Hi all.
My damn anxiety has reared its very ugly head again the last few days. Not really sure why, but may well be because of issues getting hold of my normal meds. I am trying to drown it in camomile tea and lavender, lol. But what i really want right now is a bath then a lovely sensual massage, followed by someone stroking my hair while i sleep.
What helps you when youre feeling anxious?
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Anxiety is a destroyer of peace. I really feel for you.
What i do which actually helps me is focus on a problem or something that needs doing.
Anxiety often likes to create problems and worry out of nothing, so then I say balls to you, and give myself a problem to fix to keep my mind occupied. It actually helps me greatly. |
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"Hi all.
My damn anxiety has reared its very ugly head again the last few days. Not really sure why, but may well be because of issues getting hold of my normal meds. I am trying to drown it in camomile tea and lavender, lol. But what i really want right now is a bath then a lovely sensual massage, followed by someone stroking my hair while i sleep.
What helps you when youre feeling anxious?
X "
For me camomile tea,Melissa tea,hard workout in the gym.
Also cold shower every morning really helps. |
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Sorry to hear that op.
I'd recommend exercise, breathing techniques (deep breath in, hold for 4 counts, deep breath our, hold for 4 counts. Repeat for a few mins if u can) meditation, journaling to help organise your thoughts. Or a good self help book, as mentioned above to support you. But most of all compassion for yourself. X |
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By *avexxMan
over a year ago
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"Hi all.
My damn anxiety has reared its very ugly head again the last few days. Not really sure why, but may well be because of issues getting hold of my normal meds. I am trying to drown it in camomile tea and lavender, lol. But what i really want right now is a bath then a lovely sensual massage, followed by someone stroking my hair while i sleep.
What helps you when youre feeling anxious?
X
For me camomile tea,Melissa tea,hard workout in the gym.
Also cold shower every morning really helps. "
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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago
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Ahh sorry you're having that OP.
I find touch and cuddles are regulating. Not always available.
Box breathing if youre panicky or experiencing overwhelming feelings..
Breathe in for a count of 4
Hold for 4
Out for 4
Hold for 4
Repeat
Adjust if 4 is too long or you get dizzy.
Write.. Anything. Just let words flow, whatever they are.
Get into bath/shower or run, brisk walk.
Consider therapy if you think your anxiety is taking over. You may need to address some past trauma. It's sometimes our wise selves indicating that it's time to look at why you're experiencing these patterns.
Soften, soothe, allow guided meditations and body scans. Google them and find a good one that works for you.
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Thank you so much everyone for your kindness and your wonderful suggestions 
Feeling a little better today, and have managed to source some of the meds that i can collect today. So hoping that will help even everything out.
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
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"Hi all.
My damn anxiety has reared its very ugly head again the last few days. Not really sure why, but may well be because of issues getting hold of my normal meds. I am trying to drown it in camomile tea and lavender, lol. But what i really want right now is a bath then a lovely sensual massage, followed by someone stroking my hair while i sleep.
What helps you when youre feeling anxious?
X "
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"Thank you so much everyone for your kindness and your wonderful suggestions
Feeling a little better today, and have managed to source some of the meds that i can collect today. So hoping that will help even everything out.
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This is a wonderful update, OP. Sending you angst-free best wishes.  |
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And always found a long brisk walk clears my head well and settles my thoughts. Even if I haven’t been actively thinking about what has been bothering me, I get home finding I have clearer thoughts about the problem, whether that’s better perspective, acceptance, or a plan of what to do.
Even better (in my case), golf … activity, chat, trying to find the ball, trying to hit it properly …. takes me completely away from thinking about whatever was on my mind.
Swimming and running are the other activities where I completely switch off. |
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"Thank you so much everyone for your kindness and your wonderful suggestions
Feeling a little better today, and have managed to source some of the meds that i can collect today. So hoping that will help even everything out.
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Glad you are feeling a little better today... I'm feeling a little anxious today so will be trying out some of the things people have suggested xx |
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Techniques hold the wolves at bay - breathing techniques, meditation, etc. Exercise is good at calming it down over a longer period of time, although higher heart rate mimics some of the feelings and is challenging.
Talking it out with someone you trust and being reassured helps
I ignore it more often than I should, or wrest control as it tries to shut me down, and carry on through gritted teeth. Not recommended. |
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"Techniques hold the wolves at bay - breathing techniques, meditation, etc. Exercise is good at calming it down over a longer period of time, although higher heart rate mimics some of the feelings and is challenging.
Talking it out with someone you trust and being reassured helps
I ignore it more often than I should, or wrest control as it tries to shut me down, and carry on through gritted teeth. Not recommended."
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I’m glad you’re feeling a little better OP. For me I tend to turn the music up and try to concentrate on that rather than the other things in my head. A distraction sometimes works for anxiety. It’s just a case of finding the right one for you. You’re not alone ok? Sending hugs |
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A walk.
Deep breathing exercises.
Grounding activity.
Music/dancing/singing.
Writing/rationalising worries.
A good rant 
Depends on the anxiety level and what's possible under given circumstances
Hope you grab it by the horns.
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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago
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"Hi all.
My damn anxiety has reared its very ugly head again the last few days. Not really sure why, but may well be because of issues getting hold of my normal meds. I am trying to drown it in camomile tea and lavender, lol. But what i really want right now is a bath then a lovely sensual massage, followed by someone stroking my hair while i sleep.
What helps you when youre feeling anxious?
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Talking it out with a close friend. |
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"Thank you so much everyone for your kindness and your wonderful suggestions
Feeling a little better today, and have managed to source some of the meds that i can collect today. So hoping that will help even everything out.
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Balance the shit out of those chemicals;) and glad to hear things are on the positive roll.
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I was quite long term relying on meds for anxiety until about 18 months ago I stopped taking them - by far the best thing i’ve ever done! Granted the first month or 2 was abit tough, but my mind and body feel so much better for it now!
Eat decent food, there is a lot to be said for eating crap food (i’m not insinuating you’re eating crap food) but that really helped me, no frozen shite! fresh meat, fresh veg. Walking the dog 3 times a day also helps and a decent hobby (I chose Art) and reading books (The Chimp Paradox is handy!)
Best of luck with it all |
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