LOVING EVERY MIND

positivity and help blog [mental health and disabilities]

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If you're ever worrying..

Here's a simple method to break down your anxieties and see them in small chunks : this is a proven CBT method that helps you see your anxieties more rationally and will make you feel much, much better!!

Step 1: Write down what your worry is.

Step 2 : Write down what you think will happen as an outcome of your worry. Then, out of 10, rate it how much you believe it will happen (1 being the least and 10 being the most).

Step 3 : Write down the emotions you are experiencing and rate them out of ten.

Step 4 : Following on from step 2, write down the evidence for your prediction of what will happen.

Step 5 : Write down the evidence that is against your predicted outcome for your worry.

Step 6 : Once you have gone through all those steps, look over your worry broken down and rate it out of 10 again.

Hopefully, it will lessen the anxiety and help you understand it more. If you want it to be really effective, dedicate a special notebook for this and make it your Worry Diary so you can see how you're doing.

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it's alright...

To be different because it doesn't make you any less of a fabulous person and I hope you know that.

Different is subjective and even though a heavy emphasis is put on being perfect, remember that perfect is also subjective.

Everyone's different and that's the whole beauty of it.

Even if you have an illness, a mental health disorder, a disability/impairment or anything else, never allow it (or people) to hold you back and make you feel bad about yourself. It may be frustrating sometimes (trust me, I know) but embrace it as it's what makes you, you.

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don't forget that..

You are NOT worthless. Instead, remember that you are worth everything. You're an amazing person and I hope you always remember that regardless of who you are.

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Apps : Anxiety

Here are a bunch of apps that I found help with anxiety. They may not necessarily work for you but it's worth a shot!

What's Up? : Has a habit tracker, plenty of breathing exercises, coping strategies, affirmations and hotline numbers + websites.

Pacifica : It's an app with a CBT approach to stress and anxiety with mood trackers, guided audios, peer forums and meditation audios.

Dare : It has a lot of breathing exercises to help with certain aspects of anxiety such as tension, worry etc. It also has vocal instructions as guidance.

Calm : It has quite a lot of relaxing music and breathing exercises to help you relax. Mainly focuses on meditation, which is a big bonus, and has sleep stories to aid with sleep. Also has masterclasses with renowned experts.

Headspace : Guided meditation audios which are really effective. However, it isn't free but it's worth it if you can afford it.

Also, handy GIF for anxiety ⬇️