We All Want To Help With Anxiety – Including meditationhelp.net

I have mentioned that I started my website for a couple of reasons; in order of priority, I suppose it would be to get my story out there and hopefully help someone understand how anxiety can be and what it can do to you, including people you may live with or know.

Secondly, because of my love of writing, we then need to add in one of my distractions. I get lost in my own little writing world, even when I write about anything related to my life with anxiety, recollecting old stories or writing new ones, and sharing new experiences such as this post.

Writing this brought me no anxiety whatsoever because I wanted to share it with people hoping it might help; it didn’t affect me in any way, which is a little contrary to what I was told in the early days. Don’t acknowledge anxiety, don’t let it into your head, letting it into your head means you recognise it is there, and it can take over. But if you read my last post, you will also know that we have to do what is right for us and what suits us. Pick the right method that helps us beat this horrible condition.

I didn’t know what else to expect from the website, so when I received an e-mail a couple of weeks ago from a lady called Sophie Letts from

asking me if she could write an article and post it on my website I was quite surprised, and I suppose in one way quite flattered. Why would someone want to publish an article on my website?

I’d like to think that someone recognised my writing talents, but maybe I shouldn’t get too excited too soon! But that is what Sophie wanted to do and I was more than happy to oblige.

After reading her post, it soon became obvious, I think we have the same thing in common, and our main purpose is to help people. Yes, we are different in how we do it, but the aim is the same. Let’s get our opinions, knowledge and stories out there and let people hopefully understand the problem that is anxiety (and other mental health issues.)

It is important that we share information and stories so we can understand all the aspects of dealing with these conditions, and what I also noticed about Sophie’s post is that we have a lot in common for two people who have never met and had never communicated until a few days ago.

If you read my whole story, you would find similar aspects to the article written by Sophie, seek help, talk, physical exercise, and I believe I covered breathing exercises from the residential course I attended. Either way, I think the important factor here is that we work together with others to help people who are suffering and to put our stories out there for people to read, to understand but more importantly, to help. From here on, this is what Sophie Letts at https://www.meditationhelp.net/ wrote for my site, my thanks to Sophie.

Coping with Anxiety: How to Prevent Anxiety Attacks

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Everyone feels anxious when faced with a stressful situation like the pandemic. In some instances, the feeling of nervousness, unease, or fear can escalate to extreme physical and psychological symptoms. You may even experience an anxiety attack with symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, and a feeling of a loss of control.

Anxiety disorder affects millions of people the world over. It is a challenging mental illness whose symptoms can have a negative impact on your personal and professional life. Anxiety attacks can be especially debilitating. Successful management of this condition involves identifying anxiety triggers and developing effective coping strategies.

Identifying Anxiety Triggers 

There are numerous actions and situations that cause feelings of fear or worry. These triggers are unique to each person and they cause different reactions. Anxiety triggers include external factors such as stressful events and internal factors such as medical conditions. Recognising these triggers can help an individual develop effective coping strategies.

You can identify anxiety triggers by:

• Listening to how your body reacts to various events, foods, or conditions
• Reflecting on past experiences to identify the source of your anxiety
• Identifying major stressors in your life such as job loss, relationship issues, or pregnancy
• Keeping a journal to keep track of situations that make you anxious and effective coping strategies 
• Talking to a trusted family member or friend to get their insight on your anxiety triggers

Coping with Anxiety

Once you’ve identified what triggers your anxiety, you can manage it through a combination of self-care practices and professional help. Here are some strategies to get you started:

1. Breathing exercises

Anxiety typically triggers the body’s “fight or flight” response. This response is a series of changes in the body that include an elevated heart rate and irregular breathing. While they are very useful when you are under attack, these changes can be a menace when you are going about your daily life. An effective strategy to get your body to settle down is breathing exercises.

Simple breathing exercises can alleviate symptoms of anxiety and prevent an anxiety attack. The proper breathing technique involves focusing on your breathing.

2. Deal with work-related stress

Every job has stressful elements. Even if you enjoy what you do, pressures to fulfill challenging obligations or meet deadlines can cause stress. When this stress becomes chronic, it can lead to anxiety disorder.

When you are unable to manage work-related stress, it may be time to consider a career change. You can go back to school and enroll in a degree program that will allow you to transition to an exciting career. You can earn a degree in a field like Computer Science, Human Resource Management, or Healthcare Management. You don’t even have to quit your job to get an education. An online program allows you to keep your job and learn at your own pace.   

3. Can diet make a difference?

Eating a specific type of food may not be the cure for anxiety but watching your diet may alleviate the symptoms. Dietary changes that can help you cope with anxiety include:

• Eat a balanced diet with fresh fruits and vegetables as well as fish high in omega-3 fatty acids.
• Drink plenty of water
• Limit or avoid alcohol
• Limit or avoid caffeine 
• Eat protein for breakfast
• Eat complex carbohydrates 

4. Regular meditation practice

Regular meditation is effective at managing stress. Mastering mindfulness may take time, but simple exercises like sitting in a comfortable chair and focusing on your breath can give you the mental fortitude to cope with worrisome thoughts and anxiety.   

When to seek professional help

Lifestyle changes and self-care practices such as increased social support, improving sleep habits, getting regular exercise, and using stress-reduction techniques are effective anxiety coping strategies. They are however not a silver bullet. You need to be patient with your progress. If these strategies prove inadequate and anxiety continues to interfere with your day-to-day activities, it is time to seek professional help. You may need medication, psychotherapy, or other treatment.   

Thanks to Sophie and https://www.meditationhelp.net/ Thanks for wanting to post on my site and also, thanks for reading, and stay safe