#generalizedanxiety

[poetrythreesixfive]

Unease

The hawk descends like an invisible hurricane whose

wind is never felt until the last breathing moment before

its beak tears into your neck, and when daylight was

blotted out by its encroaching form, it was already too

late for longer than a rabbit retains memory of its last

meal, and in that terrifying, primordial separation of

time and future, it became dinner on this blustering

spring day in a whirl of fur and blood, paw and tearing

talons, reducing a once idyllic scenario into carnage—

and every so often, I feel like I am the rabbit, waiting

for the hawk, for the invisible hurricane, which always

drops into the scene without logic, justice, or warning.

[supercodi]

I wrote this on a post-it a couple weeks ago during a heavy bout of anxiety. I left it at my desk as a reminder. - To be honest I’m still navigating my way through a rough patch of but I still know this to be true. - Anxiety can be hard to navigate because it is not logical. I have to constantly check myself to make sure that I am not moving in a direction that is led by anxiety vs. a direction that is led by keeping my best interest in mind. Even if that means being uncomfortable or setting boundaries. - Anxiety has a way of blurring what is real and what is not... but I know that if I just keep following the path that I’ll be okay and things will pass. - Staying on path for me: this means not making any impulsive decisions for anxiety relief, or not going into flight response. 😬 - Shittiest part about anxiety is that it has to get worse before it gets better. You have to let it reach its peak before it comes down but as long as you stay on path, it will. It sucks donkey balls...but eventually it does come down. 🤪 - I don’t know what the point of this post is really except to say that I’ve been struggling hardcore with anxiety lately and I just needed to write it out 😂 - Maybe if you struggle with anxiety too you can relate ❤️ - #anxiety #mentalhealth #health #generalizedanxiety #socialanxiety https://www.instagram.com/p/COJT3BysJNQ/?igshid=13jnau7rdd2i

[dumbpancakebaby]

One time, someone made a joke about OCD, and I actually had the courage to tell them that it was offensive to people that have OCD. Then they told me that they DID have OCD. I'm still not sure if she actually had it or if she was lying, but that experience made me never want to talk about OCD with anyone again. I was also trying to talk to people more, and that made my social anxiety worse.

[the-essence-of-well-being]

How to Master Generalized Anxiety with an Innovative Method

Did you know that one of the keys to managing generalized anxiety lies in deep, mindful breathing? By regularly practicing diaphragmatic breathing exercises, you can significantly reduce your stress. This technique helps restore balance between body and mind, allowing you to better control overwhelming thoughts. Start by taking 5 minutes a day to focus on your breath and notice the immediate impact on your well-being.

[neuropsychiatristdrzainiahmed]

Understanding Different Types of Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes persistent and overwhelming, it can interfere with daily life. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions worldwide. Understanding the different types of anxiety disorders can help in recognizing symptoms and seeking appropriate care.

1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

People with GAD experience excessive worry about daily activities such as work, health, or social interactions. This worry is difficult to control and often comes with physical symptoms like restlessness, muscle tension, and difficulty concentrating.

2. Social Anxiety Disorder

This disorder involves an intense fear of social situations, often due to the fear of being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated. It can make everyday interactions, such as speaking in public or meeting new people, extremely distressing.

3. Separation Anxiety Disorder

Although common in children, separation anxiety can also affect adults. It involves excessive fear or anxiety about being separated from loved ones, leading to distress, difficulty sleeping alone, and even physical symptoms like nausea or headaches.

4. Panic Disorder

Panic disorder is marked by sudden episodes of intense fear, known as panic attacks. These attacks often come without warning and can cause symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, and a feeling of losing control.

5. Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia involves a fear of situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available, such as crowded places, public transportation, or open spaces. This can lead to avoiding such places altogether, sometimes resulting in a person being confined to their home.

6. Specific Phobias

A specific phobia is an extreme fear of a particular object or situation, such as heights, flying, or certain animals. The fear is out of proportion to the actual danger but can cause severe distress and avoidance behaviors.

If anxiety is affecting daily life, seeking professional guidance can be beneficial. Dr. Zaini Ahmed, MBBS, MD (Psychiatry), offers expert consultation for mental health concerns at Sukoon Heart and Mind Care, Sainik Market, Main Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand: 834001. She is available for consultations from Monday to Saturday, 12 PM to 3 PM. To book an appointment, call 6200784486.

Taking the first step towards mental well-being is essential. Professional support can help in managing anxiety and improving quality of life.

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[onlinecounsellingcollege]

Living with anxiety is like being followed by a voice. It knows all your insecurities and uses them against you. It gets to the point when it’s the loudest voice in the room. The only one you can hear.

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[healingwithtania]

S H A D O W Oh boy these ups and downs🙃, are you feeling this too? I have been feeling both sides of the spectrum, sometimes on the same day, sometimes in the same hour & sometimes within the same 5 minutes. I am particularly hypersensitive with noise level, big crowds, time pressure, too many demands bring sensory overload and overwhelm for me. It’s all due to the #TBI I survived when I was younger, and ironically qualities I actively denied. Like needing more time to complete tasks, difficulty completing tasks, needing more time with new concepts, forgetting the words I want to use while talking, attention deficit, fatigue, mental fogginess and the list goes on. I lived life without considering these into my life, I never wanted to limit myself so instead I tried to ignore my natural tendencies and force situations onto myself. I tried to keep up with the status quo without accommodating my needs, big no no because I was only perpetuating these qualities by trying to ignore them and making it way worse. This week my therapist told me I have #GeneralizedAnxiety and for so long I thought I suffered from #PTSD. Side note: just because you go to therapy doesn’t mean your therapist will disclose information with you, unless you ask or they are the type of therapist who will tell you. For so long I thought that this “hypersensitivity” of mine would decrease through a practice of some sort like yoga, I would extinguish it for good, like I would never have to go through an #AnxietyAttack again. I had a misconception that I needed to master some sort of bliss in order to extinguish its existence. The reality is that anxiety is apart of me, it is how I respond to the world. The reality is that instead of running away from the world, feeling less than or hiding from feelings or sensations, I accept all of these aspects of myself and how they play a part in my life. So now my work is not only accepting and loving these #Shadow aspects of myself, parts of me that I kept running away from, but working on finding better coping mechanisms. Continued in comments (at Northridge, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_BSJMkBy7E/?igshid=1w402jcfrr4ky