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Sounds like you are experiencing generalized anxiety disorder, which usually gets worse in the evening and at night. For myself, Zoloft has helped a great deal at eliminating my anxiety.
The problem with the use of avoidance learning as the only method for reducing anxiety is that avoidance learning does not take into account the mental aspects of anxiety. The cause of an anxiety disorder does not have to be physical; mental images and thoughts can cause heightened anxiety. Any plan for reducing anxiety must include gaining control of damaging thoughts and mental images.
One way to change thought patterns is by limiting time spent thinking. Find a hobby or a distraction that you enjoy, preferably one that has a high degree of mental concentration. Painting and drawing are good examples. With both these activities, your mind is on the task at hand so you have very little time to picture or think about what causes you stress. The main point is to find something you enjoy that can be done for a long period of time.
Relaxation exercises are also good for occupying mental capacity. Relaxation exercises are techniques to relax muscles and relieve tension by using controlled breathing and muscle flexing. They usually involve sitting down in a comfortable chair, closing your eyes and systematically tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in your body, usually starting with the legs and feet.
As you slow down your breathing and work your muscles, you are supposed to mentally put yourself in what you would consider a relaxing situation. The best thing about relaxation exercises is that they can be done almost anywhere and at anytime. Remember to use a sitting position when doing the exercises rather than lying down since you do not want to fall asleep.
Another method of reducing anxiety is desensitization, which involves using relaxation exercises in combination with mentally imagining and dealing with those things that cause you the most anxiety. One common form of this exercise is when you are told to imagine yourself speaking before an audience who is attired only in their underwear. The image of the people in their underwear helps to desensitize your fears and allows you to give you presentation. Another form of desensitization deals with real life situations. In this method, you are put in a situation that causes you stress and then taught how to overcome the anxiety.
In addition to the clinical methods for reducing stress there are at least seven practical methods that can be used to reduce anxiety; I have had problems with anxiety in the past and have used not only the clinical methods described above, but also the following practical ideas to help in reducing anxiety in my life.
# Exercise. take a walk, play a game of basketball, or ride a bike. The point is to exercise because when you do, your body will release endorphins, which contribute to feeling good.
# Call a friend when feelings of anxiousness or fear arise. A friend is not a replacement for professional help when needed, but a friend can be there to listen when you are having a bad day. Sometimes letting off a little steam can help relive tension and anxiety.
# Reduce your caffeine intake. As you probably already know, caffeine is a stimulant. The last thing a person suffering from an anxiety disorder needs is a stimulant.
# Share a laugh. Nothing breaks the tension like laughing. If you walk around feeling miserable, you will be miserable, but if you laugh life seems better. So if you are down, watch a funny movie or TV show to laugh.
# Take ten minutes and relax. Do something that you find relaxing: a hot bath, a video game, a book, anything to make you forget for a few moments about your anxious feelings.br>
# Get a massage. A good massage will take away some anxiety and tension.
# Know your personal limits. One of the chief causes of anxiety is when a person takes on more than he can handle. Know your limits as to what you can do and how much you can do. It will go a long way in reducing anxiety in life.
Reducing anxiety is not hard to do once a person knows how to it. The one principle to keep in mind is if you have any doubts about reducing anxiety on your own, seek professional help.
you are a nurturer and the only advice i can give you is to realize what you can and can not do... as far as your relatives are concerned they have to have the want to change you can only be there to support them in every way possible
I think you going to therapy would be the best bet. When you can't help other people it will drive you crazy and create alot of anxiety. I think you should really get the therapy to release the anxiety.
Good Luck to you.
It is very nice that you are concerned for your loved ones, but if it is keeping you from sleeping, or otherwise interfering with your life then perhaps you should seek help.
The only person who's actions you can control are your own. You can express your concern to theses who's action worry you, and suggest they get help but ultimately it is up to them to want to change.
You can pray for them every night instead of worrying before you go to bed and trust that God will work in his own way in his own time.
Words I live by " The Serenity Prayer"
" God give me the courage to change the things I can change, the willingness to accept those that I cant change and the wisdom to know the difference."
I'm sorry that you have Anxiety but some times you can not help the people form doing drugs or alcohol you need to help your self= your brothers drug dependency
is not going to help your fell better
you brothers need to be in therapy and you parents to
i think that this could be helped with talk therapy, i mean you just need to realize that people's life don't depend on you and people decide what they want to do with rheir lives, so you shouldn't worry so much, cause it's just going to worry you more and more every day and you don't want to live like this every day of your life.
I think seeing a counselor or therapist would help you come up with ways to deal with this. Medication has side effects and it can be difficult to get off it. Medication helps some people but it's not a long term solution.
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