672: Things we do that make anxiety worse and what you can do instead

This week on the Anxiety Slayer Podcast we’re discussing some of the habits and things we do that make anxiety worse and what you can do instead.

 

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Points covered in this episode:

The things that make anxiety worse

  • Avoidance

  • Unhealthy distractions

  • Suppressing our feelings

  • Trying to numb anxiety

  • Pushing through

  • Getting caught by anxiety’s propaganda

  • Believing our anxious thoughts

  • Holding a negative opinion of ourselves

  • Getting caught in going over how anxious we feel and thinking we’ve failed in some way

  • Losing hope

  • Losing trust in ourselves

  • Thinking nothing can help

  • Thinking we will always feel anxious

What to do instead

Seek support: talk to someone you trust, or a professional to air your fears

Know what helps you and what doesn’t, write it down and keep it nearby

Keep a gratitude journal of all the things that bring you joy

Try something every day to help calm anxiety

Ask members in our support group what’s helping them

Find help to change how you view anxiety

Choose positive affirmations to support your outlook

Get curious find something to read, do, or study that engages your mind

Be kind to yourself

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