RECOVER from DEPRESSION and ANXIETY
Make an appointment with a specialist or general practitioner. This is coming from one, who is walking the path.
A great majority of the time if one has anxiety, he/she will also have depression. The number one health problem in the world today is stress; consequently, all steps should be taken to control it. Up to 40% of clinical depression is genetic. It has nothing to do with lack of willpower. Also, as in my case depression can be caused from an insult to the brain (TBI). All efforts to control your anxiety/depression should be initiated by medical personnel.
You can also use countless non-chemical means to cope with stress. Some, and this is a short list, are: avoid negative people; don’t rely on your memory - write it down; make duplicate keys; say no more often; simplify meal time; always make copes of important papers; ask for help with jobs you don’t like; break large tasks into bite size portions; smile; pet your dog/cat; don’t know all the answers; say something nice to someone; say hello to a stranger; ask a friend for a hug; practice breathing slowly; stand up and stretch; strive for excellence NOT perfection; don’t worry what other people are thinking about you, because they are NOT thinking about you (you are not the center of the universe); exercise; ask someone to be your vent-partner; talk less and listen more; watch a sunset; know your limitations and let others know them too; Always have a plan B; memorize a joke; clean out one closet; write a note to a friend far away; remember that stress is an attitude; remember you always have options; have a support network of people; quit trying to fix other people; get enough sleep; freely praise other people; relax - take one day at a time…you have the rest of your life.
Please know if you have been diagnosed with anxiety, these “de-stressors” and many more should be used along with prescribed medication….NOT in lieu of prescribed medication.
There is more that I could share than this space will allow. Take a look at the ebook, Rise Above: Conquering Adversities.
All the best to you.
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