“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” — Charles Spurgeon
Tips to fight the anxiety
There are a number of things you can try to help combat anxiety, including:
- Behavioral therapy
- Deep breathing
- Exercise
- Meditation
- Reading
- Socializing with others
- Speaking with your health care provider
- Spirituality
The negative effects of anxiety
Left unchecked, anxiety can negatively affect our lives in these ways:
Interrupting daily life — Causing issues at home, school, work and socially
Isolating us — Not wanting to participate in normal daily activities or take new steps in life due to fear
Emotionally — Increasing our risk for depression, suicide and failure to progress in life
Physically — Increasing our risk for physical distress, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, chest pain and tremors
Mentally — Increasing our risk for financial complications, poor decision-making and poor communication
A person with anxiety can seek support from a therapist, medical provider, family member, friend, community support person, crisis line resource or a crisis center. Depending on the severity of your anxiety, a behavioral therapy plan, anti-anxiety medication and/or coping mechanisms may be directed to your personal situation.
Recognition of anxiety is a key factor in dealing with excessive worry and moving forward in life. If you have any of the above symptoms or have difficulty controlling worry in your life, ask yourself if it could be anxiety you’re experiencing. It’s important to share any concerns of excessive worry with your health care provider so we can help you identify ways to address your anxiety and move past the debilitation of excessive worry.
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