amazing if you’re able to communicate with
someone you’re close to but most of the time I’ve seen people who just sit and
cry for hours in order to feel better. And that’s okay! Cry your heart out if
you don’t feel like talking.
After a good period of time, I’ve come up to a conclusion that people around me
don’t seem to understand what anxiety actually feels like so I try my best to
make myself feel better through ways I’m going to share which might help you,
too.
1. The first thing I do is I focus on something that’s less anxiety-provoking.
Okay so for me, I try to pour out my emotions through words so whenever I feel
low, I tend to write. And trust me, it actually helps when you write what you
feel. I also indulge myself in house chores to divert my mind and I always turn
up the music while working. I try to avoid slow music and listen to some
pop-rock! If I feel lethargic because of anxiety, I just watch some movie or any
Netflix Series. Note: I try to watch movies that convey a positive message to
the audience! I do this because once the movie is over, I actually feel good
about myself and there’s a ray of positivity.
2. Figure out the root that’s provoking your anxiety:
There are times when anxiety hits me like a rock. It’s like one moment I’m a
happy-go-lucky person and the next moment I’m sobbing myself to sleep. Sometimes
anxiety hits you like an uninvited guest. It stays for hours and hours and
doesn’t leave until you’re on the verge of breaking down. Sometimes it’s hard
for a person to understand what exactly is being a hindrance in their mind. In
that moment, whatever you’re feeling, whether you’re missing a person or there’s
a feeling of uneasiness, sit up straight and take deep breathes. I personally do
this and it actually helps me. Wherever you are, be it in the middle of a crowd
or alone, if anxiety hits you, YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF WITHOUT
THINKING ABOUT OTHERS! Close your eyes and inhale slowly through your nose. The
moment you feel helpless, start counting things you’re grateful for. Count your
blessings even if they’re few. Think about all the good times.
3. Try and deal with it:
This usually happens with me, even when things are going perfectly in my life, a
thought occurs in my mind that gives me a feeling of fear. For instance, not
being enough or being a failure and the list goes on! Rough patches of my past
hit me and it all comes down crashing at my feet. It’s when I talk to myself,
trust me, talking to yourself helps A LOT! I do this almost all the time and by
doing this, you actually find answers in your own questions and thoughts.
4. Eat healthy and Exercise:
It’s been 4 weeks now that I’ve joined this gym to improve my lifestyle and
eating habits. Because I’m someone who eats junk when she’s anxious or stressed
out. So change your eating habits, intake of healthy food is very necessary
because it keeps your mind fresh. And exercise at least an hour every day. I
have work till 7 and as soon as I’m free from there, I go to gym ASAP and ever
since I’ve joined it, there’s an unreal feeling of freshness in my mind once I’m
done. I don’t feel lethargic, I don’t feel as if my energy is draining, instead
I feel more active than before and my mind actually functions better. Try this!
Changing a bit of your lifestyle does no harm!
All that I’ve mentioned above is what I personally do when an anxiety spell
takes over me. Remind yourself every single day that you’re important and your
existence matters the most. You don’t need anyone’s validation to let you know
that you’re needed. Look in the mirror and be proud of the person you’ve become
because trust me, there’s nothing beautiful than being a warrior who fights
everyday with her own demons.
I know all these things that I’ve mentioned are easier said than done because
been there, felt that but once you start working on yourself, you’ll feel a
change! It’s okay if you want to get a therapy session, there’s no harm in
consulting a psychologist because talking helps! Communicating your problems is
probably one of the most easy way to get rid of anxiety but sometimes, people
find it hard to open up because they think the other person won’t understand. I
find it hard in communicating but I’ve seen people in my circle who talk out
their problems and they do find a solution at the end of every conversation.
Don’t think you’re a burden on anyone and don’t ever let anyone make you feel
otherwise.
Don’t let anxiety take over you! You’re precious and loved. Let me know if this
helps you in any manner! Share it if it does.