How To Cope Up With Anxiety?

Useful thread, especially during these troubled times. Question on Ashwagandha : I am considering taking capsules. Since it is natural, haven’t felt the need to consult a doctor. Any pointers on dosage, side effects etc? Wanting to try for sleep and stress relief. Started a thread on this earlier, but dint get any response.

 

Oh this thread is really getting cooler .... some awesome advices.

Guess, after Mother-in-Law, anxiety is the next big thing that is bothering DILSs here.

 

Thanks to the pandemic. Lots of people are facing thw anxiety issues these days. During May2020, a person known to me started having anxiety issues. It was so much that she started having sleepless nights, panik attacks. Sharing with the known people was having a small impact. She later consulted ayurvedic doctor who suggested to do surya namskara and pranayama. Doctor did do the couselling for couple of months. She has been doing the pranayama which has helped her. She is now back to her routine.

 

old is gold. our older ways have had the solution for all these issues. they are just not as appealing .

 

Who knows? They may just assess that you are perfectly fine - and all you need to do is go for a walk or take some rest. No one can help, if a true breakdown happens. Believe me, it is very traumatizing for your family and loved ones. Get as many second opinions as you want. Just talking to them, will give you relief.
Pls do not neglect mental health. I have seen too many breakdowns that are so shocking, so tragic. sad to know that just a one-rupee pill could have saved families..
Take care and go to any consultant you want.

 

You have it all down perfect. I always did step 8 for years - now it is a habit. I decided that I will check the view from my balcony all on my own for a few minutes every day. Initially - family was like -'what are you staring at", why are you standing alone.. then slowly I started having a cup of coffee while standing .. my family would descend on me.. and it was an overall nice time. Now, I am too busy to stand and 'stare' in the evening. but I do make it a point to relax before bed. sometimes I dont do it at all.. But it helped.

Step 5 - is an award-winner. during my menopause phase - I used to tell my kids to give me a signal and say 'stop'.. Now, I dont allow my family to talk to me about past issues, or people who hurt me. They are well meaning people, but why talk about people who irk you and stress u out.

I really need to exercise!

 

Anxiety is not just worry and when you say severe anxiety you will have lots of other symptoms that is affecting both your mental and physical health. I think you are at the very early stage. 5 years back my anxiety started with just simple worry and constantly thinking mind. But now i have all the symptoms you read under anxiety. I did a mistake of not taking it seriously never followed yoga or meditation and ended up having zoloft for a year and i weaned off. My simple advice would be

1. Let go of things you cannot control
2. Have a journal for positive affirmations and visualize it while writing
3. Maintain a simple lifestyle
4. Do not compare yourself with others.
5. Practice meditation and pranayama when you are in happy or relaxed state(I would say start your day with 5 min meditation 5 min breathing don't try it when you are anxious it wont work out)
6. Have a slow relaxed walk for 15 min rather than running or brisk walk.(be aware of your steps and nature around you)
7. Cut down coffee and take herbal tea/light tea and take vitamin supplements
8. Talk to a friend who is easy cheerful or with whom you get good vibes
9. Watch soft calming movies, listen to instrumental music, read books
10. Most importantly practice mindfulness while you cook, bath, walk, etc(Start your day with calm mood and try doing all of your chores without rushing) If you are working it might not be possible.