This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re discussing some of the habits and things we do that make anxiety worse and what you can do instead.
This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re discussing some of the habits and things we do that make anxiety worse and what you can do instead.
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Points covered in this episode:
The things that make anxiety worse
Avoidance
Unhealthy distractions
Suppressing our feelings
Trying to numb anxiety
Pushing through
Getting caught by anxiety’s propaganda
Believing our anxious thoughts
Holding a negative opinion of ourselves
Getting caught in going over how anxious we feel and thinking we’ve failed in some way
Losing hope
Losing trust in ourselves
Thinking nothing can help
Thinking we will always feel anxious
What to do instead
Seek support: talk to someone you trust, or a professional to air your fears
Know what helps you and what doesn’t, write it down and keep it nearby
Keep a gratitude journal of all the things that bring you joy
Try something every day to help calm anxiety
Ask members in our support group what’s helping them
Find help to change how you view anxiety
Choose positive affirmations to support your outlook
Get curious find something to read, do, or study that engages your mind
Be kind to yourself
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