How To Control Anxiety?

You're in dire need of some peace and quiet to just. . . tone down all of those negative thoughts and worries. A lot of them are based on fear, on insecurity, rather than fact. So, it's time to take a minute to really sit there and do nothing. And think about nothing. Concentrate on your breathing instead. And if your mind wanders, just bring it back to your 'empty room, ' of sorts. It gets easier with practice.

Believe it or not, exercise isn't just so you can burn excess calories and lose weight. It's also so you can get those endorphins running and feel naturally more upbeat. It can also boost your sex drive, lower pain, and even improve your skin condition. But more importantly still, exercise can help you get rid of stress. By essentially sweating it out, you can focus on other more productive goals, feel better about yourself and others, and let go of negativity.

Sometimes we get anxious because we can't understand someone, or a particular situation, and that's okay. It happens. It's the result of being catapulted into an unfamiliar situation that we don't quite know how to process, let alone find a resolution for. That is where journaling comes into play: it's a good way of figuring out what it is you DO know, so you can take on any situation much more clearly. Think of it as a way of organizing your thoughts.

Sometimes you just need someone to vent to. Someone who's going to listen, and won't. . . hold onto certain situations or anything, and bring them up in conversation to embarass you later. You know, someone with no ties, no bias, and overall, no reason to not give it to you straight. Maybe talk to a therapist? It's a great go-to way to still talk to someone, but without all the drama of dealing with friendships lost or changed.