KJ77

so what helps you when youre having bad anxiety?

for me, trying to stay positive, cold water, and deep breathing techniques help

Taiphoon

Honestly, the only thing that helps my anxiety is medication.

futurama

My meds and reminding myself that it will be over soon.

And also, going outside.

I WILL have an anxiety attack if I try to go shopping in a department store. I'm allergic, or something. The only thing that helps is taking an ativan and going outside.

KJ77

really? going outside sometimes makes it even worse for me

futurama

Going outside makes it worse for you? Interesting.

Just in a crowded, noisy place? Or in any place?

See, I can definitely think of places that would be just as bad, but if I am having one of my shopping anxiety attacks, I have to go outside.

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KJ77

just general agoraphobia...

The Melody of Rain

Sleep and positive thinking.

One of the major moves that killed my disorder was avoiding every form of stress for about three weeks and then when I calmed my mind down I was able return and tackle the situations head on. They had absolutely no negative effects on me at all. I was hypersensitive from the constant stress, but as soon as I gave myself time to relax I returned to a much calmer state.

Has anyone tried this? I've come to call it Temporary Avoidance Method. Work out your root causes and avoid them as much as you can for 2-3 weeks. Come back to them when you've calmed down, and you'll find you'll be able to deal with them much better, and by deal with them I mean rid of them too.