Comments on: 5 Simple Exercises for Managing Anxiety http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/ Dr. John Grohol's daily update on all things in psychology and mental health. Since 1999. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:10:27 -0400 hourly 1 By: Anxiety http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-639663 Anxiety Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:49:40 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-639663 when i was an anxiety attack sufferer,i suffered from extremely low self-esteem.But then i tried out one technique.It might sound odd but its true that it helped me.I actually would say to myself that i am good at everything and that i can do anything in life.You know,beginning to pretend to be a person who is very confident and cocky helps to build self-esteem. when i was an anxiety attack sufferer,i suffered from extremely low self-esteem.But then i tried out one technique.It might sound odd but its true that it helped me.I actually would say to myself that i am good at everything and that i can do anything in life.You know,beginning to pretend to be a person who is very confident and cocky helps to build self-esteem.

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]]> By: Carmella Broome http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-634998 Carmella Broome Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:52:32 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-634998 Therese, I always enjoy your posts. Anxiety is so prevalent. So many of my clients experience it, and for many, treatment involves the right combination of cognitive and behavioral management and medication. It is not necessarily an either/or. For many people (myself included) the solution is a both... and... approach that allows them to make use of multiple resources. In short, I believe, in many cases, that both skills and pills can equal help and healing. Each person should carefully explore their options and decide what seems best. This may be trial and error or it may be acting on the advise of someone trustworthy and experienced in treating anxiety successfully. I believe that pushing the "no pills ever" agenda can be very shaming for those who do, in fact, need them as part of what helps them function in a healthy way. I don't think meds in and of themselves are the complete answer. Many times, though, therapy is not the complete answer either. Don't forget about artistic expression and interaction with animals, too. Coloring books are still fun for adults, as are Light Brights and magnet sets and Play-Dough. And enjoying a good book or something funny on TV. Just like pills, not all TV is bad. Carmella Broome EdS LPC LMFT/I Crossroads Counseling Center, Lexington SC Author of Carmella's Quest: Taking On College Sight Unseen (Red Letter Press 2009) http://CarmellasQuest.LiveJournal.com Therese, I always enjoy your posts. Anxiety is so prevalent. So many of my clients experience it, and for many, treatment involves the right combination of cognitive and behavioral management and medication. It is not necessarily an either/or. For many people (myself included) the solution is a both… and… approach that allows them to make use of multiple resources. In short, I believe, in many cases, that both skills and pills can equal help and healing.

Each person should carefully explore their options and decide what seems best. This may be trial and error or it may be acting on the advise of someone trustworthy and experienced in treating anxiety successfully. I believe that pushing the “no pills ever” agenda can be very shaming for those who do, in fact, need them as part of what helps them function in a healthy way. I don’t think meds in and of themselves are the complete answer. Many times, though, therapy is not the complete answer either. Don’t forget about artistic expression and interaction with animals, too. Coloring books are still fun for adults, as are Light Brights and magnet sets and Play-Dough. And enjoying a good book or something funny on TV. Just like pills, not all TV is bad.

Carmella Broome EdS LPC LMFT/I
Crossroads Counseling Center, Lexington SC
Author of Carmella’s Quest: Taking On College Sight Unseen (Red Letter Press 2009)
http://CarmellasQuest.LiveJournal.com

]]> By: Week Five Copy « A Plan for Healthy Living http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-633374 Week Five Copy « A Plan for Healthy Living Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:38:05 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-633374 [...] 5 simple exercises for managing anxiety [...] [...] 5 simple exercises for managing anxiety [...]

]]> By: Melissa Wright http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-633328 Melissa Wright Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:25:51 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-633328 Hello all: First off, there is NO reason to be embarrased or ashamed of if you have anxiety, and/or need meds to treat it, although finding the right one may be a challenge. However, my life didn't even begin until I started on medication. I wouldn't be here without it. Please nobody go off thier meds!!! I found a wonderful quote. "Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tommorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice." In the words of Mark Twain: "95% of the things we worry about will never happen. My Therapist has told me that one many times. Melissa Wright Hello all:
First off, there is NO reason to be embarrased or ashamed of if you have anxiety, and/or need
meds to treat it, although finding the right one may be a challenge. However, my life didn’t even begin until I started on medication. I wouldn’t be here without it. Please nobody go off thier meds!!!
I found a wonderful quote. “Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tommorrow and it doesn’t happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.”
In the words of Mark Twain: “95% of the things we worry about will never happen.
My Therapist has told me that one many times.
Melissa Wright

