How Can I Beat Anxiety

How can I beat crippling anxiety?

I started reading and studying all I could to master this. I found from all my research that systematic desensitization worked well for me. In a nutshell, whhenever you feel anxiety creeping up, you must first try to clear your head of all thoughts and fears. Next you picture a place in ypur mind that is very peaceful like the ocean. Waves crashing, seagulls flying overhead. You must do this everytime you feel anxiety. It is a brain trainer that requires discipline. If you continue to do this every time, your brain will automatically link the peaceful picture to the obbject that causes you anxiety and your physiological responses will go into a homeostasic state.

How do I beat anxiety permanently?

Overcoming anxiety is a process not an event, there is no 1 solution that will fix all problems surrounding our anxieties. However by getting to know your triggers you can start creating ways to control your anxiety issues and eventually fade it out.From my experience having someone to confide in about your issues and the anxiety you are dealing with. Having a support system can help to keep you healthy, both mentally and physically. Talking about the issues that you are experiencing could be beneficial and it could reduce your anxiety levels as well.By talking to a trusted friend or family member about your anxiety problems. If you tell someone else how you feel, they may be able to help you put things in perspective and help you to think positive thoughts. This can help you get rid of anxiety or at least make it better.Start visualising positive outcomes in whatever situation you are dealing with. You can then take the time to feel better about what is happening to you. Also you can take the time to find out how you make those visualizations a reality by setting goals for how they can happen.Learning to control your thoughts is essential when you are dealing with anxiety. Negative thoughts have a lot to do with why people experience this affliction. If you are able to put these negative thoughts out of your head, then you will be able to be free of it.Aim to be more disciplined. Self discipline allows you to better control your emotions. Having control of your emotions can help you to thwart off anxiety attacks and minimize their effect on you. When you are having an attack, if you allow negative thoughts to rise up then you will be adding fuel to the fire. Learn how to detach emotions a bit from your life and things will improve.As humans we are goal orientated so set daily goals. If your day has a goal, then you're able to stay focused on it instead of your anxiety. You will remain busy, and that will help you ward off troubling thoughts that often cause anxiety issues.You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you. I am a big believer in the idea that the quality of our thoughts dictate the quality of our lives. Do you have a mind-set that works for you or against you? Take the quick quiz below and find out.Quiz

How do I beat stress and anxiety during exams?

Ways to Beat Exam StressListen to Classical Music.Take a Quick Walk.Plan your Study Routine.Play with Bubble Wrap & Puppies.Try to Get Enough Sleep.Use Mobile Apps.Give Your Mind Space.Eating Dark Chocolate.De-Stressing on Exam Day1Eat a proper exam day breakfast. Without a proper breakfast your energy levels will quickly crash and may lead to stress, anxiety, and fatigue. Be sure to have a healthy, energy packed breakfast on exam day. Try eating foods that provide long lasting energy, such as eggs or oats. Avoid foods that are high in sugar, which will give temporary energy but may cause you to crash mid-exam.2Hydrate. Being dehydrated negatively affects how efficiently the brain works. Be sure to stay hydrated before your exam; drink down some water with breakfast![26]If you're allowed to, bring a water bottle with you to your exam. Thinking is thirsty work! Just don't be surprised if your teacher asks to examine the bottle, as some students have tried to cheat by writing answers on bottle labels.[27] (Don't do that -- cheating is never worth it, and if you get caught, you'll be in way more trouble than you would if you'd just done poorly.3Watch your caffeine intake. As tempting as it may be, don't have too much coffee/caffeine before your exam. Caffeine can increase feelings of anxiety and stress. If you are going to be stressed during your exam, caffeine will only exacerbate these feelings and make them more difficult to keep in check.[28]That said, do not drastically change your typical caffeine intake on exam day. This can cause withdrawal symptoms that may interact with your stress to make you feel especially negative.Caffeine in limited quantities may have a positive effect on your memory, so if you usually have a cup of coffee with breakfast, go ahead.4Arrive early. You may be nervous about the test itself so there is no need for extra stress from fear of being late. Plus, by arriving early you will be sure to get the seat that you like.5Read instructions carefully. Before answering any exam questions, figure out exactly what is expected of you. Skim the test to see its content and give yourself a rough idea of how long each question will take to complete. Ambiguity can cause stress, so, by knowing how long the test is, you will reduce your stress.

How did you beat your social anxiety? Has anyone actually overcome it? I see lots of advice but never stories of people who overcome it.

You can overcome it.  I've related this story in different ways in other posts, so to summarize; Fear, based on early experiences or trauma, is the cause of your anxiety. i wasn't aware how much social anxiety affected me until my mom died when I was a parent myself. There wasn't any warning...her death put me in a tailspin of depression that left me confused and feeling isolated.  That's when I realized something was wrong in my life that had been there since childhood. Specifically, since being orphaned at age 2.  As I worked through emotions, my whole life started to come into focus. I began to see that anxiety and fear drove a wedge between me and every person I had contact with: my adoptive parents, friends, wife and children.  Even simple interactions like phone calls or ordering dinner was an ordeal.  Somehow it had become such a fundamental part of my being that I couldn't see or feel it anymore. I was lucky though. My brother in law is a respected psychologist and author. His book "Hiding from Love" was on my shelf, and for the first time it made sense. I could see myself in the stories and analysis, so much so that I couldn't make it through the first chapter without falling apart.So how did I overcome? First, I read and re-read several books and began to apply the advice. The most important advice was to find safe people to open up to, and learn to discuss what I felt.  Ask for help from others who respond with empathy and help you see how to see and change avoidance behavior.I also worked through painful memories with a counselor.  My break-through was when she carefully, and with compassion, took me through memories of loss and abandonment left from early childhood.Finally, I keep asking those closest to me to tell me when I'm withdrawing or basically being a jerk!  It's uncomfortable at times, but because I put the fire of anxiety out (through therapy) I can work on breaking bad habits without hiding from fear.  It's never too late to change your life, and enjoy feeling more connected with friends and family.  Emotion-based therapy is essential to uncovering the root cause of your anxiety. Good luck, and find the right therapistHere's my reading list.  Hiding From LoveLoving PeopleBoundariesSafe peopl All are by Dr. John Townsend and/or Dr Henry Cloud. I'm sure there are others that can deal with root causes.