What to do about anxiety?
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What to do about anxiety?
Can anyone give me some pointers on what to do about the anxiety? I don't want to drink but I'm already nervous and anxious. I know it will pass but is there something I can do to get through it easier? Maybe I should exercise?
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Exercise is a fantastic stress buster, nowine! 
Deep breathing; Letting to in order to let G*D; Distract yourself with something to do; meditate; pray -- the Serenity Prayer is a great one; Do something for someone less fortunate; Help a child, or an elderly person....what else can you add to this list?
Oh, yea, and remember to come and work it out here. We understand, and we're here for ya...
Shalom!
Deep breathing; Letting to in order to let G*D; Distract yourself with something to do; meditate; pray -- the Serenity Prayer is a great one; Do something for someone less fortunate; Help a child, or an elderly person....what else can you add to this list?
Oh, yea, and remember to come and work it out here. We understand, and we're here for ya...
Shalom!
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Hi Nowine, welcome to SR
I remember the anxiety I suffered when I first got sober, I just had a look at some of my early posts, and they were very similar to yours! LOL
For me, taking the dog for a walk helped
I also rang some AA friends
drank plenty of water
went to a meeting
It has done me good to read those posts, and remember where I was . I couldn't concentrate on anything, but getting outside helped.
hang in there
HUGX
Lee
I remember the anxiety I suffered when I first got sober, I just had a look at some of my early posts, and they were very similar to yours! LOL
For me, taking the dog for a walk helped
I also rang some AA friends
drank plenty of water
went to a meeting
It has done me good to read those posts, and remember where I was . I couldn't concentrate on anything, but getting outside helped.
hang in there
HUGX
Lee
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What you nervous about? There are some things which any normal person will become anxious about. I used to keep a daily journal coming into AA. Most of the BS we worry about in life is just that.
One thing I've learned is to distance myself from things that causes stress. Gossip for example. Stay clear of people that are talking about others. Don't fall into that. Be responsible, putting things off causes more stress when, you have to hurry and do your work.
One thing I've learned is to distance myself from things that causes stress. Gossip for example. Stay clear of people that are talking about others. Don't fall into that. Be responsible, putting things off causes more stress when, you have to hurry and do your work.
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Oh! cap how true are your words!
When I first came into the rooms, i got tangled up with a group of gossips, they WERE older sober women, but I have come to realise that it was not healthy . In fact for me , it was "old behaviour", I used to gravitate to gossip in my drinking days, probably to feel i belonged.
I have now changed my group of friends in AA, and you are right, a lot less stressful
HUGX
Lee
When I first came into the rooms, i got tangled up with a group of gossips, they WERE older sober women, but I have come to realise that it was not healthy . In fact for me , it was "old behaviour", I used to gravitate to gossip in my drinking days, probably to feel i belonged.
I have now changed my group of friends in AA, and you are right, a lot less stressful
HUGX
Lee
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I agree with those who talked about deep breathing and walking. You can also get stress-reduction CD's and tapes that work wonders. Progressive muscle relaxation is a good CD type thing to try and find....it can really help you with daily anxiety by just listening to it and following it through once a night at bed time...and helps your sleep quality greatly.
You might also check out some of the archives in the mental health forum.....I know there's been lots of talk about anxiety over the past year.
Mine was so bad that my hands and legs would shake everyday, non-stop for months. My legs no longer shake or fidget and my hands only shake when really super stressed.
Welcome and Hugs,
Jenna
You might also check out some of the archives in the mental health forum.....I know there's been lots of talk about anxiety over the past year.
Mine was so bad that my hands and legs would shake everyday, non-stop for months. My legs no longer shake or fidget and my hands only shake when really super stressed.
Welcome and Hugs,
Jenna
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