]]> By: Eileen http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-633277 Eileen Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:54:25 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-633277 SuzanneWA, Do what you have to do during the days leading up to the test. Taking your medication should not cause you the further harm that may come from suddenly stopping it. Notify your doctor so that she or he is aware of ALL your medical issues. I send all good wishes and prayers that you find an answer to your vertigo problem in time to remedy it and enjoy a wonderful Fall! SuzanneWA,
Do what you have to do during the days leading up to the test. Taking your medication should not cause you the further harm that may come from suddenly stopping it. Notify your doctor so that she or he is aware of ALL your medical issues. I send all good wishes and prayers that you find an answer to your vertigo problem in time to remedy it and enjoy a wonderful Fall!

]]> By: SuzanneWA http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-633274 SuzanneWA Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:23:33 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-633274 "Use your SKILLS, not your PILLS." Good advice if you're NOT bipolar! I am going in for an ENG on Tuesday - a testing that my new physical therapist called "brutal." I'm NOT supposed to take any antidepressants or tranquilizers for TWO days before the test. That's just it - I HAVE to take my meds! My new roommate noticed that the instructions said -"You SHOULD avoid..." NOT "DO NOT." I am QUITE anxious about this diagnostic test, and KNOW I will HAVE to take my meds irregardless. I'm NOT looking forward to it; but my DR is using it to diagnose what has caused my vertigo for the last 3 months. It is supposed to tell whether my CNS or my BRAIN itself, is involved with the dizziness. I have lost ALL my summer, and don't want to lose the Fall (my favorite season!). Please PRAY for me; I need all the good wishes I can get! “Use your SKILLS, not your PILLS.” Good advice if you’re NOT bipolar! I am going in for an ENG on Tuesday – a testing that my new physical therapist called “brutal.” I’m NOT supposed to take any antidepressants or tranquilizers for TWO days before the test. That’s just it – I HAVE to take my meds! My new roommate noticed that the instructions said -”You SHOULD avoid…” NOT “DO NOT.” I am QUITE anxious about this diagnostic test, and KNOW I will HAVE to take my meds irregardless. I’m NOT looking forward to it; but my DR is using it to diagnose what has caused my vertigo for the last 3 months. It is supposed to tell whether my CNS or my BRAIN itself, is involved with the dizziness. I have lost ALL my summer, and don’t want to lose the Fall (my favorite season!). Please PRAY for me; I need all the good wishes I can get!

]]> By: Briit http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-633267 Briit Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:55:49 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-633267 I do the work as described by Byron Katie. All the tools and info is available on her website thework.com PEACE :) I do the work as described by Byron Katie. All the tools and info is available on her website thework.com

PEACE :)

]]> By: Juanita http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-633258 Juanita Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:49:46 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-633258 GOOD FOR YOU..BROADBRUSH!!! THE FRESHLY FALLEN SNOW IS JUST AS BEAUTIFUL TO ME AS THE AUTUMN LEAVES!!! LAST WINTER I DIDN'T GET OUT MUCH, AND REALLY FELT "CLOSED IN"!! I HAD SURGERY DECEMBER 16, 2008, THEN WAS PUT ON DISABILITY. SO I WAS RECOVERING FROM SURGERY, WHEN I USE TO BE ENJOYING THE BEAUTIFUL WINTER DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK!! I WILL TRY TO ENJOY THIS WINTER MORE THAN LAST WINTER, ALSO. THANK YOU FOR REMINDING ME TO DO THAT!!! ENJOY YOUR WINTER!!! GOOD FOR YOU..BROADBRUSH!!! THE FRESHLY FALLEN SNOW IS JUST AS BEAUTIFUL TO ME AS THE AUTUMN LEAVES!!! LAST WINTER I DIDN’T GET OUT MUCH, AND REALLY FELT “CLOSED IN”!! I HAD SURGERY DECEMBER 16, 2008, THEN WAS PUT ON DISABILITY. SO I WAS RECOVERING FROM SURGERY, WHEN I USE TO BE ENJOYING THE BEAUTIFUL WINTER DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK!! I WILL TRY TO ENJOY THIS WINTER MORE THAN LAST WINTER, ALSO. THANK YOU FOR REMINDING ME TO DO THAT!!! ENJOY YOUR WINTER!!!

]]> By: Juanita http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-633257 Juanita Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:39:26 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-633257 OH, AND OF COURSE, THE AWESOME AUTUMN COLORED LEAVES ON THE TREES IS ANOTHER CALMING AFFECT FOR ME. I DON'T HAVE CHILDREN, SO THE CHANGING LEAVES DON'T REMIND ME OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, OR HECTIC SCHEDULES. OH, AND OF COURSE, THE AWESOME AUTUMN COLORED LEAVES ON THE TREES IS ANOTHER CALMING AFFECT FOR ME. I DON’T HAVE CHILDREN, SO THE CHANGING LEAVES DON’T REMIND ME OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, OR HECTIC SCHEDULES.

]]> By: Juanita http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-633256 Juanita Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:29:58 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-633256 There are so many suggestions here, my therapist has already tried to convince me to practice doing.....Set BOUNDARIES..There is nothing wrong with putting yourself first, before helping others (family members)...You have to help yourself, before you can help others... If you don't take care of yourself, you won't be ABLE to take care of others!! ... I'M STILL WORKING ON THAT!! ... THINGS THAT CALM ME AND MAKE ME FEEL GOOD: Looking at a CLEAR BLUE SKY (MY FAVORITE COLOR)... OR, A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET OR A SUNRISE, WHICH I DESCRIBE AS GOD'S BEAUTIFUL ART WORK!!! ALSO, LOOKING UP AT THE STARS ON A CLEAR NIGHT!!! IF I'M NOT ABLE TO SEE THESE THINGS IN THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS, I CAN THINK ABOUT THEM AND THE CALMING AFFECT THEY HAVE ON ME. There are so many suggestions here, my therapist has already tried to convince me to practice doing…..Set BOUNDARIES..There is nothing wrong with putting yourself first, before helping others (family members)…You have to help yourself, before you can help others… If you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be ABLE to take care of others!! … I’M STILL WORKING ON THAT!! …

THINGS THAT CALM ME AND MAKE ME FEEL GOOD: Looking at a CLEAR BLUE SKY (MY FAVORITE COLOR)… OR, A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET OR A SUNRISE, WHICH I DESCRIBE AS GOD’S BEAUTIFUL ART WORK!!! ALSO, LOOKING UP AT THE STARS ON A CLEAR NIGHT!!! IF I’M NOT ABLE TO SEE THESE THINGS IN THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS, I CAN THINK ABOUT THEM AND THE CALMING AFFECT THEY HAVE ON ME.

]]> By: broadbrush http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-633253 broadbrush Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:51:03 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-633253 I am determined this winter to find JOY IN THE SEASON - not dread the cold winds blowing. I have made up my mind not to be 'housebound' - i have promised my self and my children we will get out for walks etc. I hate that an outsound event/force has control over me and refuse to allow this to continue.I will make some time to go out to a theater, lunch at a restaurant, meet with friends, etc and I will love to wrap myself in a cozy new scarf and mitts - and i will wear COLOUR lots of colour - this winter will be a great one!!!!!!! I am determined this winter to find JOY IN THE SEASON – not dread the cold winds blowing. I have made up my mind not to be ‘housebound’ – i have promised my self and my children we will get out for walks etc. I hate that an outsound event/force has control over me and refuse to allow this to continue.I will make some time to go out to a theater, lunch at a restaurant, meet with friends, etc and I will love to wrap myself in a cozy new scarf and mitts – and i will wear COLOUR lots of colour – this winter will be a great one!!!!!!!

]]> By: beth http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-633250 beth Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:46:08 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-633250 Great stuff, all! I especially relate to letting go of being upset over being upset. Stops the "compounding" right then and there. Thanks for the post, I'm a therapist and will share it with my clients, crediting you, of course. Great stuff, all! I especially relate to letting go of being upset over being upset. Stops the “compounding” right then and there. Thanks for the post, I’m a therapist and will share it with my clients, crediting you, of course.

]]> By: June http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-633242 June Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:15:42 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-633242 Breathe in for a count of 4sec/hold that breath for a count of 7sec./exhale breath to a count of 8 sec. Do this cycle a minimum of 4 times-More IF you have the time. It WILL relax you.(Remember,4-7-8) Breathe in for a count of 4sec/hold that breath for a count of 7sec./exhale breath to a count of 8 sec. Do this cycle a minimum of 4 times-More IF you have the time. It WILL relax you.(Remember,4-7-8)

]]> By: lee haas http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/15/5-simple-exercises-for-managing-anxiety/comment-page-1/#comment-633239 lee haas Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:52:02 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=5759#comment-633239 i usually calm myself down by taking 6 to 10 deep breath. i usually calm myself down by taking 6 to 10 deep breath.

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